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.

won't let me goc" Eliza miswered,

Benedict thought she

throwing a tantrum. "Today's an important day for you

me. You forcing me to go now, Benedict? If I show sip Later and Dylan hits me, are you going to

I just don't go, so

began to wear thin. "Dylan has a temper, but he

off sharply, turning her face away, "Cust you see my face is

went out like this, everyone would see it, and the rumors would

so caught up in his anger over the tom gown that he hadn't even noticed this

help but frown. "Dil... dal

knew that Dylan had a violent streak, and while Elza wasn't as obedient as Sophie, it wasn't right for Dylan in hit

to protect the family's

have waited! Benedict thought, frustrated. 'Can't

up her makeup to hide

it up as best you can. If anyone

a bitter laugh bobbling up inside. Who trips