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Chapter 52: Volstein Estate
"Lavinia."
Napalingon si Lavinia kay Duke Claymour nang tawagin niya ang anak.
"Yes, your grace?" tanong ni Lavinia.
Napasulyap si Duke Claymour sa dalang brown suitcase ni Devon na siyang kinakarga niya sa carriage.
Duke Claymour sighed, "I... don't have a problem with His Excellency, the Archduke. He's a considerate man, suitable enough for someone like you. Just... use preventive measures. I'm not ready to have a grandchild from you," aniya at minasahe ang noo, tila problemado.
Tumaas ang dalawang kilay ni Lavinia at bahagyang kinagat ang bibig.
A grandchild? It's not that I plan to have children someday.
"Of course, Your Grace..."
Tumango si Duke Claymour, "Take care. Please go home as soon as you can."
Tumango naman si Lavinia at pinanood si Kallisto na umalis, parehong laglag ang magkabilang balikat.
Agad na sumakay si Lavinia sa carriage papunta sa Volstein Estate. Like how he promised to Valse, she's going to stay in his estate for a few days or so.
Napasulyap si Lavinia sa suitcase na nasa kaniyang tabi.
He told me not to bring any clothes and just my papers according to Dylan. He even sent me a carriage.
At this rate, I might really going to be locked up in his estate.
Napangisi si Lavinia sabay sandal ng siko sa bintana ng carriage at kamay sa kaniyang baba.
It took her only minutes to reach the Volstein Estate. Nang bumukas ang malaki at itim na gate ay agad na umawang ang bibig ni Lavinia sa nakita.
Volstein Estate is considered as one of the heritages of Galvion. The newspapers said that it is probably one of them most 'frighteningly beautiful' palace in the capital.
And they did not write it wrong.
The architecture of the castles in tthe estate was neo-Gothic inspired. The estate was big. Mas malaki pa ito kung tutuusin sa estate ng mga Claymour at Hampton sa capital. Every corner of the mansion has towers. It was in a color gray or black.
The lawn and landscape outside were massive. There are well-trimmed bushes, some set of garden flowers and trees. Malapad ang sementadong walkway kung saan dumadaan ngayon ang carriage na sinasakyan ni Lavinia.
On both side of the main mansion is another two mansion that looked like an extended mansion of the main one. It looks magnificent. If someone were to see this estate before seeing the Imperial Palace, they'd think that this is the Imperial Palace.
Tumigil ang carriage sa tapat ng main mansion. Bumukas ang carriage at agad na inilahad ng isang Volstein Knight na sumundo kay Lavinia ang kaniyang kamay. Tinanggap naman ito ng dalaga at bumaba ng carriage habang hawak ang hem ng kulay purple dress na suot.
"Baby!"
Nagpasalamat si Lavinia sa knight bago tignan si Valse na agad siyang sinalubong ng yakap. He's wearing a black button up top with its first four buttons being open, exposing his abdomen and some of his abs.
It was partnered with black trousers and silver belt. He wore a black leather pair of shoes to complete his outfit. Bahagyang magulo ang kaniyang wolfcut. But since it's Valse, it made him look even more handsome. For Lavinia, seeing him went outside the mansion looked like he was the lonesome and handsome Dracula of the books.
"Hi," ngiting bati ni Lavinia sabay yakap pabalik kay Valse.
Matapos kumalas ay agad na inakbayan ni Valse si Lavinia. He kissed her cheek before looking at her.
"Are you hungry?"
"No," ngiting iling ni Lavinia.
"All right, that's good. Because I was actually thinking of giving you a tour around the estate," ani Valse saka ibinaba ang kamay sa baywang ni Lavinia.
"Sure. Let's go. I'm curious as well."
Agad na lumiwanag ang mga mata ni Valse sa sinabi ni Lavinia.
"Please wait here for a minute," aniya sabay halik muli sa pisngi ni Lavinia bago umalis upang kausapin ang isang butler.
Hinayaan ni Lavinia si Valse sa kung anuman ang balak niyang gawin. Sandali niyang inikot ang tingin sa malawak na lawn. Maya-maya ay may naramdaman si Lavinia na kamay na kumapit sa kaniyang baywang. Nang makita si Valse na ngiting ngiti sa kaniya ay tumaas ang isa niyang kilay.
"Let's wait here for a while, I asked them to bring us something," aniya at idinikit ang mga labi sa tuktok ng ulo ni Lavinia.
