What happened to the shadows (Part 5)

"The dinner was special. It was very intense in many ways. At first, when I went out of my office to welcome my guests, Miranda stopped me. My servant allowed herself to grab my arm, touch me without waiting for permission, and pull me back into my office. 

She trembled but she didn't say anything, instead, she only took a mirror and pointed it in my direction. This is how I discovered I forgot to use the trick of shadows I was using to hide my bestial appearance. I almost forgot it and I was shocked after seeing my reflection. 

I forgot my black eyeballs and crimson dark pupils, my wrinkles, my dark bloated veins under a translucent skin. I forgot how monstrous I was. I saw a deep fear in the eyes of Miranda but, even like this, she was my ally. She protected my secret. I replaced the mask over my face and she didn't ask any questions but I could easily feel how terrified she was.