The kitchen was one of my safe places, where I could lose myself and forget about my suffering. But today it felt like a dungeon, filled with excessive tasks. While I was preparing the food needed for the ceremony, I could hear the sound of boots echoing through the pack house and getting louder with each step. As the steps grew closer, I could smell pine, iron and dominance in the air and it overpowered the scent of garlic and fresh bread, I was preparing. Out of curiousity, I peeked and froze when I saw, Damien, Kael and Lucian, and my heart began to race. I pressed my back against the cold kitchen wall, trying to steady my breathing and also prevent myself from being seen. A loud horn sounded outside, signaling the start of the crowning ceremony. I wasn’t usually meant to attend the ceremony, but only to serve those who attend. Mrs Parker, the kitchen mistress, burst through the door, and her eyes were scanning the room. “Rebecca, get the trays ready for the feast.” Her voice wa
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