Chapter 10: Elena's Unconventional Idea

Vincent reluctantly parted his lips to speak, but under the imposing presence of Terry, he held his tongue. 

Terry continued, "What age are we living in? Using living people as Burial Accompaniment is essentially murder."

"Then, it means Dan died in vain," Vincent protested. His death was related to Caden failing to perform the Awakening Ceremony for Mia. They can be spared the death penalty, but not punishment. Your family will be compensated in another way."

Through Terry's...