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.

goc" Eliza miswered, her tone almost

you kidding?" Benedict thought she

day for you and Sophie. You can't

one that didn't quite reach her eyes. "I told you, Dylan won't let me. You forcing me to

it's better I just don't go, so I don't get another

temper, but he doesn't just hit

away, "Cust you see

went out like this, everyone

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

even he couldn't help but frown. "Dil... dal

Dylan had a violent streak, and while Elza wasn't as obedient as Sophie, it wasn't right for Dylan in hit her, especially not on such an important

instinct way to protect the family's

Benedict thought, frustrated. 'Can't he ever pick the

Eliza touch up her makeup to hide the marks, but just then, someone arrived to hurry

"Just cover it up as

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