Darius had called for Miss Goodway to retrieve Wolcott from his office, hoping he would have a knowledge of what Roxford planned.

Wolcott entered Darius' study, and after the common greetings, sat down opposite of Darius.

"I would hope you have called me at this hour for a urgent development in Miss Liddell's case." Wolcott said

"In a way. Tell me, what do you know of Roxford's dealings in India?"

"A odd question no doubt, why do you ask?"

"Curiosity."

"Well, before he settled as a doctor, Roxford was quite the explorer, he at one point even traveled as far as China."

"So he did travel to India?"

"Oh, of course, he went on a long expedition there, came back claiming it was the best journey of his life."

"Yes, did he ever mention a exploration partner by the name of Pierre Moreaux?"

"Why yes he did, claimed he died in a cave collapse."

Darius' eyes narrowed.

"I regret to inform you that the both of us have become involved in a most sinister plot orchestrated by Roxford."

"How so?"

"Roxford, along with Moreaux, discovered a entrance to another world,  the world in question being Wonderland."

"Wonderland!? The same Wonderland as Miss Liddell's delusions!? You must be going mad!"

"Yes, Possibly so, but Roxford's plot runs deeper."

Darius handed the portal plans to Wolcott.

Wolcott studied the papers, and a surprised look came across his face.

"This is incredible!"

"Yes, but dangerous, if Rexford was to finish this portal, it would destroy both worlds."

A look of concern came over Wolcott.

"He must be stopped then!"

"Exactly, which is why I need you to fetch the police, and have them go to Dickens Metalworks."

"I will call a carriage at once, though it will take time for me to return."

"As long as the authorities arrive, be sure to take the documents, otherwise you will look like a raging madman."

"Ah, yes I will."

Wolcott left Darius' study.

Darius, as he had not slept in a day, was quite tired, and went to his bedroom for rest.

Darius drifted off into sleep, his same demons haunting his dreams.

"You blasphemous brat! How dare you follow your brother against god!"

"I follow my brother, as unlike you, he isn't a religious madman!"

Darius awoke in a jump, unable to see his surroundings due to the darkness of his bedroom.

Darius felt a small weight across his chest.

Unsure of what was laying across him, Darius reached for his candle, and lit it.

He was met with a surprising sight.

"Alice?" Darius whispered.

Alice was laying next to Darius, asleep, her arm across his chest, and wearing a evening gown.

Alice began to slowly open her eyes.

"(Yawn) Darius? What happened?" Alice asked in a sleepy tone.

"Alice, how did you get out of your room? And why are you in my bed?" Asked Darius.

"I took my room key from your waist on our last trip to Wonderland, while you were unconscious."

"And your reason for being in my bed while I slept?"

Alice placed her head on Darius' chest.

"I feel comfortable around you." Alice replied.

A small red hue came across Darius' face.

"Alice?" Darius asked.

"Yes, Darius?" Alice replied.

"Why did you kiss me when we traveled to Wonderland?"

"Wonderland is a place of madness and nonsense, but a place of love and compassion as well, it takes a act of love to enter Wonderland."

Darius thought on Alice's words.

"So, you love me?" Asked Darius.

Alice looked at Darius with a warm smile.

"Yes, I think I do." Alice said.

Darius held Alice's head in his hand.

"I believe, though against my profession, I have fallen in love with you as well." Said Darius.

The two looked at each other with a caring gaze.

In a slow manner, Darius came close to Alice's lips, and kissed them passionately.

Their kiss was a magnificent display of affection.

As their kiss became more sensual, Darius laid Alice in the bed, with himself over her.

Their innocent kiss was turning into a lustful encounter, as Darius unbuttoned his shirt and threw it to the side.

Alice felt his chest with her hands, his sweat giving a sweet aroma.

The bedside candle went out as their steamy adventure was becoming more intense.

When Darius awoke, he was laying next to Alice, both completely bare.

Alice had her head in Darius' chest, and held him in a soft grip.

Darius, for the first time in a long time, felt a connection with someone.

Darius truly loved Alice.

Their peaceful slumber was interrupted by a knock on Darius' study door.

Darius quietly got out of his bed, as to not wake Alice, out on his pants, and entered his study.

When Darius opened the door, he was struck in the head with the butt of a pistol.

Darius feel back hard on his desk.

Hearing the commotion, Alice quickly slipped into her evening dress, and ran into the study.

A look of shock came over her face when she saw Darius unconscious.

Alice ran to Darius' side, desperately trying to wake him.

"Darius! Love! Please wake up!" Alice shouted.

Alice looked in the doorway to see Darius' attacker.

"Roxford! You monster!"

In the doorway stood Roxford, along with two thugs.