Jessica Robinson
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The couch in the Lady's office is way more comfortable during the day. At night, it's as hard as the floor. At least, Kate and the other maid managed to bring it closer to the fire. Kate hasn't left my side for a single moment, and she's stared at the other maid for the whole time. At first, when the girl walked into the room with a few soft cushions, Kate and I glared at her suspiciously. ?My Lord asked me to bring the Lady to him,? she confessed. ?But I can't do that. I can't risk hurting my…-
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?Wife, let's go eat!? Alexander exclaims after jumping out of nowhere. ?I was headed there,? I say. It's almost time for lunch. ?Aren't you feeling cold?? ?I'm fine.? I'm well covered by my shawl and woollen undergarments. Is he the one feeling cold, perhaps? ?Why are you asking?? ?I'm just worried about my wife. Is it forbidden?? ?You didn't talk to me for a week. Don't even think about recuperating in a single day. You'll just get on my nerves.? ?I would have hugged you to warm…
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After a session of duty-fulfilling, followed by another one?of love-making, I start to feel a bit hungry. ?This Duchess is going to eat,? I exclaim while wearing my nightgown back. I slip out of bed and walk to the table, followed by my Duke's gaze. ?I could join you,? he comments. ?Shall I order something else, though? It must be all cold.? ?I don't want to wait, I'll do with this for now,? I mutter while lifting the lid from the central plate. A chicken! Wait, where are the legs?…
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We haven't shared the bed in more than a week, is that right? Mhm... More than a week, indeed. Well, we've slept in the same room, on the same bed. But nothing more than sleeping. I can't afford to act like a bad wife just because I'm angry. Also, it would have the drawback to make my Duke concede only because of lust. He wouldn't open up to me because he wants to, or because he understood that it's crucial to me. He would do it just to have me back. Or he would search for other women. I can't…
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I've been collecting children around in Stoneyard for a couple of days. It took me less than expected to convince the parents to let me take care of them. Most are daughters and sons of the castle's servants. There are a few from the villages behind the walls, and they were the most difficult to recruit. For the rest, my life has continued with its usual pace, except for my Duke's silent presence. I've also laughed at what happened in the city with lady Lyana, conveniently while Alexander passed…
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Albios is not that big of a city. Most of Kyre's population stays in small villages shattered in the countryside. Alexander visits the villages quite often, and he's always informed on what happens. He asks about the problems people have and works to solve them. However, he doesn't like cities as much. Maybe, it's because there are many people all close. Or the houses glued to one another. Or the constant smell of ash in the air. Well, I do like cities. I was born in one, I grew up ruling over a…
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The Ambassador left a few minutes ago, and Alexander didn't move a muscle from then. ?Would you like some tea?? I ask him. I won't be able to finish this sweet mess. ?No,? he breathes. ?Are you unhappy because I invited a man here without letting you know or because he's my uncle?? ?No,? he repeats. I blink, confused. No? ?I'm not unhappy,? he says. Oh, is that so? ?Then, are you angry? Or worried?? ?I'm furious,? he reveals. ?But I can't scold you for something I implicitly…
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The weather has been warmer, these last few days. The snow was removed from the roads, and carriages returned to travel from and to Stoneyard. Now, it's rather comfortable to come here from Kyre's capital, Albios. Ambassador Zolokis, uncle Nicholas, came here a few minutes ago. He's now waiting in one of the public living rooms. I couldn't meet him in the Lady's personal suite, so I had the maids prepare a living room for the occasion. Stoneyard has plenty of rooms, it's time I use some of…
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A three-year-old boy is staring at me with his little head bent backwards and his beautiful blue eyes wide open. His arms are lifted in a request, and my heart melts when he stands on tiptoe. I bend down and pick him up, while his short arms surround my neck. ?You ran away from your lessons again,? this voice says in a vain attempt to sound stern. ?I wanted to see mother,? the little boy replies. ?I'd like to see her too, but she's working.? ?She is always so busy,? he complains. Oh, what…
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Anne Mary accepted to come after I wrote to her that we would be alone. I also convinced Shannon. In the end, with two chatty ladies, my Duke allowed me some time alone with my friends. He ordered two knights to never leave me out of sight, and he also assigned the maid to follow me wherever. Everything proceeds according to the plan. I walk to the Lady's office and turn back. ?I need to take some books from here. I promised my friend, so I can't appear empty-handed,? I explain to the…
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