Chapter 38
Rose was surprised by the empty bowls before her. She didn’t intend to eat all the stew and rice but once she got started and found it to be delicious, she could not stop herself.
"Well, this land brings interesting things. I’ve seen the day when a rabbit enjoyed eating one of its own. I will have them set aside enough for you to eat more of the stew in the morning and they will leave whatever they cook for you at the door tomorrow. I must go," Zayne said as it was getting late.
If the sky got any darker before he decided to return to camp, it increased the risk of someone ambushing him. While he would love to see Rose go to her room and close the door, if he did not return soon the soldiers would get worried.
"I will wash the bowls before I go to bed," Rose said, standing up with Zayne to walk him to the door.
"Try not to overwork yourself, Rose. It is a simple job. I will bring the payment for your work upon my next visit. A worker should come before I return to do the cooking. Whatever you need to buy, you should use her to get it for you from the market. Do not leave those gates or go near them," Zayne advised Rose.
"I know. I do not want to be seen by anyone even if they have no ties to Graham or Mathias. Please be safe on your way back," Rose bid Zayne goodbye.
Zayne stopped by the front door, giving Rose one last look. She should be fine here in the hands of his guards. "Good night Rose."
Rose held the door open after Zayne walked out heading toward his carriage. She was officially alone, getting to clean at her own pace and then do as she wanted. When Zayne returned, he was going to be amazed by how much she had cleaned.
Rose closed the door and locked it after the carriage started to head out of the gates. She was quick to clean up the bowls they used and make her way up to her room to lock that door.