James turned to face Thea.

She could not take her eyes off him.

However, in the instant James turned, she was dismayed.

She could not see his face as he was wearing a mask. It was not the same ghost mask from before. Instead, it was a silver mask. It covered his face, and only his eyes, nose, mouth, and chin were revealed.

James turned and glanced at Thea.

He saw the nervousness in her and gave her a slight smile. “Make yourself at home. Have a seat.”

Thea recollected herself and too