I stood at the window of my small servant's quarters, gazing out at the castle grounds. The sun was setting, painting the sky in hues of orange and pink. It was beautiful, but I couldn't fully appreciate it. My mind was racing, filled with thoughts of our precarious situation.
Since our escape and return to the castle, Lily and I had been walking on eggshells. We were supposed to be working as double agents for Alpha Donk, but in reality, our loyalties remained with the rebels. Every day was a delicate balancing act, trying to feed just enough information to Alpha Donk to maintain our cover while secretly passing along crucial intel to Shadow and the rebellion.
A soft knock at the door startled me from my reverie. "Come in," I called quietly.
Lily slipped into the room, her face drawn w
