The Duke's Wife

Chapter 28: As Many Times

Normal POV

As Lilith relaxed in the bubble bath, she felt a really good leaning into it. She didn't like expose her whole body, so had only her very, very personal maid, Marianne, help her was a comfort.

"Madam, please close your eyes as I wash your hair," Marianne instructed gently, applying shampoo to her hands. Lilith nodded, closing her eyes obediently. 

It was easier with someone to help her wash her long hair.

To those who didn't know, soap and shampoo weren't commonly used in this world, but Lilith had introduced them. 

She had learned the technique from DIY, her sister Beatrice manages the business. Soap had been expensive in Japan, so she had to make their own.

As Marianne washed her hair, the door open and there was a presence in the room. "My lady is—" Marianne began to inform the Duke, but was silenced by a finger pressed to the person's lips. 

She glanced back at Lilith, who remained blissfully unaware with her eyes closed. "Marianne? What happened, your hands stopped?" Lilith inquired, her eyes still shut.

"Nothing, madam," Marianne replied, her voice tight with discomfort.

Ignoring Marianne's unease, the duke intervened. "Get out," Legis gestured at the door without using his words

Marianne hesitated, giving the duke a glare before bowing reluctantly and exiting the room, wiping her hands with a towel as she left.

"Marianne, hurry up, I want to sleep," Lilith called after her. With Marianne gone, Legis took over, gently massaging Lilith's scalp as she relaxed in the warm water.

"Aaah~~ This feels nice," Lilith murmured, enjoying the sensation.

Lilith's POV

"Ah... it feels good..." I moaned softly, leaning back into the bathtub. "The perfume you used today smells great, Marianne..." I complimented, but she didn't reply.

I began to feel a strange sensation, her touch becoming more sensual. Her nails caressed the sensitive part of my nape seductively. 

I did know she was obsessed with me, but I didn't expect her to act this way.

"Marianne... stop touching me like that..." I demanded, feeling uncomfortable. Her hands then moved down and firmly grabbed both of my breasts. 

"Stop!!" I cried out in pain as she pulled on my buds. "Let me go!!" I slapped her hands away and submerged my face in the water, rinsing off the foam.

"What's that behavior?" I raged, looking around, and my breath hitched when I saw Legis behind me. "Du... Duke..." I stammered, retreating to the corner of the tub as he approached, clad in his blue robe.

"What... what are you doing?" I asked nervously, the heat from the water and the sight of Legis overwhelming me.

"I was just helping you bathe," Legis said, coming closer into the tub, and I slipped and couldn't back away any further.

"That-- was not helping," I breathed heavily, the duke kneeled in front of me and leaned his face right in front of mine.

"Did you hate that?" Legis breathed against my lips huskily. 

I responded, starting out loud. "Of course I did..." But as his blue eyes bore into mine, my voice lowered, betraying the truth. "...Not..." I whispered softly, my heart racing.

In response, Legis kissed me passionately, his lips capturing mine roughly. "Mhmp!! HmPM!!"  One of his hands moved to grab my breast, while the other found my waist, pulling me flush against him.