There was something ignominious in knowing that, having come all this way to London, she must just turn round and go back home.
She looked at the Duke’s face and was quite certain that he was not only unmoved by her appeal but not even interested in what she had to say.
She had failed and the disappointment was like a stone heavy in her breast.
Taking from him the box that contained the necklace, she turned without speaking and walked towards the door.
“Where are you going?” the Duke asked.
“Home.”
“You have somewhere to stay tonight?”
“I will find somewhere.”
“At this hour?” the Duke asked sharply. “My dear girl, you cannot wander about in London alone.”
“Your Grace need not be concerned,” Andrina answered. “I can look after myself!”
“As you did last night?”
She felt a surge of
