The Duke's Bride

e her chuckled softly at her earlier comment, revealing a charming smile with dimples. Hazel

r heart as she watched the man's laughter. "A man as handsome as

ring inside," he replied with a low, calming voice.

and the peaceful atmosphere. The man sipped his wine slowly, his deep eyes gazing far

at?" the handsome man asked, his b

urious, why would someone like you choose

aramel brown hair flowing beautifully in the wind, contra

" he asked in a calm voice,

this party, so it's clear you're not an ordinary person and have som

idden knowledge. "So, you're not familiar with my

she chose to stay composed. "At least

n the quiet night. "You're quite smart," h

miling like that?" she suddenly asked, trying to uncover the meaning

ee that Hazel was an innocent virgin, her g

an asked firmly, trying to ease Hazel's anxiety. "Do I look lik

till sickly and weak even though I ea

sly. "I'm just not sure, but from what I said earlie

be you're right," she finally said, trying to hide her disappointment behind a smile. "Maybe

ile was more mysterious. "Do you even unde

azel replied, slightly offended. "Are you not interes

dden meaning in his gaze. "If you k

ke you can surely choose any woman you want. So why did you choose to be here, wi

ow and warm. "I just felt bored at t

es. "You talk as if you know me. So

e corner of his eyes narrowing mockingly at h

ght breeze gently touched their skin, their lips met in a passionate kiss. The man started gently, his lips caressing Hazel's with

d into Hazel's mouth skillfully, finding and challenging her tongue in teasing movements. Small moans escaped their li

ike she was drowning in sensations she had never experienced before, momentarily forgetting t

g. That gaze radiated the intimacy they had just shared, m

ick after their intense kiss. "I'm sure you have an opinio

... I don't know what to say," she finally replied,

tly surprised but still smiling.

ering emotions, he kept his emotional distance. However, for Hazel, the kiss brought ne

ed in a flat tone. "Are y

," she replied firmly. "We can take it to the next level.

to go up to

ight into the man

with her, thinking she was just a naive and innocent girl who would easily get swept up in the mo

e to, Miss," he said seriously. "You shouldn't give y

azel, with trembling hands, grabbed

rmination. "Why are you doing this? Why are

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