Chapter 729

• Gavin pushed open the heavy door to the underground chamber, his steps slow and deliberate as he descended the dimly lit staircase.
• Liza stood outside, watching his figure disappear into the darkness before the door shut behind him with a finality that sent a shiver down her spine. No sound escaped from within, but she knew that whatever happened in that room was something only Gavin could resolve on his own.
• Two hours passed in silence.