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He kissed her hand and Anna held her breath as he explained how important this jewelry was. It was ancient and a family heirloom it seemed but why would he give her something so important. “Delacroix I-I must go. The others are expecting me. Thank you for the money.” Turning, she quickly made her way out of the room, down the stairs and out of his house. The sun was rising now and she needed to get back to the mansion quickly. Human crowds were appearing with the start of a new day though and slowing her down. With a growl of frustration, she took to back alley ways and used her unnatural agility to climb fire escape ladders and bound from roof to roof unseen. Unknown to Anna though she didn’t go completely unseen as Inessa gave an unsettling grin, watching Anna’s run and began following silently with her sister.

Finally, the mansion was in view and she quickly entered the door, taking a last look behind her. “Haven! Haven where are you?” Her eyes scanned the area and she followed the sound of noise to Haven leading Victor towards the cellar. “Is everything alright here?” She asked, warily eyeing Victor but after a moment realizing what was wrong with him and where Haven was taking him.