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

heavy, measured knock of a local tenant. It was frantic, entitled, and loud.

Alistair frowned. He pushed his chair back. “Stay here.”

“If it is someone from my stepmother, they are here for me,” Norah said, standing up. “I do not hide, your grace.”

Alistair looked at her, his jaw tightening. He didn’t argue. He gave a single sharp nod and they walked continue reading …