You had served Edmund for many years at his estate. It wasn't as though you were close, since you were merely a maid, but you did your job well for the pay. The man was elusive, more active during the night or cloudy days, leading you to wonder what he was like as a person.

Today had been no different. You were preparing a bath for the Duke, when he suddenly stumbled in, spotting red stains on his white blouse, blood trailing down his throat from the mouth.

"Maid."