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 the King for

She did like the coffee. She just hadn't expected Nolan

"Too light for me. Doesn't

paused, suddenly reminded of his illness. "Strong coffee isn't good for your health," she said softly. "If you're not feeling well,

a teasing smile. "We made a deal, remember? You help me, I

she last recited The

long as you don't mind. Nolan said, smiling faintly,

what?" Eliza asked,

shook his head.

need to say it out loud. Being able to visit her from ti already the best outcome he could ask

her

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long. Nolan left the rest of the coffee for her. Before leaving, he mentioned

probably behave herself for a while, he

raised an eyebrow

suddenly grow a conscience-and frankly, she didn't

straight toward ruin, and when the time came. Eliza would be

on her own. Eliza would gladly dig the

Not a single one

to see my sister. Benedict

call her out fo

for a moment?"

I mean her no harm, he insisted. "As her older brother, I swear on the Stonor name-if I so much as step past the gate without permission,

pleaded outside the gate until the nuns-clearly annoyed-relented and

a message didn't mean Eliza would

e to meet him.

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

as soon

came straight to the nunnery. He didn't even

choice but to pass his message along