The Bloody Baron surveyed the grounds from the top of the Astronomy Tower. This was his sanctuary. The one place Helena knew not to come.

They haunted each other. This huge castle held so many souls, living and dead. But they haunted each other every time they crossed paths in the halls. Memories rose up between them. Unrequited love. Albania. A violent end.

He held out his hand through the window. The rain fell through the transparent shadow of what he used to be. He didn't feel it. All he felt was sorrow. His heart was broken, even in death.

Prompt: Rain