The Unavoidable Summons

Luc drove Leona back to the rear of the Ashbourne family mansion, exactly where he had picked her up earlier. The dim garden lamps cast a faint glow along the stone path as Leona stepped out of the car, her steps slow but firm despite the lingering weakness after her surgery. Luc waited until she disappeared behind the side door of the mansion before starting the engine again.

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