WINTER

I had no idea what order Valtor had given, but whatever it was, it made the maids treat me so different suddenly. Instead of simply escorting me back to my chambers, they hovered around me offering attentions. Earlier when we had first arrived, I also caught sight of Flora among them, glaring at me with hatred and jealousy. She hadn’t followed me to my bedroom thankfully.

The others however, seemed determined to fuss over me. They offered to prepare my bath, bring me tea, or even ...