The car drove smoothly along the winding road leading to a villa hidden in the middle of a small forest. Inside, Axel was practically glowing with excitement. He hummed loudly, even drumming on the steering wheel to the rhythm of a song he made up himself.

“Selena, darling… listen to my voice! Isn’t it beautiful?” he said, glancing at Lena in the passenger seat.

Lena had her arms crossed, her face clouded with thoughts. She gave him a fleeting smile before turning back to the ...