Chapter 27

Raya’s POV

The gentle stroke of warmth from the morning sun woke me up. I was grateful to be awake, although it was tempting to just go back to sleep. I stretched my body and said a little prayer. I was going to wake Dana up but thought otherwise. I would allow her a little more sleep while I had my bath.

I took a little longer than usual to have my bath. Who knew when next I would be afforded the opportunity to have my bath with sweet smelling shampoos and bathing oils?

As I let the hot water tend my sore muscles, I thought of Keenan. He was a fool to have refused a life like this to stay in the middle of the forest. Perhaps if I’d had an aunt or godmother as rich as this I would not be too keen on having my revenge. I was sorry to leave the bath, but I could not stay there forever. It was time to wake Dana up.

It has always been a chore to wake Dana. She loved sleeping and enjoyed eating, or maybe I was just too strict, and she was simply acting he