Looking towards Dawn, Lyra had to swallow the large lump in her throat.  The burning red mark on her neck from the Slaugh King branded her body and was only a precursor of what he was capable of.  Lyra had a mount of doubts of what the young princess was getting herself into with him.  Surely, she had no idea of the depths that he could easily inflict onto her.  Lyra had already experience just a taste of him and she was terribly afraid of Dawn getting the main course.  But, she was only a handmaiden and it would be terribly wrong for her to speak up her opinions to her grace.  She had to keep mouth shut and play the course.<br/><br/>Dawn looked so perfect and beautiful in Lyra's eyes.  She would be amazed if any man could reject her as she radiated a beauty that transcended the ages.  She could almost imagine the Slaugh King's licking his lips at the meal that was about to be presented to him.  With a cautious nod, Lyra began to lead Dawn outside of the room.  However, before she could only make a step, she couldn't let her friend go in so blindly.  Making sure that the two girls were all alone, Lyra stopped suddenly and turned to Dawn.  With the wide eyes that showcased the burning red, she took the Princess' hand and began to almost plead with her.<br/><br/>"Dawn, your highness, my dear, please be careful.  He is a dangerous man and one that cannot be trusted.  Do not let your guard down when you are with him...."<br/><br/>Lyra let go of the Princess' hand and slowly began to push the shroud away from her neck to reveal the large red mark that had been left by the Slaugh King.  The imprint of his teeth was clear as day as the bright red mark showed like a blemish on her beautiful skin.  Swallowing the lump in her throat, she looked down to the floor in front of her.<br/><br/>"He......He....He gave me.......this key....."