The Duke Hadn’t Laughed Since the War

carrying since the stable yard—the expression she had been pretending not to notice.

“It’s done,” she said.

“Yes.” He said nothing for a moment, then added, “He believed he was protecting the estate.”

“Yes, from me.” The shadow of the war moved briefly across his face. “From the man I was after I came back. I was not well those first years. He was not continue reading …