KATHERINE

“Duchess, did you need something?” The insufferable butler was the one who opened the door.

“I wish to see the Duke,” I replied, my tone bordering on rudeness. His superior attitude irritated me to no end.

“You know you must schedule an appointment to see His Lordship. I can arrange one for next week…”

“It’s an emergency, and I need to see him now,” I emphasized the now.

I could hear the sounds of the Duke inside the room. I didn’t know if he was doing it on purpose, but I could hear