Valerie rose up from bed. She had been awake since the hour of seven but did not find it in her to leave the room and meet Raelyth. Not after what happened last night. But she knew she could not avoid it longer.
Once her feet touched the ground, she heard a knock on her door. Her heart skipped a beat at the thought it may be Raelyth. "I am coming," she said and walked to the door. Bracing herself, she turned the doorknob and pulled the door open. Her lips formed an 'O' when she came to face three maidservants.
"Wonderful morning, Your Grace," they all greeted in sync, and Valerie wondered how that was even possible.
"Wonderful morning to you too," she responded, and although their gazes were to the ground, Valerie noticed they were stunned. "What do I owe your presence?"
"Oh..." the maidservant in the middle began. "My name is Dayna." She looked to her right. "This is Marilyn," then turned to the left. "And this is Sana."
