Raven
Richard and I were so exhausted when we got home that we didn't bother with a shower.
We just stripped off our clothes and collapsed into bed.
"You weren't surprised," Richard said, his voice muffled against my neck.
"About what?" I murmured, my fatigue evident in my tone.
"About your aunt being Anthonia's nanny," he clarified, wrapping his arms around me and pulling me close.
"She mentioned she worked as a nanny for wealthy families before moving to Emberfield to raise me," I explained sleepily.
"So, you grew up in Emberfield?" he inquired.
" Yes. My aunt didn't want to be close to Kilroy. We moved to Kentville when she fell ill. The hospital in Emberfield couldn't treat her," I replied, feeling myself drifting off.
"You have me now, Lisichka. I'll take care of everything,
