Neuvillette returned home after a long and grueling day at the courthouse. The weight of legal matters and decisions lingered in his mind as he entered his elegant residence, the soft glow of candlelight casting a warm ambiance. He closed the door gently, placing his belongings on the table beside the door. The antique residence held a certain beauty in the moonlight.. Neuvillette moved swiftly yet quietly up the steps, heading toward the bedroom where his beloved partner lay in wait.