Ruby's POV
"How dare you speak to me that way! I am the head butler of this estate!" Gideon snapped, his face flushed with indignation.
I gave him a dismissive look. "Which makes you a servant."
"A servant?! I have dedicated nearly two decades to the Karl family! The previous Luna and Alpha placed their complete trust in me! My position here far exceeds anything you could ever hope to achieve!" he sputtered.
A soft laugh escaped my lips as I turned toward Elias. "Apparently, Mr. Gideon just informed me that my place in this house is somewhere below the person who cleans the bathrooms. According to him, I'm forbidden from making eye contact with you, speaking your name, or even walking at your side."
Elias's eyebrow lifted slightly.
His hand moved up to brush away a wayward curl from my face, the gesture tender and deliberate. "Did he now?"
