Apprehension took over Dera as she walked into the princess's chamber. She assumed that the princess would scold her due to her tardiness, but surprisingly, the princess remained tranquil.
Her arms crossed across her chest as she watched Dera come closer to her.
"What took you so long?" Blair asked, her voice soft.
The maid hung her head low and lied through her teeth shamelessly, "I was delayed by the kitchen workers"
"Alright. Hand me the basin" The princess inferred, going to sit on the bed.
Zephyr who had been standing was ordered by the princess to lay on his tummy, on the bed.
Although Zephyr didn't like what was happening around him, he didn't refute her assistance, after all, she was all about his welfare and didn't mean harm to him.
Dera was feeling uneasy as she moved closer to the princess, she gently outstretched the basin to Blair. Their hands touched and Dera panicked, nearly throwing away the water if the princess hadn't caught the basin swiftly.
