Chapter 107

Scarlett's POV Knock. Knock. I frowned when a soft knock rapped at my door. My lashes fluttered open, heavy from the exhaustion I had been carrying these past days. My whole body was still begging for rest and sleep. When the knocking stopped, I sighed in relief and tried to go back to sleep. Maybe it was just my dream. Knock. Knock. This time, the knock was followed by a muffled, yet persistent voice through the wooden panel. "My lady? Are you awake now?" I frowned, letting out a heavy sigh as I massaged my temples. I wanted to ignore it, but as soon as I closed my eyes again, the knocking resumed, firmer this time as if it wouldn't stop unless I opened the door. Damn it. What is it this time?! Before I could respond, the door creaked open. I pushed myself up on my elbows, blinking at the figure slipping inside. It was a maid—a woman dressed in Nightshade's servant uniform, bowing her head as she held a tray with a cup of water. "My apologies for disturbing you, Luna," the maid said s