As I followed the Duke, he led me back to the mansion and into the long hall. Soon, we reached a door which path was only a stair going down. Upon seeing the darkness lie ahead, I instinctively stepped back.
Meanwhile, Samael turned around and faced me. Unconsciously, I glanced up at him.
He was smiling gently as he extended his arm and offered his hand for me to grasp.
"It'll be a long way, I can't lose you."
He mused. I darted my eyes from his crimson eyes to his hand. Reluctantly, I reached for his hand while biting my lips.
Samael smiled as he cradled my hand. Seeing his smile, my heart skipped a beat upon his gentle hold.
This strong security enveloped my heart. I felt safe even if we're about to take a dark path that could lead me to what's unknown.
With his hand holding mine, Samael escorted me down the stairs. As soon as I stepped my foot in, the door behind me slammed closed.
"Ah!"
