Amelia's POV. I turned to see Conrad. He walked past me and faced the maids, his face Stony. "Aren't you two supposed to be working?" He asked in a stern voice. "Or are you being paid to be lazy and talk about things that don't concern you?" "We're sorry," They said in unison. "It was an accident." "Yes, an accident. Wait until the alpha hears this then you can tell him it was an accident." "Please don't tell him! We meant no harm, really!" "Get lost, both of you." Conrad hissed in anger. I heard the maids scurrying away, and then I exhaled in relief. "Thank you, Conrad." I said to him. He turned to me. "You shouldn't have let them talk about you like that." I shook my head. "Did they lie?" "You're not a spy." He said sternly. "But I am a slave. And I was the one alpha Alastor