Emily's POV

The foul smell of dungs woke me up as I rolled on the ground, trying to lay hold onto something to get up.

My eyes blinked rapidly as I realized that my fellow maids weren't here neither was my mistress. I sighed anxiously as I got up instantly.

I stared at the corners and the windows but there was no traces of anyone here. This was unusual as we did resume work by 6am latest.

Suddenly, I heard repeated thuds coming towards this place. I hid behind the door as I awaited who was coming. Could it be my mistress? No, she wouldn't run like that.

I slowly...