Chapter 94: Chapter 94

Kimberly woke up feeling energized. The plush bed and peaceful environment gave her the best sleep she’d had in years. She stretched her arms and sat up on the bed, her gaze fixed on the elegant room around her.

"Wow, I feel so strong!" Kimberly muttered to herself, a small smile playing on her lips. "I guess this is what it feels like to sleep like royalty. Maybe I could get used to this."

As she swung her legs off the bed, her eyes fell on the mirror. She paused, staring into her reflection as though waiting for something.

It was in this mirror that she’d first seen visions of herself—two versions of her future. One was of despair and bondage, and the other was of power and freedom.

Kimberly stood and approached the mirror, her fingers brushing the cool glass. "Are you going to show me something again today?" she whispered.

But there was no response, no vision. Disappointed, she shook her head. "Guess even the spirits take a day off," she muttered with a soft chuckle.

Kimberly decided to prepare for the day. She located the bathroom and took a long, relaxing bath.

Afterward, she reached for the dress Elena had given her the night before, the same one she’d worn to the feast. As she held it, memories of the previous evening flooded her mind.

**Flashback**

The memory was vivid. Kimberly was in the middle of organizing the bags Elena had asked her to arrange when Elena’s voice echoed through the hallway.

"Kimberly, come here!" Elena called out, her voice calm but firm.

"Yes, ma’am!" Kimberly replied, quickly setting down the bag she was holding and hurrying toward the sound.

Elena stood waiting, her gaze soft but purposeful. "The feast is about to start, and we don’t have much time. Follow me; you need to get ready."

"But ma’am, I haven’t finished with the bags," Kimberly protested, glancing back at her incomplete task.

"Don’t worry about that. Someone else will handle it. Just come with me." Elena’s tone left no room for argument.

Kimberly hesitated briefly but obeyed, following Elena to a luxurious room she hadn’t seen before.

"This is my room," Elena explained casually as she opened a wardrobe and pulled out a stunning dress. She handed it to Kimberly. "Wear this. It should fit you perfectly."

Kimberly’s eyes widened as she took the dress, its intricate embroidery catching the light. "Ma’am, this is beautiful," she whispered.

Elena smiled faintly. "Go ahead, take a bath, and get ready. We’re short on time."

Kimberly hesitated, the dress still in her hands. Something didn’t sit right with her. Why was Elena being so kind? Why go out of her way to help a mere servant?

"Ma’am," Kimberly began, her voice uncertain. "Why are you doing this for me? I don’t mean to sound ungrateful, but it feels... unusual."

Elena paused, her expression unreadable. "There are things about you that you don’t know, Kimberly," she said softly. "Things you need to learn. But we’ll discuss that later. Right now, you need to get ready."

The cryptic response only deepened Kimberly’s confusion, but she nodded obediently. "Alright, ma’am."

---

Kimberly sighed as the flashback ended. She gently placed the dress on the bed. Despite Elena’s kindness, Kimberly couldn’t shake the feeling that something was being hidden from her.

"Why won’t she just tell me what she knows?" Kimberly wondered aloud.

She dressed in her own clothes and sat back on the bed, waiting for Elena. Moments later, a soft knock came at the door.

"Come in!" Kimberly called.

Elena entered, her presence as commanding as ever. "Good morning, Kimberly. I see you’re already up and ready. That’s good."

Kimberly greeted her with a polite smile but quickly shifted to the question burning in her mind. "Ma’am, about what you said yesterday... You promised to tell me about the things I don’t know. Can we talk now?"

Elena’s smile faltered slightly. "Ah, Kimberly... I do remember. But I’m afraid now isn’t the right time. There’s something urgent I need to attend to."

Kimberly’s heart sank. "Ma’am, please," she implored. "I’ve been waiting all night for this. Just a few minutes is all I need."

Elena shook her head, her expression firm. "I promise, Kimberly, we will talk. Just not today."

Kimberly clenched her fists, frustration bubbling beneath her calm exterior. "Alright," she said finally, her voice quiet but strained.

Elena seemed to sense Kimberly’s disappointment. "I’ll make it up to you, I swear. But for now, let’s get you back to the servants’ quarters."

Kimberly nodded, her gaze dropping to the bed where the dress lay. "I left the dress here, ma’am. Thank you for lending it to me."

Elena frowned. "Lend? No, Kimberly, that dress is yours to keep."

Kimberly’s head snapped up, surprise evident in her eyes. "I can’t accept it, ma’am. Not until you’ve told me everything. When the time comes, I’ll take it. But not before."

Elena stared at her, a flicker of admiration crossing her face before she nodded. "Very well. Let’s go."

As Kimberly followed Elena out of the room, her mind raced. Something wasn’t adding up, and she was determined to uncover the truth.

"There’s definitely more to this than meets the eye," Kimberly thought. "And I won’t stop until I find out what it is."

