It took them no time to wash the bloodstains out from the floor.

"They're gone. You can come out now," the Queen said to Darryl.

Darryl slowly emerged from his hiding place with a smile. "If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave now."

"Stop!" the Queen shouted before he could even take two steps forward. "Who are you? What were you doing in my room?"

Darryl was a little overwhelmed by the Queen's forceful demeanor, as evident by his quickened heartbeat. He quickly calmed down. He scratc