Though she has welcomed a second son, Myra has not been afforded the deserved attention of her new title. As the new Third Wife, she was given a set of jewelry, fabrics, and additional staff, but nothing in the way of updating her hand-me-down apartments or providing further for her children.
She was aging quickly now, and with Kadin Cecylia’s soured opinion, The Sultan had been hardly encouraged from taking part in the scheduled visits, to which a woman of her rank is entitled.
Laila had, however, remained in close companionship with her friend. Even knowing that such defiance of her aunt could be dangerous, the Senior Favorite was determined to remain loyal to the woman who served and cared for the Harem’s women with the utmost respect.
Her children, especially The Second Prince, Selim, would form natural bonds with their siblings, whether they were approved by her seniors or not.