Her tail swished back and forth behind her, a clear sign of her agitation. She had always been the protective one, the maid who watched over him with a hawk's eye. To see anyone cause him pain or distress, even if it was just perceived, brought out a fierce loyalty within her that was as potent as any spell.
"Thank you for your concern, Ely," Theo said, his voice a gentle rumble that seemed to ease the tension in the room.
Nalina took a deep breath, her eyes meeting Theo's. "My sisters, especially Jassica, can be a bit...arrogant at times," she admitted, her voice trembling with nerves. "But I assure you, they do not mean any disrespect."
Theo nodded, his gaze softening as he took in her sincere apology. "I understand," he said, his voice a gentle rumble that seemed to wash away the tension in the room. "Family dynamics can be complicated," he added, his eyes flicking to Lady Ashford, who came to his room.
