He closed his eyes and focused, picturing in his mind the familiar home in Rosaria and their warm and safe bedroom.
...
At seven in the morning, Jude arrived on time, as he always did, and unlocked the front door of one of the three connected houses.
This was the residence of Lord Dominic.
The air outside was fresh with the scent of early summer, the leaves a deeper shade of green and the birds singing cheerfully in the morning light.
A cool breeze followed him as he stepped into the small entrance hall.
He closed the door behind him carefully and quietly before opening the next door that led into the living room.
As he did, he greeted the house with his usual words.
"Good morning."
But the spotless living room was silent without a single sign of life.
The stillness pressed down on him and Jude couldn't help but let out a small sigh.
It had already been three weeks since Lord Dominic and Lord Shiao Yi had disappeared into the dark hole.
