Thane's car screeched as he approached Dante's mansion. The mansion loomed ahead.
Dante’s fortress.
Isolated and covered in darkness.
He killed the engine and stepped out, the cool night air surrounding his skin. The silence was deafening.
Drawing his weapon, Thane approached the big entrance. The heavy door slid open under his touch, revealing the corridor. He moved slowly, his eyes sharp as he scanned the environment.
Inside the Mansion, Eli lay unconscious in the bedroom, the effects of the sedative still keeping him unconscious. Dante sat nearby, a glass of whiskey in hand, eyes fixed on the sleeping child. A glint of emotions flashed through his eyes. It felt like pity.
Suddenly, the soft creak of footsteps could be heard from nearby. Dante’s eyes narrowed. He set down his gl
