I was invited to sit down before Bishop continued to explain his "great idea." From his demeanor, it seemed intriguing. At least it wasn't about the barn incident—something I had no wish to remember.

"I can't stand to see you mistreated, Delilah. Especially working outside the palace—it's too dangerous. I don't want anything worse to happen to you after what happened in the barn," Bishop began.

I nodded in understanding.

It was all I could do because there was no point in complaining about how Tracy, Benson, and the rest of the palace treated me. When the whole world is against you, it is useless to defend yourself. It's better...