The Duchess and the Devil - Chapter 97.1

Judith’s eyes widened when she found out who was behind all the rumors being spread. And she never expected that this person would be the Viscount. But if you think about it, it all really started after he visited the Duke’s residence and took away his daughter’s corpse.

So did all the rumors really come from him?

“That’s why he annoys me the most.” And if I had done everything my way, he would have been found long ago with his neck twisted somewhere in the river,” there was no sign of patience in Derrick’s words.

When the demon hugged her, her insides seemed to turn over. Judith felt as if she had now been transported back to that very day. And the Duke’s furious rage was completely sincere.

– Everything that hurt you…

Judith hurriedly hugged him, seeing the anger in her husband’s eyes.

– Do not do that. Please. No need.

“Judith…” Derrick blinked slowly, hearing the girl’s soft voice.

Of course, the Duchess was worried about the rumors that had broken out, but she did not want to bury the demon who had just appeared before her in new dirt. I also didn’t want to overshadow it with a dark aura.

“When I finally gained strength… I wonder why you had to suffer because of my mistakes.”

Judith didn’t kill Sylvia and Derrick. She just became a victim of tragedy. But everyone desecrated it, because high society tends to perceive silence as a positive response. And they are not very good at remaining silent during a scandal. These are exactly the words Marquise said to her friend.

And although the Duchess knew everything perfectly, after losing Derrick she lost any passion and will to live. The demon felt motivated to erase this scandal from history. The disgusting rumors made life difficult not only for Judith, but also for those around her. Therefore, it was worth getting rid of unfair and regrettable accusations… In order to take a step towards a new future.

– So…

“You just need to stay close to me.”

Hearing Judith’s soft and melodic voice, the demon calmed down. And his boiling anger dissipated like fog. Feeling this clearly, Derrick smiled fearfully. He didn’t expect his wife to react this way, so he didn’t even know what to say now or what to do.

“There were so many things I wanted to do when I met you again,” his thin nose rubbed against the back of his head. – You don’t have to rush.

Judith’s eyes widened.

– What do you want to do?

At this moment, Derrick’s lips lowered, tickling his neck and décolleté with his breath. And although Judith had not experienced intimacy for a long time, she completely trusted her husband. He would never do anything that would hurt her. Therefore, the Duchess did not want to worry.

– You… Already washed, right?

– Yes. Today…

But Derrick kissed Judith before she could finish.

The warm touch made my heart beat faster.

“It’s a pity,” the demon was upset, because if he had come a little earlier, he could have caught this scene in person.

The Duke began to slowly descend and inhale the sweet scent of his wife, which he missed so much. Derrick gently ran his tongue along the pale neck, causing a weak and quiet moan to escape from Judith’s lips. At the same time, the demon slowly unbuttoned the Duchess’s nightgown, exposing her skin.

Bright red eyes, sparkling like those of a predator, stared intently at the chest. There was a sudden tension in her stomach, causing Judith to clench her hands into fists. Of course, the Duchess knew that the atmosphere between them during the reunion would be hot, but she could not come to terms with her thoughts about it.

Even when Judith simply thought about the demon, her heart trembled and her stomach ached. Now the Duchess finally remembered the pleasure that she had not received for a long time. But the only thought stopped her and cooled her ardor – a recent miscarriage.

Suddenly Derrick grabbed Duchess by the chin and met her gaze.

– Why are you so nervous?

The demon silently noticed the trembling in her body.

– Don’t do it if you don’t like it.

The muffled voice tore my soul apart. Judith closed her eyes and shook her head.

– This is not hostility. I don’t know… Maybe because it was a long time ago.

“You don’t need to explain anything to me.” The main thing is how you feel.