The duke took a step, as if to snatch Madeline’s hand. However, Fox’s niece had never been one to tolerate anyone standing between her and her cat. She danced out of the duke’s reach, shaking her head. “No,” she said. “I stay with Mr. Dandy.” “You will do as you are told!” Madeline flinched, her bottom lip quivering. A crying fit and possible tantrum were soon to follow. Fox knew the signs only too well.
