Love's Unexpected Awakening Elowen's Choice novel Chapter 412

Chapter 412 Let Them Make the Noise

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Just before sleep fully claimed her, Elowen felt herself drawn back into Cassian’s arms.

His lips brushed over her damp forehead, then her brow, then the corner of her mouth, lingering in slow, unhurried kisses, one after another, as if he had no intention of stopping.

When she woke again, the light had already shifted well into the afternoon.

The space beside her was empty. Cassian had long since risen.

She shifted slightly. The lingering fatigue was still there, heavy in her limbs, but everything else felt… comfortable and clean. Her nightclothes had been changed, and the sheets beneath her were fresh.

He must have taken care of it himself.

Lying there, staring up at the canopy, Elowen found herself drifting into thought.

People always said that as men got older, they slowed down, lost their edge, and didn’t care nearly as much about that side of things anymore.

But Cassian…

How is he still like this?

He was older than her, and yet in that regard, he showed no sign of restraint. If anything, he had far too much energy.

Has he really been holding back all these years… and now he’s just making up for it all at once?

The thought made heat creep up her neck.

She pulled the covers halfway over her face, letting out a quiet, embarrassed laugh to herself before finally pushing herself upright.

She lingered in bed for quite a while before slowly sitting up.

With Cassian away from Duskmoor Manor today, Mira and Cora finally had the chance to attend to her closely.

“Your Grace,” Mira said while helping her get ready, “the guard His Grace assigned to you has been waiting outside. He has something to report but didn’t wish to disturb your rest.”

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Elowen gave a soft hum, unable to stop a small yawn from slipping out.

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By the time she was seated at the table, a bowl of warm oatmeal had been set before her. As she ate, the guard began his report.

“After Your Grace left the bookshop yesterday, Finn immediately went to gather several acquaintances. He also brought out printing plates, ink, paper, and everything else required. At first light today, they began working in the back courtyard, dividing tasks between copying, proofreading, carving, and binding. They’re moving efficiently.”

Elowen nodded. “I won’t be going out much for the time being. Let him deal with you directly if needed. If he has anything to pass along, or if I have instructions, you’ll carry the message.”

“Yes, Your Grace.”

The following day, Elowen’s new book was placed on sale at Finn’s shop.

The first day’s results, however, were far from impressive.

When the guard returned with the update, Elowen was in the middle of drinking a bitter herbal tonic. The taste made her whole face tighten.

“The shopkeeper asks,” the guard said, “whether Your Grace would like to invest some coin to build interest.”

Elowen looked up from the cup, her brows still slightly drawn from the bitterness. “What exactly would that involve?”

“He suggests inviting a few well-known readers or respected patrons in Vanelle to review the book first. Once they speak highly of it, word would spread, and more people would be drawn in.”

Elowen let out a quiet laugh, setting the cup aside and dabbing the corner of her lips with a cloth.

“So that’s the idea.”

She reached for a piece of preserved fruit from the dish and popped it into her mouth. It was something Cassian had prepared himself over the past few days, noticeably sweeter and far better than what she’d had before.

“No need for me to spend anything,” she said lightly.

Later that day, the guard returned again, his tone carrying a trace of subtle intrigue.

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“Your Grace, there’s been some movement from the Baker family.”

Elowen smiled faintly.

“You see? The ones willing to spend the coin and make noise have already stepped in.”

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