Quill
Stories
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112
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162.3 K
Comments
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Reading
13 h, 31 m
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With the arrival of spring, I started venturing outside the mansion again. Although I rarely encountered the Duke if I avoided the library, being in the same space was agonizing. Riding Brulee outside and breathing in the fresh air felt liberating. 'I finally feel alive.' By then, I was exhausted. I had learned, through experience, how difficult it was to be in love. Thinking constantly about a man who didn't see me as a woman felt like a curse. If only I could avoid seeing him altogether. The…-
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Having a lover wasn't considered a flaw, even if you were married; in fact, not having one was seen as a sign of lacking charm. Young noblemen, even those engaged or married, often flirted with me. Of course, their fiancées and wives also had their own lovers. It was a disillusioning sight, even if marriage was just a contract between families. I kept a tight rein on my emotions, refusing to succumb to such temptations. And until now, no one had been able to loosen those tightly held reins. No…
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It's impossible to remember every word exchanged during our dinners. But I do recall mentioning, one day, how much I missed my grandfather's library. That I had spent most of my childhood sitting on his lap, and how I sometimes doodled in his books, enjoying his reactions. 'He could have been angry at a child defacing his books, but my grandfather just laughed. And sometimes, he would even write replies beneath my scribbles. We often used books like letters, exchanging messages back and forth.' A…
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His desire to bury himself within her overwhelmed him after he'd covered her delicate skin with a flurry of bite marks. He pulled her legs together and pressed them against her stomach. He lowered himself onto her, his gaze devouring her. Seeing her eyes tremble with fear and a flicker of anticipation, he slowly pushed inside. Her eyes widened, her mouth opened, a moan escaping her lips. Warm, wet, slick flesh clung to him. He gritted his teeth. And he moved. Wanting to savor this feeling…
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That comment snapped me back to reality. His question about my relationship with the prince wasn't out of simple curiosity. "I apologize. But there's truly nothing to worry about. If you wish, I can write to him again and ask him not to send any more letters..." "There's no need for that. On the contrary, it might cause unnecessary misunderstandings if your letter falls into the wrong hands. I believe you're being truthful, so let's not discuss this further." I was relieved that the Duke believed…
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The letters made me feel connected to my past life, which I thought I had lost forever. From the day I received them, I carried them with me everywhere, rereading them whenever I had a moment. 'I miss them.' Reading the letters, I could almost hear their voices, and a pang of longing resonated in my heart. Would there be another chance to send a letter? Perhaps. Things were always easier the second time around. And so, I started writing my replies. Meanwhile, time passed, and the day of my…
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We whispered to each other and then stood up abruptly. After that, we spent time practicing basic steps, looking back and forth between our reflections in the mirror and the instructor's feet. "Teacher, even though it was our first lesson, it was so much fun! Especially because I'm with you! Thank you so much for recommending this lesson to His Grace!" After the lesson, Lady Ana's eyes sparkled with excitement, but I felt only emptiness. 'I have to do this again?' I had discovered that I had…
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Lost in such thoughts, I didn't realize how late it had gotten. ‘A year has already passed, just like that?’ A year had gone by, without fireworks, without Young Master Mael. I couldn't believe I was already starting my second year in this completely different life. And with my thoughts consumed by the Duke, no less. * * * The following year, Lady Ana got a dance instructor. Lady Ana's dance instructor was a retired dancer and teacher from the Royal Dance Academy, a professional dance…
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Baldr valued the iron mines that produced weapons above all else, but suddenly, the amethyst mines, which he had never paid much attention to, came to mind and wouldn't leave. How beautiful would she look adorned with amethysts in her hair, on her ears and neck, and around her wrists? Baldr had never cared for jewels before. They were just colorful stones, so what use were they? That had been the extent of his appreciation. But the moment he fell in love, he realized something. That some things…
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“Well, there's no harm in learning anything. I’ll look for a dance instructor. Anything else?” “Um, are there any specific subjects I should focus on more with the young lady?” “What do you mean?” “Like a particular foreign language, or the history of a specific country or dynasty... anything I should pay special attention to...” The Duke wasn't going to reveal Lady Ana's potential betrothed to a mere tutor. If such information leaked, other noble families with daughters of…
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