Cassandra's POV I stood by the entrance to the massive kitchen, my heart raced as I attempted to take another step, but found myself still standing in the exact same spot. I could hear the water running from Mary watching the dishes from earlier. I knew she would come by in the morning to gather my dishes but I felt it was my duty to bring them to her instead. It took me half an hour to descend the two sets of the staircase, but I made it without falling or hurting myself, so I was very proud of mywelf for doing it without trouble. I looked back up from the tray and saw that Mary was looking up at me with a smile on her face. I wonder if she knew I was coming down. "Are those for me?" she asked. "Yes ma'am." "Well would you like me to get them or do you want to come in yourself?" I kn