Recovery of memory

Lestat's grip on the steering wheel suddenly tightened, and a bone-chilling coldness washed over him, his heart, which had been beating so slowly, felt like it was being clenched tightly, and his heart ached convulsively.

He can't forgive himself ... much less Imad!

His heart is trembling!

Alice was so caught up in the joy of a happy future that she didn't notice Lestat's odd look. Perhaps if she had noticed, the experience that followed would have been a little different.

Instead, she just kept telling Lestat about the fun she had had at school, smiling brightly and beautifully.

A few days later, the two returned to the Bruch family.

As last time, they entered through a secret passage and returned to Duke Landier's castle. As if he had been informed, Duke Landier was waiting for them.