A Glimpse of Shadows

The cold metal of the master key pressed against my palm as I moved through the mansion's dimly lit hallways. 

My footsteps were silent, the carpet muffling the sound as I made my way to Bruno's study. 

The flickering lights on the walls cast eerie shadows, and the faint hum of distant voices from the guards outside barely reached my ears. 

I had been here before, countless times, but tonight felt different. 

The air was heavier, every sound sharper, every movement amplified in the silence. 

My heart thudded in my chest, but I kept my face composed. I couldn't afford to falter now. 

When I reached the door to the study, I stopped and looked around. 

Rosa was already there, leaning against the wall, her petite frame barely noticeable in the dim light. 

Her face lit up the moment she saw me, though it was quickly replaced by a look of fear.