Gabrielle's POV
It was 5 o'clock, and there I stood in a dark alley, feeling like some shady character trying to pull a fast one on unsuspecting passersby. I waited for the person I was supposed to meet.
After a few minutes of anticipation, the person I was supposed to meet finally arrived. She was draped in a cloak, obscuring her entire figure. I couldn't help but wonder about her choice of attire. Wouldn't she attract more attention this way? Then again, it was still dark out, so I supposed it was probably fine.
"Are you here?" the woman inquired. Her name was Vicky. She served as the personal maid to Duke Sierra's daughter.
I emerged from the darkness, revealing myself to Vicky, who visibly flinched at my sudden appearance.
"Don't just pop up like that out of the blue! Give me a heads-up next time!" she scolded.
"I don't have time for chitchat, let's get down to business," I retorted.
