Ember Frost’s POV

“I’ve served this palace since the previous King was on the throne,” Millie said softly. “In all those years, I’ve watched more people come and go than I can count. One generation follows another, and little by little, the younger ones step into the roles we once held. That’s simply how life works.”

She smiled softly. “I didn’t start out as the acting head servant. I was just another young maid, making mistakes and learning from those who came before ...