Adam was willing to come to terms with the mystery of Mackledar, and its people migrating to Greyreach at the same time as the Investiture as happenstance.
But the murders taking place in the city? He would be a fool to think they were unrelated.
Hearing of the murders, Dio's expression turned solemn. "Now that is what I'm more worried about."
Adam frowned. "You found something?"
"Not exactly." Dio folded his hands on the desk. "My little birds have been keeping an eye on the matter. And what they've uncovered is rather disturbing. There have been thirty murders in the city over the last few weeks alone."
"Thirty?" Adam's eyes narrowed.
Crimes such as murder were common in Greyreach. However, they shouldn't have been common, especially with such heightened security in the city at present.
He recalled the conversation he had with Genevieve. "Are they all maidens?"
Dio nodded.
"What about the murderer?" Adam asked. "Has he been apprehended?"
"Not even close."
