Jessica Robinson
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?Let's go take a walk,? Alexander says. I lift my head from the stack of papers I'm reviewing for him. ?Sure,? I nod. I'll count this as daily exercise. The light filtered by the windows is a bit dim but diffuse. I guess it's cloudy. ?It should be time...? he whispers while reaching my hand. ?Hurry up!? Has he prepared a surprise or something? What is he itching to show me this time? ?Shall I prepare myself for something?? I inquire. Oh, I get it! It must be... ?Have you bought me a…-
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Lady Anne Mary is the only person that dares to come to visit me under the Duke's watch. She's not even too bothered by his imposing presence. She's just confused when she sees that I've turned my back to him. ?Have you two fought or something?? she whispers. ?No, we haven't. It's just easier this way,? I sigh. ?Please, have a seat...? I pat on the spot next to me, but Anne Mary chooses to sit in front. Oh, wait, she can see my Duke like that. When she bows over, a cunning smile on her lips,…
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Alexander unties the knot around my wrists and tucks the covers for me. My arms are a bit numb, but I'm too relaxed and content to complain about it. To complain about anything, to be sincere. What just happened has been... really something else. I have to acknowledge this dark side of me, for it brought me to new heights. Also, my Duke was pleased by it. We're so compatible. How lucky that I have this weird preference. It's of help when dealing with my husband's sadistic tendencies. Still, I…
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I'm wearing only underwear and socks while lying on the bed. Alexander has been staring at me for a minute or so. He's sitting next to me, shirtless and too relaxed. My dress is on the floor, and the chemise is next to it, completely torn apart. There wouldn't be anything worth a mention if only my hands were free. ?What were you planning to use to tie my right hand?? Alexander asks. He's so close that his warmth reaches me, but he's not touching, just looking. ?You know you didn't have any chance…
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How did I end up in this situation? Oh, right. My evil, fail-proof plan. It all started well, to be sincere. After dinner, I waited for Alexander to undress. When he was shirtless, I approached and suddenly hugged him. I leaned my cheek on his bare chest and decided that I couldn't let him cover it. That would have added to the work. ?Come here,? I whispered while pulling him to the bed by his right hand. ?Help your wife undress...? I let the scarf slip on the bed, unnoticed and harmless. I…
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After tea time, I pass the rest of the evening to plan the costs of building a school in the village I first visited here in Kyre. I've already sent offers for the position of teacher. For now, I'll find one and send him to a group of villages. If everything turns out right, I'll expand the projects. Also, I might as well instruct the teachers to keep an eye on smart children and present me a report about them. Talented people are always welcomed. I wanted to pass the rest of the time by…
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The flames of the candles are dancing with the warm breeze. The temperature of the room is just right. The scent of the flowers comes in by the windows. A silky fabric flows between these fingers, while skilled hands tie a knot. What? Why? Where? When have I learned to tie this specific knot? As the contours of the scenery take shape, I can also see what is happening. Oh, it's one of those dreams again. My dream's lover is now tying me down to the bed. Queen Theodora is blindfolded, her…
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During the night, I manage to sleep for a few hours. It's probably thanks to my body's tiredness, but I close my eyes soon after putting my head on the pillow. I don't even look for Alexander's warmth, this time. I barely sense his strong arms pulling me in his embrace, and his hot lips pecking mine in a short, chaste kiss. When I wake up, in the middle of the night, I find myself clinging on my husband shamelessly. I don't dare to move, fearing that it would alert this unmistakeable warrior at my…
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The books fetched from the Lady's office are more about history than customs, but there are some about folk beliefs. I only find brief descriptions of the nobles' society. It seems it didn't change much through the years, by the way. The Empire has undergone actual revolutions in matters of nobiliary titles and social structures. On the other side, Kyre has stayed the same for centuries. It must be due to the continuous attacks from the north. Barbarian tribes have been trying to pass through many…
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My lips start to feel numb from the pressure of the Duke's. He hasn't kissed me in a long while, maybe worried about the inconvenience of his wounded palm. I have to keep it in mind. And also to avoid brusque movements that might catch his hand by accident. It's hard to be the one to think so much, though. My Duke has always been careful with me, and I've never felt any discomfort with him. If we forget about the first night of marriage, I've never felt any pain over the limit I can enjoy. He…
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