Chapter TwoThe Duke stared at her in astonishment and then he asked,
“Are you serious?”
“I am very serious,” Solita replied, “and I think you, of all people, should have tried to avenge Papa’s death, especially when he saved your life.”
“Killing a man in battle is one thing, but killing at other times is murder!” the Duke said firmly.
“I know that, but ever since I heard from Mama exactly what happened, and also as it happens from you, I was determined that Papa’s death should not go unavenged.”
The Duke sat back in his chair and crossed his legs.
“Now let us reason that out,” he said, “you must realise such an idea coming from a young girl such as yourself is not only foolish but extremely dangerous.”
Solita looked at him with what he thought was a contemptuous expression on her fa
