A Liar's Promise

Gemma ran. Her legs pushed her down the long, opulent corridors of the massive apartment with reckless speed. Behind her, Agata’s desperate voice echoed against the walls, calling her name over and over. Gemma ignored the older woman. Hot tears streamed relentlessly down her cheeks, blurring her vision as she aimed for the servant quarters. She darted inside her small room and slammed the heavy wo