Chapter 18

Nocturne and I headed back inside of the castle after Costello’s carriage left the estate. I was pleased that Nocturne found another ally. With Costello and Golda by her side, she will surely be considered the finest of the noble ladies.

“What is putting you in such a good mood?” Nocturne asked me as we headed back to her office.

“Just how wonderful it is for you to have allied yourself with two of the finest older noble women of the empire.” I smiled.

“I still have no allies who look my age.” She commented.

“Yes, but the countess will be able to get you set up with meeting young noble women who look your age once you start your etiquette lessons.”

“So, you are not concerned?”

“I am not.”

“Then I shall no longer be concerned. I was worried that my connection to the young lords might be considered scandalous and prevent me from making a good impression on the other ladies.” She confessed.

“If you were not leading them into battl