#Chapter 46 - Dirty Talk

ANSEL POV

Ansel entered the manor and dropped his bags on the ground. “I know I say it all the time, but there is nothing like being in your own bed.” He peered around at the empty corridor.

Where is everyone?

As if on cue, the butler and Maggie appeared. They bowed. “Apologies for not greeting you at the door, sir,” the butler said. “We were making sure that your room was heated, and everything completed per your request when you return from travel.

“Not a problem. Have the cooks gone to bed?”

“Yes, but I can wake them.”

“No. I’ll wait until morning. Honestly, I’m so exhausted that I would probably fall headfirst into my soup.” He looked past them and furrowed his brow. “Where is Karin? Did you not tell her I would arrive within the hour?”

Maggie nodded. “Yes, but she’s pretty tired. She’s in bed.” Her voice was shaky, and Ansel tilted his head.

“What’s going on? Is she unwell?”

She sighed. “Lady Karin hasn’t come out