A house divided (1)

"You may go," Vincent ordered the servant away. What problem could Derek have when he was just sent to deliver a message to the man Harold? He made it back home so what was the need for him to go outside of the gates? "Continue with the apples."

"Shouldn't we be going to see what Derek wants? It must be something important for him to send a message instead of coming here on his own. And his message said that it is important that I come along. Let's go, Vincent," Aurora stood up ready to leave but Vincent caught her hand and pulled her back down to her seat. "It must be important and you know that."

"Yes but I am not taking you anywhere outside the gates at this time of the night. It's too dangerous," he took up the first slice of the apple she made and placed it in his mouth.