#Chapter65

16 years ago {from now}

ROMERO MANSION

The sun rose from behind the mountains in the horizon throwing its golden glow. The rays descended every corner chasing away the darkness. But today, when this light fell over the walls of Romero mansion, it failed to reflect milky color. Instead, the golden light bounced against something crimson, a shade that has washed purity, settling a horrific sight.

Today when the light of warm sun-exposed Romero mansion from darkness, it didn't show a line of guards protecting the parameters. It didn't show a thirteen years old Valentine getting tutored by masters. It didn't show a little Valerie running after butterflies in...