Chapter 7

The next day Skye woke up very early due to her worry.

The darkness inside her chamber was starting to break, and she could make out the silhouettes of objects. It was beginning to dawn.

She got off the bed and walked over to the window. Her chamber faced the east, and when she drew aside the curtain, the sun was beginning to rise, outspreading an orange-red color over the mountain slopes.

Oh! She had to hurry.

She took off her nightgown and put on one of her dresses without wasting valuable time choosing one as she used to do every day.

As soon as she was ready, she hurried out of her chamber, heading to the kitchen. She knew that most of the servants were there at this time early in the morning.

She went down the stairs and saw Maysie carrying fresh water in a wooden bucket.

"My Lady, has something happened? Why did you wake up so early? I'm just now bringing you your morning water," Maysie ran to her and sputtered without taking the appropriate breaths.

Skye gently touched her arm.