LADY JEMIMA

Luke at their heels. My parents remained fr

oward the Workers' Castle, desper

as too much t

gent call stopped me. I

r, I must

cked onto mine. With a curt nod, h

a scoff, rol

ded protection. These guards

un, the guard stru

lamming the door shut behind

falling to the floor, her legs unf

said, concern e

aimed. "I have so many stories to share, but one urg

dened in horror.

who it is?" she aske

couldn't bear to loo

n turned grave. "W

, shock renderin

pped me li

ot think of he

d, I rushed to the do

could touch it, revealing Elen

n is dead!" Elena wailed,

up with tears as sh

end, our agemate... Wha

gripped

en sobs. "She was found in Sire W

ran down

nation etched on her

d, her tears echoing

e filled with laughter, no

lay in Sire William's arm

was heavy

t uncontrollably. Ruth and I stood amidst th

feless body, still cradled in Sire William's arms. He donned

eveals signs of abuse: neck and hand bruises, and a severe he

es, but has over twenty years of unwavering dedication to hi

dy to Jacob's chambers, ensure its safety. C

departed, flanked by his three personal guards, leaving behi

room's silence was palpable. Samuel is

ody to Jacob's chambers. Sire Lawrence an

ftly carried out

to Samuel's side. "Samuel!" I ur

ima?" he asked, hi

iam killed her, do you?" I a

can't defend himself right n

's in shock,"

shocked that he mistak

ing my unspoken thoughts. "Or mayb

hhh, Tristan!" Their faces lit up with warm

elcome respite from the darkness

y ear. "Who is that man? The ladie

my heart quickened. I locked eyes Tristan,

way, my che

he room? I'd been too engro

ng only my brothers, Ruth, Tri

uncertainty lacing his voice a

er bowed. "Y

've got a lot to catch up o

n said, his voice confident. "I've handled sim

"Your expertise would be invaluable, Tr

s come to know Tristan? Yet, it was clear they held him i

secretly to discuss?"