Leah's POV After the false confession from one of the maids to the crime she obviously did not commit. She was taken by Beta Gerald never to return again. It had been days since I last heard from Richard. I was expecting good news from his end, something to improve my sour mood. I had been immobile since the death of Luna Chloe and was stationed to work in the kitchen among the gossip girls and bullies. “I love it when those who think they are high and mighty get reminded of where they actually belong.” One of the bullies trying to rile me up commented in a tone of mockery. I pretended not to hear their taunts, paying attention to the boiling pot of chicken broth. Before they could continue with their rants, I excused myself out of the kitchen and left to get some air. While cleans

