Meredith.
My heart leaped in my chest when I stepped out of the bathroom and saw Draven standing next to the ashtray.
I wasn’t expecting him in the room. I thought he had returned to the training grounds after I parted with him in his office.
Recalling the letter I was burning, I panicked at first. But as I arrived beside Draven, I was ready with an explanation, especially after seeing the ashes.
I wasn’t sure how long he’s been in the room, or if everything burnt up before he walked over to check it, so I had to give something close to a lie but far from the truth.
I wasn’t sure Draven bought my lies, but it didn’t matter since he didn’t have any piece of evidence to interrogate me with.
Luckily for my mental health, Azul arrived with a tray of everything I had asked for.
Then, Draven went into the bathroom, and I found a way to keep Azul with me until he stepped out and finally excused himself.
After Azul left, I enjoyed the fruits first while reading the History book, before going for the unhealthy snacks.
I ate all the buttermilk cookies before finally reaching for the grilled gizzards. And that was when I got distracted.
I ate more than I read and in the end, I had to go wash oily hands.
By the time I returned to the book, I was tired and bored.
I missed my mouth being busy.
My gaze dropped to the empty plates as a deep sigh escaped my lips.
I went on to read about Serena’s first and second war. It was interesting to realize that they were both because of the other rulers of the two tribes.
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I returned to my bedroom at the ground floor a few hours later and was welcomed by all my maidservants.
"My lady." They greeted me with a smile.
They made me feel like we had been separated for a few years.
I couldn’t believe how much they missed me in just a short time. I was touched and couldn’t help comparing them with my family.
None of them have contacted me after I left Stormveil with Draven and his entourage.
I had lunch while listening to Deidra tell me all the recent gossip I’d missed within twelve hours.
I missed her exaggerated expressions and saw myself laughing all through her narration.
"Deidra would make a good newscaster," I said, comparing her to Duskmoors’ in my mind. "Or a storyteller," I quickly added.
"A story teller." The rest agreed. Deidra blushed.
After that, I had a nap and sweated profusely in my sleep. By the time I woke up, I was in need of a shower.
Stepping into the bathroom with Azul ahead, I noticed the wall mirror was covered with a material with the same length.
"Why is the mirror covered?" I couldn’t help asking.
Azul smiled the mirror before turning her attention to me.
"My lady, we had to do it because the fog was too much. But we will take it off later," she explained.
I shrugged and entered the bath.
Azul helped me bath by massaging my shoulders and gently kneading my back.
"Hmmm..." I shut my eyes as my hands gripped the edge of the tub, enjoying the massage. I missed this.
I couldn’t afford a slip-up.
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