Chapter 16: Lord of Nettle

The moment Taylor spoke, Laurel realized this room must be the Jauncy family's ancestral hall. His brother's, father's, and grandfather's memorial tablets were inside. She drew a deep breath, nodded firmly, and said, "I'm ready." "Good." The door swung open. A large altar stood before them, lined with dozens of memorial tablets belonging to generations of Jauncy ancestors. On the lowest tier were three brand-new tablets bearing the names Ian Jauncy, Cole Jauncy, and Joseph Jauncy, Taylor's...