Penelope looked at Zoe, though she hadn't said anything, he felt as though he heard something.

He gazed at her, unable to articulate his thoughts. "What did you say?"

The elevator doors had opened, and Barrett urged, his face stern, "If Mr. Wells isn't getting in, please step aside."

Penelope glanced at Zoe, her eyes still fixed on him.

Almost unconsciously, he stepped aside to let them in. Zoe's appearance was unlike anything he had ever seen, even a bit disturbing.

The marks on her neck were clear, and Penelope could guess what might have happened.

He had come for something else, but as he followed them into the elevator,...