Chapter 15

I entered first since Derrick had opened the door, and as I took in the opulence of the area, I dimly felt his hand resting on my hip.

The aroma of freshly prepared food permeated the room, making the round table toward the far corner of the space stand out sharply. The smells wafting towards me made my stomach churn, but everything else captured my attention.

The room included abstract artwork that seemed to have been carefully chosen for the walls, which were painted a deep blue color. A massive glossy piano was positioned in one corner, while a sleek pair of couches and a fireplace occupied the...