Chapter 20

• Lucia
• I watched as my two maids stood before me, their eyes filled with anticipation. They were close to Amelia, closer than any of my personal maids in the household at least, and that was precisely why I had chosen them for this delicate task.
• “Remember, Kira, Elia,” I began in hushed tones, “you are to take turns watching Amelia. One of you during the day, the other at night. I need to know her every move, every whisper, every secret she holds.”