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?"

noticing the small face peeking out, her bright

he said with a smirk, then gave the

convoy, including the Jack Flag soldiers,

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

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

guard, before realizing he was referring

something about the way Prince

Nolan's voice rang out from the front. "Get back inside and hold on tight. The road ahead is rough-you don't want to go

bumpy that the carriage nearly tossed her

Even though every jolt sent pain shooting through her already

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

(e're here" Nolan called

a moment to steady herself before

as she carefully climbed down. He held

one hand but made no move to help

had steadied herself on the ground did

Majesty's order, I'm to escort you inside and witness the completion of your vows before I leave

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Chapter 30

for going through the trouble, Prince Nolan,

a Holy Lady

natural that the king would send Nolan to oversee

the Black Flag soldiers to remain outside, and led

seemed so familiar with Saint Grace Nunnery, but she didn't dare

several others were already waiting in front of the

young girl's

more, "Are you certain you won't