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

day for you and Sophie. You can't

him a half-smile, one that didn't quite reach her eyes. "I told you, Dylan won't let me. You forcing me to go

you won't, then maybe it's better I just don't

to wear thin. "Dylan has a temper, but he doesn't

"Cust you see

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

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

he couldn't help but

obedient as Sophie, it

way to protect the family's

thought, frustrated. 'Can't he

been about to suggest Eliza touch up her makeup to hide the marks, but

as best you can. If

thought, a bitter laugh bobbling up inside. Who trips and only bruises half their