The First Night With The Duke Novels & Stories

‘H-h-her b-belly’ her voice, though in a low whisper, echoed lightly through the already deserted walls of the manor, which was now lighted by the eerie shadows the blood moon that had appeared in the sky, towering over the manor cast in the house. As if waiting to witness the birth of the monster. Somehow, words had made rounds in the manor amongst every servant and soldier about the mysterious birth, and on the same night, the blood moon appeared after so many years. It didn’t help that The Duke was also found dead not long after dinner in the store room, hanging from the rafters with his eyes popping out of his tiny head. Everyone had silently disappeared. Each returned to his own home in

"My parents would be appalled if they heard me rude, sir... Your grace. They didn't condone ill manners to any of us." A muscle leaped in the Duke's lean jaw, bur his voice was soft and even. "I find that less comforting at this moment." He straightened, and levered his body away from the desk in a smooth curl of muscle. "I see that you won't need a nursemaid. You seem well equipped to handle yourself in verbal spars, at least." His gaze raked her again, and she stiffened warily. "A little muscle and some hair on your chest and you'll do, I suppose. Damned inconvenient of my cousin Levington to leave me with this task, but that's what I get for being such a good natured fellow." His teeth fl

She also felt numb. She downed the contents of another shot glass. She couldn’t stand what her uncle and aunt had done to her. They treated her like she wasn’t their family! She knew she was making a sacrifice for the company her parents left her, but she just couldn’t stomach marrying Fuentes. After downing several more glasses of alcohol, she stumbled onto the dance floor. Her vision was spinning, but she didn’t care. Her true intention for the night was fading from her mind. Anger and hatred took over, even though she felt she had no tears left. She would drown every moment in the glow of neon lights and the pounding music.

I asked again in a more nervous voice, now that I knew who he was, I was sure he had the connections to do that, and that realisation scared me. “Oh, he's serious, no doubts about that”, Duke answered without missing a beat, and my heart fell. Then he added, “But then again, you are the first girl he's bringing home and given a chance to earn her keep… so good luck and try to avoid getting on his bad side” ***

My family was the most famous line of witches at the royal court. My sister, Lilith Seyler, was famous for her lofty principles. I was the only one who knew she was a complete fraud. When the royal marriage decree arrived at House Seyler, she shut herself in her prayer room out in the woods and refused to come out. "Duke Edmund, your wealth and your power are dust to me. A proposal from a duke is no different than a proposal from a farmhand." Then she laid out three conditions for Duke Edmund. The Duke was to build a prayer room on his estate, since she needed quiet meditation and practice with the elements to keep her magic stable. Before the wedding, the Duke was to wash in mountain spring

“I will go to a guest room. Enjoy marking each other. I’m going to wait a respectful amount of time.” Ada leaves without another word. Duke lays back and growls. Ada is going to give him headaches and he is not looking forward to it. Emma starts drawing cricles on his chest. “Will you lose respect for me if I ask you to mate and mark me?” Emma asks. “Never, Little Duchess,” Duke takes her lips and presses them to his. They begin to move, and Duke helps her out of her nightgown. He gets on top of her, between her legs.

My heart squeezed, because I only wanted to be with Alexandre, but now I faced a new challenge that threatened our relationship and the future of the kingdom. On a prom night, the Duke intensified his efforts to impress me. He led me down the dance floor, whispering compliments and promises in my ear. I tried to be polite, but my words carried a tone of caution. I couldn't let him get too close and put everything we had built at risk. Meanwhile, Alexandre watched the situation with attentive eyes. He was not naive about the Duke's intentions and knew we needed to act carefully. On a dance break, he approached me, holding my hand firmly.

Our eyes met: his was smoldering with desire as if answering my question in a big, resounding yes. I peeled mine away from him and looked down. I bit my bottom lip and tried to keep my composure intact. “Lady Faye had informed me of such an event taking place in your chamber tonight, and I guess I have to say, you are vulnerable even in your own room. I hadn’t expected that Duke Conrad would dare beyond the night’s ball, it seems that he was too enamored on you to wait, ” I heard him say in a stern voice. “Maybe, if you would scream out loud, I could hear you even in the middle of the night without Lady Faye’s help. My chamber is just above yours anyway, ” he added coolly.

Especially when it involved Duke Lunnart, who was famous for being cold and indifferent, and the new Duchess from the imperial family. As if a man who had never cared about anyone had suddenly fallen deeply in love. And now the Duke had not returned to his room for the entire night. Of course the whole mansion had immediately begun creating their own stories. A few seconds later, the maid spoke again softly. “If the Duke truly became bored that quickly… then Her Grace the Duchess is really pitiful.” Enough. Creeeak— The bedroom door suddenly opened. Orla and the maid in front of her both jolted in shock, nearly dropping the laundry basket they were holding.

He shouted in rage, he felt like a fool for falling for this kind of scheme. Then his arms tightened around her, she was scared. Her eyes are starting to build up tears but she holds it back. “Nothing, I don't want anything from you…. it's just that it's really my first and I don't have a plan to do anything wicked sir.” She looked at him and said firmly. “Don't worry sir, I know this is only a night of pleasure to you and this is just a job for me” With that answer Theo was shocked and curious about this woman.