NARRATOR

Kath’s eyes were drawn to a shadow beyond the window, near a poplar tree.

They looked like piercing eyes devouring her, sharp rubies glowing in the dark. The dominant aura almost reached out to her, but suddenly…

"Duchess, get up, we’re leaving."

Elliot grabbed her arm, pulling her out of the trance.

He slammed the window shut, his gaze locking onto the same spot Katherine had been staring at—yet now, there was nothing there.

"What? What’s going on? Is there a problem?" Brenda stood up