At Freya’s mansion, Crystal woke before dawn and rose from the narrow bed, showering quickly before heading downstairs. Though Freya had agreed to shelter her, hospitality was hardly the word for it. The room she’d been given was cramped, cold, and bare, as if Freya wanted her to really remember her position.Breakfast offered no comfort either, only a piece of hard bread and a cup of water. But Crystal ate without complaint. She knew she had to swallow all this humiliation because, for now, this was her only option.Across the dining table, Freya reclined in comfort, savoring a grilled pork glazed with herbs, ripe fruit, and black wine.“Just because I decided to help you doesn’t mean we’re going to be friends, so don’t misunderstand," Freya said lazily as she lifted her cup. Crystal's face stayed calm. Beneath the table, her fingers curled slowly into fists, nails biting into her palms. “Of course not. I won’t even complain if you make me a maid in your house, Freya."Freya arched
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