a battle of wills she had no doubt the duke would ultimately win , but it was one which ellie would prefer not take place at all ; not only would it be unpleasant to herself , but she very much doubted the dowager duchess would be at all pleased to learn that ellie had been present during an altercation in the park between her grandson and another gentleman . justin 's hands tightly gripped the reins of his restive black horse as he continued to meet dryden litchfield 's insolently challenging gaze . ' you will wait for me by the carriage , eleanor , ' he commanded firmly . ' but - ' ' now , please ,
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