"Ano iyon?"
"Basket for picnic," ngisi ni Valse, "Is it too corny?"
Lavinia chuckled before nodding her head, "So much."
"Whaaat?" he tantrums as he wraps his arms around Lavinia's waist.
Lavinia chuckled for a bit. Lalo na nang yumuko ito at ilibing ang mukha sa balikat ni Lavinia. Sandali pa silang nasa ganoong sitwasyon habang nagkukwentuhan nang may lumabas galing sa malaki at itim na ornate double-door. Napatingin ang dalawa roon.
"Dylan," tamad na usal ni Valse at tumayo nang maayos habang nakayakap pa sa baywang ni Lavinia.
Sandaling nagulat si Dylan kay Lavinia at binilisan ang lakad. Nang makarating sa tapat nina Lavinia ay agad siyang yumuko. His right hand is on his chest while the other hand is at his back.
"Greetings, Dame Lavinia Claymour."
"Oh, hi! You're Baron Dylandris Kensington, right? My lover's personal assistant and aide?"
Napangiti si Valse nang marinig ang tinawag sa kaniya ni Lavinia at niyakap pa nang mahigpit si Lavinia sa baywang.
Halos mapangiwi naman si Dylan sa reaksyon ng Archduke. Ngunit pinigilan niya lamang ito dahil sa kaharapan si Lavinia.
"Yes, my lady. I hope you enjoy your stay," ani Dylan.
Tumango si Lavinia, "I definitely would. Thank you."
They were interrupted when the butler that Valse was talking with a while ago went out from the estate. Dala nito ang isang picnic basket kaya roon lamang napahiwalay si Valse kay Lavinia. Kinuha niya iyong basket at muling naglakad patungo kay Lavinia.
"We'll tour around the estate for a while. Kung mayroong emergency ay ipaalam mo na lamang sa akin sa pamamagitan ng pigeons. Aside from that, don't contact me for nothing," hayag ni Valse kay Dylan.
"Yes, Your Excellency."
Muling inakbayan ni Valse si Lavinia habang nasa isang kamay ang basket.
"Let's go?" ngiti niya.
"Sure," tango ni Lavinia sa kasintahan.
Agad na naglakad ang dalawa upang ikutin ang labas ng estate. It was massive. The lawn was huge, and the garden was simple yet enticing. Hindi na nito kailangan pa ng maraming dekorasyon. The way the bushes were trimmed orderly are already enough to bring out the estate's beauty.
Maya-maya ay lumabas ang dalawa mula sa isang simpleng bakal na gate ng estate sa bandang dulo ng mahabang lawn. Ibang-iba sa magarbong main gate ng estate.
Naglakad sila nang kaunti hanggang sa marating nila ang isang malawak na field. The field was huge enough to play a baseball game. The grass was filled with a beautiful color of green for as long as Lavinia's sight can reach.
"I have nothing to plant or do here, so I just left this area as is. Pinapalilinis ko na lamang ito tuwing linggo. I ride my horse here sometimes and do some lapses. But these days, I'm thinking of filling this field with purple tulips, since you like them," ani Valse at ibinaba ang kamay upang mahawakan ang kamay ni Lavinia.
Napatingin naman sa kaniya si Lavinia.
"Why would you do that? You can just do something with it. Something that you like instead of mine, dahil iyo naman ito."
Umiling si Valse, "I want to do the things that you like. May iba ka bang nais gawin dito? Let me know, I want to make it happen."
Dinala niya ang hawak na kamay ni Lavinia sa kaniyang mga labi at hinalikan ito.
Lavinia smiled before shaking her head, "A field of purple tulips would be beautiful."
I'm not used to being in the receiving end like this, but it comes and feels natural when Valse does it for me.
It makes me think how does it happen. But to hell I care. Just a few months ago, I didn't even think that we would happen. This relationship is something that's not even on my plan to begin with.
But spending these days and time with him, feels like I can lower down my guard for a bit. Worry about nothing and just spend the rest of the day with him.
Ngiting itinaas ni Valse ang isang kilay kay Lavinia nang makita niya itong nakatitig sa kaniya.
"What? Do you realize now how sweet and handsome your lover is?" Valse teased.
"Uh-huh, I might even cry thinking how sweet you are," biro rin ni Lavinia.
Humalakhak si Valse sabay marahang hinila si Lavinia palapit sa kaniya upang yakapin ito. Nagpatianod si Lavinia at niyakap pabalik si Valse. She rested her head on his strong chest as she watches the leaves from nearby trees danced along with the gentle wind.
