YOU HAVE NO RIGHT VALERIA His cold , menacing aura surrounded me , crushing my will collapsed to my knees on the icy floor as his shadow loomed over me . I had forgotten how dangerous the King was , and now , perhaps , I would pay for my stupidity . 1 felt him rummaging through the album and then the boxes , probably making sure I hadnt damaged his precious memories . Suddenly , he came closer , and I lowered my head even further , biting my bottom lip to stop my teeth from chattering He gripped my chin tightly , forcing me to raise my gaze to meet his . His eyes were nearly red , like his beast , filled with fury and murderous intent . Never , ever in your life dare to go through my private things again ! Dont you dare take advantage of the trust Ive given you , Valeria ! This place is forbidden to you . You have no right to touch them ! Is that clear ?! Y yes … yes , sir , I stammered , feeling the pressure on my chin and as if an invisible hand was squeezing my throat . Get out ! he barked , releasing me roughly . I stumbled back , trembling as I fled the suffocating room and ran down the corridors toward my small safe space . I reached my room , slamming the door shut and locking it with shaking hands . I walked to the bathroom and turned on the faucet , splashing cold water onto my face . When I looked up , frightened , into the old mirror on the wall , I saw the tears falling from my blue eyes , one after another , until they turned into a muffled sob . My hands went to my damp cheeks , digging my fingers into the scarred skin of my distorted face . So ugly , so horrible , so broken . What man would ever fall in love with me or even consider starting a family with a woman so scarred , both inside and out ? How could I have been so foolish to confuse things ? When had I started letting my feelings get involved ? It had to stop . I had to go back to being the original Valeria 1 braced myself against the white sink , breathing deeply with my eyes closed , trying to calm down . I turned on the faucet again and splashed more cold water on my face , driving away the fear and sadness . After washing up a bit , I decided to return to my maid duties thats what I was paid for so I went back to the laundry area . I didnt know how they looked at me or what they whispered . I just sat in front of a tub and started scrubbing and soaping , scrubbing harder and harder to forget my miserable life . lost track of time , but suddenly , I heard the housekeepers voice . Valeria , thats enough , she said , and I looked up , confused , YOP HAVE NO FIGHT +25 BONUS Thats when I noticed the sun setting on the horizon , filtering through the branches of the dark forest . Night had already fallen . At some point , all the other maids had left . Except me . Why on earth are you trying to wash the entire castles laundry in a single day ? Its time to stop , she insisted , watching me with those critical green eyes . I lowered my gaze and pulled my pale , wrinkled hands from the soapy water . The pain in my raw , red knuckles was sharp I had literally scrubbed the skin off during this task . I … I still need to hang the clothes , I replied , staring into the water . You can do that tomorrow . Or someone else can . No , please . I need to do it myself , I answered stubbornly , and after a few seconds , I heard her defeated sigh . Do as you wish , she said , and I heard her footsteps leaving . I lifted my head and watched her walk away with that firm , composed stride she always had . Sometimes , I envied her . I wished I could be as unyielding as she was .. Nothing seemed to affect the housekeeper . Valeria , she suddenly stopped and turned back to face me The rules I gave you from the start never forget them , little maid . They were meant to protect your neck from death … but also your heart . She spoke with the gentlest tone she had ever used , her eyes no longer so stern and intimidating . Something complex stirred behind them . Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!