Lucy's pov“This letter must reach Lady Elaine directly,” I said, my voice low but firm. “Do not hand it over to anyone else,not a guard, not a messenger, no one. I want you to give it to her yourself, and make sure she reads it.”“Yes, my lady,” she nodded solemnly.“And Miriam,” I added, narrowing my gaze slightly. “Not a word of this to anyone. Not before you leave. Not while you’re there. Not even after you return. This stays between us.”“I understand, my lady. I won’t breathe a word.”I studied her face for a moment. She was young, but she had a good heart and a loyal spirit. I nodded, satisfied, and handed her the letter.“You leave within the hour. Everything you need will be waiting in the courtyard.”She bowed deeply, clutching the parcel tightly. “I won’t fail you.”“I know you won’t,” I said, offering a brief smile before turning away.As soon as she was gone, I let out a long sigh. Just as I was about to rest my back on my chair, I heard the doors by the west wing creak o
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