Share the Same Room?

"This... this is where I'll be staying?" Her voice faltered as she took a few hesitant steps forward, her gaze flickering over the ornate furniture and dark, looming decor of the chamber. Her eyes shot back to him, her disbelief mounting with every second.

Delbert gave a small nod, his face unreadable, but there was something in the air—a palpable tension that thickened the space between them. "Yes," he replied, his voice measured but with a slight edge that hinted at an unspoken understanding.

Alicia's stomach churned. There was no comfort here, no solace in the lavish surroundings. The gothic beauty of the room, with its towering dark walls, intricate carvings, and eerie ambiance, made her feel like she was standing in a tomb. The very thought of it being her "room" sent a chill through her body.