The Lady Nun Vows Revenge by Caroline Rowland

Chapter 6

Chapter 6

The man stepped into the room, tall and straight like a pine tree, steady as bamboo in the wind.

Dressed in a deep navy robe, his every movement exuded poise, his face striking and elegant-this was Benedict, the eldest son of the Duke. Eliza's eldest brother.

"Eliza, his voice was cold, cuning straight through the silence. "Do you even know what you've done wrong!"

Benedict's eyes locked onto hers with an icy sharpness that made it hard to breathe, like the air itself had turned heavy.

ly overwhelming.

She used to think it was just because he was tall, his presence naturally

But then she saw him crouch down to Sophie's level, listening gently to her complaints, really seeing her. That was when Eliza understood-in his eyes, she had always been lesser.

I'm sorry, Brother, I don't follow. I really don't know what I did wrong. Could you explain it to me?" Her tone was light, emotionless.

his hand. She knew exactly

from him and I'm expected to confess? She narrowed her eyes, her gaze narning

you become so

alone's enough to set you off? Calling me willful

you don't know?" he

at her feet. "Dylan said you

at first. This used sering you now-your antude-it's hard

Fto be your

favorite gown.

hint of regret. "It's just an old gown no one wants anymore.

custom-made for you-me and your other three brothers had

firm. "No one wants it." She kept repeating the words to

with Benedict or the rest of the family. She had to endure. Just hang on. Until she could leave this place for

matter!" Her smile widened, bright and almost defiant. "You angry bow? Thinking of punishing me?

was like she'd split in two-one part of her whispering to hold back, the other screaming to finally

all spill out. If punishment was waiting for her,