It might be one of the most peaceful days for Lavinia, as much as the happiest days for Valse. As if those moments are for them only.
They set up the picnic under the shed of the nearby trees. Tanaw pa rin nila ang malawak na lawn habang nakaupo sa telang inilapag ni Valse sa damuhan.
They ate what the servants of Volstein estate prepared for them. Valse said that he made the servants prepare in advance for it.
Pagkatapos kumain at magpahinga habang nagkukwentuhan ay humiga si Valse habang nakaunan sa lap ni Lavinia. Humarap pa ito sa tiyan ng dalaga at binalot ng yakap ang kaniyang baywang.
"How many hours did you sleep last night?" tanong ni Lavinia.
"Only three hours. The problem in factory has already been solved, kaya tinapos na ko na kagabi ang mga dapat gawin. I want to spend the days lazing around with you."
"All right, sleep. I'll read the book you brought while you're asleep. Gigisingin na lamang kita mamaya," ani Lavinia sabay haplos sa buhok ni Valse na nakayakap pa rin sa kaniyang baywang.
Sandaling humiwalay si Valse sa baywang ni Lavinia upang tumingala kay Lavinia. Inabot ni Lavinia ang libro sa loob ng basket. She was about to open it when she noticed Valse's gaze at her.
"Yeah?" malambing na tanong ni Lavinia.
"My kiss..." ani Valse sabay nguso habang nakahiga pa rin sa mga binti ni Lavinia.
Natawa si Lavinia bago yumuko upang pagbigyan si Valse sa gusto. She gave Valse a peck on his lips. Agad na lumaki ang ngiti ni Valse sabay yakap muli sa baywang ni Lavinia upang ilibing ang mukha sa tiyan niya.
Lavinia laughed before opening the book while her other free hand is caressing Valse's hair. Nag-umpisa na itong magbasa at maya-maya lamang ay nakatulog na agad si Valse habang nasa ganoon pa ring sitwasyon.
"Master."
Tumigil sa pagbabasa si Lavinia at tinignan si Valse na mahimbing nang natutulog sa ganoon pa ring puwesto. Marahan niyang hinaplos ang pisngi ni Valse.
"What's the matter, Luan?" tanong ni Lavinia sabay tingin sa kaniyang kanan.
"There's a suspiscious movement in the Lovell estate."
Lavinia's right brow flinched before tilting her head as she looked ahead of her.
"Really...? Hmm. Continue observing their movement. How about the situation in the business?"
"A lot of nobles wants to have a meeting with you, master."
Ngumisi si Lavinia saka muling inangat ang ulo, "Let them wait for nothing. Ah, and check the children in the Academy for me."
"Yes, master."
"That's all. You're dismissed," ani Lavinia.
Yumuko si Luan bago tuluyang nawala. Muling sinulyapan ni Lavinia si Valse na mahimbing pa ring natutulog. When a surge of gentle wind blew some of the strands of his hair, it was hitting his closed eyes. Kaya bahagyang sinuklay ni Lavinia ang kaniyang buhok gamit ang mga kamay.
He really is the most handsome man in the empire. He looked like a fallen god after being punished by the heavens for committing a grave sin.
Also, he's my man.
Napangisi si Lavinia sa naisip. Maya-maya ay muli niyang inangat ang ulo at sinandal ang likuran sa punong nasa likuran niya lamang. She closes her eyes as she went to sleep.
Hindi na rin namalayan ni Lavinia at pati siya ay nakatulog. Nagising na lamang ito nang may maramdamang kung ano sa kaniyang mukha.
Nang imulat ang mga mata ay agad niyang naabutan si Valse na nakaupo na sa kaniyang tapat. Nakaangat ang kaniyang tuhod at nakasandal doon ang kaliwa niyang siko. His head was resting on his left hand. Samantalang kanan niya namang kamay ay naka-angat at hinahawi ang buhok ni Lavinia.
"Good afternoon, sleeping beauty," he smirked.
Lavinia sighs as she stretches her arms. Sandali niyang inikot ang tingin habang hinihimas ang batok sa pangangalay.
"What time is it?" tanong ni Lavinia.
"Almost 1 in the afternoon. Let us go back to the estate for lunch," yaya ni Valse habang lumalapit pa nang kaunti kay Lavinia.
