Chapter 41

Chapter 41

Lydia’s POV

“Promise me you’ll never do something that reckless again?” Darwin’s voice shook from the other end of the phone.

My fingers tightened around the phone “I promise,”

“Okay, I won’t punish your guards,” Darwin said reluctantly as a bright feeling swelled in my chest.

Drusilla purred and I shook my head at her silliness.

“Alright, I have to go back in the room now. Byeee,”

“Bye Lydia,” Darwin whispered as I ended the call and took in a deep breath.

When I opened the bathroom door, from the expression on their faces, it was obvious that both Margery and my guards had used their hearing to listen in on my conversation with Darwin.

“Why did I even bother going in the bathroom?” I shook my head with a chuckle as Margery’s cheeks tinged pink.

“Thank you Miss. We’re really grateful,”

I stood in surprise as Alexei and his two partners bowed before me.

“Really, there’s no need for all this fuss,” Margery protested.

I ignored her and walked closer to the guards with their