All Chapters of The Lycan Prince Maid: Chapter 1 - Chapter 5

“Chief steward, apologies for keeping you waiting. I’m glad you honored our pack!”I heard my so-called father say as he approached a wiry-looking man with gaunt but stern features. His stance showed he was probably someone to be respected, especially with the way my father was currying favor towards him.“Well… Alpha Hane, I do not have much time to spend here. You sent a message that you have something good for the palace this year?” he asked, but it was more of a statement.My father had ignored me, concentrating on the steward like his life depended on it, even though I was dragged by boss Dane to this waiting room.The steward was eyeing me on the side like I was prime meat, ever since my father and I entered; I can guess from the cynical expression on his face that he was weighing whether I was worth the effort of his coming.“Oh yes, chief steward.”My father moved close to me. “I am offering my dearest daughter to the royal palace this year. She has been specially tutored and

Opportunities truly come, just that only the prepared get to use them.My desire to escape didn’t match up with the preparedness that I needed, but I didn’t know that then.“The palace will host a soirée tonight, it’s the Queen’s orders. Every maid is expected to help.”“Even me?” I asked, eyebrows arching.“Especially you,” Mary grimaced. “The queen insists everyone works. You will be assisting with the main hall prep. Think of it as…another punishment.”Wonderful, I thought, at least I would have more opportunities to look around instead of just staying in the kitchen. Who knows if I could find a much better means to escape.As I worked with the other maids, different scents drifted from roasted meats, soups drenched in sweet wines; the kitchen was alive like a beehive.“You look exhausted,” Mary added.I shot her a look. “We get five hours of sleep, Mary.”“That’s a luxury here,” she whispered.When Peter barked orders again, Mary moved away, leaving me alone with mountains of dish