Her Graceful War Song novel Chapter 1630

I looked up to see Lucien Claude standing there. Without a word, he stepped quickly between Samuel and me. With his back to me, I couldn't see his expression.

However, his voice was firm and sharp when he instructed, "Step back."

Samuel clearly hadn't expected that.

He stumbled back and eyed Lucien coldly. "Who are you? I'm here for my wife. What business is it of yours?"

Samuel calling me his wife made my stomach turn. The past rushed back all at once, filling me with bitterness and anger.

"I have no husband. I am no one's wife. Mind your words, or you'll ruin my reputation," I said coldly.

Samuel hurried to speak: "Leona, I know I was wrong. Punish me, scold me, whatever you like, but we—"

"You are not husband and wife," Lucien cut him off, having clearly seen my position on the matter.

He waved a hand toward the end of the lane. "Guards, come and see the young lord of the Earl of Gracehold's family back to his home."

At once, two men stepped forward and took Samuel by each arm.

Samuel grew agitated and shouted, "Who do you think you are?! I'm here to see my wife! This has nothing to do with you!"

"Who I am is no concern of yours," Lucien replied coolly. "Take him away!"

At his command, the men dragged Samuel off. To keep him from shouting, they stuffed a cloth into his mouth before hauling him to the carriage waiting just beyond the alley.

Once he was gone, Lucien turned back. He stepped back a few paces, gave a proper bow, and politely said, "Your Grace, forgive me for overstepping."

I dipped into a slight curtsey in return. "Were you merely passing by, Mr. Claude?"

"I was, yes," he confirmed, his expression sincere.

My mood already shaken from Samuel's appearance, I had no desire to press further.

I simply replied, "Thank you."

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