We made our way through the opulent corridors of the estate, our footsteps echoing off the marble floors as we moved with purpose towards Lady Elara's chambers. With each passing moment, the weight of anticipation hung heavy in the air, a palpable tension that seemed to crackle with energy.
As we reached our destination, Lady Elara paused before a set of intricately carved doors, her hand hovering over the ornate handle as she turned to face me with a solemn expression.
"What I'm about to show you, Aaliyah, is not something to be taken lightly," she said, her voice low and grave. "Once you know the truth, there's no going back."
I nodded in understanding, my heart pounding with a mixture of fear and excitement as Lady Elara pushed open the doors, revealing the secrets that lay hidden within.
