Chapter 6. Fake Princess

Mirabelle’s POV

“We are ready to serve you, ma’am. Is there anything you would want?” Three maids said in unison, like a recited speech or maybe they have been too used to saying them.

“No… thanks. I’ll retire for the night.” I tried my best to make a fake smile but it came in an awkward grimace. It was a long journey getting here and my buttocks hurt from sitting for too long but it has gotten better from the herbal bath they performed on my sore muscles a few minutes ago. I feel much better.

“If you need anything princess we are at your service.” One of the girls with chestnut hair, an oval face, and a pert nose says. She looked young, the youngest amongst the three girls. It took me back to when I started serving the Chief.

“What’s your name?”

“I mean you with chestnut hair.” I corrected.

“I’m called Ruby.” Her small voice whispers inaudible to hear herself but I caught it.

“Thank you, Ruby. You prepared a luxury bath and got me into a ni