(Maxine) I slid my hand out, gripping the dark wood banister before stepping down the sweeping staircase before me. My legs were slightly wobbling as the high heels I wore made me feel like a baby giraffe as I tried so hard not to tumble down the steps. I was dressed in a sage green silk gown..yes..a gown at freaking 8 in the damm morning as I felt like I was going to prom or something. Two large men were escorting me as one reached his hand out, gripping my elbow. "Careful." The man said, his eyes glancing down at my feet as I couldn't help but frown. "Was this necessary?" I muttered under my breath, as my eyes absorbed everything around me. This place was massive..there had to be at least thirty rooms on the level we were on alone. It was a huge castle decorated with the most l

