It was getting plain dark when Luana arrived in front of the inn that looked smaller than what Reyns had described it. He said it was exotic but this looked far from it. It was built from ancient bricks and lamps were hung around the walls, making her miss home once more. She left Vampire City, pained that evening, trying hard to conceal her identity, and using her horse, she headed towards Shelbrooke's place. She had met Reyns on the way who had directed her here.

Unmounting the black horse, she wrapped her long black coat tighter around her and walked in after looking at both sides to ensure she...