Chapter 7: In the Glass Garden and Chapter 8: Lessons to Be Learned Summary

Raisa goes to her rooms where she surprises Magret by returning so early. When she tells her that she is leaving to see Amon, Magret forbids it, threatening to tell the queen. Still, she refuses to let her go without a chaperone, and Magret ends up going as Raisa's escort. Raisa takes Magret the long way, unwilling to reveal her secret passageway to just anyone. Leading her through leafy tunnels with confidence, Raisa makes her way to where Amon waits, quietly practicing his intended conversation. Magret had included a dinner tray at Raisa's suggestion and Amon eats while they talk. Magret falls asleep while they do, and Raisa talks Amon into leaving her there, promising to return to walk her out in the...