Mood

flame of hope I'd kindled. "Not a single copper coin."

hat, you ungrateful thing? This house fed you for three years!

e nobility. They believed that allowing

the party who completed the healing, I am entitled to the agreed-upo

t them exploit

ave you forgotten that your very life is a gift from us? The fact that we didn't thro

you say one more word about compensation, I cannot guarantee yo

ey always knew exac

e. In the face of their absolute authori

at Meredith, the grief and anger in

d softly. "I u

mpeccable curtsy, my movements

he noblest of Vorrath houses honors its commitments." My

ad was built on strength and integrity. Now I see it is built

her feet, pointing a trembling finger at me. "You... you

e that would cheat a woman out of a mere fifty thousand coins must be in a rather tight financial spot. No w

were a poorly kept secret among the nobility. They

with rage. She raised

d. I knew she wouldn't do it. Hitting me here woul

id-air, her face twis

r side. "My lady, don't le

at me. Finally, she collapsed back onto

st the war

y sight. I will have the lawyers dra

e one hour to pack your things and leave this house.

, pathetic atte

a final, genuine g

sh, Lady W

back. Behind me, I heard Meredith's ragged breathin