Jessica Robinson
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On the second day, the rest of the list is announced. The Empress makes a fool of herself by complaining before the herald has time to start the declarations. She says it's unheard of that the ladies of the court are not suited for anything, especially for staying by his majesty's side. After she's vented her frustrations, his majesty nods to the herald who starts his declaration. He adds three names to the shortlist, explaining that some more time was needed to value the ladies from the court.…-
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Finally, the day everyone has waited for is here. In a few minutes, the names of the candidates that passed the selection will be announced. The news has spread. Hence, the hall is crowded. The nobles are standing one next to the other, the shoulders touching. They're not annoyed by this occurrence because curiosity has taken over. They're here to hear. Alexander and I are standing not far from the throne, surrounded by people. We're in our usual place, as well as the Princess, standing a few…
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The Grahms don't have a personal garden at the Palace, but they do have a terrace. It's rather spacious, and there are several vases with plants and flowers of different sizes. The chairs are big and comfortable, perfect to host the gowns of a noble lady. And a big gazebo shields us from the still hot sun. ?I'm so honoured to have tea with your highness,? Caroline Grahm says, smiling politely. ?I was quite surprised you would spend time with a nobody like me.? ?It's a pleasure for me too,? I reply,…
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I need a way to get some information about the Dowager Empress. She's playing with Duke Grahm, promising that Caroline will become Empress. But she's not the one choosing. In the end, the last link I missed was the one between the Empress and the Duke. And it was none other than the latter's daughter in law. My husband's relative, at that. Duke Grahm already retired from the faction that wants Alexander on the throne. There's not any advantage for him in such a scenario. Not since the moment…
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Warning: smut content. I caress Alexander's chest, wondering if I'm supposed to go all the way like this. It's getting difficult. The blindfold allows me to see the shapes, but without the details, I fear I'll make some mistake. I reach his abs with my hands, and I move on his chest with my lips. My husband doesn't stop me, so I slowly move down. I push him back, but he doesn't accept lying on the mattress. Instead, he grabs my wrists and blocks me under him. His knee is between my legs,…
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Warning: smut content. My plan failed. I wanted to make Alexander feel guilty for using the same trick twice... many times. Yet, I'm being taken advantage of. Without mercy. ?No, Alexander,? I whisper, moving the blanket up to look at him. He's nibbling my thigh, moving up bit by bit. Instead of letting go as an obedient husband would do, he bites the place where his lips are. I groan, but then I get up, sitting, alarmed that I might have woken Lavinia up. However, there's no sound coming…
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After greeting the two ladies and setting in motion the plan to make Lorene leave, I focus on the second part of my work. The archives. The rooms hosting the official documents are large, dusty, and rather dark. Most of the notes are uncatalogued, and some aren't in order by date. The most the keepers have done is to keep them sorted by year and subject. However, every box is a whole mess. ?I'd like to take a look at the documents from the year his majesty became Emperor,? I say to one of the…
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Lorene is a pain. I have to make her leave as soon as the other ladies are away. I know how, and I won't need to dirty my hands to get rid of her presence. Today, the delegation from Myrya leaves. Georgia and Eliza are both wearing comfortable travel clothes. Yet, one has a few jewels and many pillows, while the other doesn't. Is the difference in treatment between the two princesses this visible? Whatever, it will be solved by the end of the year. His majesty will send the offer for an…
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After freshening up and wearing a nightgown, I feed Lavinia. I eat some dinner while Alexander cradles the little ball to sleep. Then, I lie on the bed and collapse out of exhaustion. I don't understand... Why am I so tired? It was quick, so it shouldn't make me yawn this often. My muscles relax when I turn to the side, and I stretch my legs and arch my back. The sheets are cold, and a shiver crosses my spine. Yet, I close my eyes and sigh. When Alexander lies next to me, I moan. My arms grab his…
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When I come back to Alexander's room, I find it empty. The maids are out. The cradle is void. Where is my child? And my husband? I close my eyes and try to stabilise my breathing, thinking about what could happen that brought them all out of here. Damn it, where is Lavinia? Has that harpy done something? Right after I talked back to her. Maybe, I should have shut up. I have a family to think of; my need to offend people can wait... I get rid of the outer layers of my clothes before…
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