The Price Of Trespass

"My lady, will we discuss the incident with Lord Silas today?" Talia asked. She lowered her voice to a nervous whisper, keeping her eyes fixed on the silver comb gliding through the young Duchess’s dark hair.

"Of course," Oriana replied. She met her maid's gaze in the polished glass of the ornate mirror. Her tone held a steady confidence that immediately put the nervous servant at ease.

The inn