"If you tell me the truth, I promise you your life shall be spared," said Alec to the two maids kneeling in front of him, his voice carrying the weight of authority.
The room in which they found themselves was one of the private chambers in the castle, where thick curtains covered the windows, allowing only a soft, muted glow from a few strategically placed candles.
Alec had told Matthias to bring the maids who were said to be friends with Noelle Davis as he aimed to know everything about the woman.
Isabel and Jenny, the two maids, kept their heads lowered, not daring to meet the King's piercing gaze. Isabel nervously fumbled with her fingers, while Jenny's entire body trembled with anxiety. They were deeply concerned for their friend, Noelle Davis, but were aware that their ability to influence her fate was limited.
Matthias stood in the corner of the room, a silent sentinel ready to execute Alec's orders at a moment's notice.
