Awakening Love Reborn to Be His Duchess (Elowen Hale) novel Chapter 583

Awakening Love: Reborn to Be His Duchess

Chapter 583 Misread Intentions.

A flicker of warmth crossed Alaric’s chest.

“Iris, I’m fortunate to have you. In the Crown Prince’s Wing, you’re the only one who truly understands me… and the only one who’s ever acted in my best interest.”

Iris lowered her head in a modest bow. “You give me too much credit, Your Highness. I’m only doing what I’m meant to do.”

Alaric studied her quiet, obedient posture, and that earlier suspicion crept back into his mind.

His brow tightened slightly.

“There’s something you should understand, Iris. My heart has already been claimed. Elowen may be married now, but that changes nothing. I won’t forget her, and I won’t give up on her either.” His tone turned matter–of–fact. “You’ve been loyal, and you’ve done more than most. But whatever reward you’re hoping for… I can’t give you much.”

Iris blinked, not quite following.

Alaric continued, as if clarifying something obvious. “When you’re older and it’s time for you to leave service, I’ll personally arrange a good marriage for you. Consider it… a proper ending to your years under me.”

Iris was speechless. It slowly clicked. He thought she wanted to marry him.

A chill ran down her spine, raising goosebumps along her arms.

Fortunately, Alaric didn’t dwell on it. His thoughts had already moved elsewhere.

He frowned, irritation creeping in. “They’re questioning Dominic tonight. No telling what he might say under pressure.”

Iris let out a quiet breath. “And Lord Piers is stationed there. He’s not exactly inclined to favor the Lady of the First Rank.”

Alaric nodded sharply. “Exactly.”

He began pacing, agitation building. “But my father has me confined. There’s too much I can’t handle personally right now.”

Then he stopped abruptly and turned.

“Iris. You go.”

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She looked up, hesitation clear in her eyes. “Your Highness… I’m not suited for something like that. I’ve never handled matters beyond the Crown Prince’s Wing, let alone set foot in a place like the Ministry of Crown Justice. I… wouldn’t know what to say.”

Alaric’s expression darkened instantly. “What’s there to be afraid of? You’re just delivering a message. Didn’t you swear you’d share my burdens? Now I ask you to step outside for once, and suddenly you can’t?”

Iris immediately dropped into a deep bow, lowering herself completely. “I was wrong, Your Highness. I would never refuse you. Whatever you command, I’ll carry it out.”

His expression eased slightly. “That’s better.”

He stepped closer, voice low and firm. “Go in my name. When you see Dominic, make this clear. What happened last night was a drunken brawl that got out of hand. Nothing more. He is to stick to that, no matter what. As for anything involving the Crown Prince’s Wing, not a single word leaves his mouth.”

He held her gaze.

“Tell him this. If he keeps quiet, I’ll find a way to protect him.”

“I understand.”

Alaric urged, “Go now. The longer we wait, the worse this gets.”

“Yes, Your Highness.” She rose, gave a final bow, and left without another word.

Not long after, Iris arrived at the Ministry of Crown Justice.

She presented the Crown Prince’s seal, and the guards immediately ushered her inside without delay.

The corridors were dim, lit by iron sconces casting uneven light across cold stone walls. Before she even reached the main chamber, a voice rang out, light with mockery.

“The Crown Prince moves fast. The prisoner’s barely been locked up a few hours, and already someone’s here to see him?”

Iris turned toward the voice.

A few officials stood ahead, and at the center of them was Piers, dressed in formal court robes, his expression sharp with amusement.

His

eyes narrowed slightly. “Let me guess. You’re here before the formal hearing starts… to

sure your stories line up?”

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Iris stopped, her tone steady. “You may speak of me however you wish, my lord. I won’t take offense. But you should not make baseless accusations against the Crown Prince. His Highness sent me only out of concern for the case. There is no personal agenda, and certainly no intention to interfere with the law.”

Piers let out a quiet laugh. “You might be able to sell that to someone else. Don’t try to sell it to yourself. If there’s no agenda, why send you at all?”

At that moment, the Minister of Crown Justice stepped out from within.

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