The Miller's Daughter

Klaus put an arm around Alexa's shoulder, murmuring almost to himself,

"What the hell is that?"

The state of the remains left no doubt for Alexa that they had been there for years, and there was no way that people in Tanbury would ignore that for so long. Also in a gloomy voice, she commented,

"They are here as a warning ..."

Taking a deep breath Alexa removed the Prince's protective hand from her shoulder and faced him. Klaus was still showing disgust and bewilderment on his face when she said,

"Klaus, you showed me something secret about you. And I need to show you something too."

After saying it, Alexa made her brief silent prayer, summoning the Guiding Light, which flickered on her right palm. Alexa felt almost avenged from the moment Klaus revealed to her about the gifts of his blood when the maiden saw the expression of dumb shock on the face of the First Prince.