The darkness of the mansion enveloped me as I followed Kayla down the corridor, the silence broken only by the soft patter of our footsteps against the polished floor, though she was unaware of my presence.
The dim lighting from the sconces along the walls cast faint pools of golden light, barely enough to cut through the shadows but just enough to guide our way.
My bare feet made no sound on the cold marble floor, but my heart pounded in my chest. I didn't want to be found out by her or anyone else as that would mean punishment for me.
I kept a safe distance, ensuring I wouldn’t be seen. I had no idea where she was heading, but my curiosity had taken over, overriding the small voice in my head telling me to turn back.
As she reached the end of the corridor, Kayla paused in front of a
