C56 CHAPTER 56

Startled, I almost fell at the suddenness of the voice. I wasn't expecting anyone close, since I'd checked the entire place to make certain there were no maids around before I dashed through the lawns towards the orchids.

“What are you doing here?” I righted in my stance.

Instead of the sneaking posture I had when I was certain I was alone, I took a flight posture.

This way