KIA
Something about her…
There was something about the new maid that didn’t sit right with me.
At first, I thought it was just her eyes—too steady, too sure for someone who claimed to be lost and homeless. Then it was her walk. Most maids kept their heads down, shoulders slumped. But not her. Even when she acted timid, I could feel the pride in the way she moved.
Everything about her seemed to breathe suspicion… and I wasn't going to act like I was comfortable around her.
Her name was Nora. She came in two weeks ago, saying she was a lone wolf in need of shelter. Cardan didn’t notice her right away. That's not news. He barely looked at servants unless they were bringing him news or wine. But I noticed.
And when Cardan suddenly picked her out to serve at his table? I knew I had to wat
