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Lucy POV

"Miss Blake," I heard Claude call for me as he knocked on my door.

"Yes, Claude?"

"It's time for the Master's breakfast to be served. Please be ready in five minutes so I can show you the dinning room. Help Timber serve and prepare the meal."

I groaned under my breath and rolled over in my bed so I was facing the window. The sun was out and it's light was blinding me. I felt my skin heat up and it began to feel unbearable. Tiredly I forced myself out of bed and began putting on my uniform. First my white corset, then the dress. My shoes lay next to the door so I slipped them on before following Claude out the door. I thought he'd be silent the rest of the walk there, but he began asking questions.

"Miss Blake where are you from?"

"France."

"Where in France?"

"Paris."

"How old are you?"

I wondered why Claude cared so much all of a sudden.

"14."

"Same age as Master Trancy. Interesting."

"Yes."

Claude asked nothing else and as I followed him I kept my head down, reverting my eyes. He led me to the kitchen and in there was a guy with dark hair and light brown eyes. On the counter in front of him was a prepared breakfast feast for Alois. Guess I didn't have to cook at all.

"Timber I'll go fetch Master Trancy. You and Miss Blake will bring this all to the table."

And with that said, Claude closed the door behind him. Timber ordered me to bring out the different dishes and once I opened the door, I noticed Alois sitting their. He was facing the door just like last time, hungrily watching me once more. I mentally cringed at the thought of going through that again. But I couldn't stay preoccupied with that, I had to work.

One by one I placed each of the plates on the table then backed away. Claude was standing right by Alois' side, examining the dishes and then pulling out a list. He adjusted his glasses so he could read it.

"Master Trancy today you have no visitors coming so I think we should clean everything up before your masquerade ball in a few weeks."

"That's a great idea Claude. Have Lucy clean my study while you work on the early preparations. After breakfast Lucy and I will go there so I can have her organize everything."

"Yes, your Highness," Claude bowed. I wanted to strangle Claude now. He pretty much is forcing me to work while he just sits around all day.


"Lucy don't you think it's hot out," Alois mentioned as I begrudgingly cleaned his study. Dusty books were covering his messy desk. He made me clean each of them and organize them alphabetically on the shelf. Not only was being a maid horrible, but it was terribly hot today. It was the end of August and I thought I would die of heat stroke. If I wasn't working here I'd be home wearing a light, sheer dress sleeping with the window open.

I turned as he spoke to me. I just shrugged my shoulders at his question and continued working. He threw off his purple jacket and vest. Then began unbuttoning his shirt.

"Alois what are you doing?"

"Cooling off. Why don't you too Lucy?"

"I'm fine thank you." At that point I did want to rip off my uniform and take a nap. I've never been a morning person. "Personally I'd just like something to drink."

A small smirk appeared on his face as he picked something up off his desk. A teacup, but by judging from the fact no steam was in the air, there was no tea inside it. "Here Lucy have some water."

As he turned to me with the cup in his hand, he spilt some on me. I quickly grabbed the towel I was using for dusting to dry me off. Once all the water was gone I told him I'd go get myself some juice from the kitchen. But as I walked towards the door, I began to feel weak. I felt light on my feet and fell backwards. Something caught me before I hit the floor, but I'd fallen unconscious before I could see what.


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