Hazel walked until she entered the maid quarters. She was surprised to see Maya and Darrel standing in front of her door.

Her eyes was bright but her cheeks was flushed. The King's personal guard and Beta stood in front of her in that usual calm way of his and he asked her things which Maya answered.

Hazel couldn't make out what they were saying because she was far away. As she got closer, Maya sighted her and quickly said goodbye to Darrel.

"My lady, my lady." She said as she walked towards her, her eyes swept over her body.

"Maya, how are you doing this morning?"

"Oh, my lady,...