near a window and was taken aback by the view of a vast, elegantly landscaped estate beyond the glass. Manicured lawns stretched out before her, dotted with statues, while in the dis

e was she? Emily's thoughts were a

e you hangin

hair and green eyes complemented a lean, yet toned physique, and his presence exuded a certain sharpnes

he was still among predators unsettled her. She urged herself to remain calm, considering she had been relatively well-treated

. Can you tell

aling nicely. " He glanced aside, signaling som

ng Emily sternly, "Alright, newcomer, now t

rett interjected thoughtfully, then turned to the newcomer, "

ok of sympathy before respo

elieved sigh and then gave Emily a complex look, "Since Mr.

trying to be difficult; I'm genuinely lost. Last I knew, I was f

s tasked with maintaining this manor. Your exact location isn't your concern. Starting tomorrow, you'll assist in the kitchen and handle the evening meal delivery

derst

yourself to some leftove

ons until she had a clearer grasp of her situation.

singly, her injuries had mended so efficiently that the scars were nearly invisibl

of adept cooks and maids, were all human. They kept to themselves, exchanging little more than necessary words, and seldom en

de, heeding Casey's advice not to probe too de

d of running water from an adjacent stall, indicating she wasn't alone

" asked a voice fr

hrough chattering teeth,

e assigned you to..."

lpha on the third floor,

s reserved for the ne

ere specific duties th

ur time," ca

reating footsteps. Her first experience with a cold shower was brisk; she hu

uring this routine

for the immune system, I'll adjust," she cons

ed her steps through the dimly lit hallways of the manor, each stride feeling unusually bur

collected the prepared meal - a meticulously cooked cutlet

, attempt to open the door; if it's unlocked, enter and place the tray on the table. Should the door be locked,

erst

ght a snippet of conversation behind her.

you want to

from behind, a worse premon