Mate's Vengeance
"You're very pretty, aren't you? In that... simple, understated way. The kind of pretty that men think is natural, that they think just happened by accident."
Sera's pulse quickened, but she kept her expression neutral. "I don't know what you mean, ma'am."
"Don't play stupid with me." Celeste's voice dropped to something dangerous. "I've seen pretty maids before. Seen the way they position themselves near powerful males, hoping to catch attention. Hoping to elevate their station through seduction and manipulation."
"I would never-"
"Look at me when I'm speaking to you," Celeste commanded.
Sera raised her eyes, meeting Celeste's gaze directly for the first time. She saw jealousy there, and fe