Salicia gaped with her mouth open in surprise at her aunt’s advice, but she walked away to get Raven’s drink anyway.

“The servants leave earlier here,” Crescia remarked with a smile.

“Oh? Is that a good thing?” Raven asked with a surprised look in his eyes.

“Yes, it is, because they start early in the mornings,” Crescia replied.

“Any specific reason?” Raven asked. It all sounded strange to him. Like a set up. Salicia’s parents were out and the ...