Kimberly followed Elena outside the home, her gaze fixed on Elena as she walked briskly towards the Alpha’s building.

A group of elders entered the building soon after Elena disappeared inside, and Kimberly’s curiosity grew stronger.

"What could be going on in there? It feels... serious. I just hope it has nothing to do with me," Kimberly muttered under her breath, her eyes lingering on the building.

For a brief moment, she considered sneaking in to find out, but caution held her back. Instead, she turned toward the maids’ quarters. As she crossed the large open field, the sight of the other maids working under the watchful eye of the head maidservant made her uneasy.

"Good morning, ma’am," Kimberly greeted politely, approaching the head maidservant.

The older woman barely glanced at her before snapping, "Morning, Kimberly. Why are you just arriving now? Do you think you’re better than the rest of us?"

"Ma’am, it’s not like that. I—"

"I don’t want to hear your excuses! Pick up a tool and get to work," the head maidservant barked, her voice cutting through Kimberly’s explanation like a whip.

Kimberly froze, stunned by the harshness in her superior’s tone. Without another word, she walked to the toolshed, picked up a hoe, and began working on a patch of weeds. Her hands moved steadily, but her mind raced.

*Why is she treating me like this? Did Elena say something?*

Her thoughts were interrupted as her friend Mohandia and a few other maids finished their tasks and approached to help her. But before they could reach her, the head maidservant’s sharp voice stopped them.

"What do you all think you’re doing? Stay in your places!"

Mohandia, visibly upset, stepped forward. "Ma’am, we just want to help—"

"Silence! Get back to your quarters before I report you for insubordination," the head maidservant snapped, her eyes narrowing.

"Mohandia, it’s okay," Kimberly interjected quickly. "Please, go back with the others. I’ll finish this myself."

Mohandia hesitated, her frustration evident. "But Kimberly—"

"Please," Kimberly insisted, her eyes pleading. "I’ll be fine."

Reluctantly, Mohandia retreated, and Kimberly continued working. The head maidservant stood nearby, watching her with a stern expression.

"Why did you choose the largest patch when you could’ve picked something smaller?" the head maidservant asked abruptly.

Kimberly paused, her hands gripping the hoe tightly. "Because I’m being punished, ma’am. And punishment shouldn’t be easy," she replied softly, her eyes fixed on the ground.

The head maidservant said nothing, her expression unreadable.

By the time Kimberly finished, sweat dripped from her brow, but her patch was spotless. She set down her hoe and approached the head maidservant. "Ma’am, I’m done. Would you like to inspect it?"

After a brief inspection, the head maidservant nodded curtly. "It’s fine. You can go."

"Thank you, ma’am," Kimberly said, her voice even.

She walked back to her quarters, where her friends were waiting for her at the door. Their faces were etched with worry and anger.

As soon as she opened the door, they all burst in behind her.

"Kimberly, what’s going on?" Liza demanded, crossing her arms. "Why did you let her treat you like that?"

Kimberly sighed, sitting on the bed. "Liza, she’s our boss. I can’t fight her, especially when I don’t know the reason for her behavior."

"But this isn’t normal!" Mohandia exclaimed. "She’s never acted like this before."

"I know," Kimberly admitted. "And I have a feeling she didn’t come up with this on her own. Someone must’ve told her to do it."

"Who do you think it is?" Kaitlyn asked, her eyes narrowing.

Kimberly hesitated before replying, "I suspect it might be the Alpha. Elena was acting strange this morning, and now this. It can’t be a coincidence."

"The Alpha?" Liza repeated, stunned. "Why would he care about you?"

"I don’t know," Kimberly admitted. "But I’m going to find out. I won’t let them keep me in the dark forever."

Her friends exchanged uneasy glances but said nothing more.

---

Meanwhile, the head maidservant walked toward Elena’s quarters, her mind heavy with conflicting thoughts.

*Why did she ask me to treat Kimberly so harshly? She must have a reason, but this feels... wrong.*

She arrived at Elena’s door and knocked softly before entering.

"Good morning, ma’am," she greeted, her voice subdued.

"Morning," Elena replied without looking up from the papers she was sorting. "How did it go?"

"Just as you wanted, ma’am. But... the other maids probably think I’m a monster now," the head maidservant said, her voice tinged with regret.

Elena finally looked up, her expression calm but unreadable. "It’s a small price to pay for what needs to be done. Trust me, this will all make sense soon."

"But why, ma’am? Why are we doing this to her?"

Elena’s lips curved into a faint smile. "That’s not your concern. Just know it’s necessary. Leave the rest to me."

Reluctantly, the head maidservant nodded and left the room.

As the door closed behind her, Elena stood and walked to the window, her gaze distant but focused.

"Kimberly," she murmured, a sly smile spreading across her face. "It’s time to see what you’re truly made of."

Her soft laughter echoed through the empty room...

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