Naeris's POV
"These are all you're going to need," The elderly-looking maid said to me, pointing to the basket of cleaning supplies laid out in the hallway.
"Hm. Okay," I muttered, clenching my fists at my sides. She gave me a weird look, as if trying to decipher an expression. I had worked on that years ago. It would be impossible to tell.
"My name's Avery, by the way. If you need anything, I'm always in the kitchen," She added. Her tone was strangely polite, so I leveraged on it.
"Are you the chef?" I asked.
"Ah yes, darling. The best in the kingdom. And don't worry, our alphas aren't as harsh as they seem. Especially Nyxion. Varek can be a tough nut to crack. Aeron so far, is the easiest to flow with. Give them time, you'll warm up," She continued, her grey eyes lost in her th
