"I have not set a foot out of the manor, my lord. How can I draw the map? I am not even literate. You can ask anyone." she finally sat on the ground and caught her breath.
She stared at Damon as if he was a fool. The bafflement in her eyes did not escape him but he ignored it. He already knew that the maid was not responsible. Yet, he had a silver hope that she would know who was responsible. That someone would take the blame and he could interrogate the person.
Perhaps it would spare their lives from the impending doom.
"Then how could it reach you?" the woman flinched at the dripping venom in his voice. His intense gaze full of dominance left her terrified.
He sighed looking at her petrified gaze.
"I do not mean harm. But it could save many lives. Tell me, whatever you know about it." the girl wrapped her arms around her body. As if it would help her in collecting her strength.
