The night air cut through the stillness around the mansion, sharp and cold as it swept across the whole house.

Fancy.

It's quite remarkable how the weather has changed on a night when Isabella had just found out her daughter was in trouble.

Isabella remained there.

With her back pressed to the stone pillar near the fountain, her breath shallow as she hid in the shadows. From where she stood, she had a clear view of Cassandra and Damon by the car, their figures lit by the lights in the ...