Chapter 574

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TRACKING KATHERINE I stepped out in a simple, comfortable dress for the long journey.

Adjusting my gloves, I let the housekeeper help me into the spacious carriage, explaining a few things along the way.

"Have a safe journey, Duchess," she said at last.

I thanked her and slid to the side of the plush seat, leaving space for the Duke.

The interior was lined with green damask featuring silver patterns elegant and beautiful.

Under the facing seats, there were locked compartments.

The housekeeper mentioned they contained provisions for the trip.

The luxury was obvious, but of course, this was the carriage of the lord and master of these lands.

Speaking of the DukeI waited and waited, but nothing.

The carriage door was closed, the structure shuddered as the coachman took his seat, followed by the crack of the whip and his shout to the horses.

Iimmediately leaned toward the small window, pulling the curtain aside.

Thats when I saw him.

The Duke was riding that beautiful white horse from last night, surrounded by a group of men who looked like our guards.

manymaybe ten at

sharp breath and snapped

for getting

This man avoided me like the

day, I grew more convinced that Id have to risk going along

seemed like

journey continued

in, boredom settling in with

have

jolted awake when the carriage hit a pothole before coming

dared to open the door, needing to stretch my legs and get some

I set one foot outside, a shadow

onto the Dukes piercing blue

one of the

you to come

observation," he said, his

wandered

forward to step out of the

clear

what? With a powerful motion, he dismounted

couldnt have worn

workers," he muttered, frowning as

wearing one of the plainest, most modest dresses in my wardrobe," I

my cleavage was a bit visible, but it wasnt like I could hide

this is what it is, and my sisters dresses always fit a little too

"Dont stray from

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