The black SUV rolled to a halt beside the beach just after midnight. The engine died quietly, leaving only the endless sound of waves and the low whisper of ocean wind under the full moon.
Inside the backseat, Clara sat with her hands folded tightly on her lap while staring through the tinted windows with growing confusion.
Nothing about today made sense.
At exactly five in the evening she had expected Damian to pick her up. Instead Loth arrived.
Without explanation, the woman had taken her shopping to the most expensive stores, designer dresses and jewelry. They even went as far as to completely replace her old furnitures.
Loth even got her a car!
Everything happened so quickly Clara barely had time to protest before another thing appeared in front of her.
By the time workers finished upgrading her small home hours had passed. Then she was told to wear the red gown for the planned date which was now taking place at midnight.
