MOVE TO CASTLE

Annabelle bravely returned Albert's gaze. She didn't want to be intimidated by the man's gaze. She thought that Albert would refuse his request or accept by putting forward some conditions that would be difficult for Annabelle to do. Turns out what she thought was wrong.

Albert's laughter suddenly resounded in the room where they were sitting. "It turns out that my future wife is not only brave, but also smart. I like that you are still willing to care and think about your servants, My Lady. Alright, I agree with what you're proposing, but before that…"

Albert's words were cut short as the man quickly got up from his chair and approached Annabelle. Albert grabbed Annabelle's arm to make her stand up.

"I want these sweet lips of yours, before I sign all the documents you need," Albert continued.

"But My Lord, what if someone sees us later?" asked Annabelle nervously.

"I don't care, it means you will be more and more attached to me and won't be able to escape from the marriage I have proposed."

After saying that, Albert pushed Annabelle's body against the wall behind him. He grabbed Annabelle's hand and held it above her head.

"My Lord, what are you doing? Let me go," Annabelle pleaded.

Instead of moving away from Annabelle's body, Albert put his lips to Annabelle's. Annabelle's eyes went wide as Albert started to lick her lips. Her future husband does not have any manners at all. How could a Duke act like this.

Albert's lips began to move across Annabelle's lips. His tongue slipped in and brushed Annabelle's teeth. Flirting with everyone there. Annabelle's fingers that were on top of her head, gripped tightly, muffled the sensation that Albert gave. A sigh escaped Annabelle's throat, making Albert smile between his lips.

Albert parted his lips as their breaths started to get heavy and panting. His eyes stared at Annabelle's sweet, swollen lips. There is satisfaction there. Albert also released his hand from Annabelle's wrist. His fingers brushed Annabelle's lips, which were swollen and wet with their saliva.

"Your lips are really sweet, My Lady. I can't wait to taste it every morning," Albert whispered which made Annabelle's core heat up.

"You'd better rest now, My Lord, tomorrow morning we can go to your castle," Annabelle said wanting to avoid Albert's influence that made Annabelle want her.

"Rather than resting, I'd rather take a walk around this estate."

"Yes My Lord, I would be very honored to have the opportunity to take you on a tour of this estate."

Albert also moved away from Annabelle's body and smoothed the woman's dress, making Annabelle's cheeks turn red. They finally walked side by side to the Taylor family farm. Look at all the horses Annabelle has.

The next morning, Annabelle was ready with all the things she was going to take to Louis's castle. Annabelle hugged Griselda with misty eyes. "Leave my mother, if anything happens to her, tell me right away. I entrust this estate to you."

"Yes Miss Annabelle. Thank you for your trust."

After his farewell to Griselda was over, Albert took Annabelle's hand and led her to board their carriage. The two of them got into the carriage and the door was closed. That's when Annabelle felt, a new chapter of her life had begun.

I do not know what he will face in the future, for sure he will face it with his head held high. No one would dare to look down on him. Her position will be even more solid when she becomes the wife of a Duke.

More and more, the road they passed was full of potholes and muddy. The carriage they were on was getting more and more shaken. Albert and Annabelle's bodies could not escape the shock. Even Annabelle's body had jumped several times.

Knowing this, Albert pulled Annabelle's body into his arms. It made Annabelle gasp in surprise.

"My Lord" whispered Annabelle as if to refuse Albert's embrace.

"Shut up, no one will see us," Albert said even more tightly hugging Annabelle.

Knowing that she couldn't escape anymore, Annabelle finally happily accepted the Duke's warm embrace. His ears could hear the man's heartbeat. Albert's scent tickled his senses. It feels very masculine and makes him feel safe. Unknowingly, Annabelle's eyes became heavy, she fell asleep in Albert's arms.

Albert also smiled feeling Annabelle's soft breath, which indicated that the owner had fallen asleep. Albert's fingers traced Annabelle's white, smooth cheeks. He was sure, Annabelle was no ordinary noblewoman.

Her courage and intelligence exceeded the average of a noblewoman. Never had a noblewoman bargained with a Duke, but she did.

Annabelle was very special in Albert's eyes. Until then, Albert will not let go of this special woman.

After the exhausting journey, their carriage finally entered the gates of Louis's castle and stopped at a large door of the castle. Albert who did not want to wake Annabelle's sleep, finally picked up Annabelle and took her to the room where Annabelle was treated before.

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The next morning, Annabelle woke up in a soft bed. No longer in the train seat that made his body sore. How long has he been asleep? Seems like a very long time.

When Annabelle sat up, the dress she was wearing had changed into a soft and thin silk nightgown, very comfortable to wear. It even felt like I was wearing nothing. The thick blanket kept him protected from the cold that season.

Annabelle's body jumped when she remembered the wooden box. A box containing his baby stuff. Her eyes swept across the room, Annabelle breathed a sigh of relief when she saw, the box was on the table, in the corner of her room. Annabelle immediately took the box and hid it.

Some time later, the maid came and cleaned his body. Putting on a dress that was so beautiful but actually left Annabelle immobile, but wasn't that what she had to wear?

From now on, Annabelle must learn and act as a lady. Not a woman riding a horse who likes adventure in the forest.

Annabelle saw that Albert was well-dressed when they met at the dinner table. "Would you like to go, My Lord?" asked Annabelle politely.

"Yes, My Lady. To take care of our marriage. The castle will also begin to be decorated to welcome a new Lady here," replied Albert.

"May I borrow your library while you are away?"

"Of course, wear as you please. There are many novels you can read."

"Do you like reading novels, My Lord?"

Annabelle's question made Albert laugh. "Of course not. That's the collection of the old Lady Louis. I don't like reading novels, let alone romance novels. I prefer to practice it directly," said Albert which managed to make Annabelle's cheeks blush again.

"You'd better leave as soon as you finish breakfast."

"Are you kicking me out in my own castle?"

"It seems so My Lord, because you always tease me."

Albert smiled with Annabelle's adorable answer. Not long after Albert left, Annabelle immediately went to the library in the castle with the agenda she had planned.

Annabelle stopped in front of the large library in front of her. Glancing at the room, his eyes fell on the library ceiling. The shelves in the library were filled with many books, maybe more than 50000 books. Annabelle was faced with a long row of leather-bound spines. This was the first time Annabelle had seen such a comprehensive library.

The air in the room was filled with the pleasant smell of book covers and parchment. There were also rows of history books, each quite large and thick, but that wasn't what he was looking for. Annabelle walked back down the hall filled with various kinds of books.

Inside, Annabelle could see a small room filled with various maps. There is also a beautifully sculpted framed map. Annabelle entered the room, because this was the room she was looking for.

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