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 too

Benedict thought she

important day for you and Sophie. You

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 you

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

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

Eliza cut him off sharply, turning her face away, "Cust you see

redness on her cheek. If she went out like this, everyone

the tom gown that he hadn't

but frown. "Dil...

had a violent streak, and while Elza wasn't as obedient as Sophie, it wasn't right

way to protect

waited! Benedict thought, frustrated. 'Can't he ever

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

Eliza, clearly irritated, "Just cover it up as best you can. If anyone asks, tell them you tripped and fell. Got

up inside. Who trips and only bruises