Celui Que Je Désire

***Content Warning***
Alcohol, sexual situations, death

This fiction involves the historical character of Jacques Le Gris from the novel, The Last Duel, portrayed by Adam Driver. If you are uncomfortable reading fiction involving this character, please avoid this story.

With all due respect, writers have a freedom to write as inspired and not have to tiptoe around everyone else's preferences or traumas. It is your own responsibility to avoid content that may "trigger" you. Others do not have the right to dictate what is and is not acceptable to write. However, if you should choose to read this piece, I hope you enjoy it. Thank you.

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PLEASE NOTE: This story is written and intended to take place BEFORE the events of which Jacques Le Gris was accused of. However, please avoid this story if you outright do not want to read about this character. My focus is purely because the film role is portrayed by Adam Driver. Nothing more.

**Synopsis**

Béatrix, daughter of the brodeur for Count Pierre d'Alençon has been away grieving with her mother since the Spring. Upon her return to her lord's estate, she finds everyone in good spirits and preparing for a celebration.

A mysterious, handsome Squire has found favor with the Count, entrusted with his finances as well as assuming the Captaincy at Fort Bellême. The entire staff of the estate is readying for a party, and Béatrix continues to hear tales of this Le Gris gentleman.

Much has been said of this man, but Béatrix decides upon judging for herself. Talk of his womanizing ways has put a bitter taste in her mouth, but when she meets eyes with the Squire, all caution is thrown to the wind...

**Copyright Disclosure**

The following story includes the use of names from the historical novel "The Last Duel" by Eric Jager, as well as the 2021 Film by Ridley Scott "The Last Duel". I do not own or claim to own any rights of the aforementioned characters. This story is strictly a work of respective fiction, nothing more.