Jessica Robinson
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I love strawberries. I don't have a clue about how these can be so red since it's the middle of February, but they're just perfect as the first strawberries of the year. They're sour, but I can just add honey to make them taste sweeter. The aroma is bold, so much that I can sense it if there are some in a room right from the door. Oh, I'll soon be able to have them more often, won't I? Those came from the south: a messenger brought them with him while delivering a missive for the Lord of Kyre.…-
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Warning: smut content (you might skip the chapter at any word, you won't miss anything from the main plot). After kissing my chest for a time that seems unending, Alexander doesn't show a trace of his usual determination. He's been nibbling my breast forever. It's nice, and I'm moaning like always. But when is he planning to proceed? It's almost dinner time. We should have waited to reach our chamber instead of making out on the couch of his office. Yet, he doesn't seem to care about it. He's…
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I've never thought I would get so many naughty confessions one after the other. After being asked nicely, Alexander decides to tell me just everything. Starting from how he manipulated me the first few days of marriage. He found the paper with my wicked plans on the table the morning after sleeping. He instructed Pericle to mention random names of girls that wanted to marry him, maybe to even set a trap so that one would appear at my tea party. I already knew this much, but seeing my Duke admit it…
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After Count Grahm and his daughter leave, we finally have some peace. The letter from the Ambassador with Elisabeth's fate printed on it arrives soon later, so I can relax and ponder about my next move. ?Now, they don't have any motive to try killing you,? Alexander says while looking at the letter with a burning stare. I should let him destroy the paper later. It will help his mood. I'm sitting on his lap. His arms are surrounding me, and his chin is on my shoulder. I can guess his thoughts from…
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After a pleasurable stroll with Elisabeth Grahm, I decide to visit my Duke's office. The girl leaves towards her room and disappears into thin air. Lady Lyana greets me with a nod and walks away as well. There's no need to keep guard now that the enemy is defeated. I just have to convince the Count to forget about his first purpose and focus on his second daughter. I knock, even though barging in as if I was the owner of the place would have been interesting. Still, I don't want Alexander to feel…
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After lunch, Alexander and the Count chat in front of a cup of tea. I ask lady Elisabeth to have a walk in the garden. Countess de Ruis leaves to her lodgings, but lady Lyana appears magically after her. Are they taking turns to watch me? Because they don't want me to cause a ruckus? ?My Lady,? my lady in waiting greets me, bowing lightly. She doesn't just nod to me, as I've asked her to do. I guess it's because of an outsider's presence. ?Good day, lady Lyana.? I smile at her. I thought she…
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After playing for the whole morning, Alexander and I get up just in time for lunch. I comb my hair and wear a simple dress while he chooses the clothes for the day. ?See you in a few minutes,? I murmur before reaching the Lady's chamber. A maid is already waiting for me, so we can immediately start working on my hairstyle. I keep it simple but of impact. Just like the makeup: I draw one tiny black line on my eyelids and apply a rose lip paint. It's barely noticeable, but it makes me look fresh and…
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During the night, I have a dream about my Duke. He's just fifteen, a few months after his parents died. He's alone, in Stoneyard, and can't step out nor receive visits. Nothing particular happens, but he's hurting. His heart aches, and he's alone. The Countess isn't anywhere to be seen. The Princess is far, in the capital. There isn't even Pericle, his loyal aide. I can bear to relive all of this only because I know that, this time, it's different. My Duke managed to transform his life for the…
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When Count Grahm arrives, it's almost midnight. I'm tired as hell, but I have to look appropriate. So, I fight a yawn and take Alexander's arm. I fix the shawl on my shoulders and check my hairstyle in a small mirror. Wonderful. I'm as fresh as if I've just woken up. The last thing I need is a count judging my appearance and comparing me to his young and innocent daughter. I have been married for months. Such a life shows its traces even on the better woman. ?You should have gone to bed,?…
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After trying to draw a person for the first time in my life, I give up when I realise that it's hardly recognisable as a human being. Let alone as my Duke. The eyes are hard to draw. The first one, actually, is acceptable. It's the second that is asymmetric. No matter how much I try, I can't make it similar to the first. Should I delete and redraw the first so that they're at least similar, if not beautiful? The Duke's hair is also a challenge. I want it to look soft, but I don't know how to do…
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