Daniel switches off his car outside Alistair's cottage and tries to calm Elena down. Standing in the rain, Daniel spots a broken lock on the front door, while Elena detects blood and seawater. They enter the trashed home. Daniel discovers a still-warm smoking pipe, and Elena spots a bloody siren trident on the stone wall. The symbol causes her severe pain. Suddenly, Marcus descends the stairs and demands Daniel surrender Elena immediately.
Daniel cuts the car engine beside the cottage. Elena trembles with fear beside him. He reassures her gently, promising that his grandfather Alistair knows how to assist them. Elena tries to steady her breathing as the storm rages outside.
00:19: A Broken Lock in Rain
Daniel walks up to the entrance through the downpour and notices the broken lock. Elena halts near the steps, alert and frightened. She tells Daniel that the air smells distinctly of seawater and fresh blood before they step across the threshold.
00:35: Blood Marks on the Wall
The pair step into the wrecked living area. Daniel touches a pipe on a table and finds it warm. Nearby, Elena gasps at a dripping trident drawn in blood on the wall, clutching her head as sharp pain overwhelms her senses.
01:18: Marcus Steps Down the Stairs
Creaking footsteps echo from above, prompting Daniel to shout into the shadows. Marcus walks down the staircase wearing a cold smirk. He blocks the exit, confronting his brother and ordering him to give up Elena without a fight right now.
Key Lines from Episode 9
“The lock's been forced. Alistair might be in trouble.”
“That's the mark of the sirens. I saw it in my grandfather's journals.”
“My head. It's summoning me. It's a warning.”
“Hand over the monster, or none of you are leaving.”
How Episode 9 Ends
Marcus stands on the bottom steps with a mocking smirk, issuing an ultimatum to Daniel. He demands Elena be handed over immediately, threatening that neither Daniel nor Elena will walk out alive if Daniel refuses. Will Daniel stand his ground against his own brother, or will Marcus overpower them both before they can find Alistair?