From her recollections as Erin, she knew this couldn’t possibly be Vallsade Manor, but had no chance to ask questions as Brannon and Nicholas slid from the cab. Instead, she followed suit, pausing to admire the small section of garden she could see through the wrought iron fence surrounding the property. The flowers had a disorderly appearance that she suspected was carefully designed and maintained. She wanted to ask what the purple blooms were, but they hadn’t waited for her.She quickened her pace and fell in line behind them. As she walked after Brannon, she glanced up at the second and third stories. Delicate shutters with carved hearts covered the windows, but they didn’t seem like much of a deterrent for Koss. This place couldn’t be safe from Koss. It wasn’t a fortress, like the manor was. Perhaps they were stopping by to visit someone?Nicholas unlocked the door, removing any doubt that he owned the place. Emily trailed behind them, removing her sunglasses and slipping them into her bag as she walked.
