Meanwhile, back at Rhane's estate....
"Not bad," Nikolai rammed his fingers against the wall, "What Rhane has built here all by himself... not bad at all," he sucked his teeth, nodding in approval.
Kali's eyes followed her father's movement, still narrowed, her shoulders raised in defense, both hands on her dagger.
"Is this pure gold?" Nikolai leaned in, using his teeth to bite the tall candelabra, then he pulled back and smirked. "Coated, but still looks great." He turned and gave Kali a wink.
"You remind me so much of your mother, I didn't think I'd recognize you immediately." The man remarked with a soft hum, his eyes fell on the young man behind Kali, and he tilted his head.
"Does Rhane also put you to work around here? I'm guessing it's not daily as when you stayed with your mother, hm?"
