Fire Raven
“It was crammed full of unfortunates also destined for Newgate.She felt a stinging blow to her cheek and cradled the burning flesh in her palm. She glowered at the earl through shock-filled eyes.“I’ll tolerate no hysterics, mistress,” Lawrence said, waving his cane at her in a threatening fashion. “I vowed you would be dealt with honestly, and this is the only sort of honesty your kind understands. Lest you think to escape now, rest assured my driver stands just outside the door to waylay you, if need be.”Outraged, Kat stared at the earl. But she was more infuriated by her own naivety. She had taken Lawrence at his word. He implied she would be treated fairly if she cooperated. She had done nothing to incur his wrath. She should have shoved the old man down the mansion steps when she’d had a chance!Kat expected no fair trial. Henry Lawrence was going to abandon her to rot in Newgate, a fitting end to an endless nightmare.Instead of uselessly railing at the man who had deceived her, Kat... steeled herself for what was to come.MoreLess
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