The narrow stone staircase disappeared into darkness,no one spoke. For several long seconds, the group simply stared at it, each wondering the same thing.
Who built it? And what had been hidden beneath the Knight family's mausoleum for over two decades?
Detective Ross broke the silence first. "Everyone stays together." His flashlight swept across the entrance to the staircase before settling on Alexander.
"I'll go first." Alexander shook his head immediately. "No." Ross frowned. "I'm the detective." "And this is still an active investigation."
Alexander met his gaze without flinching. "And this is my family's property." "If there's danger down there...I'll face it first."
Before Ross could argue, Clara stepped beside Alexander. "Then I'm coming with you." Alexander turned to her. "No.
