Barbaric Spouse, Descry the Night's Lure-Chapter 185: Scene CLXXXV

Those near and fighting, to the uproarious first hit, halted their brawl and cheers. Immediately falling silent, for the man known for his strength in their lands had stood before the problematic savage, willing to grant his persistent provocation a definite end.

“... the Head will fight him?”

“Yngve... What’s he doing...?” 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶

“... brother...” — Lowering his weapon, Auflulk perceived the inminent dread his family was to suffer. Giving a step forward in instinctive protection... yet being stopped by the hand of Kir.

“Wait and see how it goes.” — The Constable said, also concerned. — “Maybe he won’t die.”

“He will.” — Vinka said, coming closer. — “... Aslak’s seeing him as prey. Look... That’s an enraged Jazhara... Yngve’s not even prey anymore.”

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“... You wish for I to not inform thee husband of this visit?”

“Yes... as my fear is yet to be confirmed, I would like to tell him myself either if good news or bad are met...” — Ewelina told the physician who had been called to her chambers at her petition. After answering the necessary questions and being examined.

“... I understand the Archduchess’ wishes. This server shall do his best so as to keep his word to her Illustrous Grace.”

“Oh... Blessed thee earth, good man... Therefore, may I know when will an affirmation come?”

“I shall work hardly so as it is tomorrow Her Grace receives it. Yet two days at most may it take.”

“... Understood...”

“... Is Her Lissom Grace concerned? Conceiving a child is a feat luck also aids in if you allow me to tell.”

“... Yes... Well... I am of the belief this life I live is blessed by good luck. May it be true and my concern be allowed to dissolve.”

“Huhu~ May it be true, Your Illustrious Grace.” — With a gentle and fond smile the royal physician reassured Ewelina’s fright. Lessening the stuffy worry within her chest for at least a moment, for anxiety to learn of the results would surely come back at a later time. — “With this, this server shall take his leave. I am to place in those above the human forces to bless you so good news will be shared in our next meeting.”

“Too kind you are. I shall wait for such an outcome.” — Standing alongside the polite man, Ewelina lightly bowed showing gratitude for his willingness. Seeing him off from her spot with a straight pose... to then allow herself to fall exhausted on the chair she had sat on once the door closed cleanly.

“Goodness... these circumstances repeat no matter the life I am to live... and each sequester my peace so harshly... my heart is on a thread once more... hanging between abysm and heaven...” — Sighing, staring blankly at the far sky over the window, the woman shrank. Leaning conflicted on the arm of the chair as she contemplated the possibilities.

Ewelina then listened to the silence of her solitude... closing her lids to feel it in her bones and tensed body. Invoking on purpose the image of her spouse to appease any unease growing in her heart.

“... may this heart be pulled to heaven, my love...” — She prayed, with complicated expression. — “Having your child... such would be my soul’s blessing...”

Granted the time to relish in the space for herself, Ewelina took deep breaths and prayed with overwhelmed soul and heart... for her life’s desire would finally come true.

More illusions of a tiny human were pictured in the hopeful woman, enamoured with the sight her imagination provided... as in such the brusque man that was the sweetest to her, held their love in careful arms... resembling him, for her feelings ignited wishes for a child to look just like the father of its seed.

‘... If it is a boy... hahaha... oh~ a small Aslak may run mischievously around...’ — She smiled, becoming fluttery thrilled with the future. — ‘If a girl... hopefully my hair will not be inherited, haha... it is difficult to keep as a child... his eyes... I hope they have his eyes...’

Plans were taking shape in her mind. Nonetheless, as knowledgeable she was, the time came for Ewelina to halt further daydreams. Opening her lids to again see the clear sky framed by heavy curtains and a pointy arch.

‘... No more...’ — She told herself, straightening on her seat to change the yearnful gaze into a stricter one. — “Once a result is given... Solely then I shall daydream or drown in sorrow.”

Hoping to distract herself, the dress she had taken out to make sure no misplaced detail was present was recalled, making Ewelina stand to pace near it; taking the fabric in her hand and smiling at it. Thinking of the man she wanted to wear it for.

“Will he like it?... I found it in the deepest of the coffers... such a beautiful and delicate dress... Sortnafeigr’s noble women wear such wonderful pieces...”

*Clank...* — As she talked to herself, the door opened. Slowly.

And curiosity brought her eyes to it, soon meeting the amber of her spouse who wanted to enter carefully.

“...”

“... You’re awake.” — He said, before opening completely the door.

“Well. There is still daylight outside, dear husband.” — Amused by his comment she grinned, youthful as her hand released the dress, finding peek of a little child hiding behind her husband. — “Hm? Is that little Nu I see behind my spouse?”

“!!! Master’s wife!! Hihi! Master’s wife found Nu, Master!!”

“Hahaha! Little Nu, I have missed your lovely smile~”

“Nu missed Master’s wife more!!”

“Tsk. Don’t be loud kid.” — Annoyed at the energy with which the child jumped into the room to hop into the open arms of Ewelina, Aslak closed the door behind him. Growling more as he saw the tight hug the child received from his wife. — “Don’t pamper the kid, I won’t let her stay long.”

“Stingy Master!! Master’s wife! Master has been a meanie all day with Nu and Kir!”

“Oh, dear... Is that so? Yet I have heard Nu misbehaved?”

“... Nu does not believe it!”

“My... Truly?”

At Ewelina’s intrigued look, the child then glimpsed at Aslak, whose brow lifted, daring the child to spout lies again before him and his wife. Making the child run away to look around the chambers she had not visited until today.

“T-This is Nu’s Master’s chambers?!! Nu wants to explore!!” — Veering around, the nervous child fled.