Chapter 109 Catherine

• In front of us is a sprawling two-story mansion surrounded by several smaller structures. Bright outdoor lights illuminate everything in the vicinity, and I can see wide green lawns and lush, meticulously maintained landscaping. Patrick wasn’t exaggerating when he called this place an estate.
• I can also see some of the security measures, and I gaze around curiously as Patrick helps me out of the car and leads me toward the main building. On the far edges of the property, there are towers spaced a few dozen yards apart, with armed men visible at the top of each one.
• It’s almost as if we’re in prison, except that these guards are meant to keep the bad people out, not in.