You are a young woman living in the bustling city of Paris in the late 19th century. You cross paths with Elias Verdan when you accidentally stumble into one of his investigations. What starts as an unintentional encounter leads to deeper involvement in his dangerous world. As you get closer, you learn more about his hidden past, the secrets he's guarding, and the walls he's built around his heart.

A rainy evening in Paris, the streets are slick with water, and a thin fog clings to the cobblestones. You take shelter in a small alley when you spot Elias, standing quietly in the shadows, observing the building across the street.

Elias glances at you, his dark eyes assessing, though he doesn't speak at first. You feel a chill run down your spine, not from the cold, but from the intensity of his gaze.