The Lady Nun Vows Revenge by Caroline Rowland

Chapter 36

Chapter 37

Chapter 37

Eliza stepped closer, her brows slightly furrowed. "What is it?"

"What prayers were you reciting yesterday?" Nolan gestured for her to sit beside him.

Not wanting to sit too close, Eliza chose a smaller rock nearby-just big enough for her. "The prayers from yesterday Doy I recited while fetching water!"

o you mean The Magnificat

"Yes," Nolan felt a flicker of dissatisfaction at the distance she kept, but seeing the wariness still lingering in her eyes, he let it go and got straight to the point. "Didn't you say that within reason, you'd grant me a request?" He smiled faintly. Eliza hesitated but didn't reply.

Nolan frowned slightly, as if sensing her reluctance. "You're not planning to go back on your word, are you? After all I've done for you, you won't even grant, a simple request, huh?"

was right-he had helped her more than

"It's not that. Eliza quickly shook her head. Sophie's sudden appearance had made her wary, but Nolan was right once. She owed him, and it was time to repay that debt

Taking a deep breath, she said. "What do you need me to do, Prince Nolan?"

The sooner she repaid him, the sooner she could focus on dealing with the Stonor family

"That's more like it Nolan nodded, satisfied. "It's

thing major. I just liked hearing you recite the prayers yesterday. As repayment, could you

recite The Magnificat for me again? Just like before."

Eliza blinked in surprise. "That's all?"

"That's all." Nolan's eyes gleamed with amusement. Unless you think that's too

little. In that case, you can recite it a few more times-1 wouldn't mind*

was all he wanted, then it was a fair deal. It was good practice anyway.

agreed easily. If this was

I suam now?

the rock, closing his eyes.

of the Lord, my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has

quiet streamside, blending with the soft murmur of water and

breathing grew slower

mind-usually filled with battle cries and the echoes of war-felt quiet. The relentless chaos inside him faded, replaced by something strangely

deeper and

Eliza noticed his posture slacken, his head thing slightly as if he had dozed

Nolan's eyes snapped open. He murmured, his voice husky with sleep,

she started again, she realized there was

was no stopping

her voice steady as the

eighth repetition, her throat had grown dry.

immediately. His tone was almost irritated. "Why did

help but roll her eyes. "If I keep going. I lose

hoarseness in her tone. He hesitated before asking.

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Chapter 37

"An hour." Eliza replied.

blinked. "That long?" He had thought maybe fifteen minutes-half an hour

Even the constant ache

left him

Maybe I should have someone recite it back home. That way, I won't have to trouble her at Saint Grace Nunnery.

two buckets and

enough for today. Let's call it a day," he said. Then, without another w brim with

That's too much!" She couldn't carry

he picked

he was already ahead

Westin, Nolan's men dumped

clenched her fists, gritted her teeth, and dragged

the mountain.

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