An hour later, she found herself following the same maid down a grand hallway toward the dining room. The mansion was far larger than she'd anticipated, each room filled with intricate details that hinted at its owner's wealth and influence. By the time they reached the dining room, she was certain that the man who'd taken her here was someone important- someone with power beyond what she could fully grasp.
When she entered, he was already seated at the head of the table, his eyes lifting to meet hers as she stepped inside. The table was set elegantly, a small feast laid out before them, and she felt a pang of discomfort at the opulence of it all.
"Please," he said, gesturing to the seat beside him.
She took a seat, her heart hammering in her chest as she wondered what he'd say,
