Just as we had finished devising our plan to seduce the younger of the twins, a loud knock echoed against the door, making us jump in fear of what it could be.

Danielle’s eyes widened, and I took her hand, trying to calm her nerves. I was asking too much about her; dealing with the twins was truly an enormous challenge. I completely understood if she didn’t want to go through with our plan. It was reasonable.

"Relax, nothing is going to happen," I told her as I squeezed her hand and shielded Hope with my body.

The door began to open slowly, and a large shadow stretched across the...