Chapter One

Eve had never seen so much blood.

Her father was not only the village physician but also the constable, and the people with whom she shared the village were not always discreet in their criminal activities. Oftentimes, whether spurred on by drink or their own savage nature, they were downright bestial. Though, more often than not, these crimes were committed by strangers, drifters, or travelers who saw the village as a brief respite on their way to someplace more exciting. These peo...