Chapter 12.
The night air outside Vale's house was chilly. Elara pulled her thin coat close, trying to calm her racing heart. She knew sneaking out wasn't a smart idea, but her curiosity couldn't be contained. After Clara was unceremoniously removed, Elara felt that if she didn't make her own move, the truth would remain buried.
She finally managed to open the rarely used side door of the house with a spare key hidden inside a vase of flowers. With cautious steps, she stepped out into the dark courtyard, past the tall trees swaying in the wind.
Just for a moment. I just wanted to talk to someone in the village... anyone who might know Adrian's news.
However, she had barely reached the iron gate when a strange scraping sound was heard behind the bushes. Elara turned her head, her body t
