Shattered Glass

1- The Duke and Duchess

"The duke has arrived!" The young butler ran to the main house, informing other servants.

The lady in blue is his wife, a 26 years old brunette. She is holding her 5 months old baby on the sofa when she hears the butler informing her husband arrival.

She took a deep breath.

The duke just came back from his business venture in another town.

"Get dinner ready." She told the servant while she retreated to her room.

There are 4 older kids in the house. Elliot, Clara, Barnes, and Jack. The four kids run happily to welcome their father at the main door.

The duke is a 30 years old successful businessman, he had investment in hotels, motor factory, and steel. He is not only respected because of his birth, but also he is a hardworking and ambitious family man.

"Father!" They all hugs him tightly, clearly missing him after almost a month of separation.

"Father misses you too!" He hugs them back.

"Where is your mother?" The duke asked, not seeing her anywhere.

"I think mom is back in the room to put baby A to rest." The oldest answered.

"Alright folks, let me see her first." He said happily.

The master bedroom door was made out of old oak tree with a minimalized- French style decorations.

Once he opens the door, a smile grows on his face and his face lights up. He clearly missed his wife the most.

"How have you been?" He hugs her and placed a kiss on her forehead.

"Yeah, I'm alright."

"I got you something." He takes out a velvet box proudly. "Open it."

A beautiful sets of jewelry consisting of a necklace, broach, and dangling earrings made out of emeralds and diamonds.

"It was made by the finest jewelers in the entire country, and the gems were mined in Africa." He explains his purchase.

"Thank you Will."

"Do you like it?" He looks at her, waiting for a response.

"Yes, thank you." The woman touches the bright green gem, it clearly looks expensive.

He smiles and kisses her forehead one more time.

"I think the kitchen is making roast beef today, let's get dinner, the kids must already be hungry."

"Alright, let me change and we'll eat shortly."

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The sky fall dark early in winter months. The fireplace in the master bedroom has been lit since they come back from dinner, giving them the much needed warmth.

"Bree, the Earl of Whitehill invited us to his house tomorrow."

"Hmm?" The lady doesn't seem to be interested, she is brushing her long hair, ready to sleep.

"At 6 pm tomorrow."

"Tomorrow... I have to go to my friend's charity event in the evening, I promised her to bring my pecan pie." She explained.

William is sure that he told her about this party a month ago, even in the letter he sent her a few days ago he also mentioned it.

But he will just let it go.

He hugs her from behind and kisses her hair, he needed it after a month away.

Her night robe quickly fall to the cold floor, leaving her exposed. He swiftly pulls her to the bed, kissing her lips in the process.

He is on top of her, undressing using one hand while the other is holding her close.

The woman in front of him is positioning herself, trying to feel comfortable. Not long after, their bare body is rubbing against each other. Creating the much needed heat in this winter night.

She can feel his body tensed up, the muscle on his muscular body is flexed. This view, should be a national treasure. As she is touching his fire-hot body, he is getting hard.

She turns around, back-facing him, ready.

He enters her gently, almost like he doesn't want to hurt her.

She moves around confidently, she knows exactly how to do him. Bitting her lips as the object moving in and out of her in a steady pace but with skillful movements.

He holds her waist, kissing her bare back as they make love. His breath goes harsher, clearly feeling the effects of her.

Just as she is confident with her skill, not long after, the duke is finishing up inside her with a low moan.

Bree smiles, almost proud. She quickly retreats to the bathroom to wash herself leaving the man alone on the bed.

She already change to her comfy warm sleepwear, a cup of hot coco on hand.

The duke sees her ready to sleep, she always look so beautiful. After 12 years of marriage and 5 kids, he can still confidently testify that she is the most beautiful person he has ever seen. And living without her will be a hell on earth for him

I'm this patriarchy infested world, who knows what does love look like. But he is almost sure, that this is the closest thing to pure love that can exist.