“Who is the maid?” Isabella asked again, her eyes not giving away any emotions that might complicate her. But internally, she was happy.
Selene had wondered why Penelope was not yet back, but maybe it was for the better. Her suspicion is only pointing to one person, and it's the new maid.
Regardless, Selene decided to tell the truth. At least if she was going to be dead, then it would be better if she died knowing fully well that she wasn't guilty.
"Lilith,” Selene managed to say, rubbing her sweaty palms together.
The head maid standing beside the Queen, who has been watching the event unfold in front of her, nods her head before leaving the room.
“If she is not the one, then I will assure you that your punishment will be more severe, lady Selene,” Isabella said before standing from
