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22. Three Brothers
When Matthias finally emerged from his chambers, he found Carsten pacing and fuming in the grand foyer.
The look Carsten gave him said it all.
This was not going to be a pleasant meeting among brothers.
Before descending the stairs, Matthias cast to Emma, 'Carsten is on the war path. Wish me luck!'
'Stay focused and be wary,' was all she replied.
Turning his attention to Carsten he questioned, "What's your issue, brother? You look like a raging bull!"
Carsten snarled, "Wipe that smug look off of your face Matthias. You know that there is shit going down and you are in the center of the storm."
"Enlighten me!" Matthias said as he held his hands up, pretending not to understand their current situation.
He was not a fool and wasn't about to blurt out that he was suspicious of James and his intentions.
Let Carsten make that mistake.
"Follow me, you fool!"
Car
Cerulean NachtHi Readers! I hope that you are enjoying the story so far. Hang tight for there is treachery around every corner of the castle. Matthais and Emma will need to stay strong and figure out just who can they trust. Oh what a tangled web of shadows....
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