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411. AN UNEXPECTED CLUE
KATHERINE"Kath, Vorath told me that Lavinia is like you, and very powerful. That’s why he dared to feed her," Elliot explained."A powerful witch?" I looked at her, almost in fear. I had hoped she would be “normal.” Now, more than ever, I had to protect her."We have to, baby. You’re not alone anymore, Kath. We have to protect each other," Elliot assured me."I need your help reorganizing all the castle staff. We’re going to do a full cleansing of the duchy. I’ll bring Aldo, Tomás, and their families to stay at the castle."I nodded in agreement. They were good, loyal people.The castle’s grand structure came into view as we entered the gardens, and for the first time, I felt an undeniable sense of belonging.I was no longer the false Duchess. I would take my place legitimately. I wouldn’t allow any more snakes to conspire within my own home.*****NARRATORIn the Duchy of Thesio…Salvatore materialized in a hidden corner of the stables behind the Blue Mountain Tavern.This was where
412. EXIT FROM THE ELEMENTAL REALM
NARRATORHe pulled out the old registry papers with portraits of the employees.That man, in particular, was the one he was most interested in. The woman had pointed him out as the caretaker of the Duchess’s sister.He discreetly lifted his gaze to confirm. The more he compared, the more alike they seemed.This was a blessing—what incredible luck!However, just as he was about to get up, he noticed the man was no longer alone. Another gentleman had joined him at some point.Frowning, he settled back into his seat, thinking about how to approach him. He needed to catch him alone. This was a delicate matter.He even prepared money to bribe him for information about his former patient. All his efforts were in vain.He watched as both men stood up from the table and swiftly headed outside the tavern.Rosendo quickly stuffed everything back into his bag, tossed some coins on the table, and rushed after them to avoid losing sight.He pushed through the wooden saloon doors, which creaked lou
413. THE WOMAN RAPIST
A FEW DAYS LATER…ELLIOTI sign my name on the line with mixed emotions. In truth, I feel somewhat guilty. I accused and tortured an innocent man—to some extent.But I was the first to make the mistake of trusting him completely.He had started as a butler in my parents’ service, and I had known him for years.However, in the end, all that trust, including his bond with the housekeeper, had led to the vilest betrayal.I take my seal and finally finalize Mr. Wallace’s retirement.He will leave for the countryside to live with his daughter. I granted him a generous pension, partly to ease my conscience.Our farewell was stiff, and I confess it left a bitter taste in my mouth.Knock, knock, knock.The door is suddenly tapped gently."It’s our mate." Vorath immediately perks up, shaking off his earlier boredom and huffing."Come in," I say, pushing the papers aside.The scent of lavender floods the room as soon as she enters, making our mouths water. She carries a tray with a coffee pot,
414. PAMPERING MY DUKE
ELLIOT"I'm leaving! You said you'd never bring up that embarrassing moment again!" She struggled to escape, but I tightened my hold around her, laughing at her flustered state."Don't go, darling. It was just a joke," I teased for once, turning the tables on her.Because of Katherine, I had done so many ridiculous, insane things…"You let it happen too! What poor, helpless man? You’re a lustful Duke!""Of course, I let it happen." I grabbed the back of her neck, pulling her beautiful face closer to mine. We were both breathless from laughter, though she avoided my intense gaze.The blush that spread down her delicate neck made me want to devour her like a ripe apple."And I’m desperate for you to do it again, my little witch. You can’t imagine how much I moaned that night from the pleasure you gave me… mmm…" I heated her mind with vivid memories of that moment."Katherine, you've had me bewitched from the very first time our eyes met," I confessed the undeniable truth.No matter how
415. PENECIDIO
ELLIOTI stood up from the chair, my thighs tense, feeling her rushed breaths against my abdomen, her nails digging into my ass, the tightness of her throat vibrating around my cock.I closed my eyes, on the verge of falling apart, about to come, already picturing her swallowing every drop of my release."Grrr, fuck, I can't take it anymore, Kath, my mate…" My wolf howled in pleasure, always pushing me toward my primal form.I saw Katherine slide a hand between her legs, still kneeling, lifting her dress obscenely. I knew she was touching herself while pleasuring me—I could smell it, hear it in my mind.She caressed her pussy, imagining it was my fingers, while her head bobbed up and down on my throbbing length.Her sinful mouth worked me over until I was teetering on the edge."Nmmm… yes, I’m coming, Kath… I’m coming…" I growled through clenched teeth like a beast, thrusting faster, standing in front of her, gripping her hair in my fist.My balls tightened, releasing my seed… so blis
416. EVERHART PACK
NARRATOR"Nora, we've already talked about this...""I'm scared! This seems like a miracle! Oh, Aldo, what if it's a trap to capture us because we're supernatural beings?"They exchanged glances, communicating only in their minds while the children, unaccustomed to such long journeys, slept soundly."The Duke is an honorable man. Believe me, I made sure of that before taking this step," he assured her, convinced. The impression Elliot had left on his mind was strong and vivid."You were calling him a pompous idiot less than a month ago!" she reminded him, throwing back the most refined insult he had ever given the noble when he thought he was the cause of their misfortunes."He just got a little overconfident, but he’s already fixed it. Now stop clucking like a hen, woman!" he scolded her with a huff."And be careful not to let anything slip that he might hear in his mind. Remember, Nora, he's a lycan."That was another thing keeping her up at night.Goddess, she had never seen such a
417. THE OLD DIARY
NARRATORKatherine 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 castle’s protection.The women would take on important roles under the Duchess’s administration, serving as her support.By the time night 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."I think I saw it once. I believe your mother opened it with a stone of the same material," the elderly woman replied from the bed, wrapped in blankets, a bandage around her head.Lavinia had just left after reading to her.Katherine remained puzzled by the mystery.So much had happened that she hadn’t had time to examine that object.At
418. SUSPICIOUS ALLIANCE
NARRATORKatherine carefully unwrapped it, revealing more as she went. She spread it out over the mattress in front of her."It looks like a location, maybe somewhere in the realm," the Duchess examined the finely painted markings and illustrations on the ancient parchment.The irregular, worn edges gave the impression that it had been torn from a much larger map."I don’t recognize this place… Then again, it’s not like I’ve been out much.""I do," Elliot said suddenly, reaching over and shifting the piece on the pale sheets. "I’ve been here. It’s the mountain pass between the Duchy of Thesio and mine, a grim and dangerous place."Elliot recognized it from certain details."Elliot, look, it seems to mark a path within those mountains," Katherine traced her finger along a red line snaking through the drawing, though it was incomplete."That place is too dangerous. I don’t know why, but there are some of His Majesty’s specters roaming around. I barely escaped one," Elliot frowned."Then
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