Chapter 4The Maids PovMy fingers tremble as I adjust the high collar of my maid’s uniform, but it’s useless, the fabric clings to my skin, too thin to hide the dark, bruised imprint of Alaric’s teeth. The mark pulses when I touch it, a slow, throbbing reminder of last night. Of his hands pinning me down, his voice rough in my ear, You’ll wear my mark where everyone can see it.I swallow hard, The castle is already filled with movement, servants bustling with trays of breakfast, guards exchanging quiet words, the distant clatter of silverware from the great hall. And then there’s her…Mira, the head laundress, her arms folded over her apron as she blocks my path. Her gaze locks onto my neck before I can even force a smile.“Good morning, Lyselle,” she says, her voice sweet as poisoned honey. “You look… flustered.”My fingers twitch at my sides. I can feel the heat creeping up my cheeks, betraying me. “Just warm from the kitchens,” I lie, forcing a laugh that sounds too high, too bri
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