[Chapter Limit - Complete] The Dimitrescus x FEMALE!Reader One-Shots

An Unnecessary Rescue

warning(s): Betrayal/Friendship betrayal, Kidnapping, Drugging (for the kidnapping)

requested by: SquishmallowEnjoyer2
reader uses she/her pronouns

Plot: Betrayal — shitty friend kidnaps reader. the reader escapes and tells the dimitrescus. Cassandra kills the, now ex, friend. (took a little liberation with this one and had cass and isa rescue the reader while she was trying to escape that's the main reason for the title too ❤️)

You smiled and stretched your arms over your head, the thought of meeting up with Jordan — your friend of eight years — after having not seen him since you started working at the castle filled you with excitement. So much so, that it caught the attention of lady Cassandra when she walked by. You glanced over when you heard her stop walking, sending her a confused head tilt when you noticed her staring at you.

"Just curious to know why you're so happy."

"Oh!" You giggled before returning to wiping down the table. "Your mother agreed to give me a half day so I can go visit an old friend. He's finally back in the village — he left to travel for a bit shortly after I started here."

"...Oh," Lady Cassandra breathed, making you glance at her again. "...Then I hope you have fun. Let one of us know when you return so we don't have to hunt you down."

"I will, my lady, I promise."

Two Hours Later

You hummed as you adjusted your jacket — now that autumn was here, the chill in the air was harsher, especially on the mountain. Before you left the castle, you made sure to tell Isa, the head maid, that you were leaving and when you were estimated to return. They, in turn, reminded you that they would look for you if you were late.

As you walked down the path, Isa's warning rang in your head — it's not the first time they've threatened a maid with that, you were no stranger to it too, but something about this time made you feel on edge. It was almost as if they knew something was going to happen. 'Don't think too much about it. Their sister is a bringer of madness, I'm sure she taught them a few things... Yeah, that's all it is.'

When you reached the village, the usual side glances and whispers reached your ears. Being the only person that didn't need mother Miranda convincing them to work for the castle, a lot of the villagers saw you as a traitor. Your face lit up when you saw Jordan — racing over to the man you saw as a younger brother.

"You're back!" You laughed as you hugged him, relaxing at the sound of his laughter. "We have a lot to catch up on."

"Yeah, we do!" He laughed before motioning to his house. "How about over some tea? I'm sure you're exhausted from the walk and work."

"I'd like that, yeah."

You followed him inside with a smile, listening as he told a story about his travels the moment we were inside. He continued speaking as he made the tea, motioning toward his table for you to take a seat at. You sat and listened attentively — having not heard him like this since you were teenagers — and made a mental note to ask him about the different species of flowers he encountered, wanting to know if there were any you could get from the Duke to surprise the ladies.

Isa had mentioned that they wanted to get new flowers in the castle, so it would save them trouble as well, meaning Hunter won't have to work overtime. 'I swear, those two work more than anyone else in the castle — it's hard to keep up with them, but they say I'm a huge help to them... Still, Isa's words were ominous.' You were brought out of your thoughts when Jordan sat down, placing your cup of tea in front of you.