"I was surprised when His Grace told me to escort you to the hidden room on the fourth floor. He never let anyone there except for him or me." Lola talked as she ascended the stairs with Ashley, who followed her silently.
As they reached the fourth-floor door, Lola unlocked it and let Ashley enter first. She didn't mind the few pieces of furniture stored there as her gaze focused on the wall. She walked towards it as Lola followed her.
She pushed the wall, and it opened to the room where she wanted to go. Lola watched Ashley as she walked toward the painting of the man at the end of the room.
"That is the Late Grand Duke of Hart, Grand Duke Lysander Ian Ravenford," Lola explained.
Ashley looked at the painting closely as she recalled Eludore's words.
Blonde hair and crimson eyes.
"Is he…" Ashley whispered.
"Pardon?" Lola asked. "I apologize. I didn't quite hear you."
