PAEDYN NOVA
Hard to resist!
I woke to someone yanking my blanket off like it owed her money.
“Up,” Sara, the Head Maid snapped, her voice slicing the morning air. “Now.”
My eyes shot open. It was still dark… dawn hadn’t even bothered to exist yet.
“What—?” I pushed up on my elbows. “It’s not time to start work.”
“I do not need you to tell me the time.” Her nostrils flared like she was smelling offense in the air. “The Alpha wants you to prepare his meal.”
I blinked at her.
Me?
Prepare his food?
“Was… was there a mistake?” I asked carefully, because talking back to her was like baiting a viper. “I don’t—”
“Stupid girl.” She spat the words like thorns. “Do as you’re told. Your little brain doesn’t need to understand.”
Someone from across the room muttered, “Your jealousy has alr
