Chapter 5

Ultimately, the estate guards dragged Rowan out of Ashbourne Manor and shoved him past the main gates.

Even from a distance, I could hear his hoarse, furious roars—a sound laced with absolute, disbelieving rage.

Amy shut the window, cutting off the repulsive noise.

"My Lady, do you think he'll..."

Amy still looked frightened, her fingers anxiously twisting the fabric of her skirt.

"He can't do anything."

I calmly trimmed the candle wick, the flickering flame reflecting on my impassive face.

"A man reduced to throwing tantrums at my gate is no threat, Amy."

"My father knows everything now. He won't…