"No, I don't suppose they will. The purge, I think, judging from the other houses in the village. Anyone who survived is long gone."

The purge had taken many from his home village but not before the assassin had killed his mother. It had saved his life but at what cost? Teddy still wondered why he was spared. There had to be a reason.

"I'm sure who ever owned this house would rather their wine stock go to good use. I've heard it said that it's criminal to waste good wine."