Chapter 46 - Toxic

The knock came again.

And again.

Delice moved around the room quickly, searching for something... and hiding something.

"My Lady? Are you in there?"

Finally the door swung open and Delice flashed the guard a warm smile.

"How may I help you?"

"My Lady." She bowed his head lightly in respect, before standing standing straight. "Princess Laura has sent me here to tell you that she has been released."

"Oh." She said said flatly with a blink. "Of course, thank you. Anything else?"

"No, My Lady."

"You may take your leave."

She bowed again, then left.

Delice shut the door, her hands a little shaky. She picked up the raincoat from where she had hidden it in a haste earlier, then matched to her wardrobe, tucking it away to the deepest part of it.

That wasn't Laura had she had feared. What a relief, but she would still have to see her soon.

She must freshen up quickly, it would be bad news for Laura to know about where she had been.

In no time, she had taken her bath, changed her dress, and