Seraphina POV
A knock at the door startled me from my thoughts. Before I could answer, it swung open, and a young woman entered pushing a cart laden with food.
The smell hit me immediately. roasted meat, fresh bread, something sweet and steaming in a ceramic pot. My stomach growled, loud and embarrassing, and I realized I hadn't eaten since... Since when? The pack house? Before Lilith tried to kill me?
The maid, Gina, according to her nametag bowed deeply. her eyes fixed on the floor. "My lady. Dinner, as requested by His Majesty."
I stared at her. At the elaborate meal. She wouldn't meet my eyes.
"You don't have to bow," I said, my voice rough. "I'm not... I'm not anyone important."
She straightened just slightly, her eyes flicking to my face before dropping again. She looked a lit
