Recipe for Tension

"Can I help?" Nadia asked softly as Diana turned around to give her a surprised look.

"No, dear. You're a guest. We don't make our guests work. You should rest," Diana said, making the dough as the rest of the cooks were busy with other chores.

"Please, let me help you. I feel claustrophobic in my room," She said in a small voice and Diana's eyes softened.

"Come here," She called the girl inside a