Cover for Brazen by Margo Magure - Pinterest 47 In the Duke’s bedroom 1: ‘Go back quickly, James will be waiting.’ he said finally. Contrary to his words, his eyes filled with tears that glimmered in the moonlight. ‘Alright, I will return to the Castle.’ I got off the bed and slowly walked up to the doors. I placed my hand on the handle and turned it, before I pulled the door open; I turned back to the room and said, ‘I wanted to tell you, I have called off my engagement with James, so you don’t need to give us your blessing. Goodbye, your Grace.’ I knew he would have turned to hear me, I had thought I would make it out of the door and be able to run down the hall, but I underestimated the physical power of a Knight. ‘Julia!’ He shouted. Before I could throw the door wide, he was behind me with his hand on the door. I’m certain he leapt up to me. He was breathing hard over me; I could feel his heat on my back. He stood very close to me. Instead of speaking, he...