The look on the maids’ faces made me want to laugh. They seemed stunned, as if I’d told them to slap themselves. I’d never personally invited anyone into my chambers before.
Not like this.
I ignored their shock and entered first. A second later, I heard her footsteps follow.
The doors closed behind us, and the room went quiet. My chambers felt smaller with her there, but this was exactly what I wanted.
She stopped several feet away, posture straight. I guess she was trying to remain professional.
Trying very hard.
I removed my gloves slowly. “You’re nervous.”
“I think any sane person would be.” She replied.
“Hm.”
I studied her openly now; her scent had changed again.
Still human, yet beneath it…something else stirred. It was wild and awake; I am baffled by how a human scent can s
