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

You are a… a concubine.”

The word hung in the air, ugly and sharp.

Alistair did not shout. He did not blink. He merely uncrossed his arms.

“Bates,” Alistair said softly.

“Yes, your grace?” The butler materialized from the shadows.

“Lord Harrington is leaving. If he is not off my property in 3 minutes, release the hounds.”

Harrington’s eyes widened in sheer continue reading …