“We are aware,” the maid said. “That being said, if my mistress were to discover that she was deceived…”
The rest was left unsaid to leave plenty to the imagination. While the power behind that threat was at war, in his element, they saw no need to volunteer that detail.
“Understood, my lady,” the courtier replied. “Permission—(to bring in your bags.)”
“Be quick about it,” the maid said.
Disclaimer: This novel is an work in progress and readers may encounter grammatical errors and inconsistencies. Please view this a draft and not a published work.
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