"The room was beautiful. Too beautiful.

At first glance it could have belonged to a noblewoman. The ceiling rose high above her, with carved beams crossing like branches overhead. Heavy velvet curtains blocked out the pale winter light. A fire burned steady in the fireplace, filling the air with heat and the sharp scent of pine. The bed was wide and covered in furs soft enough to swallow her whole.

On the small table near the window, there was always food. Fresh bread, cheese, fruit, roasted ...