Tumango naman si Lavinia bago inalalayan ni Valse sa pagtayo. Agad nilang niligpit ang blanket at basket na ginamit. Matapos ay binitbit ito ni Valse saka nilingon si Lavinia at inangat ang kamay na walang hawak.
Lavinia smiled before holding Valse's hand. Napangiti rin si Valse bago ipagsalikop ang kanilang mga daliri nila ni Lavinia. Napamaang siya nang pinanood kung paano suklayin ni Lavinia ang kaniyang mahaba at bagsak buhok sabay ayos ng kaniyang bangs.
Maya-maya ay marahan niyang hinila palapit si Lavinia sa kaniya saka niya ito hinalikan sa pisngi.
"Pretty..." aniya matapos halikan sa pisngi si Lavinia.
Lavinia chuckled before holding Valse's strong arms with her other hand. Agad niyang naramdaman ang matigas at malaking biceps ni Valse. The muscles formed a bit under the folded sleeves of his black long-sleeves and button up shirt.
Sabay silang naglakad pabalik ng estate. Nang makabalik doon ay agad din silang kumain ng lunch. Halatang pinaghandaan nang mabuti ni Valse ang araw ng pagdalaw ni Lavinia dahil sa dami ng pagkain.
Pagkatapos ng lunch ay dumiretso sila sa second-floor ng mansyon kung saan ang mga chambers.
"Where am I going to sleep? Sa guest room ba?" tanong ni Lavinia.
Nilingon siya ni Valse, kunot ang noo. Magkahawak pa rin ang kanilang mga kamay.
"No, I won't let you sleep in the guest room. Can you sleep in my room?"
Tumaas ang isang kilay ni Lavinia, "With you?"
Ngumisi si Valse, "With me."
Napailing si Lavinia habang natatawa, "Sure. Please have mercy on me," she teased.
Humalhak si Valse sa biro ni Lavinia. His voice echoed in the empty hallways of the floor.
Nagpatuloy sila sa paglalakad hanggang sa makarating sila sa tapat ng isang itim at magarbong ornate door. Binuksan iyon ni Valse at pumasok sila.
Agad na namangha si Lavinia sa malaking bedchamber. It was huge. The ceiling was high, there's a lot of displays in the room. But most of all, the color theme was black and gray. May sala set sa gitna ng kwarto, sa tapat ng sala set ay ang isang fireplace. There's some sort of globe beside the huge window.
May hagdan din papunta sa taas kung saan naroon ang malalaki at matayog na bookshelves. There's a lot of books there. May pang-isahang couch din doon at isang maliit at bilog na coffee table kung saan maaaring magbasa.
Nasa bandang dulong gitna rin ang kaniyang king size na kama. Nasa elevated part ito ng kwarto. May tatlong palapag na hagdang aakyatan bago makarating doon. The mattress that's covering the bed are all black.
Nang sandaling suminghap ng hangin si Lavinia ay agad niyang naamoy ang pamilyar na pabango. Naglakad si Lavinia patungo sa globe na nasa tabi ng bintana.
"Your room looks manly. Very Valse-like," ngisi ni Lavinia saka pinaikot ang globe.
"I'm glad it is to your liking," ani Valse at sinilid ang magkabilang kamay sa bulsa ng pants.
Naglakad siya patungo sa couch kaya sumunod sa kaniya si Lavinia. Umupo si Valse sa mahabang couch saka tinignan si Lavinia na palapit sa kaniya. He patted his lap to offer before holding out both his arms.
Nang tuluyang makalapit si Lavinia ay marahan niyang hinawakan ang magkabilang kamay ni Lavinia. Nang makaupo si Lavinia sa kaniyang lap ay agad niyang binalot ang baywang ni Lavinia saka inilibing ang mukha sa leeg ng kasintahan.
"Thank you..." he said.
"For what?" Lavinia asked.
Sinubukan niyang silipin si Valse, ngunit agad niyang napansin ang namumula nitong mga tainga. Napangisi si Lavinia.
"For accepting my childish request... of you... staying here," he said.
"Well, taking a break sometimes like this is not that bad. Lalo na kung kasama ka..."
Inangat ni Valse ang kaniyang mukha at tinitigan ang kabuuan ni Lavinia. He smiled.
"I will always be here with you whenever you need a break. You will always have a room to lay and rest with me. Even if there's nothing, I will make you one, I can make it happen."
