C49 Lady Of The House

Beth could hear the crack of static in the air. The fire in the fireplace flickered slowly. She noticed how quickly Lord Cossington held his sister but the damage had already been done. Lord Carlisle's anger must have been stoked again. She was grateful she wasn't the receiver.

"Harriet, keep shut."

"Would you assault me again? Push me to the floor this time?"

Lord Carlisle was quiet, until