I Was Supposed to Kill the Duke, But I Became His Wife Instead
Episode 4
Later that night, Aria stands by the window of her chambers, staring out at the moonlit courtyard
Suddenly, the door creaks open
Duke Aemilian Cross/ML
*entering quietly* You should lock your door
Aria Vale/FL
*startled* You should knock
Duke Aemilian Cross/ML
The king's men suspect us
Duke Aemilian Cross/ML
We need to be more convincing
Aria Vale/FL
*turining to face him* And how do you suggest we do that?
Duke Aemilian Cross/ML
*approached* Like this
He pulls her close, one hand on her waist, the other tilting her chin up
His eyes search hers in the moonlight
Duke Aemilian Cross/ML
We need to be seen together more
Duke Aemilian Cross/ML
Acting like a couple in love
Aria Vale/FL
*heart pounding* You mean... like this?
She rises up on her toes, meeting his lips with hers
This time the kiss is longer, deeper
Duke Aemilian Cross/ML
*pulling back slightly* Yes... like that
Aria Vale/FL
💭 He's a good actor
Aria Vale/FL
💭 But I can feel it he's holding back
Aria Vale/FL
💭 Hiding something
Aria Vale/FL
What are you afraid of, Aemilian?
Duke Aemilian Cross/ML
*abruptly letting her go* I'm not afraid of anything
Aria Vale/FL
Everyone's afraid of something
Suddenly, a soft knock at the door
A servant enters, bearing a letter on a silver platter
Servant
*bowing* Your Grace, my lady
Servant
A message arrived for you both
The servant sets down the letter and departs
Aria watches the door close behind the servant
Her eyes drop to the envelope dark red wax, pressed with the royal seal
Aria Vale/FL
You going to open it?
Duke Aemilian Cross/ML
*staring at the seal* This seal…
It’s not the king’s personal crest
Duke Aemilian Cross/ML
It’s the council’s
He breaks the seal cleanly, unfolding the parchment with gloved fingers
His eyes flick across the page, expression unreadable
Aria Vale/FL
What does it say
Duke Aemilian Cross/ML
*quietly* We’re summoned to court… tomorrow
Duke Aemilian Cross/ML
Not next week
Aria Vale/FL
They’re rushing it?
Duke Aemilian Cross/ML
They’re testing us
Duke Aemilian Cross/ML
Someone wants to see if we’ll crack under pressure
He tosses the letter onto the table, where it lands beside a flickering candle
Aria Vale/FL
💭 Whoever sent it… wants him exposed
Duke Aemilian Cross/ML
*stepping back toward the window* You’ll need to be ready by dawn
Duke Aemilian Cross/ML
Wear something that makes them doubt their suspicions
Duke Aemilian Cross/ML
Make them wonder if I truly chose you for love
Aria Vale/FL
*smirking* So you are afraid of what they’ll see
Duke Aemilian Cross/ML
*turning to her, voice sharp* I’m afraid of nothing
Duke Aemilian Cross/ML
But I don’t like being cornered
Aria Vale/FL
Then don’t act like a man with something to hide
Aria Vale/FL
💭 Every time I get close, he pulls away
Aria Vale/FL
💭 But something cracked tonight
Aria Vale/FL
💭 I felt it in that kiss
As Aemilian turns to leave, she calls out—
Aria Vale/FL
If we’re putting on a show… Don’t flinch the next time I touch you
Duke Aemilian Cross/ML
*without looking back* Then don’t touch me like you mean it
The castle halls are quiet
Aria, wrapped in a cloak, slips out of her chambers
Aria Vale/FL
💭Time to look where I shouldn’t
Aria Vale/FL
💭 If I’m going to kill him… I need to know what he’s hiding
She glides down the corridor like a shadow, toward the west wing the part of the castle that’s always locked
Aria Vale/FL
💭 Let’s see what secrets the Black Wolf keeps behind closed doors
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