Awakening Love Reborn to Be His Duchess (Elowen Hale) novel Chapter 89

Chapter 89 Clarifications And Confusion

“To steal your husband,” Cassian pointed out dryly.

Elowen blinked. Steal my husband?

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Weren’t the rumors that Miss Wrenner was Cassian’s true love? If anyone was stealing, wouldn’t Elowen be the thief?

Seeing her confusion, Cassian felt a fresh wave of irritation.

It was obvious. Even though she called him “my lord,” she didn’t truly see him as her husband.

But then he remembered–Elowen didn’t love him.

She had waited. She’d just been tricked by a maid.

Believing the maid’s words–it wasn’t a lack of wit, just a sign of her trusting, guileless nature.

With that thought, he managed to calm himself. He let out a slow breath. “Do you want to know what we discussed yesterday?”

Elowen wasn’t curious, but sensing his lingering displeasure, she played along. “What did you discuss?”

Cassian explained. “Lieutenant Wrenner’s wife came to Vanelle for two reasons. First, she received a letter from her husband. Second, she wants to arrange a marriage for her nephew.”

Elowen was surprised. “Lieutenant Wrenner is in Nordia, under such strict watch. How could a letter get through?”

“That’s precisely why Mrs. Wrenner was uncertain and came to consult me.”

Elowen nodded thoughtfully. “My father always said the current Nordian king is cunning, a master manipulator. That letter can’t be simple.”

Cassian agreed. “Last night, I went to the palace specifically to inform His Majesty.”

He gave her a meaningful look. “That’s why I came back late. I had zero plans to spend the night somewhere else.”

Elowen’s mind was on the political implications. “You absolutely should have told His Majesty immediately. That way, whatever scheme Nordia has, we can counter it quickly.”

She completely missed the emphasis in his last sentence.

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Cassian tried again, gently. “I’m telling you this for another reason as well.”

Elowen’s eyes lit up. “Oh, right!”

Cassian’s lips began to curve.

Elowen said excitedly, “Mrs. Wrenner’s nephew wants to marry! And your cousin wants to marry, too! It’s perfect! Why not let them meet?”

Cassian’s smile vanished.

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Elowen was already planning. “It’s actually a wonderful idea! Lieutenant Wrenner served the kingdom. His wife, upon receiving the letter, rushed to tell you–she’s got principles. Her nephew must be a fine young man. If they meet and suit each other, Sylvia’s marriage could be -mmph!”

Her words were cut off as Cassian’s thumb pressed against her lips.

The pad of his thumb was rough, and the sensation was… unexpectedly familiar.

Hazily, Elowen recalled the “unpleasant pastry” from her dream last night.

No…

That’s not right!

That wasn’t a pastry!

She suddenly realized that the persistent pressure on her lips last night had been Cassian’s fingers!

The realization brought a wave of acute embarrassment, flushing her face a deep crimson.

Cassian looked down at her from his position.

He figured if he stayed gentle, she might never get it–like, ever. A sudden, mischievous idea occurred to him.

He arched an eyebrow. “You know, His Majesty gave me another instruction last night.”

Elowen asked cautiously, “Wh–what?”

Cassian leaned in close, his voice dropping to a murmur. “His Majesty said… we should have a child soon.”

Elowen stared, her face burning.

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Cassian found this much more gratifying. She finally looked alive and interesting. It felt like a small revenge for her earlier denseness.

After enjoying her flustered expression for a moment, he released her lips. “Any thoughts on that?”

Elowen felt a pang of helplessness. The King’s instruction–what could she possibly say?

After a long pause, she stammered, “I… I don’t understand such things. Should… should we hire an instructor?”

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