Duchess From Hell

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In front of the clear mirror, she's watching the woman bearing a beautiful pair of orange eyes. Her hair were fixed in a princess style. Her make up were simple yet exudes elegance, highlighting her fine features.

She's wearing a gold strapless ball gown, showing off her prominent shoulder. The little gemstones flattering the gown and shining against the ray of light made it looks so expensive and eye-catching. It hugs her upper body—tracing her curves without a need of corseted clothe—and falls down to the floor with petticoat underneath.

Nakuha ng atensyon ni Anna ang repleksyon ng taong nasa kanyang likod na makikita sa salamin.

There—at her back—was a groomed man leaning at the doorjamb. His long dark brown hair were dancing as the wind blows from the opened window. His golden eyes were settled on her figure reflecting with admiration, affection and devotion. He's wearing an expensive black royal suit made from the finest textile.

Sinipat niya ito ng tingin mula sa salamin–mula ulo hanggang paa. Despite covered with clothes, one can easily determine how ripped he is. He is tall, a man of power—one would run off and pee in fear if he's seen. His ethereal beauty could drown people in cloudcastle.

Anna can't help but stare at how Zealand walk towards her direction.

Even his walk is perfectly manly. How did she get herself a to-die-for handsome husband?

As he come closer, her heart is wildly rampaging, wanting to escape from her rib cage.

Nahigit niya ang hininga ng maramdaman ang malaki at mainit nitong kamay na pumulupot sa kanyang baywang kasabay ng pagtama ng mainit nitong hininga sa kanyang leeg.

"My grace."

Napalunok si Anna dahil sa paraan ng pagtawag nito sa kanya. His voice is raspy and deep. "Hmm?"

Her heart even went wilder when their eyes meet through their reflection to the human-size glass layered with metal amalgam.

It's like the sea of fire is reflecting in those expensive jewel-like golden horizon.

Seeing the duke's image, he's now back to his clean look. No more stubbles, no pores, no black heads or white heads. It's clean, so handsome at the same time he's looking hot.

"You're breathtakingly beautiful, my grace." He whispered without batting an eye. Staring directly on her deep eyes.

Her peach-colored lips stretch into a warm sweet smile.

His words of appreciation with his eyes full of awe boosted her confidence.

She raise her hand and caress his cheek without drifting her eyes away from his.

"You're chiselled good looks and hypnotic golden eyes is dangerous. Women in the royal birthday banquet will shamelessly flocked and gawked over my duke."

A dogmatic smirk crept on Zealand's face, "you're in my side, no ladies would dare approach me later, my grace."

"How can you say so?" Nakataas kilay na tanong ni Anna.

"Those noble ladies despise standing next to anyone who'll make them appear inferior towards anything. That being said, you're superior in in all four sides, my grace." He spoke while planting kisses on her shoulder blade.

Hindi mapigilan ni Anna na lumalim ang hininga dahil sa sensasyon ng pagdikit ng mainit nitong labi sa kanyang balat.

"Well, brazen would dare—hey stop." She stopped him before he would even think of leaving marks on her shoulder. Knowing him, he likes placing his self-made tattoo on her skin.