Chapter 194

“Kimberly, ma’am,” she answered, her voice trembling with barely disguised fear. The way she stood, the way she looked at me-it was all so painfully

obvious. She was terrified.

“I want everyone out of this kitchen now while I fix myself something to eat,” I said, my tone leaving no room for negotiation. I didn’t trust them. I didn’t

want them near me. It was better this way, better they knew exactly where we stood.

They began to scatter immediately, abandoning their tasks and leaving the room as if it were on fire.

Kimberly hesitated for a moment, trying to stand her ground. “Will you need some assistance, Luna?” she asked, her voice polite but strained.

I turned to look at her, giving her a stare that carried the weight of all my anger and mistrust. I didn’t need to say a word. That one look was enough to let her know her question didn’t deserve an answer. She nodded in understanding and left without another word.