Chapter 7
VANESSA
The following morning, I roused myself from slumber at the crack of dawn, eager to complete my tasks and avoid any reprimands for neglecting my responsibilities.
Feeling apprehensive about the prospect of showering without the presence of a maid, I hesitated. The thought of inadvertently damaging something and incurring the wrath of Alpha Stan was enough to send shivers down my spine.
Grabbing my set of worn-out clothes, I quietly slipped out of the room and made my way to the familiar stream that had been a part of my solace for many years.
The sun wasn't out yet, casting a serene stillness over the area. It was rare to encounter anyone else at the stream; its reputation for being unclean and inhospitable had kept visitors at bay. However, I held a different opinio
