II
“We're here.” Adrien's voice gently brought me back to awareness. I realized the sun had disappeared beneath the horizon and the moon had been our guiding light for some time. I felt refreshed and alert, and the gravity of my situation weighed heavily on my heart.
Before I could consider what transpired, Adrien pointed out the window and I followed his hand. “Welcome home, Josselyn.”
I was speechless as I gazed upon Adrien's abode. It was larger than the Terryn's estate, spanning nearly half an acre. Decorative lanterns hung from the hundreds of trees and plants that littered the front garden. Ivy wrapped around large columns that towered over the front doors. Four different pathways began near the road, leading to similar destinations after winding through the greenery. Alongside th
