The Slave Who Owned The Moon
The world narrows to the crunch of leaves beneath my boots and the steady beat of my heart.
I need focus, not memories. I need a plan.
When I finally slow, the first light of dawn spills through the branches, streaking gold over the compound roofs below. From here, the Grayhide estate looks peaceful, organized, and efficient. But I know better. Beneath that order is rot. Weak points waiting to be pulled apart.
By the time I reach the servant’s quarters, the house is waking. Smoke rises from chimneys, guards exchange shifts, and kitchen girls shuffle toward the main hall with baskets of bread. I slip inside quietly, heading for my room.
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