Lady Sophia turned, the torchlight catching the magnificence of her features, and the distant look she tried to hide, but Penelope knew better. Since her father died, it had been more difficult for their mama. She ran the estate on her own, sometimes with the help of her uncle, Lord Simon.
Once, the man almost attempted to rape her, had it not been for her mama who interrupted on time. He lied that she almost slipped off, pretending to be her knight in shiny armor. It was believable because of her position near the archway. And when she tried explaining to her mama, he was already one step ahead.
Penelope couldn't forget that day.
"I want you to know that I would've given anything in the world just to protect you and Francesa," she started, taking her mind off that dreadful memory. Lady Sophia stepped closer, her gown trailing behind her. "But the world we're in is no longer safe for us if we don't take necessary measures,"
