His Duchess is a Ghost (Novel) - Chapter 26 (Patreon)

“I don’t know what you’re talking about, pervert duke," was all she could manage to say. She needed time to clear her mind and to regain her composure! “Really… I never once thought you'd be such a… you are definitely the most shameless… I now declare you the lord of all perverts!”

"This mouth of yours truly never ceases to amaze me... but Duchess, when did you become so wet? You've been quite aroused while pleasuring me, haven't you?"

Once again, Alena was rendered absolutely dumbstruck. Her mind was even refusing to think about a comeback anymore. Curse it all!!! Why? Why was her very own body betraying her like this?

“Admit it, duchess…” His breath tickled her ear as he spoke. “… and I’ll help you climax and fulfill any request you have, just this once. After all, you brought me immense pleasure earlier with your… unexpected skill.”

Alena was on the verge of calling him a 'pervert' again and deny his claim, when, unexpectedly, a thought struck her. Her mind recognized an opportunity. He had just agreed to do what she asked—just this once! This was not only a chance to get her dagger back, but also to use the situation to her advantage. She could possibly uncover more of his weaknesses or even find an opportunity to deliver a fatal blow!

“You hust said… you would do what I want…” She finally spoke, somehow also glad that she could at least easily switch into revenge mode as well.

“That’s right. But it’s only to ensure your satisfaction,” he replied, straightforward.

“Fine then… I admit it.” Alena finally stated when their conversation was abruptly interrupted by a knock at the door, causing Alena to immediately become tense. Curse it! What’s with that very timely interruption?

“Pardon, my lord. But this is really urgent,” came a male voice from outside.

"Give me a moment," Kaztiel answered a little louder, then turned back to Alena. "Forgive me, but I need to handle this first. Don't worry, I've given you my word. Later, in my room."

Before Alena could react, Kaztiel let go of her hands, and just like that, she became translucent again. 

Kaztiel's body passed right through hers as he stood up from his chair.

He took off his shirt to clean himself, then efficiently fixed his trousers and donned his robe, all in a matter of moments. His movements were so fluid and composed that it hardly seemed like he was in a rush at all.

When Alena saw him tuck her dagger into his waistband, desperation immediately gripped her. She reached out, attempting to grab her dagger, only to find her hand passing through everything helplessly. She froze again, shocked. She could not touch it!!! Why? Was it because she’s a breath too late and he had already concealed it beneath his robe? Does she have to touch it directly so it will materialize in her hand?

Gritting her teeth in utter frustration, Alena launched at the duke. “Give my dagger back, you pervert duke!” she yelled at him. But the duke acted as though he could not see or even hear her.

"Stop pretending you don’t see me. I know you can see me and hear me! Give me back my dagger," she pressed, attempting to physically disrupt his robe in hopes of revealing her dagger. But her hands passed through him, rendering her actions futile and intensifying her helplessness.

Just then, the door opened, and an unfamiliar man appeared. Kaztiel fixed his attention on the newcomer, acknowledging his presence.

“What is it?” Kaztiel inquired calmly.

“The second prince is coming and insists on entering the estate. He wants to see the princess, or rather, the Duchess, my lord,” the man reported.

At the mention of the second prince, Alena's attention snapped to the messenger. Her brother was here?!

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a/n: I wonder what's going to happen next 👀