Awakening Love Reborn to Be His Duchess (Elowen Hale) novel Chapter 334

Chapter 334 First Snow Of The Year

“It’s snowing!” Elowen looked up at him, her whole face shining.

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Cassian looked down at her, his heart going soft. Still, he didn’t let go right away. “You want to go out and play?”

She nodded at once, her curls bouncing and brushing his jaw.

“Then you need to get dressed first.” He loosened his hold a little, though he still kept her close. “Bundle up before you go.”

She nodded even harder and blurted, “Then hurry. I can’t wait.”

He couldn’t help himself. He leaned down and kissed the corner of her mouth before getting out of bed to fetch her clothes.

He had thought it through carefully.

First came a pale gold winter robe with a high collar, trimmed with delicate silver embroidery and lined with soft silk padding–the one Elspeth had helped her choose in Vanelle. Over that went a deep blue skirt threaded with gold, the hem worked with tiny baskets of winter flowers.

At last he crouched to pull on her fur–lined boots, then fastened a thick red cape around her shoulders. Its hood was edged in silver fox fur, bright against her cheeks.

The moment he finished, Elowen darted forward, kissed his cheek in quick thanks, and said in a rush, “Thank you, Cassian. I’m going out.”

Before he could answer, she was gone.

Outside, Gerda had just finished scolding Mira.

Mira stood there with her head bowed, fingers twisting nervously in the hem of her sleeve. She muttered under her breath, her voice thick with grievance.

“But back home, every time it snowed, Her Grace always had me wake her. It’s been like that for years. It’s never changed…”

Gerda was about to shoot her another sharp look and properly explain that things were different now, that old habits didn’t carry the same weight here.

Just then, the door behind them creaked open.

Elowen stepped out onto the threshold.

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Snow had fallen during the night. The world lay wrapped in white, the courtyard blanketed in fresh powder. Yet somehow the air felt warmer than it had in days, and far quieter.

She lingered for a moment, taking in the snow–covered garden with undisguised delight.

Then she remembered Cassian inside. Worried the cold might drift into the room, she gently pulled the door closed behind her before turning to Gerda.

Her voice was gentle, but firm.

“Gerda, whenever it snows, Mira wakes me. It’s something we’ve done since we were children. Mira did the same thing last year too. She came to wake me first thing in the morning.”

Mira straightened at once, hopeful again.

Gerda frowned. “You love the snow, but you’re expecting now. It’s freezing out here.”

Elowen tilted her head. “Since when does being pregnant mean I’m banned from snow? Doctor Dray told me no wine, not no fresh air. He said gentle exercise is good for me.”

Gerda gave up with a sigh. “Then please be careful.”

Elowen grinned and shot Mira a knowing look.

Together they stepped out into the untouched snow, leaving prints behind them as their laughter mixed with the quiet of the morning.

Gerda watched them go, half exasperated and half smiling.

She’s still just a girl. When she first married, she was stiff and nervous, trying so hard to seem grown. Now, under His Grace’s care, she’s becoming herself again.

Behind her, the door opened quietly.

Gerda turned at once and curtsied. “Your Grace.”

Cassian stood in the doorway, his gaze fixed on Elowen outside.

He watched her scoop up a handful of snow and fling it at Mira.

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