Derek and Emily reached the Stevenson mansion. Emily was awestruck by the beauty of the mansion. Well trimmed lush green lawns lined with flower beds full of colorful, delicate sweet smelling flowers. The whole mansion was guarded by huge iron gates and tall walls that had barbed wires on them. There was a guard at every ten steps.

Derek surely was a prince or some mafia lord of some kind. She thought as she took in her surroundings. She was feeling suffocated and betrayed as the car came to a halt. Derek felt her lost in thoughts. He snapped his fingers to bring her out of her reverie.

"Earth to...