Bab 56: The Underworld Palace

The silver-blue moon shined through the huge red windows, showering the giant room in a purple glow. In the middle of the room, there was a large brick bed on which a black wolf lay motionless with a vacant gaze.

Arguments and shouts sounded outside the room, the sound of crashing objects and breaking glass loud enough to alarm any night creature. Then the shouts and breaking sounds were replaced with the dull thumping of heavy footsteps.

A few moments later, a large black man with simple features entered the purple-lit room, striding directly towards the red bed. Pulling out a chair, he sat on the side, staring at the motionless figure with barely concealed fear and worry.

"What are we going to do with you?"

The figure whispered quietly, his voice choked with emotion.

And a whole ice night passed away in such a manner.

A long while later, females came in and out of the room, bringing in warm water, clean clothes, and warm food.