Chapter 1: Introduction
Cassandra killed the engine, and we sat in her car for a moment. The mansion loomed before us, dominating the block with its old-money charm. It stood a monument to privilege, backlit by the purpling sky, casting shadows on the clean, quiet street. The night was warm, and I wished we could have taken the maserati with the top down, but the driver who usually works with Cassandra's family told her it wasn't secure.