The moment Jacob returns, everything changes in the house. I can"t explain what causes it, but everyone seems to be on edge. The servants walk with more calculated steps, and everyone looks over their shoulders.
Worry worms its way through me.
It"s been four days and Jacob hasn"t called for me. And until he does, I"ll have no way of knowing whether or not someone has reported Tristan"s visit to him. Given how everyone is acting now Jacob is back, I suspect not. Everyone has their secrets, and everyone reacted differently when he was away. Perhaps that"s something that"ll keep us all safe.
I make my way over to my wardrobe and select a dress I know Jacob particularly likes me to wear, especially when I don"t have any bruises. Something tells me tonight is when he"s going to call for me,
