Heather was ushered into the confines of Swevia County under the cover of night.

Though blindfolded, she could sense the inky blackness enveloping her.

"Did you get my message through? I need to see Everett." "We did. Whether Everett decides to see you, well, you can just wait and see.” The guards were clearly impatient, shoving her roughly into the vehicle without a word more.

That was all she needed.

Heather's only fear was that her message wouldn't reach him, that Everett would remain oblivious and she would meet her end without him ever knowing. But if he heard even a whisper about Dorothy, he would come. She was certain.

to her surprise, just a few

draped in a black trench coat, his towering 6'3" frame exuding a natural elegance with his lean waist

aristocratic aura remained as imposing as

smile. "Is Dorothy asleep?" "What's

tell me, if Dorothy didn't exist, could there be a chance

always about

Dorothy, there is no Everett. Your question has no answer." He wouldn't entertain the hypothetical, nor spare Heather a sliver of his

I could stand by your side." Heather realized how foolish she had been

during this time, Heather

she understood that Everett's intentions had always been clear-cut. Dorothy was

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