Love's Unexpected Awakening Elowen's Choice novel Chapter 124

Chapter 124 A Calculated Weakness

The cold shoulder!

The three words fell like a massive boulder, crushing the air from the Duke of Falconerea’

A Duke, before a Prince–especially one favored by the King and wielding immense power was of hule consequence

A cold sweat instantly broke out on the Duke ofalconcrest’s back. He dropped to his knees in panic. “Your Grace, please see reason! This was not my arrangement! I… I wouldn’t dare!”

“How would you not dare?” Cassian arched a bro. “You and your wife host this lily viewing Resist. Even Mrs. Wren got the invitation, and then it arrived at Duskmoor Manor after a considerable delay”

The Duke of Falconcrest was stunned. “How could that belt Your Grace, I swear by the heavens, I ordered my servants to deliver invitations to Duskmoor Manor first. Why it was delayed, I truly do not know. Today as well. I gag clear instructions: the moment you arrived. I was to be informed so I could greet you at the gate. How could I possibly have had someone lead you to the west wing?”

He sounded dead sure.

Cassian’s gaze lingered on his face for a moment before withdrawing.

The Duke of Falconcrest remained on his knees terrified that Cassian’s anger would not subside.

But then, Cassian looked towards Elowen. The ig mouth melted like snow. Even his voice took on lady?”

edge in his eyes and at the corners of his gentle note. “You came looking for me, my

The abrupt shift in demeanor left the Duke of concrest momentarily bewildered.

Elowen nodded. “I saw Bran. He said you were in the west wing to see me, but I hadn’t gone there to wait for you. It seemed strange, so I can to find you.”

A slight smile touched Cassian’s lips. “Clever.”

The praise made Elowen flush slightly.

“Come in,” Cassian said, his tone shifting again.

Elowen blinked. Mel Inside

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Secing no reason to denda tum. Earn stepped the room

Come the door, Cassian instructed

She obediently duter

The moment the door latched, Cassian finally and a wit, expressed confo to even if he’d been holding it back for a long time.

Blowen hurried doser. “What is it? Are you alrivat, my londr

Tam not, Cassian said, his handsome face dearly pale. “I have been audzet”

Elowen was taken aback. “Who ambushed your

In a flash of insight, a bold guess formed, “Was Parr

Cassian looked at her with appreciation surprise then gave a weak nod, “Yes. She had spe They lured me here, then used incense to rende me helpless, at her meres

Elowen crouched halfway in front of him, worry heavy in her eyes. “Mynd

wry

‘Fortunately, my shadow guards were with me they intervened in time?

Klowen let out a sigh of relief, “Good, Thank Go

“But I was caught off guard. The incense left me weak hnd the forced me to dock aphrodisiac wine”

Elowen frowned, her gaze shifting to the incense burner on the othe

Indeed, that was the strange scent she’d detected outside. So it was a trap!

An empty wine jug and two cups sat on the table

She hadn’t expected it to be an aphrodisiac and asian was forced to drink …

Elsewhere, two shadow guards carried the unconciou klara away from prying eyes, asing concealed paths to swiftly exit Valconerest Mang

Vollowing Cassian’s orders, they were to return her home, where she would be placed under strict house arrest, never to step beyond her farly’s gates again.

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Chapter 125 Stay With Me

Chapter 125 Stay With Me

She steeled herself. “My lord, wait for me. I’ll fetch a physician!”

The moment she moved to stand, his hand shot out and caught her wrist.

Elowen stopped, looking down at him. “My lord?

His palm was rough, searing against her skin.

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He didn’t speak, but his grip tightened, pulling her off balance. She tumbled into his lap, seated squarely on his thighs.

Elowen froze.

Though they had shared a bed for some time, been close, even held each other… sitting on his lap was a bit too intimate.

She instinctively tried to rise.

Cassian gave her no chance-one arm circled her waist, anchoring her against him with deceptive ease.

“No physician,” he said, his voice strained.

Her attention shifted slightly, concern etching her features. “But you said you don’t feel well, do you?”

Cassian’s gaze held a wounded edge. “It’s because of an aphrodisiac.”

“Then a physician is even more necessary!” Elowen replied without hesitation, her memory surfacing. “That stuff harms the body. My brother was dosed with it once by a scheming maid. Fortunately, he realized in time and sent her away. Later, my sister-in-law cared for him. But they didn’t leave their chambers for a full day and night. When I saw my sister-in- law afterward, she looked utterly exhausted.”

Cassian gave her a long, deep look.

She’s too innocent. She likely has no idea what Julian and his wife were actually doing.

Elowen tried to reason with him. “My lord, please let me go? I’ll fetch a physician. You’ll feel better soon.”

Cassian shook his head. “…No.”

“But why?”

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