LORETTA

My palms were clammy when I first keyed in the code to the penthouse.

The keypad flashed red: Incorrect code.

I wiped my damp hands against the sides of my sundress and tried it again, This time, the lock clicked and the heavy front door swung open

Temporary relief flooded my veins. For a second there I thought Elion had changed the house entrance code, but it was just my nerves getting the best of me

I passed through the second entrance, keyed in the second code which gave me access to the foyer and the masterpiece of a penthouse

Afternoon sunlight spilled through the windows, turning the polished...