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?"

cup at the banquet. Nolan replied, "and I thought you'd like it. So I asked the King for a few boxes-and

coffee. She just hadn't expected Nolan to know

light for me. Doesn't wake me

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

a deal, remember? You help me, I help you. And reciting a few scriptures is

been days since she last

you don't mind. Nolan said,

Eliza

didn't explain-just shook

it out loud. Being able to

time, hear her voice, sit beside

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coffee for her. Before leaving, he mentioned the King's latest

for a

an eyebrow

grow a conscience-and frankly, she didn't

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

on her own. Eliza

family? Not a single one of them would

my sister. Benedict said. "Could you help

call her out fo

for a moment?"

her no harm, he insisted. "As her older brother, I swear on the Stonor name-if I so much as step

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

a message didn't mean

e to meet him.

about to give up. "Please," he begged, just try again. I only want to see her-just once." "No," one of the elder nuns said firmly. "She said no, and no means no. Stop wasting your time and go home." They already disliked the Stonor family. They had no intention of letting Benedict loiter at their gates

as soon

duties were over, he came straight to the nunnery. He didn't even return home. He just stood at

the nuns had no choice but to pass his message

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