Her Stepmother Sent Her to the Duke as a Joke – He Offered Her a Chair Before He Said a Word

fire.

She didn’t take off her cloak. She couldn’t bring herself to expose the threadbare gown beneath, but she sank into the leather chair.

The heat from the flames hit her like a physical blow, making her shiver violently. Alistair watched her for a moment, his amber eyes unreadable.

Then he picked up the heavy iron poker and stabbed at the logs, sending continue reading …