I Will Protect The Duke This Time Novels & Stories

The Duke smiled reassuringly, his ego taking a boost while the tiny flame of doubt in the marquess’s heart was also extinguished; both their lips curled up in satisfaction, misunderstanding Mira’s concern as her taking the bait they had put out. “Are you more powerful than the king?” Mira’s eyes clouded with confusion as she tilted her head before shaking it “Don’t get involved with us. Worse comes to worst, we will just go back to our previous lives.” She made her act more believable by clutching Jack hand tightly, like a frightened bird. “If I said I will protect you, then I must have the clout to protect or someone with the clout backing me… don’t you think?” Duke Soren repeated in annoya

"Divorce won't be a quick process. The Duke won't be back anytime soon. We must be patient." Dorothy leaned in, her eyes gleaming. "Then let her enjoy her little kingdom for a while longer… and you, Vivi, use this chance. Get close to the Duke. Make him even more dependent on you." Vivian's smile turned predatory. "Exactly. I will stay glued to his side. I'll follow him to the battlefield if I have to. I will make him mine completely."

Ashley countered, “you decide my limits for me again.” Silence filled the room. “I won’t protect you by leaving,” she said quietly. “Not anymore.” “And I won’t risk hurting you again,” he said. She sighed. “That’s not protection. That’s control dressed as guilt, Duke." Duke ran a hand through his hair. “You make walking into fire sound reasonable.” “It is,” she said. “When both people choose to step in.” He sat down at last, exhaustion evident. “You always stake everything.”

Telling her that I am the royal heir would be a good beginning, I guess. Yeah, I don't think it will have any impact on her decision as she has already accepted me. "I know that you are the Prince," she whispers softly out of nowhere and I freeze. "Elder Raoul told me that I was to be protected at all costs since, the rogue might harm me to get to you." The words become a faint buzz in my ears and I force my body to relax. "Okay." I cannot manage anymore words than this at the moment so, I gently lift her off my lap and on the bed. A mixture of guilt, regret and yearning hit my senses and I take deep breaths to stop the growl of anger that threatens to escape from my throat.

The only thing she can do now is to what Abel says in order to try and protect herself and her daughter. “Well mother, the main reason I am here is to give you an important update on what the Duke has declared. I know that you might not have heard anything seeing as you are practically being held captive in your home. The Duke seems to have become very desperate and this fact is starting to inform some of his major decisions.” He says with a sinister smirk on his face.

The two men held their ground as the impact created a crater. "Do not hurt her!" "What is the meaning of this, Florence!?" He must have not predicted for the earl to defy him. "This is against the law! You've been harboring a half-breed and endangered people in this city!" The duke pushed and got the earl to lose some ground. "To hell with your law! I will protect her till my last dying breath!" To her surprise the earl manages to push the duke back as well, harnessing his own strength. The two were toe-to-toe with each other, neither wanting to give.

Caleb is your cousin, and barring the time he attacked me, he's been the perfect gentleman. “I have to be suspicious. He's a wolf in my territory and he's close enough to do you real harm. Just let me be protective alpha, will you? - I think so. Does that mean you're going with me today Crookshollow? That would mean leaving the site unprotected. - You have to go? I looked at my phone. - Yes. I need to talk to Clara about some charms to protect us, and I need to talk to my friend Derek before he comes to the woods.

“Lord, how forgetful of you. You caught those bunch after they tried to claim a part of your territory as theirs. Their parents just paid a big ransom for them just a month ago. They’re now free as doves.” “So they’re our friends.” Lucas smiled back. “Yes, Lord Duke. They are f*cking adorable friends that gave us free money.” “The bastards dared to venture deep into my territory without my permission and they’re doing it again.” The duke shook his head as the stupid bunch tried to flirt with the mysterious lady. His gaze sharpened further after seeing that a few were already getting too physical. “Lucas, what should I do?” “Greet them my liege?”

I was the one to come up with those conditions. He sighed. ‘That promise cannot be broken.’ The duke tried to read the paper again, but the image of Magnolia’s scars was too vivid to push away. He frowned. ‘There were so many.’ He wondered how painful they were when they were inflicted on her, and who dared hurt her. Suddenly, Daniel found himself fuming. His lust for killing was fully awake. ‘I would love to rip apart every limb of whoever laid hands on her.’ His hand trembled. “Henry.” He looked at his assistant who stiffened as soon as his eyes met the chilling gaze of the duke. “I need you to take care of something for me.” His voice was frosty and threatening. “Of course, Your Grace.”

“I am glad you are back. I don’t know what the girl did to you to make you run away like that, but it takes a real man to still come back.” “Well, someone needs to protect her from that fucking asshole.” “Yes, well done on that one. Now, if we can only keep her away long enough for Vic to realize how ridiculous it is.” “Don’t you worry, Alexa, the only way he ever comes near her again is over my dead body.”