Madison POV
My heart clenched. Mendy could be said to be my best friend, and she had been by my side since I got here. Her company had kept me from entering into depression due to loneliness.
My hand trembled violently when I remembered what would happen after the fever.
Death.
I gathered the folds of my gown in my hands as I followed the maid and practically ran towards the servants' headquarters without a word.
The maid led me into a small room, and my gaze fell on Mendy, who laid within her cot with her face flushed in an unhealthy shade of red.
"Oh Mendy." I whispered in sadness.
I rushed over to hold her frail and clammy hands in mine and I almost recoiled back due to how high her temperature was.
"Goodness gracious, why is her temperature so high?" I cried o
