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

terror. He looked at Norah, then at the Duke’s scarred, merciless face. He didn’t say another word. He turned on his heel, practically sprinting out the door and down the stone steps toward his waiting carriage.

Bates calmly shut the door, turning the heavy iron lock with a satisfying clack. Silence returned to the hall.

Norah stood very still. The adrenaline continue reading …