A Dire Proposal : A dark romance by Millie Lowelle

Author:Millie Lowelle [Lowelle, Millie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2022-07-01T06:00:00+00:00

Chapter 23

Heloise spent the next week contemplating her new life. Officially the Queen of Khorduar in every way. She drank tea on the balcony and read blissful letters from her mother. She ate in her room at her table. Tillie was very kind and not only tended to her as her lady’s maid, but also sat at her table and drank tea with her. Like a Lady in waiting, really.

I should be content. But I am not. Heloise was alone at the moment. The Queen had to smile at how Tillie cheered for joy when she was allowed to dress her for the day. Not into a another night dress or thick cardigan. But a day dress. She was tired of confining herself to her room. I am a Queen. Oscaria is safe from Seclya. I can live in comfort. I had hoped to be part of the ton, but it isn’t the end of the world if I live a quiet life. Her hands went to her navel and she hoped she might be pregnant. It was unlikely the first time, she knew, but there was still a chance. That would be wonderful. I have always wanted to be a mother one day.

Heloise was done with moping. She received a particular invitation this morning and felt the first flutters of excitement in weeks. It was the best kind of invitation. It was from home. But for me to go back to my parents for a week, I will need Atesh to give me permission. A portal too, would be nice. She had Tillie pack her bags and knowing how flippant her husband can be, she told her lady’s maid to accompany her cases via a carriage. In her hand she held a practical satchel of some essentials, again, just in case. She was a bundle of nerves beneath the very fine gown she let Tillie help her into. It was one of the more rebellious gowns Gaston had made for her. Arm sleeves of black lace that connected to a pearl pendant at her collar bone. A tight dark blue corset with black lace trimmings held her shape, and the outer skirt was rouched and dark blue. The main skirt underneath was black and rounded enough to have a nice shape, but not too wide to make going through any of the doorways difficult. She hadn’t seen her husband for a week, but now she would have to seek him out. This may end badly, but it will be worth the potential confrontation. Heloise was eager to see her family again. To attend the ton once more in Oscaria without fear of bumping into…his mistress…

Heloise felt her stomach knot as she thought of Caroline and doubt gripped her limbs. She halted in the corridor and her long brown hair swayed beneath her crown. What if he says no? What if he forbids me from seeing my family? Because he doesn’t feel like it? Atesh doesn’t care enough about her

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