Victoria's eyes widened as she stared at the castle, feeling as if she were in a dream. "Am I dreaming?"
Lorenzo had expected she'd love it. He'd seen a photo of a castle stuck on the mirror of her dressing table in her bedroom. So, he had his men search all around San Veridio. Eventually, they found this castle built in the last century on a mountain farthest from the urban area.
Night fell over the ancient castle. Moonlight spilled onto the stone walls, casting a faint silver glow. The entire castle was steeped in silence, only occasionally broken by the faint sound of the wind.
The city walls were tall and sturdy, bearing the unique marks of time. The watchtowers on the walls stood quietly, like slumbering giants.
Lorenzo led Victoria into the interior of the castle. Huge stone colu
