Revelation

Nicole came out and went to breakfast three days after the tavern incident. Marie was at the table with a plate. She told Nicole that Austin had already been down and was gone to the second house. Nicole sat down and started eating when Lee came down and sat next to her.

"Why do you have to be such a bitch?"

"Excuse me?"

"Do you have any idea what you are doing to him?"

"What I'm doing to him?"

"So what if a whore was sitting in his lap, you are just his wife."

"No, I am his wife, not just his wife. And none of it would have happened if it weren't for you."

"You need to make up with him."

"We are still living under the same roof, aren't we. For now, that's enough."

"No, you...."

"Let's not forget that you are indeed his brother, but I am still a duchess and I think you've forgotten your place."

Lee stared at her not sure what to say next when the butler came in and told Lee that Austin needed him. Lee got up from the table but turned back to her.

"Forgive me, your grace, if