Chapter 14

• Lyra shut the door behind them just as they stepped into Odessa's room. She turned to meet the young slave, wincing in pain while seated on the floor, her forehead covered with sweat. “How would you have washed it all if I didn't intervene?”
• Her hoarse voice pulled Odessa's attention. She struggled to her feet and bowed to Lyra, “It's all thanks to you, or I'm sure I will pass out before I finish the laundry.” she couldn't even lift her face a bit. “I didn't try to say a thing when she came here and ordered me out because you said I would still be doing my usual work.”
• “Not today! You'll resume tomorrow." She took three steps closer to Odessa. “Take note of this to avoid things occurring behind me. Each night you visit the King comes with an off the next day, so you would be able to recover quickly for the next time.”