He climbed the spiral staircase, his hand touching the cold banister, until he reached the hall leading to the private suite.
He stopped in front of a door he didn't know well.
The door was slightly ajar, as if someone had forgotten to close it or... just didn't care.
He pushed open the door and entered. The air was heavier, and a foul odor filled the room.
He saw a black-haired girl sitting on the floor, her back to him, only her eyes shivering slightly.
He said in a low voice, filled with surprise and concern, "What are you doing here, Lucy?"
You don't want the girl.
Lucas bent down and discovered the wide spot on the floor at her feet and Hamda's body, her features undefined.
(You may think that this summary has nothing to do with the novel after you read it, but do not rush because, dear reader, you will know why it is there later in Part 2 of the novel)
(You may think that this summary has nothing to do with the novel after you read it, but do not rush because, dear reader, you will know why it is there later in Part 2 of the novel)