The Princess Slave – Chapter 23
Violette POV
“The king requests you in his chambers.” Ms. Beatrice said. I sighed heavily and stood up. I’d done well these last few days, only just bumping into him yesterday. I wonder if he was angry about it.
“Yes, ma’am. Should I head off to clean myself first?” I asked. I dusted off my servants gown, it’s clean.. I’ve just been cleaning in it so I smell heavily of chemicals.
my head and began making my way there.
e best spots with the best views, the spot with the most sunlight, and the spot with the least people.. If the people weren’t so awful, this could’ve been a place I enjoyed.
ut what’s causing it, but she feels like she’s getting close to something and that gives me at least some hope.
his eyes glazed over. He leaned over and opened the door and I walked in.
him sitting at his desk, a quill in hand and stacks of paper around the desk. This seems to
“Yes, master,” I said quietly. I walked over to his desk and sat on the floor next to it. There were two stacks of paper, a quill, and ink waiting for me. Of course he wants me to help.. I’ve noticed he seems to have a lot of work to do. I guess it’s nothi
er to look my way.
ped it in the ink, then grabbed one of the papers and began filling it out.
ut of nowhere. I stopped writing and looked up at him, ye
Okay, Master,
iends with a maid
nto detail, but I feel like Lillian, Sylvia, and the others were the only people I had for a long time..
to be your friend?” He growled. What? How did he take what I said and completely twist it into shit? I looked up at him confused.
Go
el as if she’s far superior than me.
s papers and started writing again. I let out a shaky breath before closing my eyes and taking a second. It’s okay, Violette. No need t
o you know?” He asked. Right, he said a few questions. Not one.
gan writing again as I waited for a reply.
war?” He asked. I sighed and shook my head.
ad the opportunity I’d slap him straight in his face.. but I know that would be a grave mistake.
.
every wrong answer on a quiz, every crinkle in my made bed, every stray hair..
y mind and my gaze met his. For a moment I thought I’d seen a look of pity, bu
bluntly. I swallowed hard and nodded my head.
stammered with words for a moment trying to give him an explanation of my scars.. but I couldn’t ever get anything out.
his Sylvia that keeps sending messengers to my door?” He said. I perked up at the mention of her name.
the room with that man when you found me,” I said. He let out
ll with Ms. Beatrice, I’
s and continued working. This is wonderful. I’ve been so worried about her.. I haven’t heard a thing!
appen. That won’t be your only punishment either.” He said. I nodded my head.
lvia is like a little sister to me. I’d do anything for her and Lillian.
Anything.
I hadn’t thought about that much lately, thank the Goddess.
still get fearful. But it’s not so bad anymore.” I
replied. We stared at each other for a mome
world was that?