Rose slowly shook her head in response to Lady Delphine's question. She pulled the coat closer, suddenly feeling cold even in the warm room with the burning fireplace. She was scared and worried. This was her last option. What if Lady Delphine couldn't help her?
Lady Delphine's expression soured. "What's wrong?"
Rose opened her mouth to speak but was interrupted by a knock on the door. She instinctively jerked, and Lady Delphine gave her a sad look.
"Sorry," she said, trying to calm Rose. "That should be our lunch. You can tell me all about it while we eat."
Rose nodded and looked to the door. It opened, and Esme walked into the room with Kali right behind her. Rose could see Thomas's grumpy face as he tried to peek into the room, but when their eyes met, he immediately looked away.
Rose tried not to laugh, but the young lord's reaction had her chuckling each time. He was so easy to mess with. His actions also made her forget the sort of dilemma she was in.
