Finn gazed at me and whispered, "Before Byron faced his execution, he left a message for Beatrice."
"A message... for Beatrice?" I was taken aback. "Just before the execution?"
Shocked, I turned to Finn, then involuntarily glanced toward the hall. An inexplicable chill creeped up my spine.
"Yes. Her assistant gave it to me, and it felt serious. I thought it would be best for you to have it," Finn said, extending the USB drive to me once more.
I hesitated as I accepted it. It was a plain blac