Althea remained composed, though she was insulted. She was not like the other women Edward took to his bed. She was chosen to be queen because of her family name and because Edward was drawn to her beauty.
"I was not a whore, and it is not a lie you should speak of before a lady like Freya. Despite her title, she was raised in a reputable family. I have come to have a word with Freya," said Althea.
Sebastian laid back down to make himself comfortable. "Surely you don't lack manners to barge in here and disturb my time with my woman. Didn't I tell you to leave these duties to my future queen? You don't have control over Freya."
"Until she bears your last name, these will be my duties. Freya has not attended the gatherings I have arranged in the palace. She is being disrespectful, not only to me, but to the entire royal family. As your mistress, she must make an introduction to the town," Althea said.
