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

When he saw her lying there—on his bed—he felt the sudden urge to pick up her head and cradle it against his chest. But she was sleeping soundly. So peaceful. Could he really bear to disturb such serenity? 


When Tristane brought her in he realized how much he missed her. Even after he saw her during the ripple's last attack. This time she made his heart jump, his pulse thicken and his breath short. When they asked him if he wanted to hold her and bring her upstairs he refused. His hands were shaking too much from nervousness. What if he dropped her? 


After Tristane laid her down they were left alone. He realized he was acting like a love-stricken boy. He thought denying his feelings and pushing her away was going to make it all go away. The rituals were done, he drank the stinking potion they gave him and refused to reach out to Krista. When Patrick came upon him two weeks ago and recruited him to prepare the ball, he knew nothing has changed. 


Fifty-six: Uninvited