Dawn came, but that did not seem to be the case with the Lord's mansion. Chief Lucas could not bring his eyes to close, and even when his body begged, nightmares pushed him back to face the music he had played for others. He was tired—everything felt like a waste of time—but then Kabir's words never left. They echoed in the walls like a forgotten lyric. Tired, he stood up and walked to his room. It was the same as he had left it before heading to the court. He took a quick shower and drove out.
For the first time in years, Chief Lucas drove himself. He wasn't sure how, but within minutes, he found himself before the Marge mansion. The gates opened, and he drove in. The guards took his key and helped him park. He could tell from their actions alone that he was expected.
