As I descended the stone stairs, the temperature dropped.

Now that the observatory's light was gone, I had just one flashlight to guide me. There was a great hush throughout the manor.

I held onto the grey powder in the leather pouch that Maya had given me.

I was aware that I needed to save Michael. The thought of him made my heart wrench. Even though he had chosen Matilda, I would not allow a monster like Rhys to take his place because I had once loved him.

After descending the stairs, I ...