Greater good (4)

Tobias got as far away from his parents as he could to be alone while he waited for men from the court to show up. He had gotten a lot off his chest regarding his family, but now it was time to focus back on Berkeley and all the men helping him.

"King Tobias."

Tobias looked up from where he sat to see Mark and Liam. "They sent you? Aren't you already busy looking into the Barrett family?"

"I am, but they thought it best that I come here. I am curious about what was said about missing maids. Perhaps it might reveal what happened to the missing young women," said Mark, hopeful that the other case would end. 

"I don't think you will receive good news about the second case since he seemed to be killing maids, but let us remain positive. I have already sent the doctor to the dungeon. He has confessed to killing maids to be used as his tests. I must warn you about the stench of the room," Tobias said, trying to enjoy the clean air now.