Chapter 50 The Price Of Betrayal

• The hallways of the mansion were quiet, too quiet, as the maid hurried down them, her steps echoing through the empty space. Her heart pounded in her chest, and fear gripped her throat. She had done what she was told, but now, now everything felt wrong. She could still hear Aurora’s voice, demanding answers. Who sent you?
• The maid had been too scared to lie. She had been too scared to refuse. She had been too scared to think about what would happen when Aurora learned the truth. She knew Lily would not be happy. No, Lily would be furious.
• What have I done?