*Lorelei*

My anxiety was sky-high by the time we pulled up in front of the Drogomor gates. After getting clearance from some guards at the iron gates, we were led inside and immediately escorted kindly to the Drogomor mansion. As soon as the large, impressive building came into view, I was sinking down into my seat.

Noah’s aunts gave me sympathetic but also encouraging looks as the car was shifted into park and we all stepped out into the mid-afternoon sun. ...