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
Nothing is more important
"You are feeding me as if I am a kid," Charlotte complained.
"You are a baby. Now, stay quiet and eat," Édouard said and put the spoonful of soup before her mouth. She sipped it and took her tongue out.
"It is tasteless," Charlotte said.
"The taste of your mouth will return soon," Edit said and made her finish the entire vegetable soup. He picked up the water glass and made her drink water. Putting it on the table, he wiped her lips using the napkin.
Charlotte looked into his eyes as he lowered his hand. She kissed his cheek, "Thank you for being a caring husband."
Édouard caressed the top of her head and put the napkin on the table.
"You should eat your breakfast too. I know you have not eaten well," Charlotte said and opened the lid of the case. She served him the meals when he told her to rest, but she didn't listen to him.
After Édouard took his breakfast, he called servants to clean the table.
Édouard took Charlotte to the bed and covered her with the blanket.