Chapter 12. Dark Secret

~GABRIELLA'S POV~

I ran after the bright orange light through the passages, and each time I came to a corner, the light was already at the other end of the hall. It would remain shining for a moment, then vanish, fading out with the giggle of a little girl.

I wasn't the least bit comfortable with what was going on, but for some reason I kept on following the light until it came to a halt in front of a large door.

The lantern sat there, shining brightly on the carvings on the wooden door. I walked slowly toward it, and when I reached it, I picked it up and let out a sigh.

“What place is this now? I'm completely lost,” I said as I exhaled. I stared at the large door for a moment, then turned to a small knob that hung from it.

I wrapped my fingers around the knob and was about to turn it when I felt a gentle tap on my shoulder.

“What are you doing?” Marie's voice sounded behind me.

I felt a chill go down my spine, and I instinctively sprung up