Victor's POV

The maid switched position, waiting for Rose to fall behind. She hesitated for an extra beat before ultimately turning and heading towards the hallway.

I watched her go, the gentle sound of footsteps fading behind her until she dissolved in the hallway.

Only when she was no longer in sight did I allow myself to modify expression, to have jaw lock.

The security was for 'everyone's protection' is incorrect.

It was for hers.

And whether or not she realized, she hadn't ...