CHAPTER NINE
Seeking confirmation, Callie looked at Matilda. The empress inclined her head, and handed Ana back to Lanette so she could dress her.
‘Sweetheart.’ Geoffrey flashed a malevolent glance at his wife. ‘You have no knowledge of this child’s provenance. You cannot mean to make her part of our family?’ He turned to the other man. ‘Robert, for God’s sake talk some sense into your sister.’
Matilda shot Geoffrey a silky smile, barely hiding her scorn. ‘Beau sire, I have already made my decision.’ She turned to Callie. ‘You have my word on it.’
‘God’s bones, madam! You would try the patience of a saint.’ Geoffrey turned on his heel and stormed out of the room. Matilda’s half-brother took several steps after him, then checked and returned to Matilda’s side. Geoffrey of Monmouth huddl
