The Princess Slave – Chapter 13
Violette POV
We spent an hour picking weeds and grooming the plants. We removed all the dead flowers and leaves, watered them, then finished by sprinkling something on them that Ms. Beatrice told us to.
The feeling of being watched never went away.. it’s like every move I was making was being watched closely. It made my heart race fast, and I’d find myself at several moments having to stop to take deep breaths, slowly looking around to see if I could spot anyone but I never could.
plate by the kitchen staff.
ian got her food we took seats by the far back of the room. I didn’t want to sit near many people.
ng to the other.
broken in by another man. The king killed the man and beat the
plate.
our Father did?” A male servant stood next to me with an evil look in his eye.
e.
arted a war.” The man growled.
ming match with a servant.
of her Father. She is nothing like him and you’re all idiots if you believe so. She’s already endured enough. Don’t torment her with her Father’s sins as well.” Lillian growled back. The man continued glaring at me
lian.
shall I do, Ms. Beatrice?”
and checked your work.. you’re quite a good cleaner. Usually, royals d
gh her father always struck her for it.” Lillian said.
riking?” Ms. Beatrice asked.
her until she couldn’t stand-“
I’ve had my fair share of it and I’d much rather keep it to myself.
didn’t realize..” Lillian looked
rice, her eyes were filled with pity.
be excused to my chambers if there is nothing else?” I asked. Ms. Beatrice nodd
asked.
h, yes. The
e.” Beatrice lead me down the hallway into a little room filled with herbs.
, and drink. It should help. I don’t know what it is, dear. I’ll have to do some research.” She handed me a jar of herbs, a grinder, and a container of honey.
ued. I took them and began to my room, Lillian hot on my tail.
came to a stop. As we went to pass the King’s Chambers, Minerva stumbles out half dressed.
e.
going to her chambers,” Lillian answered.
re on the opposite side of the castle.” She said.
oor at the far end of the hall.
u so close? That doesn’t make sense! I will go speak with him right now!” She growled before turning around and stomping right back into the King’s room.
ot them ready as I crawled into bed.
’ve ever known.” She said. A sad smile appeared on my face.
ou.” I said. She giggled as she got the drink ready and brought it to me.
each time.” She said worriedly.
.
and may help you feel better.” She said.
rolled my eyes and nodded my head.
ame happy person.
helped me undress and step into the hot bath.
“That does feel quite nice, Lillian. You always have the best i
felt myself drif
e back soon.” She said. She stood up and left the room.
relaxed all of my muscles. Sleep called my name repeatedly and finally, I gave in.
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yes slo
leep.” I said tiredly.
my scalp and I felt like I’d melt into the bath at any second.
” I moaned. Maybe she asked Beatrice for some tips. It’s definitely something she would do. When I got no res
re I was shoved back under.
going to sleep was all I could think of.
unds around me.. not knowing what was going on. I finally closed my eyes and gave in just as I