Chapter SevenThe Duke opened the door and Giovanna, who was sitting beside her grandmother and holding her hand, jumped to her feet.
There was an expression in her eyes that the Duke answered by crossing the room and putting his arms round her before he said quietly,
“Everything is arranged, but I don’t want you to be frightened.”
She moved a little nearer to him and he knew that all she wanted was to hold onto him and feel that he was close to her.
He turned to Lady Sinclair, saying,
“I have no wish for you to be upset, but I know you will understand that, while we are coping once and for all with these terrible people, one of the Special Police will have to sit here in the room with you.”
Lady Sinclair did not answer and the Duke added,
“He is a very charming young man who speaks
