Chapter Twenty-Six
Delila had been in the Baron’s home for nearly six weeks when the ritual morning treatment with the scourge ended abruptly. With it went the s****l moments with the Baron, and her chance for s****l release. She continued to notice the man’s affection for her, the way he’d glance at her during a meal, the way he sometimes furtively brushed by her when she was working. However, with nothing spoken between them, she was left to wonder what caused the sudden change.
A week after this unexpected turn, Delila noticed an unusual scurrying and bustling about the large house. Preparations were being made for something important, but she could find out nothing about the purpose, even the normal whispers between servants didn’t reach her ears. By then, the Baron was busy himself
