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Paul Atreides x female!reader Request [[Dune]]

The Truth
TW:SA & DV

It was was a windy day on Caladan. You had to admit it was always windy. It was in the nature of the planet, but on this day, it felt different.

It reminded you of something. Something that you couldn't quite grasp. It was rather a feeling than a memory. But you knew that it connected to your past life...

"What are you doing out here?"

The sudden question pulled you out of your thoughts. You quickly spun around and saw Paul coming towards You. Lowering your gaze again, your eyes wandered over the grave of Paul's grandfather who had died fighting a bull for entertainment.

"Just enjoying the view", you mumbled absently.

Paul looked gave you a confused look:"On the graveyard?"

You could only shrug:"It's not my fault that Caladan has such a beautiful countryside"

A small smile appeared on Paul's Face, as he raised his hand, reaching out for you.

"My father wants to talk to you", he explained, pulling you closer by your wrist. You felt his arms wrap around your body. Almost immediately you gave into his gentle touch, leaning your head on his shoulder.

"He said, it was something important", Paul mumbled into your hair. The intimacy of the moment caused a shiver to run down your spine.

"Are you cold?", Paul asked, noticing your reaction. But he gave you no time to answer, already taking off his coat and pulling it around your shoulders.

You sighed softly, glancing up at him as he was busy adjusting it on you. He was slightly taller than you, so the coat almost hang to your feet.

You felt his hand grasp your cheek and he brushed away a stray piece of hair that had fallen into your face. His hand lingered on your skin for a second before he reluctantly pulled away:"We should go"

You nodded, taking his hand in yours as the two of you made your way back to the palace.

It only took a you a few minutes until you were standing in front of Duke Leto's office.

"My father probably wants to talk to you about Arrakis", Paul mumbled quietly, letting go of your hand, "If you will accompany us or not"

"I'm sure I will", you nodded slowly, "I'm your mother's maid after all and it was said that all of House Atreides was to go to Arrakis..."

For a brief Moment, it was silent in the corridor, until Paul took a step towards you, pulling you in for a tight hug.

"See you later", you muttered into his shoulder, before the two of you parted again and Paul made his way back to his quarters.

When he disappeared around the corner, you turned towards the Door of Leto's office. To say you were nervous was an understatement. The Duke never asked you to speak privately unless it was about your past Life. No one but him and Jessica knew about your origin and you hoped he intended to keep it that way.

Attempting to clear your mind, you finally raised your hand, knocking three times on the door.

A few seconds later, you heard the Dukes voice from inside:"Come in"

With one last deep breath, you pushed down the door handle and stepped inside. Duke Leto gave you a warm smile:"Y/N, it's good to see you"

You bowed your head, returning his smile:"The pleasure is all mine, my Lord."

"We have to talk about a few things. Take a seat"

You gulped almost unnoticeably and did as the Duke told you to. A deep sigh fell from his lips, before he looked up, a serious expression on his face.