Amara EldwoodThree nights had passed since the incident in Caius’ quarters, and yet, not a single word of it had spread in the castle.“How are you feeling today, Miss lady?” Amenie’s soft gasp came from the doorway but I didn't bother to turn around, already used to her obnoxious happiness.“Just as happy as a bird, Menie,” I commented offhandedly, my drab voice beguiling the sarcasm in my tone.Outside, a string of muscular groundsmen piled up bricks around an already dug-in foundation. A soldier’s station. Were the Alphas trying to turn this place into a barrack?“ Oh, Miss, I do wish you would cheer up! Did you hear about the head maid’s death? The other servants say the council is considering making me head in her place,” She tittered and the tapping of my fingers on the sill stilled.“What?”The woman stopped her cleaning abruptly, her eyes widening like she hadn't realized what she’d let slip.“Mabel is dead? What the hell happened?” my incredulous wheeze filled with a fear t
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