Chapter 107

• Lance followed them, making sure to be the last in the group and then slipped off before reaching the door. He went to the right side of the house where there were no guests and slipped into a side door that led to where his mother was speaking. As he walked closer, he could hear her voice louder. Then he came to the spot he was searching for. It was just right outside what used to be his father's study. He found a seat there and slumped into it with a sigh. But the sound of a gulp made him sit upright, wary and alert.
• The place was quite dark and it wasn't easy to make out much, but he could smell some sweet and familiar perfume. When he looked beside him, he almost jumped out of his skin. He was shocked to see someone there, so close to him.
• "Ca... Mrs. Holden, I.. I didn't mean to disturb you."