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?"

glanced back, noticing the small face peeking out, her

he said with a

the Jack Flag soldiers, immediately

inside. Then she hesitated and added, "Soon, I won't be Lady Eliza of the Stonor family anymore. You don't need

him change

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

something about the way Prince

Nolan's voice rang out from the front. "Get back inside

bumpy that the carriage nearly

though every jolt sent pain shooting through her already injured back, Eliza

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

(e're here" Nolan called

dizzy from the ride that she had to take a moment to steady

watching as she carefully climbed down. He held a riding crop

made no

steadied herself on the ground did Nolan

escort you inside and witness

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Chapter 30

course. Thank you for going through the trouble, Prince Nolan, Eliza replied without much

her unique status as a Holy Lady taking vows for the good of the

natural that the king would send Nolan to oversee

order for the Black Flag soldiers to remain outside, and

was brought before Mary, Eliza was surprised that Nolan seemed so familiar

others were already waiting in front of the crucifix in

young girl's face. After a moment,

you certain you