Noelle twisted to her side and eyed Katherine standing at the doorway with a platter of food. How foolish to think Randvior would give her time to catch up on sleep.“I suppose you’ve been instructed to stay with me at all times,” she commented sarcastically as she gestured for the maid to enter.She climbed out of bed and inspected Katherine closely. “Turn around.”The maid rotated slowly while her mistress ran her fingers through her auburn hair, which was swept back off her face. Everything seemed right. Noelle breathed a sigh of relief.“I pray I never live to regret my decision to cooperate with these people.”Katherine nodded and served the food.“Your bedchamber is over there.” Noelle pointed at the door near the hearth.“Thank you.” Katherine curtsied. “I promise to serve you well.”“Of that I have no doubt. We shall act as each other’s eyes and ears. We are English above all things and will never accept being condemned to live anonymously in this strange country.”“Might we find a way home?”
