NovelEnglishChapter 775
-— 417.
THE OLD DIARY NARRATOR Katherine watched the lively scene in the dining hall, observing the struggles of their
guest families.
Though they had started to relax, their discomfort with many things was still obvious.
They had discussed it, and they would live in houses near the forest, under the castles protection.
The women would take on important roles under the Duchesss administration, serving as her support.
By the tnight fell, Katherine had already arranged for them to stay in the guest wing, with the servants at
their disposal.
She stopped by to check on Freya, who was still recovering but much better.
Then she remembered the chest and asked her about it.
"T think | saw it once.
| believe your mother opened it with a stone of the smaterial," the elderly woman replied from the bed,
wrapped in blankets, a bandage around her head.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtLavinia had just left after reading to her.
Katherine remained puzzled by the mystery.
So much had happened that she hadnt had tto examine that object.
---- At last, she reached her dimly lit bedroom.
Elliot was still in the study, drinking and chatting with the men.
He looked so at ease...
Kath was glad they had found people like them, without having to pretend all the time.
She walked straight to the bathroom, where the maid had recently prepared a bath for her.
Gathering her hair up, she undressed and sank into the water up to.
her neck, letting out a pleased sigh at how relaxing it felt.
Today had been a day to rememberespecially that little incident where she almost bit down on and swallowed
her Dukes sausage...
what a mortal sin.
Emerging from the bath, wrapped in a loose robe, she sat in front of the vanity, opened a small drawer, and
pulled out the little chest, resembling a jewelry box.
She turned it over in her hands, inspecting every side, trying to force the lid...
but nothing.
The finely crafted golden edges gleamed beautifully, as did the dark opal covering, but it remained stubbornly
shut.
Then she considered the idea of blood.
Hastily, she grabbed a needle and pricked her finger, letting a few drops fall onto the surface Immediately, a
faint light glowed on the front, and a small depression began to formshaping itself into a round keyhole.
Katherine lifted it to her eyes, examining it while sucking on her --— finger to stop the bleeding.
That shape, that color...
they reminded her of another objectthe necklace her sister had given to Elliot.
what do | do now?" she murmured, placing the box, somewhat defeated, on the small table.
Just then, the door to her room opened.
Katherine picked up her brush and pretended to be busy, fully aware that her Duke was approaching.
His dominant presence was instantly behind her, leaning down to inhale the scent of her neck.
His rough hands reached around from behind, slowly massaging her ample breasts over the soft fabric.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Elliot, dont even think about it.
Wasnt todays little bite enough for you?" she warned, though she was thoroughly enjoying his attention.
"Besides, this isnt your room." she added this while continuing to brush her hair, but he used his powerful body
to push her forward on the stool, settling himself at the edge, pressed snugly against her soft curves.
Elliots possessive arms wrapped tightly around her waist, pulling her completely against himhis wolf satisfied.
Katherine could smell the intoxicating mix of wine on his breath, blended with the sweet citrus of bergamot.
"when are you going to start sleeping in the room that belongs to you?" he murmured huskily in her ear.
"If you wont cto my chamber, Il just have all my things moved in here."
word
word
mmMwWLIII0fiflo&1
mmMwWLIII0fiflo&1
mmMwWLIII0fiflo&1
mmMwWLIII0fiflo&1
mmMwWL1i10f1ifl0&1
mmMwWLIiI0fiflO&1
Visit our social media platform to read fascinating stories every day and connect with the community!
