Chapter 253

Evelina

I showered quickly, blow-dried my hair, and applied minimal makeup. Selecting a comfortable dress that would transition easily from museum to market, I emerged from the bathroom to find Alaric on the phone again.

"We'll be ready," he said. "Just keep me updated." He ended the call and turned to me. "Ready to go?"

The British Museum was a marvel of architecture and history. We entered throu