Val felt a hand grab her arm. Bad move Aidan. She turned so quickly as if taken by surprise. Soon her eye met his and she stares into them for a moment. Blinking. He seemed more...handsome than before. The way his beard framed his strong chin and jaw. Making him seem more manly and strong. And desirable to boot. She wanted to reach out and pull him close. Thank god he broke eye contact or she ma have just done it.

As soon as he looked away, she then turned to hear the music. "What the fu-" She gazed the area, adorned with red and purple hues and candles, giving off a warming sensation. It no longer resembled a tower. The smell in the air was a sweet floral fragrance, like that of sweet strawberries. She turned back to the front, gripping the railing hard, it felt cold and hard like metal, it was grounding. She powered on through. "Stay there." She instructed him as he seemed to be struggling with the illusion.

She ventured up the last flight of stairs and emerged into a warm room with soft furs on the floor and leopard skin sofas and a few large circular beds. It looked to accommodate a few people. But where had everyone gone? She pondered as she scanned the room. "Hmmmm..."