A love forged in Darkness and Desire
I didn’t answer.
When we reached the door to Claudia’s chambers, the servant knocked once before stepping aside. The heavy doors creaked open, revealing a dimly lit room with flickering candlelight. Madam Claudia stood by the fireplace, a glass of wine in her hand. Her usual air of untouchable authority was still there, but I saw something else in her eyes. Something close to… unease. “You came quickly," she remarked, swirling the wine in her glass. “We didn’t think keeping you waiting was a good idea," Andrea said smoothly. Claudia smiled, but it didn’t reach her eyes. "Smart me.”I crossed my arms. "What do you want?” She took a slow sip before setting the glass down. "I assume you’ve heard
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