duck
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Ariette squeezed her eyes shut. She knew, better than anyone, that she couldn't delay any longer. She gripped the edge of her panties and slowly slid them down. A glistening, transparent strand stretched from the swell of her flesh to the fabric before snapping. For a fleeting moment, the black pupils in his crimson eyes elongated vertically, but with her head bowed, she didn't see. The instant her panties were off, she pressed her thighs together and covered herself with her hands. But the image of her…- 26.2 K • Ongoing
White petals drifted down in the central garden of the Imperial Palace. Her birthday banquet was in full swing. White wine sparkled in glasses raised high around the vast table where her closest aides, ministers, and nobles sat. “To Her Majesty’s long life and the eternal glory of Cellurgias!” they cried in unison. Ruby alone remained silent, his distaste for such formalities evident. He half-heartedly raised his arm, lips twitching, before slipping away from the table, gauging the opportune…- 32.0 K • Ongoing
- Meanwhile, the way he continued to hold her hand, longer than necessary, grated on her nerves. Though it was a gesture of respect, devoid of any other untoward contact, it didn’t feel innocent, not after what had happened in the sickroom. The memory of his presumptuous kiss on her forehead made her stomach churn. She barely managed to refrain from pulling away. She had to endure it, at least until Ruby was free. “But what do I gain by doing that?” Diana calmly answered the expected question.…
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- “Have you finished?” At Diana’s question, Ruby hung his head, his breath coming in ragged gasps. It was time for her to play her part. She reached out, gripping his throat, her other arm rising high. “Clench your jaw.” Ruby bit his lip, then ground his teeth together. The moment his jaw tensed, Diana’s raised hand swung down, palm flat. Crack! She struck his cheek, deliberately loud, as if to express the full extent of her fury. The blows fell in quick succession. Crack, crack,…
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Each harboring their own thoughts, they slowly made their way to the mansion’s main entrance. The Beaufort sisters received the same warm farewell from the Grand Ducal family as their welcome. This time, Evan personally escorted them. Flora's gaze, as she watched him, was icy. It grew even colder when she saw the particular tenderness in Evan's expression as he held Vivian’s hand. Evan, perceptive as he was, didn’t miss the chill. He sighed inwardly. She’s still incredibly sensitive when it comes…- 72.7 K • Ongoing
- The Duke, however, continued to regard his son with a warm gaze. “Yes. That’s why I worry more about Vivian than Flora.” “Once she makes her debut into society, she’ll change quickly. She won’t be able to survive otherwise.” Hugo gave a wry smile at Max’s words. His son’s assessment was likely correct, yet a contradictory hope bloomed within him. It’s selfish of me to wish for Vivian to remain innocent. Still, someday Max will have to lead the family, and he doesn’t seem to care…
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- “Yes, Madam.” “If something like this happens again, you can always tell me, Flora. I assigned the tutor to you, after all.” “Yes.” Flora swallowed the sarcastic laugh that nearly escaped her lips. She, too, wished to avoid causing a scene. Here, she had no choice but to quietly agree with the Duchess. But despite her efforts, a coldness crept into her eyes. Once the situation had somewhat subsided, Christine said with a light laugh, “Well then, how about we all have tea and enjoy…
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Just then, the church doors opened as the service ended, and people poured out. As the crowd thinned, Ellie and Daniel stepped inside. Stained-glass windows instantly captivated Ellie. “Wow…” Craning her neck, Ellie gazed around the chapel. While the exterior appeared weathered and old, the interior was surprisingly spacious and clean. Daniel tugged her arm, gently guiding her forward as she stood mesmerized. “This way.” “Oh, oh.” Led by Daniel, Ellie settled onto a hard pew.…- 29.7 K • Ongoing
“Lilian, are you seeing anyone at the moment?” Grand Duke Parve Headington inquired kindly. The Grand Duke, known for his austere nature, was always gentle with Cairn and Lilian. “No, Your Grace. I’m not.” “Is that so? Marquis Partman inquired about you.” “Doesn’t the Marquis have a grown son?” The Duchess’s words made Lilian tense. “I believe he’s twenty-eight now. A bit of an age gap with Lilian, but not a bad match.” The peaceful atmosphere of the dinner…- 17.5 K • Ongoing
After spending a good while entertaining Raphelt, it was already nearing 10 PM, our agreed-upon time. I saw him to the door one last time. “Come back alive.” “I will.” “And don’t get hurt.” “By the way, Ren.” “What?” He seemed hesitant to leave, lingering at the doorway, so I asked him why. He shyly crooked his index finger. “Just once.” “What?” “I might die out there. It would be such a waste to die without ever having done it.” “Done…- 19.1 K • Ongoing
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