As the doctor readied to depart, the priest heatedly remarked from behind, "This incident is far from over. When I leave here, I'll go directly to his holy eminence—the pope, and the Emperor.
I am sure they are going to be interested in my discoveries." He declared angrily, "If the Duke thinks he can keep the secrets of his fortress's activities and the Saintess from the world, then he is sadly mistaken. They will both regret their actions this evening."
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Sterling and Faye were seated opposite each other at the quaint little tea table. He had a small forkful of the most delicious-looking strawberry cake on the edge of his fork. He waited patiently for Faye to finish the last bite he had just fed her.
