Crazy Duke and Fallen Queen - Chapter 3 - A Strategy For Survival

... ear a nobleman's retaliation for making him lose his title.

The Duke notices my sudden behaviour change, and he moves his black eyes on me. He observes me for a while, trying to understand what triggered my reaction.

My hands are still trembling, and clenching them isn't helping. My back is straight, and my muscles tense. I'm trying to keep the air of a royal, but I'm conscious how frightened I look. 𝗳𝐫𝘦e𝘸𝗲𝚋𝓃𝚘v𝘦𝘭.𝑐𝒐m

The Duke doesn't move a single finger toward ...