Author POV
It’s almost eleven. The cold wind coming through the window brushing against her soft skin.
Rosa’s eyes flicked between the clock and the books on the table. Her bottom lip tucked between her teeth. She reached for a book, clutching it close to her chest and tiptoed to her door and peeked out.
“Where is he?” she whispered to herself, her gaze shifting toward the end of the corridor, toward his room.
“Hey.” Rosa flinched, and quickly turned around. It was Lilia.
“Did I scare you?” she asked, trying not to laugh and Rosa blinked at her with wide, startled eyes.
Lilia took a step closer. “Master wants you in his study.”
Rosa’s breath hitched. Her lips curved into a small smile and she nodded quickly with a little spark in her eyes.
“Thank you.” Rosa murmured sweetly and tur
