The Poison Kept Hidden

The clang of bells rang out harshly beyond the walls, shattering the quiet of the corridor. Several Valthorne knights hurried toward the tower to investigate the source of the commotion.Meanwhile, Kaelus stood rigid before the archive room. His fingers tapped against his forearm in a steady rhythm, waiting on the answer Rieta's late sister had left behind."I hope you have a reason that makes sense, Lexcan," Kaelus said flatly. His gaze was fixed, cold, demanding.Rieta faltered for a moment. She drew a long breath to steady herself before finally gathering her courage. "Your Grace, I found this note tucked inside my sister's diary.""I have no interest in reading a dead woman's private notes. Just tell me what it says.""Vi

The Mysterious Lexcan

An uninvited guest arrived at the main building of Castle Valthorne that morning.Roselyn had just placed her comb on the vanity table when a lady-in-waiting rushed inside. The servant’s breath was still shallow from walking too fast down the corridor."Grand Duchess, Baroness Lexcan has arrived. She begs permission to see you."Kaelus, who had been leaning against the window frame watching the fog slowly thin over the tower, immediately averted his gaze. His ruby eyes narrowed slightly, weighing what could have prompted the middle-aged woman's sudden arrival."Tell her to wait in the drawing room. I will meet her with my wife," Kaelus commanded coldly.Less than half

A Thorny Letter from the Past

Brak!The heavy impact shook the silence of the room. Kaelus slammed his palm onto the table, causing the teacup on top to rattle violently. A flash of rage was clearly visible in his eyes."What else does Count Sirius want from my wife?!" Kaelus growled.The lady-in-waiting holding the letter flinched. Both of her knees trembled violently, and her head dropped so low that her chin nearly touched her chest. The silver tray in her hands shook. She looked utterly terrified, as if the oppressive aura of the war god could claim her life at any second.Seeing the servant on the verge of tears, pity welled up in Roselyn’s heart.

The Burden Rose Bears

"Darling, you look pale," Kaelus said, gently rubbing Roselyn’s shoulder as she stood half-dazed, staring at the ocean from the ship's deck."I am fine, Kael.""At least lie down inside, Rose. The wind is very strong out here.""If I get cold, I will go in."Thick gray clouds hung low in the sky, carrying a dark foreboding that had taken root in Roselyn’s chest ever since she received the letter from Carl.The constant rocking of the waves caused the hull of the large wooden ship to sway up and down.Inside the steering room, Roselyn suddenly gripped the edge of the table as a wave of nausea surged from deep within her stomach.

All Chapters of No Longer Your Puppet, Duke : Chapter 91 - Chapter 94

The Poison Kept Hidden

The Mysterious Lexcan

A Thorny Letter from the Past

The Burden Rose Bears