n a v e a h "Please , come in ." Her voice is shaky as she takes a step back and opens the door wider , her watery eyes focused on me and Lucian . I flick my eyes up to Lucian in the corner of me and he gives me a reassuring nod . I force my limbs to move , scared that my legs just might give in . I step forward , turning my eyes toward the house . I almost wrinkle my nose up at the sweet pastry scent that invades my nostrils , the scent so delicious and comfortable . I hate it . The house is filled with houseplants , everywhere . There are portraits and pictures hanging on the white walls . There is furniture sitting all over the house , white and gray mats all over the floor . I step to the side , waiting for Lucian and when I feel his warm , large hand on the small of my back , I rel

