A Mate To Three Alpha Heirs

{Elira}

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"Miss," the maid’s voice pulled me from my spiralling thoughts, soft but urgent. "Please follow me. I will escort you to the tea garden."

I nodded slowly, releasing a breath I didn’t realize I’d been holding.

I stepped out, shut my bedroom door behind me, and fell in line behind her.

With every step, the sound of our feet echoing against the polished floors made my heart beat just as loudly.

The maid passed the tray to another servant without breaking her stride. I followed her as we turned down the back hallway, where the walls became warmer with filtered sunlight. The back door came into view.

Still, I kept glancing behind us, hoping that maybe one of the brothers would appear and save me. But no one came.

I sighed and kept walking, adjusting the puffs of my dress to steady my fingers.

Outside, the path welcomed us with a rush of clean air and fresh grass. The stone walkway curved through neatly trimmed bushes and potted plants bursting with colour.

A breeze danced across my cheek, and then I saw the tea garden.