249: ARRIVAL

ARIEL'S POV Luke and I finally arrived at his mansion; Janice had already fallen asleep. And looking through the window, I noticed that this was a new location. Wasn't the house I used to live in before all that shit happened? I got out of the car and looked at the building. It was majestic and ravishing. Nestled at the end of a winding, tree-lined driveway, the opulent mansion stood as a beacon of grandeur and luxury. Towering golden gates with intricately wrought, ornate designs that sparkled in the sunlight protected the entrance and provided a glimpse of the extravagance that lay beyond. The mansion itself was a masterpiece of architecture, with a facade crafted from rare marble imported from distant lands. The towering columns that framed the entrance soared majestically toward the sky, exuding an air of regality and grandiosity. Luke stepped out of the car, carrying Janice in his arms. He walked to the door but paused and turned around to look at me. "Aren't you going to come