Amy's POV

Madam Loretta’s face tightened. "She is a distraction! She—"

"Can stay by his side and warm up his bed. That’s her job, isn't it?" Ravenna interrupted. "I don’t see why waking up to a pretty face would do anything other than help."

Loretta’s whole body shook, looking ready to strike the younger woman, but Ravenna didn't flinch. "Both you and this child have the same problem," Loretta hissed. "You just don’t know when to step back."

Ravenna smiled. "I’ll take that as a compliment, Madam L."

With a subtle gesture, Ravenna signaled the guards to release me. "Why are you still standing here?" she whispered to me. "He...