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Janice let out a relieved sigh as she peeled off the gown she donned. “I thought I might die back there.” She murmured, caressing her tummy. She flung the dress across the swivel chair that was next to the vanity and trudged towards the closet. She stilled as the door went ajar, and didn't need to turn to know it was Jules who was inside the room. Briefly, Jules stayed by the doorpost and assessed the room before striding towards his wife. Janice sensed his gaze on her body and she swirled. Her eyes bored into his as he strode towards her purposefully. She didn't move, nor did she breathe, until he got to her back. Furthermore, she didn't bother covering her body with the robe in her hand because she felt it was unnecessary. Jules' pupils dilated as he gazed at her bare skin. She was his, he thought with a smirk. He cupped her bum and squeezed hard. His teeth grazed her earlobes, and he trailed kisses from her neck down to her collarbone. Janice's legs turned to jelly, and h
Janice glared at Jules as their hands collided when she was about to snatch the salt shaker from the table. Since today, Jules had avoided her like a plague and had come closer only when the queen invited him to dinner. Jules chuckled, shaking his head as he watched his wife. He didn't blame her for acting the way she did, since he had been the one keeping the distance from her. Heck, he had rejected her last night only to enter the room after she was asleep to grab the extra pillows and duvet there. “You should eat more of this,” Jules murmured, shoving the plate full of pork in front of her. “I'm fine with this,” Janice grunted, pointing to the sausage on her plate. Jules frowned as he discovered she had barely touched her food. He wondered if she was having trouble with nausea again when she wrinkled her nose. However, he noticed she hadn't dashed to the bathroom ever since the doctor gave her the drugs. Similarly, he was conscious of the fact that she was getting bigger, w
Janice stared at the young girl. The princess of Cones, Gabrielle, ascends the white pony in front of her with the help of her maidservant. She flipped her glossy dark hair away from her face and gripped the rein of the pony. Her toffee eyes twinkled, and a grin adorned her diamond-shaped face when she sighted Jules galloping towards her on his stallion, Dillon. “Oh, Your majesty, it's a delight to see you this fine morning.” She giggled whilst tucking a stray dark curl behind her ear. “I reckon you are enjoying your stay here?” Jules grinned with a raised brow. “Of course, I am. I can't wait to explore the beautiful landscapes that I heard about.” Gabrielle said, “I want to know if the rumours about them were true.” “I believe you'll find them quite intriguing,” Jules assured. His eyes collided with Janice, and he descended from his horse, landing on his feet. With two long strides, he got to her side and halted in front of her. “I thought you were taking a day in, Madame?” “
“Eat this,” Jules said, whilst nudging the plate filled with bacon and cheese close to Janice. He watched as she picked at the food in front of her and wondered what she was thinking about when she tilted her head. “Are you feeling unwell again? Because if you are, we can go back to the castle.” He stated, creasing his brows. “I am fine, Jules. Don't worry about me,” Janice said with a small smile. She wasn't feeling unwell like he had thought. Rather, she was displeased with the ludicrous flirting the young princess was doing in front of her husband. Since they had arrived, princess Gabrielle was caressing his biceps. Though it was meant to be discreet, Janice had noticed every movement from the corner of her eyes. Also, she had caught her in the act, which meant she was doing it, perhaps, to rile her. “You haven't touched your food since. Bacon is your favourite, and right now, it seems like it disgusts you.” Jules pointed out. Janice crinkled her nose as she nudged the food
Janice groaned as she came awake. She glanced to her side and watched Jules curl into a fetal position. He thrashed about on the bed, twisting and groaning. Janice wondered if he was having a nightmare as she watched him with a frown. Her hands went to tap his shoulder, and she grimaced whilst retracting it. "Shit!" she mumbled, glancing at him. She realized he wasn't having a nightmare, rather, he was shivering. "You are burning up." She muttered. Jules sneezed and groaned out her name. "Janice." She barely heard his weak voice called out her name. "I warned you last night, but you were so hard-headed to listen." After he made love to her last night, a storm had descended without warning. She warned him about going out. But, being the wilful man he was, he didn't listen. More so, Janice let him be, since he told her he was helping the villagers whose houses were uprooted by the storm due to the lack of a solid foundation. Jules had found a shelter for them inside the wa
She was freaking in love with Jules, Janice thought as she paced around the room. She took in a staggering breath and thought of when she began loving him. However, she couldn't come up with a reasonable answer. Moreover, the revelation appalled her because she didn't know she would fall so fast for him, seeing as men had treated her awfully in the past. Though she was aware Jules wasn't like them because he had always been gentle with her. Janice understood he didn't feel the same way about her like she did. He hadn't even mentioned the word like, let alone love, to her. He treated her only like his wife. She knew he had wedded her because of the child on the way. She couldn't help but think he would feel the way she did. Janice sighed as she sat on the bed. The baby in her tummy kicked, and she winced, rubbing it. A soft rap sounded on her door, snapping her out of her reverie. Her eyes strayed to the young maid, Judith, who entered the room. “Your majesty.” Judith curtsied,
Jules groaned as he came awake. Gradually, he opened his weary eyes and winced as the light from the sun flashed into them. He shut his eyes and tried again. This time, slower than the first. He clutched the pillow that was underneath his head and set it at his back to brace himself as he sat in a relaxed position. Jules frowned as his eyes caught sight of Janice, who was standing next to the window-whose curtain had been drawn apart with a hand on her bulging tummy. He watched her bite her bottom lips, tapped her pointed chin and scrunched a pink envelope in her free hand. “Madame…” Startled, Janice swirled as she heard Jules' voice. “You are awake!” She exclaimed, ambling to his side. “I am,” Jules affirmed, shaking his head slightly. “Since when?” she asked as she gripped a thermometer out of the opened first aid box that was near the foot of the bed. “I've been watching you for a while, but you were lost in thoughts,” he said, groaning as he opened his mouth for her to slip
“You've been moping all day, Madame. May I know what is bothering you?” Jules inquired, standing by the doorpost. He stared at Janice, and he noticed her hesitation. She bit her lips before letting a smile brighten up her face. He could tell the smile wasn't from within, and she only did it to dodge his question. He had studied her since she arrived with him at Cherview, and he knew when she was trying to evade his question. “It's nothi…” “Don't tell me it's nothing.” Jules asserted. “I've never seen you this gloomy before, and I feel you are keeping a tremendous secret from me.” Janice furrowed her brow as her eyes bored into Jules' in the mirror. He looked quite serious and didn't seem like he would let her escape from the question like she had done last night. She doubted if he already knew about what was going on and wanted to confirm with her. Because Jules often kept tabs on her, and she didn't need to tell him some things before he knew what was going on. It was one of th