I looked around for anything suspicious as I walked through the kitchen. I didn't see anyone. Isla was nowhere to be found. I even checked the pantry and the two closest bathrooms. It was like she vanished.
Just when I was about to risk it and go to find Uncle Mal, the doorbell rang. I thought that was strange. Uncle Mal has guards right outside the door. Not to mention the few at the front gate. Normally, there's no need for someone to knock or ring the doorbell. Uncle Mal always knows when someone's about to enter his home.
I walked through the house until I could see the front door. No guards inside or out. Maybe I imagined the doorbell ringing. Yeah. After all, it's never this silent-
Ding Dong!
I looked all around, waiting for someone to come rushing around the corner to get the d
