#Chapter 29 - Sign

Atwood Ruby emerges from her hiding spot looking rather embarrassed. I’m not upset with her for snooping, though -- how could I be? She’s a naturally curious girl, and besides, after what happened in the auditorium, I can’t blame her for wanting to follow when she saw the headmaster and I storming off with my men at my heels. I just hope that she didn’t overhear too much. My suspicions are confirmed, however, when we get into the back of the car to go back to the castle and the first thing out of her mouth has to do with the Bears. “Why are we going to be attacked?” she says. Her voice quivers a bit. She sounds frightened, rightfully so. I sigh as Kayne pulls out of the school parking lot. There’s no beating around the bush or trying to hide this now. The girl deserves to know the truth. “They want to overthrow me,” I say, matter-of-factly. She looks confused. “But… why?” “Because,” I answer, “the Bears… don’t agree with my method of rule