Chapter 3 Whispers After Midnight

Present Time

There were two things Eleanor was sure she would never stop looking at, one was Carter's handsome face and the second was his magnificent mansion.

Like every other time she had been here she gazed out of the window of the Audi they were in staring at the statue of a giant wolf that stood gallantly in the roundabout just before the big building that had more than enough rooms she could count with her fingers and toes.

The giant wolf statue represented Carter's true identity. Anyone who really knew him would acknowledge the power and grace that the mere statue seemed to have, any other person would just think that it was a magnificent piece of art.

But that wasn't the only structure that was mesmerizing, just about everything thing else on Carter's three acres of land was. From his well-kept flower garden that was home to different types of roses, lilacs, and lilies to the outdoor recreational park that was just behind the mansion along with an infinity pool that he rarely swam in.

His mansion showed how rich and extravagant his lifestyle was. As a business tycoon with many organizations and companies under his name, it was only fitting that he lived in a place that represented the amount of wealth he had amassed at an early age of 25.

Carter hummed as Eleanor gazed out of the car window, today he decided he wasn't going to park the car to let her further admire the statue like they always did.

Instead he decided he was going to hold her close for the remaining time they had to spend together come Monday morning and he won't even have enough time to have lunch together.

Yes, his life was just that busy.

The sound of the engine cut off as Carter pressed down on the engine button. Silence engulfed both of them once again until Eleanor cleared her throat and turned to face Carter in his seat.

"So..." she drawled holding his inviting gaze. "What are we going to do now?"

Carter merely smiled and pulled open his car door. He climbed out of the car and shut it.

Adjusting the lapels of his jacket he walked around to the other side of the car and like the perfect gentleman he was, he pulled open the passenger door for Eleanor.

Not surprised in any way Eleanor gave him her hand to help her out of the car.

When she was standing face to face with him, Carter Ezra her in by turning her body around so that her back was pressed to his chest.

He wrapped his hand around her waist and whispered huskily into her ear.

"How does a cold bath and lots of cuddles after sound to you?"

In the living room, a stand-up comedy played from the 100 inch smart TV that was mounted on a metal contraption. Dazzling chandeliers in silver and gold colour hung from the high ceiling of the living room lighting up the room in a way that highlighted the intricate details of the architectural design.

The interior design of the room portrayed its delicateness and professionalism in every corner you looked. Nothing seemed to be too much or out of taste.

Carter leisurely strolled into the living room with Eleanor in tow. The duo just finished freshening up and were getting ready to spend their evening together.

"Is there anything you want me to make for dinner?" Eleanor asked stopping in her tracks.

Carter shrugged and landed ungracefully on the long sofa that was directly facing the flat TV.

"Anything you make is fine babe."

Eleanor rolled her eyes and walked to where he sat choosing to stand thereby blocking his view from the TV he had his gaze glued to.

"I'd eat anything you give me," he responded staring intently at Eleanor. He sighed and leaned further into the soft cushions of the chair.

"Actually, I think I'd rather have you here beside me," he mumbled staring into Eleanor's eyes. Eleanor sighed allowing herself to melt under Carter's gaze. Feeling resigned she sunk into the sofa beside him and pressed herself to his warm muscular body.

"We could just order dinner," Carter suggested stroking Eleanor's hair which was still damp from their bath.

At his suggestion, Eleanor made a small sound of protest at the back of her throat.

"If that's what you want," she agreed resting her back against the soft cushion of the couch.

Carter pecked her forehead the stood up from the couch fishing his phone out of the pocket to make their order. In a matter of minutes the food arrived and the couple ate in comfortable silence throwing each other smiles and secretive glances. After they had their dinner they settled in front of the TV and watched a Comedy until Eleanor could barely keep her eyes open. Quietly, Carter put off the television and turned to Eleanor who was stretched across the sofa to carry her.

His hands were just about to go around her waist when he sensed something change in the air. Something wasn't right he thought. He Eleanor to his full height glancing at Eleanor and then around the living room. His eyes scanned everything in the room but he couldn't put a lid on what exactly was wrong.

The clock hanging on the side wall read five minutes past midnight but he disregarded that fact even though he was well aware of the evils that happened at night.

"Something doesn't feel right," he muttered under his breath stealthily moving away from the couch.

Carter heard a loud howl rip through the silence in the mansion and at once his hunches Eleanor. Before he could take another step the lights flickered and the chandeliers above them rattled noisily.

It seemed like a scene out of a horror movie.

Carter growled and rushed to Eleanor's sleeping form feeling the urgent need to protect her from whatever it was that was lurking in the shows.

"Eleanor! Eleanor!" Carter hastily called shaking her shoulder.

She woke up with a jolt and a confused expression.

"What's going on?" she mumbled the minute she noticed the jerking chandeliers and the flicking lights.

Carter looked around simultaneously helping Eleanor up.

"I don't what it is but something doesn't feel right."