Dena said, “Enough of this Grisum, I want your answer.”
“We will make this deal after a nice meal. If you promise not to attack me until then I will have my pets let you go.” Grisum smiled waiting for the acceptance of this offer. She watched four heads nod in agreement. “Mirabella take each of them to a room so they can prepare for the evening meal.”
A servant came up from behind Grisum. The arms released each of the three pinned to the wall. Dena was dropped also, and the beast lumbered back into the wall. They followed the servant who was keeping her eyes downcast fearfully.
The servant door closed behind Grisum.
What Mirabella heard was going to be reported to Lord Byrum. She left quickly hoping that Grisum did not hear her, because if she did she knew the lich would kill her the same way she had watched the other serving girl die.