SIMONE'S POV
It had been a day since Irene's escape had taken place and I was getting more restless by the minute. Nicholas was acting like he had everything under control, but I knew better.
He was keeping secrets, and I needed answers.
"If he's not going to tell me anything, I might as well find out for myself." I had to find my own way to dig up information.
After staying in my room for enough time not to seem suspicious, I slipped away from the main part of the mansion and made my way to what I had discovered was a "secure corner."
It was a quiet area that offered me just enough privacy. It also wasn't monitored and I was well aware that if Nicholas found out what I was doing, there'd be hell to pay, but I couldn't just sit and wait anymore.
Once I was sure no one w
