Claiming His Luna

ei's

body bent over the task of scrubbing the floor. The weight

e sharp voice of Vienna, the daughter of

oice filled with respect, and I in

laimed was accidental, but her malicious intent was evident. It

d her back on me. With one final act of cruelty, she kicked

the work still ahead. I had been scrubbing the floor for what felt like an endless time

the room, I gingerly set down the brus

ing through my arm, the throbbing pain in my legs, and the

she caught you were resting," Maria's voice sud

, my hand instinctively pressing against m

t down next to me, enjoying a short break

ecome my closest companion, even though I had worked longer than her. Perhaps it was because

y father as his butler, and my mother as his personal maid, they had never b

t voice my frustration. "What do you think fuels Vienna

lied with a hint of a

vy my ragged clothing, extraordinary talent for scrubbing floors, and oh-so-f

. It was a rare occasion when she spoke seriously. "Because you're more be

pic? I'd prefer some light teasing instead of being so serious, pleas

that Maria's teasing came from pure

as a means of expressing her fondness for me. Through these pl

ly imitated Vienna's voice, mimicking our tormen

in the same manner as Vienna, and the

den," I playfully retorted, dismi

gain, eliciting another giggle from me. The sight of my own reflection dancing on

ments were kind, they never truly resonated with me. I would usually respond with gratitude or return the

Vienna was envious of my beaut

th graceful curves, while I had a petite frame. Our long brown hair differed, as mine cascaded in waves, while hers remained impeccably straight, giving her a sophistica

features, such as pointed noses, pouty lips, and fre

e might even mistake us for sisters. However, for Vienna, the sole daughter and heiress of

nsion's garden, my sanctuary. Between the vibrant flowers and towering tree

chirping birds, a sight captured my attention. There was Maria, bravely fighting a battle against a flock of with

s, Vienna didn't hesitate to exploit it and assig

the courage to humbly request mercy. Howe