Treasured Vows
Treasured Vows
“Those privileged to watch the duel were stunned by Grant’s superior swordsmanship. He showed the earl no mercy. After he had unarmed Lofton for the third time, his sword point aimed at the man’s heart, the earl finally, bitterly, admitted that his honor was satisfied.
Offering Grant his coat and hat, Duroy noted quietly, “You’ve made an enemy.” But Grant’s concern wasn’t centered on Lofton. Instead he caught himself scanning the road for signs of his wayward wife.
She hadn’t come to rescue him this time. He felt strangely disappointed.
Grant immediately left for his office at the bank, chased there by questions for which he had no answers. The day before, he had known what he wanted; he had known how to get it. Now, however, he didn’t even understand himself, let alone know which direction to take. Unfortunately, throwing himself into his work didn’t make the questions go away.
The summons from Sir Robert to meet him in the Court Room came late in the morning. When Grant arrived, he d...iscovered the governor wasn’t alone.MoreLess
Offering Grant his coat and hat, Duroy noted quietly, “You’ve made an enemy.” But Grant’s concern wasn’t centered on Lofton. Instead he caught himself scanning the road for signs of his wayward wife.
She hadn’t come to rescue him this time. He felt strangely disappointed.
Grant immediately left for his office at the bank, chased there by questions for which he had no answers. The day before, he had known what he wanted; he had known how to get it. Now, however, he didn’t even understand himself, let alone know which direction to take. Unfortunately, throwing himself into his work didn’t make the questions go away.
The summons from Sir Robert to meet him in the Court Room came late in the morning. When Grant arrived, he d...iscovered the governor wasn’t alone.MoreLess
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