Iris POV
With careful and deliberate steps I began to walk down the ornately decorated hallway trying to be as quiet as possible. My heart was pounding with each sound I made and I felt anxious because I wanted to avoid any unexpected encounters with the maid who always seemed to be watching.
She appeared to have an intimate knowledge of every corner of the vast mansion including the dark and mysterious shadows it cast and I was not at all eager to be caught wandering around at such a late hour.
“Just a little exploration” I softly murmured to myself to gather some courage as I turned the first corner. The walls around me were decorated with beautiful lavish paintings each one serving as a glimpse into the extravagant and luxurious world that Rafaelle lived in.
I stopped for a moment c
