16. She Knew The Secret

NADLYN

"NADLYN!"

I turned as I heard Rachel's call. She had just returned from hunting, and I breathed a sigh of relief to be able to leave my room and get back to doing things around the castle. Mostly helping the chefs with the cooking for Rachel's wedding feast with Damian.

"Yes? Is there anything Nadlyn can do for you, Lady Rachel?" I asked as I bowed my head, everyone in the kitchen looking at us briefly before returning to their respective activities as Rachel gave them a sharp look back.

"Come with me," Rachel said, lowering her tone this time. Then she pulled me with a grip so strong it made me hiss softly.

When we arrived at a quiet place, it was an enclosed room near the fishpond of this palace. Rachel had locked it, and there were also items such as scrap metal and sharp objects used for hunting. I stared around in horror, it was the first time I had entered this place. The room was very dark, especially when Rachel had locked it.

"Arghhhh!" I fell down as Rachel pushed my