CHAPTER FOURThe Duke was away all day and had only returned to Forde Hall just before dinner.
Kayla felt it was a relief to be without him.
She had a long and exciting ride on another new horse during the afternoon.
When she came down to dinner, she thought that the Duke was in a good mood and he actually spoke to her while they were eating their meal.
When they all three rose from the table, the Duchess said,
“I am going upstairs, John. There is nothing else you want, is there?”
“I wish to speak to Kayla,” the Duke replied, as he walked ahead.
A little apprehensively, Kayla followed behind him, wondering what he had to say to her.
The Duke went into his study and signalled to her to close the door.
He was standing in front of the fireplace and, in his usual rather aggressive tone
