Crescendo by Markland Anna

Author:Markland, Anna
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-10-28T16:00:00+00:00

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Farah’s dismay at Berthold’s return was intense. He failed to hide his surprise that she had discarded her veil. She had uttered wicked prayers that some mishap might befall the Hospitaller Knights. Though riddled by guilt, she greeted him warmly, proud of the way the household had efficiently taken care of his needs. Had he noticed the changes she had worked diligently to achieve? He wanted her to behave like a princess, and she had. But in the process Giroux Castle had become her home, her kingdom.

But was there any reason to stay at Giroux? Izzy had offered no words of love or commitment. She would be mortified if she remained at the castle to discover he only lusted for her. She would not be any man’s mistress. While she desired his body, she craved his love.

Berthold’s face bore the signs of a long and difficult journey. Surely traveling the short distance from Mont Saint Michel would not have worn him out so completely? He had returned mounted on a different horse from his own. Where had he been all this time?

His frown betrayed his anger. Could he tell she did not want to leave Giroux? Berthold de Quincy was an intimidating man and he had set his mind on delivering her to her half-brother. It would be difficult to convince him otherwise.

Dread pooled in her belly when Berthold’s gaze fell on Izzy as he strode into the hall, her shamshir on his hip. There was no mistaking the glint of malice in the Hospitaller’s eyes.

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