Chapter 85 - Whispers of the Hospital Cell

Masque was ready for the day and he stepped out of his room. He saw Lydia, her movements slow and her countenance melancholy, as he strolled through the magnificent hallways of the mansion. She appeared to be deep in contemplation, with her eyes downcast. “Child, what's wrong?” he asked gracefully, his voice soft but firm. Startled out of her trance, she looked up and forced a smile across her lips, "Luna Katherine," she answered, “Good morning” she said. Masque watched her face, observing the persistent grief in her eyes.He mimicked Luna Katherine's soft inquiry, "What troubles you, child?" he asked, Lydia hesitated and lowered her eyes again. “It's Damien” she admitted, “He’s been taken to the hospital, locked in a room after... after they proclaimed him mad” Masque arched his eyebrows, feigning shock and concern, "What did the physicians say?" he asked, “They confirmed to my parents that it is real. When he woke up, he was babbling and saying all kinds of absurd th