My Lady Chef

Ezran's POV:

"It seems like they are improving at a fast pace." I watched the knights practice their sword swings and parrying techniques with a partner. I can only spot a few people who still seem to be lacking when it comes to stamina and precision.

"Yes, milord. Aside from a few of the older ones who have just been knighted. I think a few more months of training and they can be sent to other territories for some jobs." Niles, the Captain of the Knights agreed with my assessment.

"Keep it at this rate then. Oh and gather everyone after the practice. I have something to say to them after." I said after I saw Milford waiting for me so I walked over to him and we went inside the back door where the hallway leading to my study was visible.

Once inside, I sat on my chair overlooking the barracks where I can watch the knights train while the head butler gives me his report.

"Milford. Has everything been done?" I took the papers for this month's expenditures from him as he bowed.

"Yes Your Grace. As per your order, the duchess' belongings were moved to your room," he said before he coughed a bit. "Did ....her grace expressed her desire to sleep in your room, Your Grace?"

"Why are you asking such a question? She is my wife. Why should she not sleep in my bed?"

"Usually a separate room for the duchess of the house is prepared....with a connecting door to your chambers. I just wanted to make sure that the duchess has agreed to such sleeping arrangements. Since you are sure about this. I am assuming she agreed to share your room?"

I stopped reading and tried to remember whether Alaina agreed to such a decision. I only remembered saying that all her belongings will be moved to the main house and nothing else.

belongings in the duchess' room for now and I

decision sire." the head butler

my duchess were dealt with?" I asked him and he told me that they were given 30 lashes as punishment and no pay for

I asked him. " I want the truth

even half of what the previous duchess usually spends.

him interact with my previous paramours and some of the more

them and now it seems like he

butler and the head maid of the house. But the thought of Alaina smiling at Milford as they discussed the budget and accounts of the house made me crumple the paper in my

Grace? Did I say something that upset you?"

someone." I grumbled as I smoothed out the paper and signed it. " Take these. Your calculations were all

sent Milford away, a movement by the barracks made me look out the window. Sword practice seems

study and made my way back when a

to me but then I saw my wife dressed in a simple empire cut dress most ladies prefer to wear during summer. The verdant green compliments her blonde hair which was half braided allowing a few of her hair to

maid said when they saw me. I felt the maid avoid my gaze and

smile as she nodded to me as she approached me

the loss of her maidenhead was still painful? Judging from the brave face she was putting; I felt like a fool for not

I met her halfway and saw with some concern that she looked a little pale. "You should have called for a doctor. If

mouth twitched until she giggled as I touched her arm in case she loses her