The Duke's wife.

Morning

Selene woke up to the morning rays of the sun peeping through the large window. She had a peaceful sleep last night knowing Damon was understanding towards their sexual life and atleast she would not wake up to her step mother's scolding each morning.

Ahhh , she was mistreated in her own house but her father never cared to stop her step mother whenever she made a mistake .

But now she was married and hoping for a better life.

Knock knock.

Come in .

My Lady , Good morning.

It was her handmaids who came to help her prepare for breakfast .

The Duke has asked that you join him for breakfast .

Okay let me get ready.

The bath is ready ..

The maids were washing her hair and body but she noticed them giving suspicious glances to each other.

What's wrong . Why are you looking at each other like that.

They all stopped the tasks at hand and looked at her simultaneously.

Can l speak my mind my Lady.

Mary voiced out.

Yes you may . I was curious About what they wanted to ask.

You are not sore .

I ..l mean you don't seem like anything happened last night .

My face flushed. I knew how maids wanted to gossip about their masters and she could not lie them that something happened yet the bed sheets didn't look wrinkled nor had blood.

Cough cough.

I wasn't ready yet . That's it.

Wow . Our duke is so considerate. Deby said with excitement in her eyes.

I suddenly felt the need to know more about the duke since he is my husband now.

Mary .

Yes my Lady.

What's the duke like.

Our duke is very kind and considerate to the people of Creston. He never allows any injustice to befall the poor . He has made many developments in Creston even since he gained power. The citizens are doing well and the economy is doing great under His highness duke Damon. Mary said.

So the rumours are fake.

My Lady

Those are just rumours, he might be ruthless on the battle field and his enemies but he is good to the innocent .

Hmmmmm

My Lady which jewelry will you wear.

Deby handed me three pieces of jewelry. I selected the one which had a green stone at the centre . It matches the colour of Damon's eyes and also my eye colour.

You look beautiful my Lady.

I stared at my reflection in the mirror . My green eyes , small nose and full lips . I had been told by many that am beautiful .

I was wearing an ivory coloured gown tight from the waist and loose form below .

I was heading to the dining room to have my first meal with my husband.

I walked nervously towards the dining room remembering what we talked about last night. He opted to give her space what few men would do now..

The double doors where opened and l stepped in to see Damon already at the table.

Good morning duke .

Good morning duchess . He smiled at me . He looked handsome with his black hair falling on his shoulders , his long chin and thin lips .

Is there something on my face Selene. He had noticed her staring shamelessly at him.

No....no... Am sorry l didn't intend to stare at you for long

Do you like my face wife.