The Lady Nun Vows Revenge by Caroline Rowland

Chapter 7

Chapter 7

Eliza's words were cut off sharply, and the smile that had been playing on her lips slondy faded.

She met Benedict's confused stare and coolly replied, "Yeah, I've gone

"Driven to the ridge by all at you, step by step," she silently added this last bit in her mind.

Benedict opened his mouth as if to speak, but when his eyes met Eliza's icy gaze, his brows furrowed, and he fell into a long, uncomfortabile silence.

It wasn't until Eliza began to show signs of impatičare that he finally spoke. "The coming-of-age ceremumy's alicut to start. We need to go"

He added, as it worried Eliza might lose control again. “There are a lot of guests in the front yard, be mindful of your behavior. Don't make us look

After walking a few w paces, Benedict tralized he shish't hear Eliza's footsteps following him. He turned around to land she hadn't moved.

"Why aren't you coming?" Benedict asked, his voice a little sharper now.

me goc" Eliza miswered, her tone

kidding?" Benedict thought she

tantrum. "Today's an important day for you

that didn't quite reach her eyes. "I told you, Dylan won't let me. You forcing me to go now, Benedict? If I show sip Later and Dylan hits me, are

it's better I just don't go,

"Dylan has a temper, but

turning her face away, "Cust you

her cheek. If she went out like this, everyone would see it, and the rumors would be

anger over the tom gown that he hadn't even noticed

help but frown. "Dil... dal Dylan

as Sophie, it wasn't

to protect

have waited! Benedict thought, frustrated. 'Can't he ever pick the right

touch up her makeup to hide the marks, but

cover it up as best you can. If anyone asks,

joke,' Eliza thought, a bitter laugh bobbling up inside. Who trips and only bruises half