Lavinia smiled along with her fast yet excited heartbeat. She gave Valse a peck on his forehead before hugging his nape. Valse was taken aback at first but came to hug her too.
"Thank you, Valse."
I am not a vocal person, but I hope with the things I do with him, I can reach his heart and let him comprehend these feelings that seems so difficult for me to tell.
Seconds late, Lavinia pulled herself away before kissing Valse on his lips. Despite being taken aback for a few seconds, Valse was able to recover and immediately wrapped his arms around Lavinia's waist again before responding to the kiss. Inangat din ni Lavinia ang dalawa niyang braso at pinulupot ito sa leeg ni Valse.
The soft and gentle kiss turned into a passionate and needy one. Mas lumalim ang kanilang halikan hanggang sa umalis na sa pagkakasandal si Valse sa sofa upang mas diinan pa ang halik. Lavinia almost flinched when she felt something between her legs. She shut her eyes, still responding to Valse's kiss.
Maya-maya ay pareho na silang napatayo mula sa kinatatayuan. Their moves were in-synch, as if they have memorized each other's mind.
A moan escape from Lavinia's mouth when Valse's lips went down from her lips down to her jaw and to her neck. Valse's hand was skilled enough to have found its way towards the zipper of Lavinia's dress. As his lips and tongue ravage Lavinia's lips, jaw, and neck, his hands unzipping her dress.
Lavinia's buttocks hit the nearest table. She rested her weight on it for a while, still responding on Valse's kiss.
Sandaling tumigil si Valse upang tignan si Lavinia. Both of them are chasing their breaths as they look into each other's eyes. Their eyes are both sparkling with passion and love, wandering their gazes to each other's faces, as if memorizing every corner of it.
Maya-maya ay napunta ang mga mata ni Valse sa balikat ni Lavinia. He watches as the dress gently slid off from her shoulder. Nang tuluyan itong kumalas sa braso ni Lavinia ay muling yumuko si Valse at marahang idiniin ang mga labi sa balikat ni Lavinia. His mind is in haywire as he watches every move inch of Lavinia's body.
He held Lavinia's right hand before pulling it close to his lips. He gave Lavinia's palm a gentle kiss, then he went up to her wrist, her arms, her shoulder, to her neck and finally, to her soft lips. Lavinia responded to the kiss, letting Valse take the lead.
"You're so pretty... I could die," buntong-hininga ni Valse nang sandali itong tumigil at dinikit ang noo sa balikat ni Lavinia.
Lavinia chuckled softly before holding both his cheeks. Inangat niya ang ulo ni Valse kaya kitang-kita nito ang pamumula ng tainga. But above all else, his eyes, and the heavy breaths he's taking in, it is obvious that he's turned on.
"I'll let you take the lead today," ngiti ni Lavinia sabay halik sa noo ni Valse, "This is going to be my first time, so, take care of me," dagdag niya pa.
Nanlaki ang mga mata ni Valse sa sinabi ni Lavinia, ngunit maya-maya rin ay natawa ito sabay hawi sa kaniyang buhok. Hinalikan niya sa pisngi si Lavinia bago ito ngumisi sa kaniya.
"I hope you still have your stamina intact, baby. Since I did say I won't hold back next time," sabi ni Valse sabay muling halik kay Lavinia at buhat dito.
He walked towards the bed while kissing Lavinia. Maya-maya ay nakahiga na si Lavinia roon. Sandali siyang humiwalay kay Lavinia upang buksan ang lahat ng butones ng kaniyang pantaas, exposing his toned abs. After that, he leaned down again to give Lavinia another passionate kiss.
It only took Valse seconds to finally rip off the dress from Lavinia's body. Nang sunod niyang tanggalin ang undergarments ng kasintahan ay sandali nitong pinasadahan ng tingin ang katawan ni Lavinia. Her naked body looked like a body of a goddess for him. Sandali siyang napamura bago halikan si Lavinia sa noo.
"Why do you have to be so beautiful?" he moaned, voice full of restrained.
Lavinia smirked as she gave a Valse's head a soft kiss.
"Calm down, take your time," ani Lavinia.
Tumango si Valse bago muling i-angat ang sarili. Sandali siyang lumuhod sa kama upang ipuwesto ang sarili sa pagitan ng mga hita ni Lavinia. He unbuckles his belt as his eyes wanders Lavinia's body under him. Lavinia can't help but love the desire in Valse's eyes, the eyes that only sees her.
