MayaI heard them before I even stepped into the dining hall.Light laughter.Women's giggles.The occasional clink of silverware.I lifted my chin, straightened my shoulders, and continued down the long hallway with calm, measured steps.Every servant I passed lowered their heads respectfully, though I noticed more than a few curious glances following me. Word had undoubtedly spread that I had finally left my room after isolating myself for days.Let them watch.A slow breath escaped my lips as I stepped into the dining hall.The laughter instantly became clearer.As expected, Alaric sat comfortably at the head of the long dining table. On either side of him sat his two favorite whores: Ava, the blonde with the overly sweet, fake smile, and Kendra, the brunette whose smirks always seemed to drip with mockery.The table overflowed with food and wine. It looked more like a royal banquet than a simple breakfast.The moment I appeared, every pair of eyes turned toward me.Ava was the fir
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