Ava: Everything's Changed
The alpha lodge is different. It's been cleaned and scrubbed and actually looks rather nice.
I don't think any of the furniture is original.
"We took the liberty of re-arranging the place," Vester says, and I realize he and Vanessa are on opposite sides of our little group.
Interesting.
Glancing around again, I smile at Vester. "It looks great. Doesn't look anything like it did before."
Vanessa trails behind Selene, who seems to be following her nose somewhere. I watch them go, but then my gaze is drawn to the sheer opulence of this place.
It's like a mansion out of an old movie, with high ceilings and rich wood paneling. The entryway opens into a huge ballroom-style space. Ornate chandeliers hang from the ceiling, casting a warm glow. I can remember Alpha Renard holding court here, all his lackeys gathered around and hanging on his every word.
The thought makes me shudder.