Chapter 64: Choosen Concubine
"Aah! It is the position of the head of the second order of knights. Or you can choose to be my personal guard and confidante too." embarrassed, Elio did not know what to say. He had never expected Damon to consider the position when he asked his father to leave. "Lord Aykroyd! You would be treated well in the royal palace."
"I have never doubted it, your highness. It is my honor to serve the royal palace. But I wish to add a few conditions." Elio blinked and then smiled.
"I am listening."
"The first condition is my period of serving will be five years or the death or the death of my father whichever is earlier. As you know, my younger brother is still five years old. He could not fill his position until he had finished his education." When Elio nodded readily, Damon smiled, "the second condition is.."
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As soon as they reached the empty garden in the duke’s palace, Edward turned and held Olivia tightly by her waist. The girl flinched and struggled but when she noticed his red eyes, she paused and took a deep breath.
"Your highness!"
"What game are you playing now, Olivia?" The word felt too intimate in the silence of the garden. She was too close to him. Her whole body was rubbing against him. "When you danced with many men at the royal ball, I thought it was only to entice me. But now.. If you think that I am a play thing then you are hardly mistaken." he let her go instantly. Olivia stumbled a bit before holding her ground.
The man was still looking at him with suspicion. Olivia cursed Damon in her heart. In her past, Damon had only noticed her presence when she had left for the royal palace. But now, he had targeted his enemy earlier.