My heart was pounding as I made my way back to the servants' quarters after visiting Lily in the dungeon. I couldn't shake the image of her huddled in that cold, dark cell. I had to find a way to help her, and fast.
As I turned a corner, I nearly bumped into Luna Ruby. She glared at me with those cold eyes of hers.
"Watch where you're going, girl!" she snapped.
"I'm sorry, Luna Ruby," I mumbled, keeping my head down.
She narrowed her eyes. "What are you doing wandering around at this hour?"
I scrambled for an excuse. "I was just... finishing up some cleaning in the east wing."
Luna Ruby's lips curled into a sneer. "Is that so? Well, since you're so eager to clean, you can spend tomorrow scrubbing the floors in the main hall. Again."
I bit back a groan. "Yes, Luna Ruby."
As she swep
