Is A Duke Higher Than A Prince Novels & Stories

"Ah, right. It's hard to tell the difference between identical twins after all." "Brother, I am a guy. Lianne and I have a very huge difference." "…" Leandro have lost his interest in conversing with his little brother when he had sight of the third Prince. He stands up along with Louie to greet his highness. "Welcome back to our residence, Prince Russel." "Hmm, is the Duke late? Where is he?" "The Duke, unfortunately, has caught fever and common cold. So I shall temporarily stand in the place of my father to discuss about the plans for your marriage with my dear sister, your highness."

The Duke did as his back was still faced to them and he continued to look out of the window. The two brothers continued to look down in shame for they knew in their hearts that there was nothing but truth in the words that the Duke, their father had said. If it came down to it, none of them were truly competent enough to inherit the title of the Duke for they did not even for once do as much as to even consider the thought that perhaps the Duke set that prerequisite of who would be the heir to the title as a test trying to see who in the king run would have the best interest of the ducal estate and the ducal territory at large because if they wanted to be very sincere with themselves, they b

She'd heard the tales of what men would do to secure a crown, or to keep one from slipping onto the wrong head. The implications laid themselves out like cards on the table. “You’re next in line,” she said, biting her lip. “I am.” “And you’re escorting the woman meant to secure your cousin’s throne.” “I am.” The fire spat and crackled as the words hung heavy between them. “You are welcome to believe whatever you like, Princess," the Duke said flatly. “But I have been a soldier all my life. Protecting the Prince has been my duty since I was old enough to hold a blade.”

“I am grateful, Sir.” “The pleasure is all mine.” “Sir, please I need you to understand that this will not be my motivation depending on whatever my response turns out to be.” Dominic clarified. Duke chuckled. “I was not expecting it to be. Don’t worry, it is not a bribe. Your service was smooth and enjoyable.” “Thank you.” “Shall we?” Duke rose to his feet and Dominic did the same. Both men almost matched heights at around six feet but Dominic was slightly taller at six foot one.

Nick did not hear anything about Russell Davenport for he was one of the Lesser Gentry and he never stood for his father at court but that didn't mean that Nick would not be making inquiries about his fellow peer of the realm. It would be a shame if the Duke of Belikov, cousin to the current queen did not know anything about his fellow lords, Higher Court or Lesser Gentry.

said a well-dressed man Eleanor had never seen before, “your uncle’s will - “ “DUKE!” John shot back, standing nose to nose with the man. “My father and uncle are dead. I am the oldest son and therefore the heir. I am now the duke, you will address me as is fit my station and I will do as I please!” “But the will - “

She exclaimed, pressing her hand on her lips. “You didn’t ask.” He laughed, shaking his head. “Yes, I’m a duke, second only to the vampire queen of my kingdom. The title was given to me by her because I was an elite student.” “You were made a duke just because you’re an elite student?” Just how much privilege did the elite students have both in and out of the school? It seemed like the whole supernatural world bowed at their feet and worshipped the ground they walked on.

"Why do you have to apologize for trying to question me? It's not like you disrespect me by trying to converse with me." "The law is strict. It was a practice in this land not to talk back. We, servants, are not allowed to open a conversation with a royalty unless we were asked to inform them. We can only be friends with a noble, but not in a royal family." "What the f*ck is that twisted law?" Aileen placed her palm on her forehead upon realizing that she was still unfamiliar with the laws and customs of this world. Though, she learned the ranking in this world, whereas; Nobles are those from Baron/Baroness to Marquise, and Aristocrats are those ranked from Viscount to Duke/Duchess . Lastly,

"No ties, sir?" "You mean the children, do you?" said the Duke eagerly. "But you will like them excessively! I do not believe there can be better children in the world". "Yes, sir, indeed I have always heard - but you do not understand me! It is not on that count that I - pray believe, sir, that what you propose can never be! You must marry some lady of rank, some princess. You know it must be so!"

Still, Sol really respected him and always felt uncomfortable seeing someone the age of his grandfather bow in front of him even though he knew this was how things were around here. It didn’t help that Gerald did not need to bow to him? He was a member of the Highland family, after all — one of the four Duke Families, and while Sol was the crown prince, his position wasn’t absolute enough by itself to command such respect from the members of the Duke households. A certain annoying woman had already made that clear to him years ago.