Irene's P.O.V

I heaved a sigh, arranging the Persian royal plates into the cupboard. Strands of hair fell on my face but I didn't care either. Was I bothered about it? The sound of people trooping down the stairs that led to the kitchen jolted me out of my thoughts. I raised my head, looking towards the direction the noise emanated from. Lily and some maid walked into the kitchen with a whip in her hands, searching her eyes around as if she was looking for someone. Her gaze fell upon me and I could see the horror in her eyes, I ebbed to the wall as she came closer...