Chapter 75. Talk With Amaris.

Amaris.

I bustled about, handling my normal duties as a maid. Yesterday's conversation with Evelyn was still on my mind, and I couldn't fathom why Morticia would do something like that to the kingdom, the Alpha King and most especially, Evelyn. But then, she must have always coveted the position. As I walked through the corridors, I noticed a familiar figure approaching, but something was off about her. It was Evelyn, and she seemed lost in thought, her eyes distant and unaware of her surroundings. A sense of worry knotted in my stomach as I quickened my pace to meet her.

"Evelyn," I called out as I approached, touching her arm gently to draw her attention. She blinked and focused on me, a faint smile playing on her lips.

"Oh, Amaris," she said, "I didn't see you there. How are you?"

I studied her carefully, concern still gnawing at my insides. "I'm well, Evelyn. But what about you? You seem... lost in your thoughts."

Evelyn sighed, her expression shifting from the vague smile to som