A Weakened Vessel

POV Kaelia

"So," I whispered, keeping my voice dangerously low. I left no room for the maid to breathe, let alone formulate a lie. "Did you really see me push your precious mistress into the river?"

Lia stood completely frozen. Her chest heaved. Her hands balled into tight fists at her sides, the knuckles turning white against the damp fabric of her dress. She opened her mouth to speak, but her