There is no one. No footsteps. No noise. Nothing. I stand, looking into nothing. All there is, is a letter and next to it a bouquet of a dozen roses.

Returning to my senses, I grabbed the two items which slumbered on the wooden floor. Discreetly, I closed the door. I was curious. Who would send a bouquet to me? Especially one which compromised of one crimson rose, six velvety black ones similar to those in the forest, and five pure white roses of beautiful, yet innocent nature. It was tied together by a silk black ribbon with a butterfly knot. The bouquet was rather mystifying and seemed to possess enigmatic secrets. I continued to stare, until my eyes fell upon the black envelope of the letter. On the very front of the letter, written in lovely cursive, was my name and the very address of Wyvern tower. No other writing was seen elsewhere. As I tore part of the envelope up, I found a letter written once again in the lovely cursive but with a black pen, as if the writer was emphasizing the color, black.

Please, Artie, may it be known that the dinner will be delayed for business and my sake throughout Wvyern Tower till furthermore notice. I will soon return with additional nobles and will be able to dominate what is mine and earn what I have long waited for soon enough. Be clear that this business of mine will not be a short one. I have placed Edmund Folcwalding in charge of the tower as he is a powerful minded one and a tool greatly needed. If you are in need of any assistance, go to him and get what you must. As for you my dear, you will soon enough be able to see me. Furthermore, I am pleased to say, you are in not need to lose sleep over me for I have been overly delighted with proceedings hitherto. Well, my beloved, I must be on the move now for time is such a nuisance in life and people await my arrival over at the Counts house intended for the rich and powerful. I hope you enjoy the roses,

Sincerely yours,
Edward

I could not help but give a quiet chuckle. I was clearly correct. There was definitely time to do what I had planned for. I sat silently upon the bed in deep thought. Certain things were suggested in letter which had something to it, some hints more obvious than others. I needed to reflect over this business. I plunged into deeper thoughts. The room was a stiff silence which was soon broken. With a sudden muffled kicked, Aelfwine leaped out of the wardrobe.