Adeline groaned with satisfaction as the servant helped her slip on a clean, warm undershirt after the long bath and painful scrubbing she had to suffer through to get all the sweat and dirt off her body. She was so tired, she was ready to go to bed directly, but she wanted to hear Jenna’s report and what their plans were. She doubted Kaden would let her accompany them, especially now, but knowing what he would be doing would definitely ease her uneasiness.
A knock came from the door, and both Adeline and the two maids that were helping her turned. One of the girls hurried to open, announcing it was Miss Jenna who was asking for permission to enter. Adeline gave her a sign to let her in, watching the blonde woman through the mirror’s reflection as she made her way into the bedroom, lookin
