Chapter 18: Scraps Off the Floor

Sadie’s POV

I was walking back to my room after an exhausting day of etiquette lessons. The first lesson was the easiest. From there, it had all gone downhill. I’d been given a good education in my pack, but there was a lot I didn’t know. My head throbbed and my legs were so sore, I had to steady myself with my hand on the wall as I walked.

Miss Meredith had been ruthless: Lycan Roya history, how to properly address the hired help, Luna etiquette. It was all unfamiliar to me and she scolded me whenever I made a mistake. And just when I thought it couldn’t get any worse, she gave me a three hour long lesson in ballroom dance.

It had been grueling! I’d done my best, but Miss Meredith’s stern, condescending demeanor had taken its toll on me.

Now, finally, I was allowed to go back to my room. But my stomach growled angrily.

I was starving.

Throughout the day, I considered sneaking some food and hiding it in my dress. But I’d been banned from eating and I was terrified of getting into