The car rolled to a stop in front of a big wide black gate, and Maya’s breath caught when it rolled open to reveal a house. Not just any house but a freaking mansion that seemed to rise out of the night like something from a dream. Light spilled from tall windows, illuminating the carefully kept gardens that lined the stone path.

It was mesmerizing and easily the most beautiful thing she'd very seen. 

“This is your house?” she asked, unable to keep the awe from her voice. Her lips parted slightly in shock as her eyes took in every detail of the building. 

Elias cut the engine and glanced...