HERA
I wait a while until I’m sure she would have gone far and then I open the door again.
As expected, my prison guard appears instantly.
I infuse a courage I don’t feel into my voice. “Get me the chamber maid Henette”
As expected, He does not move. “I was given very specific orders not to leave this door unguarded.”
I try hard not to swallow. “And something tells me you were also given orders to make sure I am properly attended to.”
He remains silent and still but his brow twitches and I know I’m right.
I continue as casually as I can, grateful he cannot see how fast my heart is pounding “Well, I require a bath, so fetch me the chamber maid.”
“But you just had one.”
I rise to my full height and say words I never thought would come out from my mouth.
Indignation lends a cold ste
