The Dunne Family Mansion.
"You cowardly woman, Trystin! You left me like a beggar in that man's yard!"
Olivian Dunne's voice exploded as she crossed the threshold of the mansion.
Her face was red, her breath was labored, and her clothes were dirty from the road's dust, far from the image of a wealthy heiress she had prided herself on.
"Olivian! Dear, thank goodness you're home!" Her mother, Evelyn, immediately ran to her, but Olivian roughly pushed her hand away.
Trystin, who was still trembling and sitting on the living room sofa, stood up, his face pale. "I had no choice, Olivian! I had to leave! That man—Aidrian's bodyguard—he's not human!"
"Stop your nonsense!" Olivian stepped closer and pointed angrily at Trystin's face. "You ran away because you were afraid of being dragged in
