Love's Unexpected Awakening Elowen's Choice novel Chapter 96

Chapter 96 Wish Him Ill

The broth was a complicated affair, taking hours to prepare each time.

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Alaric would drink it eagerly when unwell, only to complain about its smell and shoo her away once he recovered.

Looking back, Elowen felt the urge to curse Alaric for his foolishness, and her past self for her own blind devotion.

Now, she had no interest in the matter. She simply held out her draft invitation, blinking with a smile. “My lord, would you look this over for me? How is it? Does anything need changing?”

Cassian lowered his gaze to the parchment spread before him.

The handwriting was elegant and graceful, much like the woman herself.

Several edits were visible; she had clearly taken great care.

His mood lightened considerably. A faint smile touched his lips. “It’s well written.”

Elowen eagerly selected a quill from the stand, dipped it in ink, and presented it to him with both hands.

Cassian took it, making a few notations and circling a phrase or two. He gave it a final look. “That should do. Just transcribe a clean copy.”

Elowen leaned in to read, her eyes shining with admiration. “Truly worthy of the Duke of Duskmoor. Your edits make it far more appropriate than my draft.”

Cassian’s smile deepened, unbidden. “Sweet talker.”

Elowen beamed. “Then I’ll take my leave. I’ll have it sent as soon as it’s copied.”

She turned to go.

“Wait.”

Cassian raised a hand. His initial impulse was to catch her wrist, but some unspoken thought redirected his movement. His arm rose higher, settling instead around her waist.

A faint blush colored Elowen’s cheeks. Her voice softened. “W-what is it?”

Cassian’s palm rested against the soft curve of her waist. “One more thing. Regarding the Crown Prince.”

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Elowen thought for a moment. “Don’t tell me it’s…”

Cassian’s look was encouraging, inviting her to guess.

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Elowen seemed to have an idea. She lowered her voice, her eyes alight with hopeful curiosity. “Did he… eat something so bad that he’s gravely ill and won’t recover?”

A low chuckle escaped Cassian. “No.”

“Oh.” Elowen sounded almost disappointed.

Cassian looked amused. “From your tone, one might think you wish him ill.”

Elowen gave an embarrassed little laugh. “Not at all… I was just guessing.”

Cassian studied her intently. “The royal physician prescribed medicine. He should wake soon. What I want to tell you is news from the palace.”

“Yes?”

“The Queen and the King have discussed it. They intend for the Garrett girl to marry into the Crown Prince’s Wing as his Princess.”

As he spoke, Cassian watched Elowen’s expression closely.

He detected no trace of sorrow, not even surprise. His eyebrow lifted slightly.

Elowen nodded thoughtfully. “Seems a fitting match.”

Then, blushing again, she whispered, “My lord, is there anything else? If not, could you let me go? I’m a little ticklish…”

Cassian’s gaze dropped to her waist, darkening for a moment. He held it there a beat longer before releasing her.

Elowen left the study, carefully transcribed the invitation, and had it delivered to Rowena.

A prompt reply arrived, along with a letter containing the name and a brief introduction of her nephew, complete with a small portrait.

Elowen was quite pleased.

As she examined the portrait with a bright smile Cassian glanced over her shoulder.

“Do you favor that type of man?” he asked.

Missing the hint of jealousy entirely, Elowen smiled, “What’s not to like? He’s young and

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Chapter 96 Wish Him Ill

handsome.”

Cassian blinked.

Young?

So she doesn’t like older men like me?

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