The Prince's Duchess { Illyria Series 1 } - COMPLETED

Chapter 24: This is not Goodbye

"You...How would you feel if I vanish from your life forever and that I carry your child?"

My words made him turn me around and hug me. His hold on me was surprisingly firm as he whispered to me in a fierce voice.

"I would never let you go, even if I have to tie you to my bedpost; I will do that to keep you with me." he said simply as he finished scrubbing me while kissing me everywhere making me giggle because the soap and water was making me ticklish.

"Please let me do this....for your father. I lost my dad when I was in college and even now I still missed him.....just like how I missed your uncle when he saved me from being blind." I put a hand on his chest and gave him a beseeching look.

"Alright. You are one kind woman, no one could care as much as you do." he sighed after a few seconds." Now then, As promised I have finished scrubbing you without attacking you. My turn for a good washing."

I blushed as I picked up a sponge, soaped it and washed his chest first as his hands went to my waist raising me up to his face level so that I can wash his thick corded neck. He was true to his word and just continued to watch me with heated eyes but then just a I thought he won't jump my bones, he teases me little by little by  kissing my bare skin or nipping my shoulders as I turn to finish his sides and his biceps.

Needless to say, all that teasing got me all hot and bothered and we ended up in the jacuzzi for a longer period of time.

It was a few hours before we were nice and dry before he left for the office and I continued to pack the souvenirs I bought for my cousin. My mind was still confused or even afraid at what I might find.

I just hope I can find something that might ease the King's pain and leave me free of guilt because I am in love with Leone too much to leave him.

I touched the hickeys on my neck and felt my face heat up, hoping that my fears that me and Leone being half siblings was nothing but a groundless theory. For now, the king has no idea about  what I am about to do so I pray I find answers in three weeks time.

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"You seem distracted lately. Are you that happy to be going home?" Cat asked me when I invited her to a nice cafe near the subdivision for a last girl date. " I am going to miss you darling, It is months before the next big events happen so I only have a few winter brunches and a small gala to plan. Oh I am so going to be bored."

"Don't you have friends in the social circles? I saw the news yesterday and I saw you with a few models and even a fashion designer's daughter."

My question made her scoff as a look of sadness clouded her pretty features; I felt a small tingle as she squeezed my hand before she gave me a dry look.

"Dear, have you forgotten my gift? I can weed out the bitches from the decent ones and so far none of those painted, prissy misses could pass for a true friend. Well.....except for you that is. "

The princess' compliment made me blush a bit.

"Oh. I am sure I am not all that nice. I have a lot of flaws."

"No, You are right but you are someone who accepts people for who they are and not for their money or status, my brother and I felt it and that must be why we are so drawn to you." her smile then turned pleading. "You will at least come visit us when you have the chance."

"Well.....I will back back soon. Since I promised Leone that I would be back after my cousin graduates."

"Oh?! Brilliant! Spring will be here when you do and we can go to Spring-sition Fashion Week! I need a few new dresses, coats and shoes for my wardrobe. Maybe we can get matching accessories or even bags! We are gonna have so much fun"