Inangat ni Lavinia ang kaniyang katawan upang mahalikan si Valse habang hinuhubad nito ang kaniyang damit. Valse let out a cussed before undressing himself faster. After being totally naked, he immediately wrapped one of his hands on Lavinia's body while the hand was exploring her naked body.
Lavinia can't help but moan in every inch of her body that's being touched by Valse. Even Valse couldn't help but get aroused with every sound they make, especially with Lavinia's sweet voice.
"Give me a second, baby..." ani Valse at sandaling inangat ang katawan.
Pinanood ni Lavinia si Valse na may kung anong inabot mula sa drawer ng kaniyang nightstand. It was a small bottle with a purple liquid inside. Lumuhod si Valse sa kama at binuksan ito upang inumin.
"What's that?" Lavinia asked.
Ngumisi si Valse sabay tapon ng bote sa kung saan at yumuko muli kay Lavinia, "Contraceptive. I have no issues whether you want children or not, but until you say so... I won't do anything rash. Between us, your body, your rules, baby."
Lavinia smiled before responding to Valse's kiss. The atmosphere became more heated when one of Valse's hand found its way down Lavinia. Halos mapasabunot si Lavinia sa buhok ni Valse dahil sa ginagawa. He was loosening her up down there while he's kissing her chest and playing with Lavinia's breast. The pleasure was overwhelming, even for Lavinia.
"I'll go in. Tell me if anything hurts," ani Valse sabay halik sa noo ni Lavinia.
Lavinia nodded her head as Valse positioned himself in between of Lavinia's legs again. She can't help but gulped when she finally saw Valse's manhood. Lavinia's eyes widened as she watches Valse caress it while his other hand combed his messy hair up.
T-That's fucking huge! Will that fit? How come he's hiding a long, and huge thing inside his pants?!
Maybe, I should applaud the one who's in-charge of his wardrobe for making his pants hold up with... that huge... s-snake between his legs...
Hindi na nakapag-isip pa si Lavinia nang muling halikan ni Valse. She immediately responded to the kiss. Not until she felt him below slowly entering her. Her eyes shut open as she felt a sharp pain for a while before Valse pulled out, and then in again. He did that for a while until he felt that Lavinia was getting used of being entered by his tip.
"V-Valse..." Lavinia moaned as Valse entered her now halfway.
"Hmm? Are you feeling pain? Should I pull out?" Valse gently asked with his low and intoxicated voice while giving Lavinia pecks on her cheeks.
Napatingin si Lavinia sa kaniyang mukha. Halata ang pagpipigil sa mukha ni Valse, hirap man at halatang nais niya nang gawin ang gusto niyang gawin ngunit tinitiis niya ito upang hindi masaktan si Lavinia. Because of that, Lavinia can't help but smile for a bit.
Umiling siya, "Keep going. It feels good now," ani Lavinia sabay halik sa pisngi rin ni Valse.
Valse smiled, "All right. Just tell me if you feel pain."
Tumango si Valse. He started moving gently at first, when Lavinia got used to it, his moves have become more rigid and needy. It was enough to make Lavinia moan his name countless of times which made him even more aroused than he already is.
"Fuck... I love you," he whispers as he continues moving while holding her in his arms.
Every inch of you, every piece of you, I want to be part of it, Ria. Your body, everything that belongs to you, I want all of it. Even though I am touching you like this, I still can't get enough of you.
Sandaling inangat ni Valse ang kaniyang ulo upang tignan ang mukha ni Lavinia. He gave her another kiss as his jaws tightened, feeling the nearing of his release.
"I love you with my every heartbeat, Ria."
A week after Lavinia arrived at the Volstein estate, Kamaria received a letter from Luan.
"What's this?" taas-kilay na tanong ni Kamaria habang naka-ipit sa mga daliri ang isang papel.
"It's from... master," nahihirapang sagot ni Luan habang nakayuko, looking like a traumatized young lad.
Kumunot ang noo ni Kamaria at binuksan ang papel.
I heard Lavinia went to the Volstein Estate. I already had a gist that her relationship with the Archduke might have already improved and that they're probably lovers now. But what is this now?
Mas lalo lamang kumunot ang noo ni Kamaria nang mabasa ang laman ng sulat. It only has one word and the way it was written was even crooked. As if Lavinia was in the verge of dying as she wrote it.
'Help...'
Ayun lamang ang nakalagay sa sulat kaya mas kumunot ang noo ni Kamaria.
"What the hell is Valse doing to my student?!"