I Was Supposed to Kill the Duke, But I Became His Wife Instead
Episode 2
Moments after Aemilian declares her his fiancée, in front of the entire ballroom
Aria Vale/FL
💭What the hell just happened?
Duke Aemilian Cross/ML
*quietly to her* Follow my lead
Duke Aemilian Cross/ML
Smile
Duke Aemilian Cross/ML
Don’t say anything stupid
Aria Vale/FL
*forcing a smile* You could’ve warned me before making me your bride
Duke Aemilian Cross/ML
You were the only one not trying to throw themselves at me
Duke Aemilian Cross/ML
That makes you the least annoying option
Aria Vale/FL
💭 This bastard
Aria Vale/FL
💭 Calm, cold, and absolutely infuriating
He takes her hand lightly, guiding her through the murmuring crowd
Duke Aemilian Cross/ML
We’ll discuss details in private
Duke Aemilian Cross/ML
Keep up appearances
Aria Vale/FL
💭 This might actually work in my favor
Aria Vale/FL
💭 A fake engagement puts me right where I need to be close
Later, in the duke’s private chamber. Heavy doors shut
Duke Aemilian Cross/ML
*pours a glass of wine*
Duke Aemilian Cross/ML
The king wants me married to keep the council quiet
Duke Aemilian Cross/ML
I want them quiet, but I don’t want a wife
Aria Vale/FL
So you chose a stranger with a fake accent?
Duke Aemilian Cross/ML
*sips* You’re pretending to be someone you’re not
Duke Aemilian Cross/ML
I’m pretending to be in love
Duke Aemilian Cross/ML
We’re already halfway there
Aria Vale/FL
💭 He’s sharper than I expected.
Dangerous
Aria Vale/FL
💭 But also… not entirely heartless?
Duke Aemilian Cross/ML
You’ll stay here
Duke Aemilian Cross/ML
I’ll provide you everything you need
Duke Aemilian Cross/ML
In public, we play our roles
Duke Aemilian Cross/ML
In private we stay out of each other’s way
Aria Vale/FL
And how long do we keep up this charade?
Duke Aemilian Cross/ML
Until the court loses interest
Duke Aemilian Cross/ML
Or until one of us dies
Duke Aemilian Cross/ML
Whichever comes first
Aria Vale/FL
💭 I was planning to kill him anyway
Outside the room, a shadowy figure watches from the hallway
Spy Handler’s Voice
*whispered, far away* The blade is in place
Spy Handler’s Voice
The wolf won’t see it coming
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