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Pearl

“Place that dresser here” I moved to the spot where our old dresser had been and pointed it out for the movers They carried the heavy, rustic piece of wood and placed it directly against the wall

“Great And then the nightstands go here” I directed the movers to place the last two pieces of furniture where they belonged then got to work on returning Crow’s boxers and socks into the drawers, along with the rest of his clothes The master bedroom had been distinctlyheadboard, and since this place was half e it up a bit

Lars appeared in the doorway, his hands behind his back “Mrs Barsetti, I probably don’t need to tell you that His Grace won’t be too pleased with this”

I folded Croeat pants and stuffed theht I’m fully aware of the consequences” I shut the drawer then placed the brand-new vase of flowers on the dresser I added my little touches A few Mediterranean pieces that tied the rooether and truly es He hated change in any capacity But he’d deal with it

“If he asks, I tried to talk you out of it”

Lars did a lot of things for me around the estate that Crow didn’t know about I was an excellent secret keeper and never threw our faithful servant under the bus He was family, as far as I was concerned He’d stitched that knife inside my wound, the very one I killed Bones with To this day, Crow thought I pulled that off by myself “Of course”

Lars continued to linger in the doorway, standing upright and tall like old age hadn’t affected him just yet

“Did you need so, Lars?”

“Cane is here to see you He wants to have lunch”

“Oh, that’s great” I was finished with the bedroo couldn’t be better

Lars looked unco his master “Perhaps you should let His Grace know?”

Crow didn’t like it when I was alone with any h Cane was his brother, he still wasn’t good enough to trust Crow ive Cane for what he did to o too “That’s unnecessary I’ll be down in a moment”

“Yes, Mrs Barsetti” Lars gave a quick bow before he walked out