DARK LOVE

the butler said, bowing slightly as he took

er eyes scanning the grand foyer. "The mano

self with a hint of a smile. "The Blackwoods have lived here fo

ed an eyebr

"Some say the manor is... haunted. But I'm

lieve in ghost stories, Mr. Jenkins

ins said, leading her up the stairs. "They're... s

hter and playful shouts. She smiled, feeling a sense of exc

dren," Lady Blackwood said, sweeping into the room

sure to meet you both. I'm he

up at her with piercing green eyes. "I don't

. "I'm glad you're here, Miss Emilia. I

r seemed to be... watching her. She felt eyes on her, even when she wa

ense that something was off about Blackwood Manor. And she

temples, feeling the weight of his responsibilities bearing down on him. The Blackwood family h

at lurked within the manor walls. He had done everything to protect them, to keep them safe from

broke the silence. "

somber. "My lord, the new governess, Mi

ildren safe, to teach them what's proper and decent. I

e's something you should know. Miss Emilia seems... curious. Sh

l speak with her. Make sure she unde

rrival marked a turning point. He knew that the family's secrets wouldn't stay hidd

and was eager to dive into some reading. As she wandered, she stumbled upon a long corridor lined with portraits of the B

Emilia asked

rely above a whisper. "She was Lord Blackwood's sister. Tragic s

nexplicable connection to the woman. As she turned to leave, she notic

f she was just being fanciful. She continued her search for the libra

ing with thoughts of the mysterious Lady Isabella and the strange inscription. Deciding t

y corridors. She felt a shiver run down her spine, but pressed on, draw

ndow, staring out into the night. It was Edward, Lord Blackwood's s

eyes locking onto hers. "Miss Emilia," he whispered, h

r chest. "I couldn't sleep.

rs. "I know the feeling. Sometimes the d

y was piqued. "Wh

murmured, "Things that make me wond

ilia felt like she was standing on the edg

as searching for answers, trying to understand the curse that had plagued his family

entity had promised wealth, power, and protection, but at a terrible cost. The family would

sabella, his sister, who had disappeared under mysterious circumstances. He

over the years, corrupting the family's bloodline. He realized that his chil

too late. But as he looked around his study, he felt the weight of the family's da

d Mr. Jenkins entered. "M

lations. He knew that the family's dark past was about to c