a's

k circles under my eyes, my

the one sent to Eleonora, had been punished last night. Lady Eleonor

d at me. Clara was in

nd it. But the infirmary took in servants from every corner of the Keep, and people

bread and slipped away there. I wanted to see my ot

of tributes as me. Her body was frail, and she

her small face pale as she

w me. I handed her the brea

. She took the bread and nibbled on it. "Wh

ming the signs. "The High Sov

a. Your contract is up in a few days. He can'

shake of my hea

o Brookwood. It's a town with green fields and lots of sun. We can ope

side out. Yes. When I got out, I would find Donovan. We would hav

ng our quiet dreams for the future. It wa

mes through here from the west wing, ask after a gir

closed her thin

lighter. No matter what, I

I re-entered the servants' area, t

tonight. Go to his chambers and attend him while h

into my throat.

nt, suffocating room. Kaelen was sta

is shoulders, revealing a broad, muscular chest. His short, d

look, and went to the wardrobe to

c embroidered with silver t

to him, my feet sile

pale, but his eyes were calmer

t of his robe and let it fall to the floo

y cheeks burning as

s stiff. This was my duty as his

kin as I tried to fasten the buttons.

e eyes were fixed on me, and deep within them,

nd, the one fumbling with