Barbaric Spouse, Descry the Night's Lure-Chapter 114: Scene CXIV

A joyous child hopped around, playing as she talked to her Master’s Wife with innocent eagerness about the journey they had risen early to depart.

"Even grey is coming this time! The travels will be fun, Master’s Wife! These dresses we found will be perfect to visit that King! Nu also wants to wear them, Hehe~!"

Watching over how the servants finished moving the leftover luggage, Nu said while Ewelina dazedly stared in blank mind as her hair was combed by her lazy fingers.

"..."

"Does Master’s Wife think they would suit a grown Nu? Master’s Wife is lucky~"

"..."

"... Master’s wife?... Master’s Wife!"

"!? Ah, y-yes. What is it?"

"... Is Master’s Wife sleepy??? That is odd. Master’s Wife stays in the neighbouring room enough to sleep lots. Why is Master’s Wife sleepy?"

"... I-I am not sleepy, Nu. I was lost in thought."

"Hum~... Is Master’s Wife nervous?? Nu knows how to ride horses. Master’s Wife knows this."

"... Umh. Yes, you are correct, Nu. That is what had me in ponder... However, I believe it is time we go. Time for departure is near, we should join your Master before he comes to get us."

"Gasp!! Master’s Wife is right!! Master will reprimand Nu! Hurry, hurry!" — Running towards the seemingly composed Ewelina, the child grasped her hand to press on her speed. — "Master’s Wife~!! Hurry~~~ Or Master will also reprimand Master’s Wife!!"

"H-He will not... Ahem. Rest assured Nu, if we go now, he will not reprimand us."

"Truly?!"

"Yes..."

"Alright! Yet Nu still wants to hurry, hehe!" 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

With an energetic mainglousse hopping by her side while holding her hand, Ewelina fought for her visage not to frown at the trouble the innocent child invoked with common conversation.

For it was because of the unique reprimands she received from the man in the last two nights that her doze continued until this time... Since her energy was sucked by a voracious and malicious spouse, whose affection became somehow merciless against her resistance after her enticement had been seemingly ignored by a scheming savage of a husband.

’Beast of a man...’

— I’m still holding back. —

’... As if...’ — Biting the inner side of her lower lip, the heated woman refuted to the remembrance of a long and stuffy night.

— Where are you going Fatædi? —

’!! Sigh... This man would not let me even slip away...’

— You’ll stay under me... And squeeze me as I praise you. —

".....nh~~ Goodness!"

"Hm? What is, Master’s Wife???"

"!? I-It is nothing, sweet Nu." — Responding to the halt of the child at her frustrated yet thrilled grumble, Ewelina’s hand that came to help her growing headache lowered, gracefully tracing her own cheek to calm the fluster. Stepping ahead so their walk could continue. — "Let’s go."

"Hum... It does not look like it is nothing~" — The child answered, pouting in curiosity.

Nonetheless, deciding to ignore the young’s interest, the Archduchess straightened her head. Looking ahead of her, how her feet moved along a falling skirt and cloak. Conflicted as displeasure meshed with the dreamy sensation filling her womb and heart to recall her husband’s thirst for her body.

’It is... hard to believe a life like this could be mine.’ — Ewelina thought while a delightful shiver caressed her spine. — ’The things I am to live... I fear and anticipate...’

— Grrm... I’ll bite and leave many seals on your skin tonight. —

’... Oh... how I anticipate...’ — Troubled whiff of air was exhaled with a hazed mind at the sound of her passionate predator. Unconsciously letting out a deep whisper. — "... To tell him..."

"What??? Master’s Wife! Nu doesn’t hear you well!"

"Oh, goodness... Nu please do not mind my mumblings..."

"... Nu has heard Master mumble ’odd woman, odd woman’ many times... Is this why Master says that about Master’s Wife???"

"!? Uh... Well..."

"Child, do not ask such things. You do not have such privilege." — The severe warden warned Nu as he approached the pair.

"Ugh! You’re not coming with us!"

"It is Uth, capricious child. And yes, indeed. I am not to depart with you... Prestigious Madame, good days I wish you."

"Good day, Uth. It is about time we depart. Is everything ready as prepared?"

"Yes. At this time, we are only waiting for the Archduke."

"Where-"

"Where is Master!? Nu rushed here to avoid Master’s growl!!" — Interrupting the gentle Arduchess, the child jumped, receiving a glare from the proper man in return.

"Hold the tongue while adults talk, child. Her Illustrious Grace has been overly kind to you it seems."

"... Nu wants to know... "

"... Uth, where is my husband?"

"The Lord has fallen to get the savages that are to accompany you in this journey. He is soon to climb, I believe."

"People from Kleifar are also joining us?" — Surprised, Ewelina inquired as it was the first time she heard such information. — "Why is that?"

"... When leaving to the Centre to visit that one who reigns the Kingdom, it was stated that the Myrkzver Archduke was to take with him a pair from Kleifar since the Leader below desired knowledge of the other side so the men could gain strength against them one day." — Serious, Uth said, already becoming nervous by the custom. — "It is common and has turned into a source of power to those of wildest roots... Nonetheless, I hope the ones coming this time are not of great impulses... At the north, such behaviour could bring trouble, if the Archduchess understand my sayings..."

"... Yes. I understand."

Following his steps outside, Ewelina contemplated on the warden’s meanings, also concerned for his visions were indeed worrisome.

’When facing men and women like those of my lands... It... For those who have not gone there, it may be difficult as the need to spill other’s blood is sure to rise in their hands.’

"It has been known by the North that they should not entice those from these nooks, however, it is a risk some has crossed before... This time, I hope something of the like will not occur."

"Let’s hope it will not... However, if it happens, it is our people who matter." — Standing proud, Ewelina declared. Making sure to observe those busy Sortnerers that were now her people and who she was to stand for in any circumstances.

"... Indeed..." — Satisfied, the warden also observed the humble people. Catching a glimpse of the spouse Ewelina needed to finally start the journey to Ramideos. — "Madame, it appears time to depart is here."

"Hm?"

"His Illustrious Grace. He has already climbed the crag." — Looking towards the path Aslak was walking, Uth guided Ewelina’s gaze to find sight of her Husband.

"..."

The eyes of the woman followed composed, feeling in secretiveness the warmth of catching sight of his frame, to then notice as he closed the distance between them without meeting her gaze that his mood was already damp.

’... Husband... What upsets you at this time...’