Chapter 41

Esmeralda The cold fingers of fear brushed against my bare back, sending chills down my spine that left me paralyzed. My blood ran cold and I felt my spirit leave my body. Why now, Moon goddess? Why now? Of all the people I wanted to see, Beta Silvius was the last. After my last encounter with him, I made sure to avoid him everywhere. Seems I ran out of luck today. "If it isn't the new housekeeper," his gruff voice resonated in my ears, making me jump in fear. My palms got drenched in sweat and my heart raced when his deadly burning gaze hovered on my little frame. His face scrunched up and his eyes narrowed as if reading a book critically from page to page. Did I do anything wrong? My legs went numb, unable to support my body when he moved closer to where I stood, enclosing the distance between us. What was he going to do to me? And why was he staring at me so hard like he was about to pounce on me any moment? Unable to control my pounding heart, I placed my hand on my chest, struggli