Her dark eyes flicked up at Deacon for a split second as he passed her, but when he gave her a polite smile she immediately looked down again. Even if he hadn"t been married to Kyra, one of the most beautiful women in all of Alcherys, Deacon Thialdor was a noble of the highest order, son of Callista and Sam Thialdor, a high-ranking elite soldier. In Children of Light tradition, the elite tended to marry the elite. It didn"t stop the maid from blushing at his handsome features—his strong jawline, deep red hair, sharp nose and chestnut eyes. It didn"t stop her heart from pounding at the sight of his toned, strong frame.
They continued along the corridor, leaving the maid to cast longing glances at Deacon"s retreating back. At the end of the long hallway, a small staircase led to the first f
