The Wedding Night Was a Cold Duty-Until the Duke Discovered the Marks She Hid Under Silk and Lace

“He said I must learn obedience before I entered your house. So I would not shame him.” Seventy thousand pounds. Arthur remembered Lord Croft sitting in his study drinking his brandy, smiling genially as he signed away his daughter. *She’s a quiet thing, Westford. Won’t give you a lick of trouble.*

Arthur’s jaw clenched so hard his teeth ached. He continue reading …