Chapter 72

My workload in the Pack House had significantly increased. It felt as if I was being punished and I didn't know why or what I had done. mistress Mary hardly ever looked me in the eye when she talked to me anymore. all the other servants were behaving weird and I was still trying to piece together what was happening.

The Queen had not called for me again and I was beginning to get worried. I was still thinking about what she had said and I was quite confused about what my next move would be. Was it wise for me to tell Weston about everything? He was my best friend once and right now we are more than that. but there is a gap between that that still confuses me. He has been with me physically. But was he using me? Was this just a temporary release for his stress in his upcoming meeting ceremony with seraphina? We have not talked about it. and I feel that the both of us were just afraid to bring up that topic because of what it would mean

“ alondra!’’ the voice called out from behind me c