52 - EMMA

EMMA

I woke early the next evening and start my schedule, as I am still really sore. I noticed last night that it took me a little longer than normal to finish and be back at the Master's chambers before dawn.

I managed to get my entire schedule done both evenings without running into Norman or him calling me into his office. I finish up and, as usual, Finn is waiting just outside the door of my last chamber. I am still a little weary of him as he walks with me to clock out and then escorts me back to the Master's chambers. I thank him as I do every morning and then enter the chambers.

I am surprised that the Master's scent is much stronger this morning; I head into the bathroom and have a quick, hot shower again. Once done, I wrap a towel around me and walk into the bedroom; I look at the end of the bed and realise that my nightdress has been moved and is now lying on the pillows. I grab it and slip it on. As I pull back the blankets and climb