Chapitre 45: Before even…your marriage!

It was highly unusual and embarrassing for a Duke to inquire about female periods in general from a maid like Martha. 

Eiravyne was shocked and caught off guard by Ilkar's unconventional approach.

The fact that he sought such intimate knowledge from a maid just to determine if what was happening to her was normal or not was deeply embarrassing for Eiravyne.

To her, It highlighted the extent to which he would take for …controlling her life .

"W-why w-would you..." Eiravyne stuttered, her voice trembling with surprise and disbelief, struggling to find the words amidst her embarrassment and confusion.

He immediately looked at her, his gaze unwavering as he spoke with conviction, "You are mine, and I still need you... safe and sound!" 

At that moment, Karl entered her room, his face etched with concern and discomfort as he glanced at Ilkar and asked, "Did something happen?"