Evil Duke, Please Be Gentle!

"So much happened that I forgot to tell you. I am here to take you on our date. We have to hurry up before the sun rises or others would not let us go!"

"A date??" the idea looked surreal to her especially with all the chaos in the palace! "But how!?"

"They are only going to write letters today. If you stay, they would ask you to read all the letters that would be going to the close friends, family vassals and higher nobles than us!

It is only so that you know what they were told and you can learn how to write a letter to nobles!" her eyes dimmed as she heard his explanation. So, the date was really wishful thinking!

Though they could go out anytime after marriage and they have gone out many times in the past too.

But the dating period after the man proposes and before the marriage is called the golden period. It is said that time had its own thrill and she wanted to experience it! Even if it's for once only!

"But the main point is.. The work had nothing to do with you. So, even if you would not be here, they can write a letter and send it!

The duchy keeps a copy of each letter sent by them. So you can read them after marriage when you have time or learn when Eli will help you in writing thank you letters to those who have come!" Just when her bright face fell dim and she sulked in a corner, Leo moved closer to her and held her from behind.

He whispered slowly in her ear and in the end, kissed her neck.

"So, get ready. I promise that I will handle everything!" he added when he saw hesitation on her face.

Evan turned to his side and stared into his eyes. She was looking with so much love and adoration that Leo smirked and asked,

"What are you looking at?" he was sure she would say "i love you" or "you are the best!" or something better.

The smug smile had already formed on his face before she could say anything,

"Who are you and where did the real cold and domination Leo go?"

"........" his eyes narrowed on her face which burst into a smile while her eyes shone more than stars.

She really enjoyed teasing him! With that smile over her face, he did not have the heart to scold her!

"I did not know where the old Leo was! But this new one is going to stay with you forever and pamper you all my life!" holding her in his arms tightly, he swirled with speed that she covered his hands with her instinctively while her eyes widened!

"Aahhhh" a loud shriek escaped her lips due to the sudden movement but soon it was replaced by a pearl of laughter.

"Oh my, what are you doing! Let me go!" she tried to shake his hands but he shook his head and only increased his speed in response!

"If you continue, how are we going to leave the palace before dawn! Or were you just teasing me when you asked me for a date. Hmm??" he suddenly stopped when he saw a frown forming on her face!

He had completely forgotten that but if they would not go then what would happen to his surprise! No! With that thought he stood up straighter as the anxiety from before came back that he did not notice the girl who was holding her forehead!

"Of course, we are going out! Go and change, I am waiting at the door." she glared at the man who stopped so abruptly yet standing fine and here she was with a spinning head.

The alcohol she had drunk and the delicacies she had eaten were warning her to come out!

"I have to get used to these new Leo affections but for that, I have to stare less!" she shook her head but her eyes were filled with happiness.

Her face was glowing with so much love and joy that she could not describe it. She had never thought that she would be this happy. It still looked like a dream that she would have never dared to see.

With a goofy smile on her face, she hurriedly changed her clothes when she remembered that he was not wearing a shirt!

Could it be that it was a prank? Even if she was experiencing all the love and care, her heart was still not able to accept that all this was true.

With a doubtful look on her face, she opened the door. Even if it would be a prank, she would not cry! She was a mature person! Yes!

But when her eyes fell on the man, the words died in her throat!

His messy hair just a minute ago was set properly and a fresh shirt was clinging to his body with three buttons open as if he was trying to tease her intentionally.  He was wearing the simple black coat instead of the uniform of knight he often wears, yet he was looking like a god!

While she was just a mortal with average looks. She ran a hand in her hair to adjust them as she felt like she was looking like an ugly duck with a swan.

He turned to look at her with a smile when he felt her presence,

"Are you ready to go?" she shook her head but when she saw his brows knitting into a frown, she nodded it hurriedly and he relaxed.

Sensing the confusion on her face, he held her hand and carried her in his arms before she could say anything.

"Leo!! I can walk by myself!" she shouted in a whisper but her hands wrapped around his neck instinctively as her body leaned closer to him.

Satisfied with the involuntary reaction of her body, a dotting smile formed on his face,

"You can! But the sound of your heels will wake up the knights! And moreover! I only have three days to take liberties with you! Then you will be the wife of someone and I will not get the chance to do all this!"

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