The Duchess's Desire
But as the Duke turned to leave, Sebastian’s voice cut through the air.
"You’re wasting your time, Duke," he said, his voice low, laced with warning. "You’re all playing a dangerous game, and you’re about to lose."
The Duke froze, his back stiffening. He didn’t turn around, but Victoria could feel the shift in the room, the sudden tension that hung in the air like a storm cloud.
And then, just as quickly, the Duke was gone, his footsteps fading down the hall.
Victoria exhaled slowly, her hands trembling as she looked back at Sebastian. "What was that all about?" she asked, her voice barely more than a whisper.
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