The Duke And I 2nd Epilogue Novels & Stories

I couldn’t hold back the chuckle in my voice as I spoke, pouring us a hearty glass each from the bottle of whiskey I’d grabbed when I leaned over the bar. She scowled at me, downing her drink. It was a good thing I’d known her as long as I had and that we were as close as we are because otherwise she’d have killed me by now, second or not. An hour and lots of drinking later, I watched her pull out her phone, put it on speaker phone and dial someone, stalking back towards the chapel as she did. Fishnet, Duke and Rogue. THE DUKE “We need to find the guy,” Duchess’ voice was low, homicidal. Even with the crackly line, I could tell just how pissed she was. “At this point, he just deserves a kick

Kaelus didn't even blink at the bloody display unfolding right in front of him. "Raipherze! I—I heard the Duke talking to the head butler!" the young man who leaked the information blurted out, shivering in pure terror as he stared at his comrade's mangled face. "You just said Lancaster." "It—it was just a stopover, Your Grace! The Duke owns a massive estate in Raipherze. Back when he proposed to the lady—" "Enough," Kaelus cut him off sharply. His chest heaved with a quiet fury, entirely unwilling to hear a single word about his woman's past with another man.

“Duke doesn’t like men who hurt women. You could say it’s a line that, when crossed, has him committing murder. He just got out of prison for the second time. He’ll have no problem pretending your head is a pumpkin and leaving it in pieces before we go.” Miles’s face turns the color of boiling lobster. “I can’t breathe,” he gasps in a strangled voice. You would think Duke had him by the throat. “Good,” Dax replies, his smile still in place. “Your smashed head won’t hurt so bad if you pass out first. Knowing Duke here, though, he’ll wake you up before he caves in your skull.” “Please.” His eyes scramble around the room looking for help that isn’t there. “They never came back. Went on a call a

"Duke doesn't like men who hurt women. You could say it's a line that, when crossed, has him committing murder. He just got out of prison for the second time. He'll have no problem pretending your head is a pumpkin and leaving it in pieces before we go." Miles's face turns the color of boiling lobster. "I can't breathe," he gasps in a strangled voice. You would think Duke had him by the throat. "Good," Dax replies, his smile still in place. "Your smashed head won't hurt so bad if you pass out first. Knowing Duke here, though, he'll wake you up before he caves in your skull." "Please." His eyes scramble around the room looking for help that isn't there. "They never came back. Went on a call a

Maria patiently listened to Mai's story; the girl's voice was calm, but Maria knew this was only the calm before the storm. "The duke constantly spoiled the duchess and later his eldest daughter, big-sis Isis who was soon born. But even with his grand display of love and wealth, the duchess still did not return his love. Causing the duke great heartbreak, which later caused him to spiral out of control. One night, fed up with the duchess for not returning his love, the duke forced himself onto a maid who later bore him a second child.” Mai paused and tried to blink back her tears.

Enoch shook his head violently. "She isn't here, she escaped!" "Duke. Name." Clamping my claws tighter, Enoch's black blood discolored my fingers. "T-the Duke that lives here?" I didn't nod; I waited for his answer. How dense could he be? “D-Duke Mortus, he lives here. Gods, please don't kill me." I growled, my fingers crushing his windpipe. His head lulled to the side, his lifeless red eyes turned black as the life left him. It wasn't enough; he would stir back to life if I didn't dispose of him properly.

Mandy: Oh, no is she ok, I am going to call her, and maybe go over there and check on her. Duke: Ok we both think that is a good Ideal, well if you get a video about me don’t open it ok. Mandy: What do you mean? Duke: Nothing baby girl. Guy: Oh, here you go …...send. Duke: No don’t open, I repeat don’t open baby girl. Guy: Yes open it ha-ha. Mandy: Ok, I will open it…..wow she is pretty, and she looks like she won’t be giving up on getting Duke and she is willing to share him.

She was already pouting a little. “Promise?” “Promise.” I nodded with reassuring smile. I let her go and watched as she turned her back on me and marched upstairs without looking back. Very good, baby. When I made sure she completely left, I faced Duke once again. He was already leaning against the countertop with glass of rum in his hand. I took a few steps forward and only stopped inches away from him, just enough for a proper talk—which I doubt to happen. Because of our reasonable gap, the red stain of lipstick on his collar appeared to my sight. This time, clearer.

“Oh really? That stunning woman’s your ex? What happened? Did you break her heart—or did she shatter yours?” “Shut up, kid. That’s all ancient history,” Duke snapped, standing up abruptly. He nodded politely and muttered something about having to step out, then left the room. 10:15 A.M. | Ingrid’s Café, Ground Floor The scent of espresso and cinnamon filled the air as Duke pushed through the glass doors of Ingrid’s café. He wasn't supposed to be here. He had meetings, reports, and a dozen decisions to make. But the moment he heard Selene's name, something cracked inside him—and suddenly, he needed a distraction.

The Duke put his leg on the ground and stared at me; I felt as if he knew who I was and wanted to kill me. “Good! Good! Let’s destroy this whole world! The world is but an imaginary space. Don’t get fooled you fool!” Momo laughed wickedly. Mimi flew over until only a few inches separated us, she couldn’t move forward maybe because she couldn’t be away from her body. She glared at me, her eyes looking like two holes taking to the void, dark and disappointed. “I didn’t you could be a coward. I am truly disappointed. Do you see the Duke? He is cursed; if you don’t save him, he will burn like a candle quickly and die. Do you want him to die?”