Meredith.
The warm oil still lingered faintly on my skin as I lay sprawled across the silk-lined mattress, limbs heavy, muscles loose, and my mind trailing into quiet.
As soon as dinner ended, I had requested a massage from Azul after walking Xamira to her bedroom first before going upstairs to mine, and here we are.
Azul took special care with my hair, brushing it back until it shimmered like real silver in the candlelight.
Kira and Arya worked the knots out of my shoulders, their thumbs digging in just right.
Cora added the faint rosewater scent behind my ears, and Deidra made sure the sheets were freshly drawn, cool against my still-glowing skin.
Half an hour later, I relieved them from their duties.
"I think my muscles are no longer stiff. Thank you for tonight," I said to them. "Good night."
"Good night, my lady."
Their voices, cheerful and soothing, slowly faded as they left the room, bowing quietly before closing the door behind them.
