Chapter 628

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MY PACK KATHERINE I stretched lazily in bed.

My thighs protested a little, and my still-drowsy mind recalled the reason for the discomfort.

Icould still feel the delicious tingling from those vigorous thrusts.

Of course, my legs achedI had ridden the Duke like a cowgirl ona mechanical bull, and what a bull I had gotten.

Ismiled a little, staring at the ceiling above me.

Ireally was shameless.

Still, [had to make sure I had the opportunity to seduce Elliot properly because he wasnt a fool.

And if I ended up pregnant "out of thin air," he might think I had cheated on him with someone else.

When I sat up on the mattress, I suddenly felt a sharp pang in my chest.

Iplaced my hand over my heart, which was pounding furiously.

Something had changed.

I felt stronger, somehow...

more powerful...

I dont know...

It was the sensation of that magical energy coursing through my veins.

Was this because I had cast my first spell? That had to be it...

or maybe it was because I had made love to Elliot? Iwasnt sure, and I didnt dwell on it.

Thad to be careful with the risks, or Id lose my mind if something went wrong.

---- I walked to the bathroom to freshen up, ready to start my dayhoping that every time I looked at the little Duke, I wouldnt remember the adorable face of his cock.

ook ELLIOT Thad been reviewing some documents in my office since early morning.

I flipped through the pages, one after another.

Yet, I couldnt focus ona single word.

Damn it, I muttered, lowering the document and pinching the bridge of my nose in frustration.

Tt was just a fuck, for God's sake.

Yes, an insanely good one, but you couldnt even move, man.

What, are you a masochist now? I grumbled in annoyance, about to attempt reading the reports again when a soft knock on the door interrupted me.

Come in, I called out.

Talready knew who it was by the scent, and honestly, I was a little surprised.

Good morning, Father Duke, little Lavinia walked in slowly, hesitantly, offering a formal curtsy before standing in front of my desk.

Lavinia, what brings you to my office so early? I asked, puzzled.

To be honest, I had never felt any real attachment to the girlwho, in front of everyone, was considered my legitimate daughter.

Thad acknowledged her because of her grandfathers blackmail, but I never wanted her.

---- My hatred for that family had completely tainted our relationship.

J...

[came to give you this, Your Lordship.

Mrs.

Prescott left it in my room.

It needs your approval and signature, she said in a near whisper, avoiding my gaze as her tiny hand extended a sealed letter.

Inoticed her fingers trembling slightly.

Iknew she had always been afraid of me, despite the fact that I had never done anything to herneither good nor bad.

Our relationship was practically nonexistent.

Isimply ensured she lacked for nothing material, and that was it.

I tore open the envelope with a letter opener.

Noticed the seal of the Academy for Young Ladies and read the admission letter.

It was a highly prestigious academy, located in neutral territory between Duchies.

Noble girls were trained therebut they had to live there permanently.

I had heard that they entered as little girls and left as women ready for matriage.

They only returned home for specific events.

I studied her intently.

This was Rossellas decision.

I still wasnt sure who this child really belonged to, but now that I was paying attention...

her scent resembled Katherines far more than Rossellas.

And judging by the way Katherine treated her, I was beginning to believe Lavinia was actually her real daughter.

Do you want to go to this academy, Lavinia? I asked, watching as her body tensed.