At that moment, there was a knock on the door, and Skye looked at Talisha.
"I haven't invited anyone else," Talisha signified. One of the maids went to open it, and a maid came in hotfoot; she was panting.
Skye looked closer at her and recognized the maid who had come out of her chamber with the buckets a few hours ago.
"What is it, Deidra?" Talisha asked her.
"Lady Fiona sent me," she answered breathlessly, "She wants to know about Lady Skye. If she's ready. They are waiting for her."
Talisha's eyebrows rose. "Really? Are they waiting for her? That's something new."
The maid nodded. "Yes, that's what she told me and ordered me to come immediately and inform you."
Talisha looked at Skye, who swallowed hard like she was worried about something. She approached her.
"What's going on,
