Chapter Eleven “Where is my mother?” Antonia stormed into her husband’s office uninvited. Leaning into his desk, she exploded. “Where is she?” “What do you mean, where is she?” “I’ve been told she is gone, not in the house, moved away, not coming back!” “Yes, that’s true. I bartered her to the Marquis last night and she left with him.” “Bartered her? You have no right!” She was nearly in tears. “Oh, I beg your pardon. I have every right to find your mother another position.” “Another husband?” “Who said she’s going to be married?” “Well, is she?” He shrugged unconcerned. “How the hell do I know what the Marquis is doing with her?” He sniggered. “You should have seen her last night with his dog, Toro. I thought she was going to f**k the beast. Honoria is really an unredeemable sl