Chapter 27

Ava's POV.

My legs covered space in the ground like I was running for my life, and yes, perhaps I was.

I was heading to the maids' quarters for something important that I had asked Lucy to get me, and I just hoped she didn't screw things up this time around.

I got to the quarters and entered the space to look for Lucy. Not often do I come here because it always seemed filthy for my status, but what I needed was too important, and I couldn't wait for that sluggish girl to bring it over.

I caught sight of her and called her.

"Mistress Ava. Is it time?" She hushed low with her words so no one would hear anything that we were discussing.

"Yes. Have you gotten the ingredients that I asked for?"I asked her, and she wiped her head up and down at me.

My lips crawled up into a handsome smile. "Good to know that you haven't disappointed me. Where is it?"

"Come. I kept it in my room." She informed me, and without wasting time, I followed her side by side.

Until suddenly, I felt she wasn't