Under Vladimir's guidance, Lily felt reassured. Barely awake, she noticed that he was busy in his dressing room. She got up from the bed and joined him, acknowledging her presence with a small clearing of her throat.

He turned around, smirking.

- Hello Miss Anderson finally back with us. He sneered gently, coming to kiss her forehead.

- Did I sleep long?

- Enough for me to make room for you in my closet.

Lily had just realized that she was setting foot in her lair for the first time. The walk-in closet in question was the size of his old bedroom and all in length.

He moved aside to...