Chapter 13

JOHANNA.

Evelyn loosened the ribbon and hairpin that was used to style my hair. Beta Sam had unlocked my room, and I resided in it. I wouldn't want to switch rooms, not when I'm up to finding the rat that came in and dropped a contraceptive.

She brushed my hair and styled it again, after which she applied some hair cream.

“Why didn't I get to know that you were pregnant?” She broke the silence between us.

We chit-chat a lot, so being mute was somehow uncomfortable. “You would betray me if you knew because it would cost your life if you hid it.”

She scoffed, and I glanced at her. “What's funny? Didn't I get it right?" I grinned. “I was once Luna, so I know how cautious the servants were.”

“I wouldn't do that when I solely want you to leave and succeed with your aim. I sensed that you didn't like Alpha Roger, so I guessed returning here would help you reunite with King Ramsey,” she muttered before dropping the hairbrush. “I, within myself, didn't feel comfortable when the declaration o