Erik stopped just a few inches behind Emma as she halted before a massive oak door.
The intricate carvings on the wood hinted at the importance the room held.
Emma turned to him with a serious expression. "Captain Lain is waiting for you inside, but I don't think she will be alone. And I can't come with you."
Erik looked at the woman for a second.
"Who do you think will be inside?" The young man asked.
"I think you might know that already."
Tom Van Dyke. It was likely that the Red Palace's principal wanted to see with his own eyes who Erik Romano was and what he was capable of. If Erik were in the man's shoes, he would have done the same.
Erik nodded. "All right…"
He gave her a grateful smile. "Thank you for everything, Emma."
"Don't worry about it," she said. "Now, go. They're waiting for you."
Erik took a deep breath and placed his hand on the doorknob.
