“No, why are you doing this? Four years have passed, surely—”
“I never forget, my lady. And as I have wanted you for a long time, the wait has only heightened that need. You have evaded me many times, but now I will have you.”
“No!” Milly clenched her fist and sent into his face, it connected with his jaw. Surprise had him releasing her to stumble backward. Milly grabbed Helen and ran as fast as she could.
“Faster, Helen!”
Picking up her skirts, she sprinted down the street with her maid at her side, until she reached the carriage.
“Hurry, we are being chased! Drive quickly!”
Wrenching open the door, she urged Helen inside and followed. Milly slammed the carriage door, and it started moving.
“Oh, my lady, are you all right?”
“I am, are you, Helen?”
“Oh yes, it would take more than the likes of him to frighten me.”
Milly managed to nod. Her heart was beating so hard inside her chest, it was painful.
“Thank you for trying to help me, Helen.”
The maid smiled, and Milly realized the woman could have been hurt tonight, and it would have been all her fault. Lord, was it happening again?
Looking out the window, she saw only darkness, but knew he was there. That man had waited years to have her; he would not stop now.
Would she be forced to run once more? Could she? No! That would not happen again. Four years ago she’d been young and naive; she was no longer that woman. This time she would not turn away from the man she loved. This time, she would put her faith in him.
