Chapter 17

Winter’s POV

Like a thief caught in the act, I quickly pulled myself away from Lucas, my eyes focusing on the girl who had walked into the room. She looked to be around my age.

“Eliza, do come in,” Lucas greeted.

Eliza curtsied politely, “Good morning, my lord.”

I glanced between Lucas and Eliza, wondering if the two of them were acquainted. After all, she had just caught us in a position that was worth raising questions about.

“Don’t worry, Eliza is on our side,” Lucas assured, “She’s a friend of mine and will also be your personal waiting maid.”

He added with a grin, “We need to have one of us close by, you know.”

“Morning, my lady,” she greeted me with a friendly smile, which I returned.

“Should you have any messages for me, you should relay them through Eliza. I will do the same.”

It felt good to know I had another ally in this. If Lucas was saying to trust her, I would.

“I’m going to take my leave now so that yo