Penthurst Manor had not been occupied for a very long time. Stories about the previous Baron circulated all around. Some say he sold his soul to the devil, while others said he became the devil himself and still walked the earth.

Archeologist Patrick Neville had been drawn to the said stories. For almost 9 years he dedicated himself to solve the Baron's disappearance. Following a torn journal, he unearthed the Baron's residence.

Kristania 'Krista' Vinna Neville was jumping between her Mom's place in Ovido Heights and back to her Dad's mansion in Richmond. Ever since the divorce she had been constantly patronizing her mom's hysterics while her Dad travelled the world. She'd heard of the story about the Baron Lucian and had actually grown a tendré towards the man. No one knew that the man visited her in her dreams. She had contented herself meeting Lucian at night, however, the Baron had grown bolder and seductive. Can she resist his charm and solve his mystery?

The Baron and his Lady

I heard Louie and Tristane exited by the door. I heard the creaking of the wood and the soft clicking of the lock but my mind had not been fully functioning at what was happening. I only realized that Lucian was walking towards me. His eyes locked with mine. I gulped down. I knew that look. It was something men had when they wanted to get intimate, an emotion far too primitive for any definition. 


My heart was thundering against my chest and I bet he could hear it. I found myself holding my breath as I take in the sight before me. Lucian was wearing a regular white shirt and brown trousers, his hair was combed lazily away from his face; that way he looked ancient yet modern at the same time. 


I opened my mouth but nothing came out. 


I blinked. He was kneeling before me now, was I too preoccupied watching his beautiful face and failed to notice his movements? Not good Krista, not good at all. 


Forty-three: Goodnews