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The Duke's Unwanted Wife 90: Heat
Marvis stared emptily into the air. He had been stuck in a corner of the huge palace for the past few weeks because Crown Prince Reagan refused to leave. He of course liked Natalia’s company but he missed walking out in the open air. He was a social person who especially enjoyed the company of his kind. "Why do you look like you were kicked out in the rain?" Amaika asked, bringing in a tray of food. Marvis glanced at it but didn't stand up to eat it. He sighed, laying back on the bed."I feel like a circus animal.""A circus animal performs. You're just wasting air and food.""It's not my fault I'm stuck here! Lia ordered me not to go out of this room until he leaves!" He yelled, exasperated."I think it's tragic that we have to tuck our tails and hide when someone like you has the potential to become more than you are. If you continue hiding, you won't be able to unlock that potential. I feel sorry for you.""Ugh, if you want to say something, say it! Stop sounding like a wisecracki
The Duke's Unwanted Wife 91: Heat (2)
Natalia shut her eyes, waiting for the worst. However, few minutes passed and nothing happened. She opened one eye and saw that he was actually in front of her, sitting still. His claws dug into his arms and his fangs dug into his lips. He was close but he didn't make contact. "I thought he said…..you didn't have control over your actions. You clearly do. Do you…..not want to hurt me?"He shook his head, clearly holding himself back from touching her. She snapped her fingers and her clothes were back on. She snapped her fingers and a black magic circle under him, black chains coming up to hold him down. She stood up and touched his face, caressing it softly. "I'll take care of you, I promise," she said, leaving the room. She rushed out, going in search of Amaika. They were the only one who could help her. As she made it through the halls, she bumped into a maid who also seemed to be rushing. Saying a quick apology, Natalia rushed off. This maid adjusted the cap on her head, sighing i
The Duke's Unwanted Wife 92: Duchess of Graviscera
Even though it was an official ceremony on short notice, all the important nobles and ministers were there for Natalia's appointment. Due to Princess Temara's interference, she was able to get a suitable official attire and speech ready. It was a relatively short ceremony and soon, it was over. After it was the meeting to discuss the conference that was only a few weeks away. "With all due respect, your majesty, I don't think we should be allowing a newly appointed duchess to attend such an important meeting, especially since she's originally from another kingdom," the Minister of rites said. She was annoyed with the impromptu appointment of a new duchess and the fact that the officiation ceremony wasn't set up right. Since she was very religious, it didn't sit well with her. "Honourable minister, I made the decision to appoint Duchess Natalia and to invite her to this very important event based on my judgement. Are you trying to say my judgement is wrong?" "Of course not, your maj
The Duke's Unwanted Wife 93: Strange Ailments
As the horses of the holy knights passed in the capital, people began to bow. Where there was an abundance of holy knights, the Saintess or the Pope weren’t far away. Soon enough, the carriage carrying Adelie soon passed by. She looked at them and turned to the Captain of the Holy knights with a smug look, her eyes clearly telling of her victory. “Captain Yeri, could you please tell me what those people outside the carriage are doing right now?” “They’re….bowing, your holiness.” “And they’re bowing because?” “We’re passing through, your holiness.” “And who made this possible?” “You, your holiness.” “That’s right. I did this. I remember the doubt you all had and the looks of disbelief you directed at me when I told you I was going to restore our lost honor. Who’s on top now, Captain Yeri?” He chose not to respond, directing his gaze anywhere but her face. “Captain Yeri, that was not a rhetorical question. I would like you to answer it.” “You, your holiness.” “That’s right. B
The Duke's Unwanted Wife 94: New Home
“Do you really have to go? There’s always a place for you here.”“I have duties, okay? Since my castle is completed, I’m going to live there now. Take good care of your wife and give birth to lots of healthy children, alright?”“Set up that teleportation circle as promised, okay?”“Yes Bastian. Now, may I leave?”“No.”“Coachman, start the carriage.”“Nooooooo!”“Stop being dramatic. You’re embarrassing your wife.”“No, please by all means continue. This would be used for the future” the Princess snickered. The carriage moved past the crying prince consort and started to journey towards Graviscera. Unlike Ducroft, Polivia wasn’t very big so it wouldn’t take more than a day to get to the north. She could’ve taken a teleportation circle but she wanted to see the sights as she went. “I’m excited to be working with you, Duchess Adamantine. Please command me as you please, your grace.”A man accompanied her on her journey. He was one of the few male nobles in Polivia. They were usually ver
The Duke's Unwanted Wife 95: New Home (2)
Even though Natalia was happy to have finally arrived after a long day, she couldn’t forget the air of depression that blanketed the north as a whole. It was cold, it was a stretch of barren, barely occupied land and it came with a plethora of problems. If anything, she felt scammed. “Let’s go in, your grace. Your servants are waiting to see the face of their new master.”“I should’ve known not to trust your enthusiasm. Let’s just go in. It has been a long day.”Walking through the beautiful yet virtually empty castle with only a few servants, Natalia was definitely regretting her choice to arbitrarily move to the north. She couldn’t let it show on her face. As soon as she saw all the servants gathered, she introduced herself. “I am Natalia Adamantine and I was recently appointed Duchess of Graviscera. Obviously as you can tell, I am here for the first time but Count Brenn has filled me in on what kinds of difficulties you are facing here. Frankly, it cannot be done in a day or a fe
The Duke's Unwanted Wife 96: Mining Town Iro
“Madaline, can we talk?”Madaline turned around to see she was standing in the shadow of another goddess. She could recognize the voice of one of the oldest ascended gods so she turned around to face Uriel. She could only wonder what she was trying to do while the other harbored the same level of suspicion. “I’ve been hearing some unsavory rumors in the heavenly court, specifically about me. I’m not trying to say you're behind those rumors but I would appreciate it if you said something to clarify them.”“Since when did the heavenly court become a common human kingdom where gods are concerned about their reputation? If I recall correctly, you’re always busy, Uriel. I don’t have time to entertain your whims.”“Madeline, I respect you as the familiar of Nataroth. No one denies your position here. I can't understand why you hate me. Did I do something wrong?”“When Nataroth died, the control of the heavenly court landed in your hands. It’s not a position you deserved but one you got non
The Duke's Unwanted Wife 97: Monopoly
They made it to the entrance of the mines and Natalia found nothing to be wrong as the path was open and lined with torches that could withstand the air pressure from outside because they were also made from Mythril and could be lit up with magic. Natalia snapped her fingers and the torches all lit up. “Lead the way, Grecia.”“Yes, your grace.” She quickly overcame her surprise and led Natalia through the mountain. There was a ladder leading higher up into the mountain. They didn’t need to go too far to see the rocks blocking the rest of the path and how unsteady it was for any normal person. Natalia assessed the damage and asked Count Brenn to write them down as she spoke. “Thank you for leading me here. Now, I want to hear about your village’s general expenses.”Natalia spent an entire afternoon in the mining town. When she was done, she dropped a pouch that contained 50 gold coins and left while the chief thanked her profusely. There was an awkward silence in the carriage until
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