The Duke Hadn’t Laughed Since the War

because he had no reason not to. That is not the same thing. The fool is the one who chose to be trusted.”

Something moved behind his eyes—not the memory of a laugh this time, but something older and more careful than that. “Miss Prior,” he said, “why are you doing this?”

The question was honest and she owed it an honest answer. She looked at the ledger continue reading …