The Lady Nun Vows Revenge by Caroline Rowland

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"You? What are you doing here today?" Eliza asked, surprise flashing in her eyes as she turned to face Nolan.

She knew the Midwinter Feast was an annual celebration, with a grand banquet hosted for the court.

But this year, she hadn't attended. After all, she was no longer the Stonor family's legitimate daughter.

The king had sent someone to invite her, but she had politely declined.

Since she had already taken vows as a nun, she felt there was no reason to participate in a secular banquet-especially one where her presence wasn't truly required

And while the King had said he didn't mind, she knew all too well how the court loved to gossip. She didn't want to bring him unnecessary trouble.

The banquet's over, Nolan said, "and what's left is just post-dinner entertainment- not worth my time. I figured I'd rather come here and have a drink with you."

Eliza raised an eyebrow. I don't drink"

I know. Nolan replied, smiling slightly. That's why I brought you some good coffee instead.

He lifted the cup in his hand. "Would you do me the honor of sharing a cup?"

It had been a while since she'd seen him this proper. Eliza couldn't help but chuckle. "The honor's all mine."

They sat down together. Nolan poured her a cup and handed it over once it had cooled just enough to be perfect. Eliza took it offered a polite nod, and took a sip.

The moment the rich aroma and delicate bitterness hit her tongue, her eyes lit

1. up.

This is the finest blend," she said. "How did you get your hands on the royal reserves?"

"and I thought you'd like it. So I asked

She did like the coffee. She just hadn't

for me. Doesn't wake me up

isn't good for your health," she said softly. "If you're not feeling well, come

teasing smile. "We made a deal, remember? You help me, I help you. And reciting a few scriptures is

been days since she last

Nolan said, smiling faintly, his gaze fixed

Eliza asked,

shook his head.

need to say it out loud. Being able to visit her from ti already the

time, hear her voice, sit

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for her. Before leaving,

behave herself for

raised an eyebrow but didn't

grow a conscience-and

keep walking straight toward ruin, and when the time came. Eliza would be the one to

on her own. Eliza would

for the Stonor family? Not a

my sister. Benedict said. "Could you help me

call her out fo

for a moment?"

the Stonor name-if I so much as step

the gate until the nuns-clearly annoyed-relented and agreed to

delivering a message

e to meet him.

nuns said firmly. "She said no, and no means no. Stop wasting your time and go home." They already

as soon as

came straight to the nunnery. He didn't even return home. He

choice but to pass his message

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