Chapter 42 A Proper Gift

"That's true, she is still just a child," Oriana agreed amiably, nodding. "After today, she will be seventeen, won't she? Practically a woman grown, and nearly my own age."

Helena's gracious smile flickered for just a fraction of a second.

Oriana then heaved a theatrical sigh. "At such an age, yet she doesn't address me as 'Aunt', but calls me by my given name with such impertinence. And to speak