The Lady Nun Vows Revenge by Caroline Rowland

Chapter 30

Chapter 30

As they left the king's study, both Gabriel and Benedict wore unreadable expressions

Benedict let out a heavy sigh. "Father, this is my fault. I failed to keep Eliza in check"

He couldn't shake the feeling that maybe she'd made such a drastic decision because he'd been too harsh with the whip that day.

He thought bitterly, Fifty Lashes-it's only natural she'd hold a grudge. But this! This is just unreasonable. If she felt wronged, why couldn't she have just spoken up? Why go to such extremes?"

Even after everything the king had said, Benedict still didn't grasp Eliza's true reasons for leaving the Stonor family.

Gabriel was just as blind to it. He waved a dismissive hand. "It's not your fault. We've been too lenient with her spoiling her to the point that she's forgotten her place and dares to act so outrageously."

"At least His Majesty was

y was generous enough to give us another chance, considering your position, Benedict said, his expression easing slightly. "Indeed. Now, go after her carriage immediately. You must bring her back before she reaches Saint Grace Nunnery. We can't let this turn into an even bigger scandal, Gabriel ordered.

Their trip to the palace hadn't been in vain. The king had relented, saying that in light of the Stonor family's loyal service to the crown, he would grant them one last chance. If they could convince Eliza to retum, he would withdraw the decree.

Without wasting time, Benedict spurred his horse and rode off toward Mount Westin, and Gabriel returned to the estate to await news.

What neither of them knew was that as soon as the carriage left the city, Eliza had been urging Nolan to pick up the pace, desperate to reach Saint Grace Nunnery as quickly as possible.

Trince Nolan, could you have the convoy go faster? As fast as possible? Eliza asked politely, peering out from behind the carriage curtain at Nolan riding ahead. He sat tall on his home, reins in one hand, exuding effortless control.

"Faster!" Nolan raised an eyebrow. "Any faster, and we'll be flying. Lady Eliza, are you that eager to become a nun?

Wahout hesitation. Eliza replied, "If I say yes, will you speed up?"

peeking out, her bright eyes fixed on him with

a smirk, then gave

entire convoy, including the Jack Flag

and added, "Soon, I won't be

for a moment. He was about to call her Holy Lady of Walden, but something made him change his mind. His lips curved slightly, and

guard, before realizing he was referring to the religious name given to her in the

Prince Nolan said "Serenity"

out from the front. "Get back inside and hold on tight. The road ahead is rough-you

was so bumpy that the

was exactly what she had asked for. Even though every jolt sent pain shooting through

it had taken James an hour to reach Mount Westin last time, this time, it took only half an hour before the carriage jerked

(e're here" Nolan called

had to take a moment to steady herself before pulling back the curtain and

carefully

made

had steadied herself on the ground

I'm to escort you inside and witness the

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Chapter 30

you for going through the trouble, Prince

her unique status as a Holy Lady taking vows for the

the king would send Nolan to oversee

brief order for the Black Flag soldiers to remain outside, and led

was brought before Mary, Eliza was surprised that Nolan seemed so familiar with Saint Grace Nunnery, but

waiting in front of the crucifix in the main

approached, studying the young girl's face. After a moment, she

"Are you certain you won't