Revenge of the wolf

Chapter 27 - Better than that

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Revenge of the Wolf

Chapter 27 – Better than that

Jade's Pov

Quietly we crept down the stairs, with me in the lead. With each step, I knew I was getting closer to Claudia. My wolf instincts kept my senses on alert.

We were in the main building and came down onto the top floor from the tower. The door was locked, but Julia easily used magic to unlock it. Once through the door, we found ourselves in a small corridor.

In the other world, the hallways are brightly lit and the artwork is cheery subjects such as meadows and grand mountain views.

This hallway was dimly lit and lined with portraits of people from long ago, their faces seeming to watch us as we walked. This whole place had a haunted house kind of feel.

We first came upon a set of double doors which in the other universe was the grand suite. Opening the doors, we realized it was Claudia's bedroom.

Stepping into the room, which was only lit by moonlight streaming in the windows, I listened but could hear no one. I could detect a scent, but one I did not recognize.

"Someone's here?" I whispered.

The first room was a well-furnished sitting room, with a fireplace, a small bar and some overstuffed leather furniture. Ahead of me was a small balcony. To my right and left were doors.

Creeping in, Valentina pointed to the painting above the fireplace. It was a picture of a small boat on a stormy sea.

"My uncle worked in a fine art museum. I used to help him when I was younger. He taught me a lot about art. That picture is Rembrandt Van Rijn's, Storm on the sea of Galilee."

"So"

"If that's the real deal, we can add possession of stolen property to her crimes. That painting was one of 11, stolen from a Boston Art Museum, 25 years ago. That is worth 10's of millions."

Noting the stolen art, we looked into the door on the left, which led to a very large walk-in closet. On the racks were hundreds of designer dresses, shoes, furs and laying around was some expensive jewelry. Una promptly took all that Jewelry and gave it to Dawn.

"More jewelry for my beautiful perfect angel" Una proclaimed proudly, as she poured the jewelry into Dawns bag.

The other room was her bedroom itself. It had a large vanity, an antique four poster bed and two dressers. The room was dark and quiet, but I could smell someone for sure. It seemed to be coming from a door which I guessed was a bathroom.

I gestured to be quiet and we made for the door. Bursting in we found ourselves in a large bathroom with marble countertops. Normally the room would be of little interest, except the fact there was a young woman, whose ankle was chained to a pipe. She had long brown hair and was wearing nothing.

"Please don't hurt me." Whimpered the girl.

Tori and Dawn rushed over. "It's ok, we're here to help. Who are you? Did Claudia lock you up here?" Asked Dawn.

The girl nodded. Flipping on the light I could see not only was she nude, but her back was covered in red welts and scars, indicating she had been the victim of repeated whippings.

"I'm Jenna. Please tell me you're not with her."

I looked to Julia. "Can you determine if she's lying or under some form of control."