The Duke’s Hidden Duchess (The Untamed Nobles #6)

Duchess,

Lady Marwood has informed me that your cousin intends to make himself troublesome on Thursday and that you have elected to attend regardless.

I shall be there.

You did not ask for my assistance, and I do not offer it because I suppose you incapable of managing without me. I offer it because I have decided that you belong to this family, and I do not permit attacks upon my family merely because the person attacked is competent to answer them herself.

When the moment requires it, you may count upon me.

Helena Sinclair.