Chapter 83 - The Secret In The Basent (1)
After writing a draft for the budget and inventory, I check that I have all the docunts I need. When I finish, it's already late. However, since I've woken up late, I don't feel sleepy.
I change into my nightgown and clean the make-up from my face, while my Duke shaves. He didn't do anything for the whole afternoon, but he preferred to stare at than to improve his image.
Since my dressing room is one of the Lady's chambers, and since he shaves in another room, we et in the waiting room. The nanny finished guarding the bedroom and is not around anymore, so we're alone.
?Co here,? Alexander mutters. He's still wearing day clothes, while I'm literally ready for bed.
Oh, right. I promised sothing to my Duke. I guess he doesn't see any reason to change clothes if we're going to get rid of them regardless.
He wraps my shoulders in a heavy mantle, and he checks that I'm wearing a pair of socks. I didn't take them off because the room was chilly. I wanted to do so in front of the fire, instead of the dressing room. I've also braided my hair, but I shouldn't have bothered.
The Duke takes out a scarf from his pocket and ties it around my eyes.
?What?? I inquire.
He already did sothing like this, but he could have waited for us to reach the bedroom first!
?I want to show you sothing,? he whispers. ?And I want it to be a surprise.?
?Is it far from here??
?I know a shortcut. A secret passage,? my Duke breathes to my ear. He's so close, yet I can't feel his presence. If it weren't for his hot skin, I wouldn't sense him at all. He's silent and fast.
?Are you bringing to your torture room?? I ask while following him. One of the Duke's hands is holding mine, guiding in the dark, while the other is on my back.
?Would you like that?? he chuckles.
?I wouldn't. I prefer being your adored wife, rather than a toy for your twisted gas.?
?Duchess, you're so naughty today!?
?I didn't say anything weird,? I point out.
?What twisted gas are you talking about, ah??
?You've blindfolded , and you're bringing to a cold place.?
?Oh, you'll love it, believe !?
?I bet you'll love it more than .?
?Not this ti,? he chuckles. ?Let carry you for a while. It's easier this way...?
He surrounds my waist with an arm, and I let him lift by holding my back and knees. I just clench his shirt and lean my head on his shoulder. Every step further, the air gets chiller.
Is he going to make freeze to death? Or is he trying to extort sothing?
?Alexander, what are you trying to do?? I ask.
?Just a minute more, my Duchess,? he sighs. ?You won't feel cold in a minute...?
Surprisingly, he's right. After a while, the air becos warr. He lets down, and he guides for a few more ters.
I start to sll sulphur and to understand what is waiting for .
?Oh, aweso!? I exclaim even before Alexander removes the improvised blindfold.
He's visibly troubled that I already understood what's behind the door. And he's relieved that I'm happily jumping at his side.
On the other side of a small, black door, there is a hall with a high ceiling. There is a big pool decorated with big rocks and statues.
The water is so hot that the air is humid, but it's not too difficult to breathe.
The closest thermal springs to Polis are in a secluded cavern, in the mountains. Here in Kyre, they have them under the Lord's castle!
?You're a very very good party for a girl to marry,? I tease him, while Alexander starts to help undress.
?Let's tie your hair first,? he murmurs, not paying attention to my joke. ?You can't walk around with wet hair, so pay attention when you bathe.?
He undoes my braid without difficulties, and I collect the hair in a lousy bun on my head. Alexander uses the sa ribbon I tied the braid with, and he fixes the bun with it.
I can't help but be surprised by how easily he helped . Is this a consequence of growing up surrounded by won? Did he learn how to tie ladies' hair while taking care of Princess Lyland?
?Leave your clothes in a safe, dry place,? he commands, and I nod without even realising.
?Can you...? I start, and he sighs and turns towards the pool. He starts getting rid of his clothes, so I take advantage of his distraction to take off the nightgown and the socks, and then to leave a large towel near the pool.
I step in the water, and the sudden contact with the hot liquid makes thrill. It's so pleasurable that I moan.
I take a step forward, and the water reaches my knees.
I need so ti to soak my whole body, so I forget about the Duke that's probably gazing at from the side. However, he reaches only when my shoulders are already under the water.
?This is amazing,? I comnt.
He grins, happy that I'm enjoying this magic place.
?You were right: I love it!? I continue. ?Is this your secret place??
?It's not supposed to be a secret, but I don't want you to co here without ...? Alexander reveals.
I tilt my head, trying to find a reason to keep far from such a snug place.
?Co this way,? he continues, without explaining further. He guides to a corner of the pool, where big stairs make a cosy spot to sit down while staying in the water.
Alexander chooses the corner, and he drags with him. He sits down and makes sit on his lap.
We're both completely naked, so it's a bit awkward, for . Just at the beginning, actually, because I soon get used to my Duke's presence.
When he notices that I've relaxed, he surrounds my waist with an arm and starts kissing the skin of my neck.
He grabs my chin and makes look at him for a few seconds before taking possession of my mouth. His tongue caresses the inner part of my cheeks, and his teeth play with my lower lip. He sucks my lips until I start to feel numb, and only then he lets take a breath.
?My Duchess looks a bit tired, today,? he comnts.
?I'm all right,? I protest, but I indeed feel lost.
Part of my being is still captured by his kiss, while the rest is blankly staring at him and hoping he wouldn't just stop.
?You must be the one tired,? I point out.
?Why do you say so??
?Because you stopped,? I whisper, and his lips find my lips once anew. This ti, he caresses my tongue and then retreats, to then co back and tease again.
I start to feel numb and fizzy, while the grin on my Duke's face doesn't falter for even a second. He's like in his natural elent, while I cling on him in search of this contact.
His hands stop on my waist, and he pulls closer while kissing deeper. I moan when his hand slips down and squeezes my butt. He pulls in, making our bodies touch. I can feel his chest muscles under my fingers and torso. I run my hands around, exploring his skin for the first ti.
I've been a bit worried or frightened till now. I wouldn't dare to put my hands on my Duke, so I settled for letting him do whatever crossed his mind, while I offered the least amount of contact every ti we got intimate.
However, this ti, I want to explore.
I don't know if it's because of the heat of the thermals or the thickness of the air, but I am selfish and curious. I want to know what my Duke likes and what he doesn't. I also feel that it's unfair that he's allowed to touch wherever he desires, while I have to keep my wishes private and secret.
Alexander splits from just for a mont. He gazes at my face before telling his mind.
?The water is too hot, we shouldn't stay inside for too long,? he explains. ?We can co back later, though.?
His mischievous smile and the ways he didn't let go of are telling that he's not postponing our caresses. No, he's just asking to change location.
?We will co back,? I nod, making him chuckle amused.
?Whatever my Duchess desires,? he whispers, and he pulls out with his strength. He wraps in the towel, and he does the sa with his hips. He guides to a sofa in a corner.
There's also a table with tea and so light snacks.
It's a resting area, with a comfortable couch and fresh food: the perfect place where to rest from the hot waters of a thermal pool.
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