The girl appears at breakfast.Young. Pretty. Blonde hair pulled back. Nervous smile. She curtsies when she sees us."Your Majesties. My lady." Her voice is soft. Sweet. "I'm Lyra. The new maid assigned to Lady Sage."I look at Damon. "I don't need a maid.""Yes you do," he says. Not looking up from his papers. "You're pregnant. You need help.""I can help myself.""It's not a request." He finally looks at me. "Lyra comes highly recommended. She'll assist with whatever you need. Clothes. Baths. Food. Whatever."Lyra curtsies again. "I'm honored to serve, my lady. I'll do my best to make your life easier.""See? She's perfect." Kieran grins at her. "Welcome to the family, Lyra."She blushes. "Thank you, Your Highness."Something about her bothers me. Can't place it. Maybe it's just me being territorial about my space."Fine," I say. "But I don't need much help.""Whatever you need, my lady. I'm here." She backs away. Disappears into the servant corridors."She seems nice," Kieran says.
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