as neat but old, the fabric thin from too many washes. The sun beat down on her, hot and merciles
een. The white walls sparkled the sunlight, and tall windows sparkled like glass dia
onder. Is this whe
re interrupted
are
guard watching her with a f
e said softly. "I'm her
then gave a short nod. Without an
omeone is wai
in her chest. The stone path led through a well-kept garden filled with roses and t
oman in a clean uniform stood at the threshold. "You must b
room and serve him when needed. Speak only when spoken to. Follow the rules, and you won't have any probl
to look, but Lena didn't slow down. "Come along," she said quickly. Lucian said nothing. She di
ly she had left, was in the ho
e the money. That was why she applied for this job. She did
hed floors, served tea, and stayed invisible. The mansion was a world she didn't belo
cket of water down the hall, she turn
oor, and she gasped. "I'm so sorry," she began,
and dressed in black. His eyes were cold and sharp, his
ast and splashed muddy water all over her. The driver didn't stop. She rememb
ad thought then. I hop
w here
where you're going
wed her head. "Ye
ater and hurried awa
pha Alex was having a meeting with his family. Lucian o
ose a Luna,"
ks left," anoth
The tray felt heavy in her hands as she stepped into the ro
rsation staye
s time, the room was tenser. The deadline was approa
ilver tray of juice. The moment she entere
, she stepped fo
aid clearly. "I'll be you
m. Alex slowly stood,
showed