Tremors of Fear (4)

"…Uuu." Beth's regret came over in waves. Tears welled up in her eyes as she remembered how she had called Mikael 'my lord' repeatedly in public.

'Your stupid mouth is going to get the lord in trouble, Beth!' she berated herself inwardly.

At that time, only her panic had taken over her brain, and the words had spilled out before she could stop them. Beth could only wish she could take the time back, erase those mistakes from existence, and not leave her master's side.

As the angry shouts from the argument continued to echo in the background, Beth curled her fingers around the cold metal bars of their cell and latched herself forward, her forehead meeting the railing with a thunk.

"Ow! Ugh!" A yelp followed by a groan came out of her lips and she stumbled back, clutching her throbbing head.

The previous noise squabble instantly died, replaced by a stunned silence.