The Hidden Passage
With its winding hallways and tall, secret-filled walls, the Silver Moon packhouse had always seemed like a maze to Iris. There was a feeling of dread in the air tonight. After her escape the previous evening, the brightness of her mark had faded, but the uneasiness that still pervaded her chest had not. She's only a diversion, Damon's words still ringing in her head.
Iris found herself prowling the hallways once again, determined to uncover anything to foil Damon's plans. With its dusty volumes of lost history and its secret nooks, the library seemed the most sensible place to look. The door creaked slightly behind her as she stepped inside.
The room was filled with lengthy shadows as the moon shone through the lofty windows. With her mind racing, Iris ran her finger
