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The Fox Unmasks
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No Longer Your Puppet, Duke The Baron Carrying Fear
Chapter 133: The Baron Carrying FearFear always knows how to steal the peace of the night from a soul harboring sin. Atop a grand bed, Baron Adrienne lay stiffly, listening to the ticking wall clock that grew increasingly oppressive.Beside him, his wife slept soundly with soft snores. Yet for the Baron, that peaceful breathing only weighed heavier on his chest, sharpening the solitude squeezing the night.“How can I actually escape this situation?” he muttered to no response.Amidst the anxiety, his throat suddenly felt bone-dry, making it all the harder to close his eyes."Calm down," the Baron whispered into the room's silence, his voice stifled deep in his throat. "It's just a long night that will pass soon."He reached for the long bell string beside the bed and pulled it. Yet, no one came.The roaring wind outside the mansion seemed to drown everything out. Left with no choice, the Baron slowly sat up from beneath the heavy blanket pressing down on his body.He moved as silentl
No Longer Your Puppet, Duke The Baron's Concubine
Baron’s favourite girl turned her steps into a narrow alley between two closed shops, leaning against the brick wall, clutching her rapidly heaving chest."Calm down," she whispered to herself. "Calm down."Her hands trembled as she reached into her skirt pocket, ensuring the small letter was still there. The reply letter from the robed man, containing the new address where her family was being "guarded."She closed her eyes briefly. The image of her mother's face appeared out of nowhere—the way her mother combed her hair every morning before she left for work at the mansion, the way her mother always said, "Be careful, child. Don't mess with the people above."It was too late for that now.She had already messed around. She had opened the mansion's back gate for those robed men three nights ago, receiving a pouch of silver coins far greater than her yearly wage, and promising to stay quiet.She thought it would be that simple. Stay quiet, get money, keep her family safe.She did not
No Longer Your Puppet, Duke The Fox Unmasks
Only after Roselyn's breathing had fully stabilized and she was confirmed to be fast asleep in a sweet dream did Kaelus pull the thick blanket up to her chest. He kissed her forehead gently once more, then stepped off the bed without making the slightest creak.He stood before the old mirror, straightening his shirt and tying his long silver hair back. Before leaving, Kaelus turned around and looked at the bed one last time.Roselyn was sleeping so soundly, her features serene. Kaelus turned the doorknob and closed the door tightly without a sound."Guard her and call Rieta," Kaelus ordered a knight standing guard outside the door."Of course, Your Grace."Kaelus then walked swiftly down the dimly lit corridor toward the east wing—where Eden was receiving intensive medical care.The room where Eden lay felt cold and smelled sharply of herbal concoctions and blood.Several candles lined a small table, illuminating the mansion's physician, who was busy bandaging the senior knight's shou
No Longer Your Puppet, Duke His Touch
"Then stay here with me until morning comes," Roselyn stroked Kaelus's cheek, running her fingers through her husband's soft silver hair. "Don't think about the documents, don't think about the Baron, don't think about anyone out there. Just for a little while, Kael. Spend this night with me.""I'm not going anywhere," the man replied, staring intently at the figure before him. "Do you want me to massage your feet?""Could you... massage something else?""You naughty girl, what are you thinking?""I don't know, maybe... the same thing you want."Kaelus let out a long breath of profound relief. The heavy weight pressing on his chest seemed to lift as he looked into the depth of his wife's brown eyes.
No Longer Your Puppet, Duke Unextinguished Love
The Northern couple returned to their room, far from the main building, choosing to withdraw to a place isolated from the lingering tension in the hall.Inside, a medium fire burned in the hearth, casting faint reflections onto the old stone walls. Kaelus pushed the thick wooden door shut, turning the key until no one could open it from the outside.The ruby-eyed man leaned against it for a moment, closing his eyes briefly as if intending to lock all threats and blood outside, keeping even the smallest trace from creeping into the room."Kael.""Darling, how are you feeling?" He hurried over to his wife."Honestly, I'm in shock. The person we were looking for was killed. Do you think Baron Adrianne is behind this?""We will have our answer soon. Let's rest first. I know my beautiful wife is exhausted."Roselyn smiled, sitting on the edge of the canopied bed. Her slender fingers were busy removing the silver hairpins holding her hairstyle together, one by one.Yet, the candlelight coul
No Longer Your Puppet, Duke The Person Sought
The Baroness let out a heavy sigh, gazing at her husband for a long moment. Lingering hesitation and wavering doubt showed on her face, yet the couple seemed completely powerless.The middle-aged woman then massaged her aching temples before reluctantly giving her consent. She turned toward Kaelus and gave a slow nod. "I will assemble all of them in the rear hall.""Thank you, Baroness," Kaelus replied coldly.The lively party held in the front hall had long since broken up. Most of the frightened guests had departed before midnight, leaving behind only a few servants busy tidying up the remnants of the event and the Valthorne guard detachment tasked with securing the premises. The main candles in the hall had been extinguished one by one, plunging the vast space into dim, quiet shadows and infusing it with an unsettling chill.The Baroness led the way toward the rear hall, where the servants usually gathered. Her voice sounded firm as she ordered one of the guards to wake up all wor
No Longer Your Puppet, Duke The Bruises of Betrayal
Roselyn ran out without looking back. The night chill pierced her skin, shielded only by a thin gown, but it was nothing compared to the frantic hammering of her heart. It throbbed between anxiety and a strange sense of satisfaction for having just trampled on the Duke’s ego.The four-hour journey
No Longer Your Puppet, Duke The Forsaken Sanctity
"Prove your love, Lady. Try serving me tonight."The voice was soft, yet it carried no melody—only the toll of a death knell.Roselyn remained motionless on the cold marble, letting her knees go numb. Her dignity as the sole daughter of Count Sirius had long been cast aside. All that remained was a
No Longer Your Puppet, Duke Warm Snow
A stifling silence enveloped the balcony, broken only by the sound of Roselyn’s ragged, fractured breaths. Before her, Kaelus stood motionless, like an ice sculpture untouched by time.Roselyn lowered her head, trying to steady her racing heart. "Forgive me for forcing you to witness such a shamefu
No Longer Your Puppet, Duke Just For A Moment
Three days of confinement were enough for the bruises on Roselyn’s body to fade from a deep purple to a dull yellow. Thanks to the Elysium from her uncle, the wound on her forehead had dwindled to a thin red line.Vogard personally ensured that the mark was buried under layers of powder before drag
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