80. Mack Encounter

Mauve looked away as the guards stood their feet and the servants bowed. She heard Jael take the seat two seats away from her, his usual seat but she still refused to look at him. A servant pulled back the chair next to Jael and Lady Jevera immediately sat next to him.

"Sure," they said simultaneously before they took their seats.

Mister Herbert laid out Jael's bowl and a servant did the same for her. She smiled softly at him even though he refused to meet her gaze. She dug into her food immediately, refusing to lift her gaze as she ate even though she could feel his gaze on her. She chewed gently, she wanted to leave the dining hall but she knew if she rushed, she might choke and she wasn't interested in drawing any attention to herself.

"Mauve," she heard him call her but she pretended she didn't hear.

"Mauve," he called again, sternly this time.

"Yes," she said and raised her head but still didn't meet his gaze.

"Did you sleep well?"