Chapter 5

Just past midnight, Adrian arrived at the back courtyard as promised.

But all he saw was a charred, blackened window frame. His footsteps faltered.

"What happened?"

A red-eyed servant answered:

"Miss Evelyn didn't make it out."

Adrian stood rooted to the spot.

Just then, Edward burst into the courtyard.

"Where is Evelyn? Where is she hiding now?"

Adrian's voice was completely hoarse.

"She's inside."

Edward stared at him.

"Impossible. She must be hiding because she's afraid I'll scold her."

He tore through the gardens like a madman, searching everywhere.

Finally, a servant ran over alongside a police officer.

"Sir, we've…