LIORA’S POV
The door opened again, and I looked up to see the maid returning. She stood in the doorway, she had guilt written all over her face..
“My lady, I…” She hesitated. “It doesn’t work like that.”
I frowned. “What do you mean?”
“You can’t just request to see the Alpha Heir. He doesn’t… it’s not how things work in the palace.” She stepped further into the room. “If Lord Darren wants to see you, he’ll summon you himself. That’s how it’s always been.”
If she was here to repeat what she had said earlier, why come back? “But I need to speak with him. It’s important.”
“I understand, my lady, but…”
“Please.” I stood, moving toward her. “There has to be a way. I need to ask him about something urgent.”
The maid bit her lip, clearly conflicted. “Going to see him uninvited would be br
