"Look at this Shakespeare wannabe, thinks he's got game. Cute, he's got no idea." He scowls.
Eugh, I'm gonna go take a bath.. you let my 'little' step brother Ander fuss over my room.
"Little step brother, huh?" He raises an eyebrow. "Don't underestimate him, Giorgro. He may be young, but he knows a thing or two about tricks."
Yeah yeah. That boy is in my closet more than half of the time anyway. When has he had any female attention? He better take some notes from daddy dearest.
"Oh, trust me, Giorgro. The ladies can't resist my little tricks." Duke Ander smirks, leaning against the wall with his arms crossed.
"Well, well, look who decided to leave." Duke Ander chuckles, watching Giorgro walk away. "I wonder how long it'll take for her to realize...
she goes to her bathing chamber
"I should probably follow her." He mumbles to himself, making his way towards the bathing chamber.
Ander does not know but Giorgro only takes off her dress, in the bathing chamber shes using rose petals instead of water
"Oh, Giorgro. You always know how to surprise me." He smirks as he enters the bathing chamber, catching sight of her covered in rose petals.
Shit! How long was I out? She mutters.
"Long enough for me to enjoy the view, Giorgro." Duke Ander smirks, closing the door behind him.
Shut up. You were following me so just stay here.
"Following you? Oh, I intend to do much more than just follow, Giorgro." Duke Ander steps closer, his eyes filled with desire.
"Giorgro, there's something you should know..." Duke Ander pauses, hesitant to reveal his secret.
"I'm not just your Duke, Giorgro. I'm also your protector." He takes a step forward, his tone serious.
Why shouldn't you be? Your protecting the person that you will marry soon right?
"That's true, Giorgro. But you see, I'm not your typical Duke. I remain cold and distant because... I don't want anyone to get close to you."
Because why? We aren't even related.
"It's not about blood, Giorgro. It's about power. There are those who would use you, manipulate you, for their own gain.
They will just kill me like everyone else! Besides, they don't know about our fake marriage, or that there is no way in hell I'd marry anyone but you!
"Giorgro, I appreciate your trust in me, but trust is not enough. There are eyes everywhere, waiting for an opportunity to strike." He sighs.
So who might these enemies of yours be?
"They are a secret organization, known as The Shadows. They operate in the shadows, pulling strings and manipulating events from behind the scenes.
"Boring? Oh, Giorgro, you have no idea. The Shadows are capable of things that will make your blood run cold.
the Shadows have been watching for a while then
"Yes, Giorgro. They've been watching us for quite some time now." Duke Ander's voice becomes grave as he gazes into her eyes.
Do you know who they are?
"No, not yet. But I have my suspicions. There are whispers of a traitor within the castle walls. Someone who feeds information to The Shadows."
Everyone around the duke is saying that your wife to be isn't loyal enough! The King wants a loyal duke as heir!
"Those whispers are nothing but noise, Giorgro. The King's fears are unfounded. My loyalty to him and the kingdom is unwavering."