The hunter gritted his teeth in pure rage. "Milord, their accusations are baseless. Jealousy. That is all it is."
Kione looked away from the two men and back at the hunter. There was a calm in the vampire's eyes, but it felt dangerous all the same.
"Craig, figure out a good punishment for his default." Kione ordered.
"Yes sire,"
Seeing Kione make his final decision, the announcer took the opportunity to announce the new winner of the game. "Five pieces of silver coin would be rewarded to Berkeley of the Hugh household."
A round of applause echoed in the air as the town folks cheered for Berkeley.
While others returned to their homes in anticipation of the main night events, others returned feeling down and filled with regrets.
By the time Belle returned home, Philippa was sitting in the parlor room as she scanned the newsletter from that morning with great interest.
