Violette POV
“I know it’s your birthday, Lillian.. but unfortunately the King requested me to work in his chambers today.” I said with a frown on face. I felt awful that I didn’t have money to get her a gift, but more so that I couldn’t spend time with her.
Though, I do have a pearl necklace that I arrived with. And I plan to give it to her tonight when I finish in the Kings chambers.
“That’s okay! Beatrice already informed me.” She said with a smile.
“You won’t be working with us, today?” Sylvia asked. She had a sad look on her face as she picked at her food.
“No, Sylvia. I won’t be. I have to be with the King today. I am his slave after all.. he has needs that I need to tend to.” I said. She scoffed, making me give her a stern look.
“You can’t do that. This is his kingdom, and yo
