The Lady Nun Vows Revenge by Caroline Rowland

Chapter 31 Chapter 31 At that moment, Eliza felt as if a weight had finally lifted from her heart. The chains that had bound her for so long-across two lifetimes-had finally fallen away.

She had escaped the place that had brought her so much pain. A single tear slipped down her cheek.

Nolan watched her, momentarily transfixed. Even years later, this scene would remain etched in his memory. He had seen countless deaths on the battlefield, each one leaving a mark. But none had ever struck him quite like this.

His eyes, long clouded by blood and war, now reflected nothing but Eliza and the cross behind her. Bathed in golden light, she looked almost otherworldly-like something beyond his reach As Nolan prepared to leave, Eliza walked him to the gate. She kept a respectful distance, clasped her hands together, and bowed slightly. "Thank you for your help today, Prince Nolan." Without his escort, leaving the Stonor family wouldn't have been so easy. Even if she had managed to slip away, she likely would have been dragged back before reaching the nunnery. She truly owed him her gratitude.

I was just following orders. No need to thank me." Nolan said, his gaze drifting to the ivy-covered wall instead of meeting hers.

Then, as if thinking of something, he asked casually, "Did you bring everything you need? If you forgot anything, I could fetch it for you" Eliza shook her head. Most of her and her mother's valuables were tucked safely in her pocket farm. Anything left behind wasn't worth retrieving.

Nolan didn't seem sausfied with her answer.

ver. He glanced at her sideways. "You sure? It won't be easy for you to leave the mountain later. If there's anything you need-anything at all-just tellnow. It'll save trouble down the road." Eliza considered his words. He had a point. It would be inconvenient to ask for help later. She assumed he was only offering out of respect for the king.

After an a moment, she said, 'Could you have someone buy and deliver smedical books for me?" She had plenty of rare medicinal herbs in her pocket farm, but she knew nothing about medicine. It was like having a treasure trove she didn't know how to use.

If she wanted to make use of them, the had to learn. Starting from scratch didn't bother her.

Of course, there was another reason she couldn't mention. She didn't just want books on medicine-she needed books on poisons.

Medicine saved lives, but poisons took them. And she had never intended to let go of her desire for revenge. Her body wasn't suited for combat, but there were plenty of other ways to settle old scores. Learning about poisons was only the first step.

But books like that couldn't be requested openly, so she'd start with medicine.

"Medical books? Sure. I'll have them sent in a couple of days, Nolan said.

Eliza was surprised. "You'll bring them yourself, huh!" She hadn't thought a few books would d warrant hus p personal attention.

Nolan quickly corrected himself. "Of course not. 11 my men deliver them" "I see." Eliza said, realizing she had misunderstood.

For sreason, that explanation left her relieved-yet strangely empty.

Prince Nolan is kindder the the rumors superst (—not as intimidating as people say. But I shouldn't get ahead of myself. He's busy with military and political affairs, why would he have tto personally deliver books to me? Eliza reminded herself.

Now that she was a nun, she had to let go of such thoughts. With that realization, her heart settled into c calm stillness.

"Thank you again, Prince Nolan. I need to unpack, so I won't keep you any longer. Take care" She offered a brief smile before turning and disappearing back into the munnery.

Only after her slim figure vanished behind the door dud Nolan finally leave.

Darude the gates, Benedict was still waiting. The moment he saw Nolan, he rushed forward anxiously. "Prince Noland Where's Eliza! Didn't she cout with your 10:17 AM Chapter 31 The Black Flag soldiers hell him back, preventing him from getting too close.

Nolan cast him a cool glance. "Of course not. She's now a nun at Saint Grace Nunnery.

Benedict's face fell. "What? But His Majesty agreed to give her another chance! If she regrets her decision and apologizes, the decree can be withdrawn. I've been shouting this for ages outside. Didn't you hear me?" Taking the reins from his subordinate, Nolan replied flatly, "We heard" "Then why didn't you bring her out? Benedict demanded, his voice rising in frustration.

Nolan swung onto his horse and looked down at him, his tone indifferent. "Because she said she would never regret it." With that, he rode off without another word, his silver hair catching the wind as he disappeared into the distance.

Nolan's thoughts remained tangled as he left. 'Medical books? She wants e to study medicine, kuh? That@Hot easy to learn. Y should get sfrom Lawrence. He's Sage of Medicine-his books might be easier for her to understand Flag soldiers and the carriage convoy followed.

Behind him, the Black Flag

Meanwhile, Benedict stood frozen in place, staring at the closed gates of Saint Grace Nunnery in disbelief. "No m regrets? How is that possible? Eliza Ο. ymust be acting out of anger again. We can't just let her do as she pleases. Gritting his teeth, he turned on his heel and left. He would return to his father- surely, his father would know how to bring Eliza back. Back at the Duke's estate, Gabriel slammed his palm against the table, his face dark with fury. "She dares to keep up this nonsense!" Sunding nearby, Sophie clenched her teeth. 'Damn it. That bitch actually made it into Saint Grace Nunnery as a Holy Lady. This just got a lot more complicated. she thought.

At the Duke's estate, Eliza had been easy sy to control. But Saint Grace Nunnery was remote-getting to her now would take more effort.

Sophie thought. No. I have to bring her back. I need to keep an eye on her. More importantly, if she stays a Holy Lady, how can take he can take her place?" Masking her true feelings, Sophie stepped forward, putting on the act of a devoted sister. She clung to Gabriel's arm and said sweetly, "Father. please don't be angry. "Elize must be confused. Since you and my brothers can't go to Saint Grace Nunnery, why don't you lettry? I promise-I'll bring her back." 0