The Second Husband
Charlotte Bourbon, a 19-year-old widow, was happy in her life after she got married to the man of her dreams. However, because of a sudden illness, her husband died within a month, and Charlotte's life came to a sudden halt. ‘She became the curse for her husband that he died young.’ ‘She is the one, who killed her husband.’ ‘She should have died with her husband.’ Numerous such things Charlotte would hear from the people around her in the palace when she decided to take her life. However, was it that easy to die? Édouard Bourdillon was the eldest son of King Christian Bourdillon of the Kingdom of Escana. He decided to marry the widow of his late younger brother so that he could take over the Beromont territory which his brother possessed. But was this the only reason he wanted to marry Charlotte? ~~~~~~~~ "What are you doing?" Terrified Charlotte asked as she saw Édouard unbuttoning his shirt. "I am hot, so I am taking off the shirt," Édouard said and reached for the last button. "But it's cold weather," Charlotte said and knitted her brows. "Not here, Charlotte. Your mere presence around me makes me hot," Édouard said and took off the shirt. "Ahhh!" Charlotte quickly brought her hands in front of her eyes and covered them. From the gaps between her fingers, she peeked out of curiosity. A lump formed in her throat as she saw his perfectly carved body with a few scars on the chest and near the abdomen. Charlotte saw him approaching her and she tightly shut her eyes. A few seconds later, when she realized everything was so quiet, she opened her eyes again and found him before her. She promptly moved back and hit the wall behind her. She thought to leave the room when Édouard caged her petite body between his arms. "Are you going to—" "Yes. I want to be wild with you tonight, Little Cherry," Édouard said with a smirk, and the next second, he lifted her in his arms. ~~~~~ *Cover art is mine. Made by "HS AONARAN" available on FB* Follow me on Instagram: rayoflight_pcy
She is the reason for all the problems [Bonus chapter]
Édouard and Charlotte went to see Queen Anneliese after the news about her sickness spread in the palace. They were surprised to find King Christian present with the Queen.
"Your mother is asleep," Christian said.
"What happened to her suddenly? She was doing well yesterday," Édouard said with a concerned look.
"Your mother has a fever. The physician checked her earlier and gave her the medicine. That's why she is asleep," Christian said and asked Édouard not to be worried.
"Then, why Father is with her? He never stayed with my mother whenever she got sick," Édouard stated.
Charlotte held his arm and asked him to stay quiet.
"Your mother may get disturbed, so it is better for you to go rather arguing with me," Christian said. His voice was hoarse yet low.
"We will come later, Your Majesty," Charlotte said and took Édouard out of the bedchamber. She scolded him for getting at his father. "Is this the way you are turning your relationship better with your father?"