Dante

The city outside was sleeping when I stepped out of the car. Nico stayed back with the engine running, waiting for my signal if things went wrong. I stood for a moment, looking at the old iron door ahead of me. The underground auction was buried deep beneath a warehouse that most people thought was abandoned. I could already hear faint music and laughter coming from below.

Part of me wanted to go back home to Valeria. She was probably waiting up, even though I told her to rest. I ...