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Why is he leaving?

The Archduke's Songbird

Fantasy · Golda

He hadn't replied to her confession, but she wasn't bothered. As long as he knew that she loved him, that was enough. He should know that there was one woman out there who would give up anything for him. He should know he was loved.

The Archduke's Songbird

Fantasy · Golda

"Oh, Louis… My precious…" Cordelia cupped his cheeks. "If I can make you less lonely, I'll do anything. I'll watch you share the throne with another woman, live the rest of my life in obscurity if it means that I am the one you come to when you feel lonely… I'm here. Use me. I'll do anything for you… This much is nothing."

The Archduke's Songbird

Fantasy · Golda

If she could make him feel less lonely even for a minute, it was worth it.

The Archduke's Songbird

Fantasy · Golda

"Pity you? Why? Do you think I am so naïve that I do not understand the complex politics around you? I was not raised just to look pretty and act elegant. I was raised to be aware of situations and act accordingly."

The Archduke's Songbird

Fantasy · Golda

Her rational mind knew that confronting the king's mistress would only bring trouble. She could easily be taken to the gallows for such an act. But her heart couldn't bear to see that woman humiliating Louis over and over again.

The Archduke's Songbird

Fantasy · Golda

William leaned closer, his voice low and sincere. "Your husband may be a fool in certain things, but never doubt his intentions. He only has your best interests at heart. So, trust him."

The Archduke's Songbird

Fantasy · Golda

William looked at her, a flicker of hurt crossing his face as he released her. He assumed she didn't want to be seen with him, fearing gossip about their relationship. It wounded him, for he considered her like a sister. "I know my reputation, but are you—"

The Archduke's Songbird

Fantasy · Golda

Waiting for the King to die so that the Crown Prince could take charge seemed the only viable strategy.

The Archduke's Songbird

Fantasy · Golda

The mistress's appalling behavior had been tolerated for too long, making her think she was the queen of Ayberia. These two dukes had enough loyal soldiers to take over the country twice if they wanted to. Why weren't they helping to remove her from the palace?

The Archduke's Songbird

Fantasy · Golda

"But?" William pressed gently.

The Archduke's Songbird

Fantasy · Golda

The Grand Duke interrupted their moment, congratulating them before asking Jessamyn for a dance. Jerrick placed a gentle hand on her lower back. "Don't tire her. Speak less," he told William with a hint of protectiveness.

The Archduke's Songbird

Fantasy · Golda

It should have looked like that woman was getting bullied by the crown prince and the bunch of intimidating knights who would listen to his orders. But Jessamyn could see that it was that woman who was intimidating the crown prince.

The Archduke's Songbird

Fantasy · Golda

Jessamyn's heart skipped a beat. After not properly seeing him or talking to him in the past few days, she wanted to take any chance to be with him.

The Archduke's Songbird

Fantasy · Golda

Her last encounter with Joar helped a lot too. He could sense that she was ready to move on. But he couldn't understand what kept her spirit down.

The Archduke's Songbird

Fantasy · Golda

He sensed it. He could feel the happiness in her heart as they held hands.

The Archduke's Songbird

Fantasy · Golda

For the past few days, he had kept himself out of her view, mostly because he didn't want to disturb her further. But he sensed that she slept better whenever he visited her at night, sneaking a little place on her bed for a few hours. There was something between them that made each other better with the other one around.

The Archduke's Songbird

Fantasy · Golda