Apen
As we walked into the massive dining hall, I took in the sight of Aiden and his Beta, Gamma, Delta, and Luna seated at the high table. I didn't let my gaze linger to avoid giving the impression that I wanted him. I only glanced to confirm his presence so that my next actions would catch his eye.
I served the meals diligently, never once looking at the high table. I could feel Aiden's eyes on me, but I kept my focus on my task. Moving quickly and efficiently, I finally reached the tables closest to the high table. As I served, I deliberately stumbled on the hem of the oversized sackcloth they had given me to wear. Hot tea splashed onto my arm, and I dropped the food, spilling everything onto the floor.
Immediately, I knelt and began to clean up the mess, pleading for forgiveness fro
