Chapitre 75: Scene LXXV

The humble woman looked downward yet his hand refused to release her jaw. Instead, in her submissive silence, Aslak called her name once more... Only so her lids would look him in the eye with the sadness they held.

"Ewelina."

"... I understand… I understand, Husband…" — She also repeated coming to resignation and softening her concerned expression.

Nonetheless…

"Not that…" — Both of his hands came to hold her visage. And making her tilt so his lean was easier, the man smirked. — "You were doing truly well… moaning this husband's name."

"!!... Do not... tease me when I am like this…"

"I'm not." — Taking her lower lip in a brief graze he informed his wife, whose slight pouting squint was entertaining to his wicked sight. — "I'll go take care of the men… Wait at our chambers."

"... W-...Will you not be busy? Y-you said… the earlier the better…"