When Mina pulled away, her gaze dropped to the floor—to the small glass vial that now rolled slightly under the candlelight, glowing faintly with a strange crimson shimmer.“What’s that?” Mina asked, curious, her brows furrowing.Samantha’s heart leapt, but she quickly stooped to pick it up, forcing a laugh. “Oh, that? Nothing dangerous, dear. Just a little potion of sorts.”Mina blinked. “Potion?”“Yes,” Samantha said, smiling mysteriously. “A drink that makes my secret lover fall even more in love with me. I was planning to sneak out tonight to visit him.”Mina gasped softly. “You have a lover?”“That’s my secret,” Samantha teased, wagging a finger at her. “And now that you know, you must promise not to tell a soul.”Mina giggled, lowering her head. “Of course, I won’t say anything!”“Good girl,” Samantha said smoothly. “Now, I must bathe quickly before my ‘lover’ grows impatient. Run along, Mina. And don’t forget what I said—keep this between us.”“Yes, Lady Samantha!” Mina said ch
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