Snippet #1699896

Evelyn smiled slightly, releasing his new pet's hand as the Duchess and Anna came to cling to him. His smile was twisted, sadistic, but gentle and undeniably kind. He raised his hand, running his fingers through Anna's indigo hair. His hand moved over to the Duchess Alice, his eyes considering... and then he touched her cheek gently and returned his attentions to Anna.

"If you would all be so kind as to take care of our new Alice," he murmured, pushing the new girl forwards, away from him. "I would like to bring Anna up with me, tonight."
As though to illustrate his words, Evelyn's hand moved possessively down to clasp Anna's.
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Faith crept quietly through the kitchen, peering nervously around. She was absolutely certain she had heard someone moving around down here, but she was also certain that her beloved Master had already descended through the trap door in the kitchen... so she was frightened. Had one of the partying nobles wandered down here by mistake? What if they discovered her Master's secret?!

Trembling with fear, the little girl shook a bit of bright red hair out of her face and peered around.
"Hello?" she called weakly into the kitchen. "I-is anyone there?"