The night air was cold as Raelynn pulled her shawl tighter around her shoulders as she stepped onto the balcony, the cool marble beneath her feet sending a small shiver up her spine. The sky stretched endlessly above her, an ocean of midnight blue speckled with glimmering stars. The moon, full and luminous, cast a soft glow over the mansion grounds, painting the world in silvery hues.
She sighed, resting her arms on the railing. Sleep had eluded her tonight, her mind restless with thoughts she couldn't quite name. The air was quiet except for the distant rustling of leaves and the occasional chirp of a night creature. It was peaceful—almost too peaceful.
