Emily’s POV.
Han nodded and bolted out of the room and almost immediately a bell resonated through the walls of the castle.
The already tense atmosphere of the laundry room became even more apprehensive. It seemed I was the only one in the room who didn't know what bell was ringing.
Guards trooped into the room only then did Calix release his grip on the handmaids. Ivy collapsed on the floor, next to Rose, and both wheezed, coughing with bulging eyes.
“Take them away, all three of them!” Calix commanded and the guards swung into action.
“Please, my lord, please!” Theresa begged. They were bundled out of the room and another deadening silence fell in the room.
“Bella, is there anyone else in this room that has defied you?” Calix asked. His eyes were still glowing green but softened as he g……
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