The next morning, Milena made sure to be up early, and inform Bella and the De Iris sisters about her little fight with Valentina the previous day. All of them were shocked by how daring the young Countess had been, but they understood that this matter was for Milena to take care of by herself.
Of course, Milena had said nothing about Blanche to any of them. Her friend had insisted on coming, though she was, as usual these days, making herself as tiny as a mouse, quite literally, in one of Milena's pockets. This was a particularly cold day outside, and everyone had added an extra layer of fur to their dresses, even the vampires. The young duchess was anxious to meet the Oracle. She wondered why the Queen was so unkeen to let her meet the Oracle, and if she would try to hinder their me
