"I...I wanted answers. A lot of people wanted answers. A lot of the history of centuries ago went missing."<br/><br/>William frowned at her response. Answers? Why had the history gone missing in the first place? The town had been put in charge of the histories for a reason, so people would stay away from this cursed castle.<span style="font-style: italic">And him.</span>The histories were supposed to tell of the dangers in the forest, the castle and teach others. He had relied upon those histories to one day bring someone to the castle that could possibly break the curse. If the histories were gone, he would never be free. He would ... Thoughts skidding to a halt, he realized he hadn't said anything to the young woman, so he cleared his throat and spoke up.<br/><br/>â€œWhen were the histories last seen in the town? Why are they missing? You people were supposed to protect them and keep them safe!â€ His voice rose as he talked until he was almost bellowing. The rage and fear inside had him on the edge so he stalked around the work table in circles, trying to calm down before he lost control over the monster.