Chapter 562

---- His large, imposing frame loomed over me, pinning me against the desk.

y-Your Lordship, w-whats happening? I stammered, nervous.

Youve changed, he said in a low, guttural voice, and I froze.

What game are you playing, Rossella? What happened on your trip that made you seem like a completely different person? Because I am a different person! And is that a bad thing? I decided not to shrink back and instead sought a justification for my strange behavior.

Do you prefer the old Rossella, or the new meafter nearly dying alone, far from my family? I asked with as much confidence as I could muster.

The Duke simply stared at me, his gaze slowly lowering to my mouth.

I swallowed hard.

Did he notice the tiny beauty mark near my lip that Rossella didnt have? So...

family...

he muttered at last.

Do whatever you want regarding Lavinia.

He finally stepped back, putting distance between us.

nearly his entire

a bit too early to be getting drunk? The Duke didnt respond to my question,

Seriously?! Fine.

dont want that Theodore near my daughter

has bad

have his entire family removed from the

in the stables, he said,

Right, of course, I

mumbled, quickly slipping out

to act forgetful about minor details after all, that wretched Rossella had

cant go back on your word, no matter what! Irushed to seal the deal before

never break a promise I

hidden in every word,

using him toolying, deceiving for my daughters sake

"Sorry, Duke.

I wont be prey anymore in this

castle might be dangerous, but it was the safest place to protect

always been afraidafraid that she would

a cruel place for those who

you, Your Lordship,

it was the first

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