Camila"Master Ronan hasn't been gone for long, and you've already been cruel to his child. What kind of wife will you be?" I asked, my voice trembling with anger and sadness. Arya walked up to me and slapped me hard across the face. The sting of her hand left my cheek burning."Slaves don't talk back to their masters," she hissed. I looked at her with defiance, my heart pounding."I am not your slave, and you are not my Master. So watch it, Arya. If you ever speak to that girl like that again, I will risk everything to make sure you are exposed," I said, my voice steady despite the fear bubbling inside me. She laughed, a cold, mocking sound that sent shivers down my spine."Who will you expose me to? Ronan? Do you think he will believe you? A lowly Belvarian slave? You're just a nanny and a servant, nothing more. You can't do what I can for him," She said and looked at me mockingly."You can't warm his bed, love him, have his children, or be with him. You can't be his company and co
CamilaAs they dragged me further, I began to pray fervently. I prayed for Ronan or Madam Melania to come home, to see what was happening, to stop it.Each step felt like a lifetime, filled with fear and helplessness. I could feel the weight of my situation pressing down on me, and my heart pounded with dread. "She is lying, please. She is lying," I wailed, my voice breaking with desperation, but the two soldiers ignored my pleas. The sinister look in their eyes filled me with a new kind of fear. Beating seemed to be the least of my worries now, and I shuddered to think of what else they might do.As they dragged me outside, the sudden glare of approaching headlights caught my eye. It was nighttime, and I couldn't see whose car it was, but the soldiers stopped, seeming to recognise the vehicle. When the car finally came to a halt, relief washed over me as I recognised it as Ronan's car. The rain had just stopped pouring, leaving the air heavy and wet. Ronan stepped out of the car
Camila"Clive, I want those two knuckleheads dismissed," Ronan told his driver calmly."Yes, sir," Clive replied. I was still shaken, but relief washed over me. I was grateful.When we arrived at the house, Ronan and I rushed inside. We could hear Katya crying from her room. We both hurried to her crib, finding her alone and distressed. I was soaked and couldn't pick her up, so Ronan gently lifted her in his arms, trying to soothe her."Go and shower and change your clothes. I will stay with her tonight," he said softly. I realised he wasn't going upstairs, which meant Arya wouldn't know he was home. I had a feeling that tomorrow wouldn't be pleasant for Arya. At that moment, all I felt was immense gratitude. "Once you are done, you can come," Ronan added. I nodded, still processing everything that had happened.I didn't spend too long in the bathroom. I slipped into a simple pair of pyjamas and returned to the room. By then, Ronan was dressed only in his vest and trousers. Katya
CamilaTears welled up in my eyes as I listened to his words. I had always felt like an outsider, unworthy of his kindness and care. The weight of my mistakes and the pain of my past bore down on me."I wish I could have made things right," I whispered, my voice trembling. "But now, all I can do is be here for Katya and you. I don't want to cause you any more trouble."Ronan squeezed my hand gently, his touch warm and reassuring. "I do not know what to make of what we have, Camila, but I will do my best for you and Katya. I promise," he said, his voice filled with sincerity. I reached out and touched his hand, feeling a mix of hope and fear."Do what you can for Katya. I might not always be with her, and a law concerning my people might arise. Anything can happen to a slave in the land of their captors, but Katya will always need stability. When those soldiers dragged me out, and I couldn't help her, I knew my limitations. Promise you will care for her even when I am no more," I sai
Camila.I left Ronan in the room and got up to prepare breakfast and take care of Katya. As I worked, a mix of fear, excitement, and confusion swirled inside me. I couldn't stop thinking about how Ronan kissed me and how I had slept in his arms. What did it all mean? I felt butterflies in my stomach and kept sorting through my thoughts, knowing it might be wrong to get my hopes up, but I couldn't help it.I knew it might be a one-time thing, but I cherished the calm and peace it brought me. For that night, I wasn't a slave, and he wasn't my Master. It was a moment of freedom, a chance to dream, and it had lasted through the night with me in his arms and my sweet Katya not making a sound. I felt blissful, even if just for a little while.While I was setting the table for breakfast, Arya confronted me in the dining room. The sight of her brought back all the fear and anxiety I had been trying to push away. My heart raced as I braced myself for whatever harsh words or actions she had
RonanSeeing the guards dragging Camila made my blood boil. I hadn't been this happy about rejecting a transfer in a long time. I was supposed to be sent back to Kavistan that day to sort something out, but my desire to spend more time with Katya had brought me home instead. They had torn Camila's blouse, and I could see the disgusting looks on the men's faces. Had I caused this? Guilt washed over me. So much heartache had come to Camila because of me, and it seemed like it wouldn't stop.Seeing how shaken she was was alarming. She even admitted to doing wrong, and I berated myself for allowing this to happen.I wanted to raise hell that night, but I needed some sanity, even if just for a moment. Something drew me to Camila, and as I held her hand while we watched Katya, I realised what the great divide had deprived us of. In another life, this would have been okay. Holding her would have been okay, but it was forbidden in this life. When I kissed her, it wasn't impulsive; it wa
Camila Breakfast was silent; Ronan ate quietly while Arya packed and moved her things in tears. I could see she was terribly hurt. It would be expected to hope someone could plead with Ronan on her behalf, but this was a 'good riddance' situation. I hoped that, for Katya's sake, he would never forgive her and for the sake of his folks, too. The woman was too hateful for her own good. It was indeed a blessing that she was leaving. Ronan finished his breakfast quietly. There was a sense of finality in the way he placed his fork down and pushed back his chair. Without saying much, he decided to go to the living room. As he stood up, he looked at me with a softer expression and asked, "Could you bring Katya to join me?"I nodded, understanding the unspoken wish in his request. Ronan wanted to see his daughter play with the new toys he had bought for her. I could see the longing in his eyes, a desire to connect with his daughter in a moment of peace and joy. I felt a warm anticip
CamilaArya's tears continued to fall. I knew somehow she wished this was a nightmare, and she hoped she could wake up from it. The helplessness was visible in her eyes, but I didn't feel sorry for her. She had put me in a helpless situation yesterday. The helplessness I felt while the soldiers tried to drag me to the Guardhouse, which was far away from the main house, made my heart harden toward her pain. I couldn't feel an ounce of pity for her. She was wicked. Arya should take what she dished out so easily.Secretly, I thanked God for Ronan's personality and values. He cared for the people around him, but Arya was too blind to see that part. I was indeed blessed."A time will come when my mother will have to live with me when my father is no longer here; what about her? With you, I will always worry for the people at home when I am not here..." Ronan said, and it was a fact. She seemed like that type of person. "That is too much for me to handle. You are too much, Arya. As for