Cross beams of light from a lamp stylized as a spotlight fell on a board with glass chess pieces. It was the first thing that caught my eye when I entered the office. Everything looked just right to draw attention to the central exhibition.

"Come in, Victoria," Lucas' voice barked. I didn't see him because the back of the office was in shadow. But the vibes of danger and power literally permeated the space. Remembering what my innocent joke turned out to be not so long ago, I allowed myself a faint smile and took a few steps, stopping in a beam of light, as he apparently wanted.

This time...