“Well,” Laeda said once it was done. “I guess until you have children, that makes Victoria the heir to the coven.” It was said with such an air of innocence and practicality that, for a moment, Melody doubted what she’d heard. Ingrid sputtered, but Melody turned and smiled at the counsellor. “Very well played, Laeda,” Melody said. Laeda winked at her. “I didn’t get to my position by being stupid,” she replied.
