Iris POV
As I looked at him, I felt a strange mix of sadness and a kind of warm affection deep in my heart. It was an unusual feeling, but it was there. Finally, feeling quite sad myself, I quietly left the room. The silence of the big old mansion wrapped around me like a thick blanket as I made my way back to my room.
I stayed in bed for a long time, listening to the quietness of the night. Rafaelle's words kept coming back to me, over and over again, like a song that sticks in your head.
He had spoken to me with complete honesty, showing his true feelings in a way that was very open and sincere. It was something I had never seen from him before, and it made a strong impression on me.
Our journey together started in a way that was anything but romantic. It all began with a co
