Powerful by Lauren Roberts
Author:Lauren Roberts
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK
Published: 2024-04-11T00:00:00+00:00
CHAPTER 13 Adena
âPae is not going to be happy about you scrubbing the tub.â
I singsong my warning, smiling at her crouched form as I say it.
With brown hair tied up in a knot, Ellie whips her head towards me, sending wispy strands blowing into her eyes. âThen she never need know about it.â
I cross my arms, looking down my nose at her teasingly. âAnd you trust me enough not to tell her?â
Ellie lifts her sponge, dripping water as she points the dull end at me. She smiles softly. âIf I go down, you go down with me. Besides, Iâm her maid. This is what I do.â
I sigh, leaning against the door frame of the bathroom. The entirety of Paedynâs room is spotless, seeing that sheâs been gone for nearly a full week now in the first Trial. All of it is very unnerving, and I donât like the idea of Pae being in these special Trials. Itâs hard enough to survive as it is.
At that gloomy thought, I turn my attention back to Ellie now loudly scrubbing the bottom of the tub. âAny ideas for her next gown? The second ball is already in a week.â
âNot really.â Sheâs forced to raise her voice over the water that is now running. âWho knows what color she will be wanting next?â
âWell, Iâll just have to wait for her to tell me, then.â I say this confidently, as though I know for a fact that she will be coming back alive today. âBecause the silver dress will be difficult to top. Ugh, she looked so stunning with the drooping sleeves and slitted skirtââ
âAnd you didnât even get to see her turning heads at the ball.â Ellie peeks up at me, pressing her lips together in a knowing smile.
âWell,â I say, flustered, âI was there to help her get ready and wish her luck, of courseâ¦â
âRight.â Ellieâs smile is far too mischievous for her sweet features. âBecause you were busy seeing your boy.â
âHeâs not⦠Heâs not my boy, Ellie,â I scold despite the smile beginning to form on my lips. âAnd I donât regret sneaking out one bit. I took him to the Fort, and we talked for hours about every little detail.â I can feel my cheeks heating at the thought. âHe told me that he had a dog growing up. Well, it was a stray that would come and visit him, but isnât that adorable? I learned all about his favorite things and how he prefers green apples to redâ Oh! And he said my hair is â and I quote â very bouncy.â
I beam, forcing myself to take a breath. âAnyways, Iâve seen him almost every day since. Sometimes we meet halfway, or I leave early in the evening so I get to the slums before dark. No one seems to care where I go, so long as Iâm back in time to make Paeâs dress.â
Ellie lets me finish my squeal before saying, âWow, you really are falling for him.â
I still my dancing feet at her words.
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