When the song finishes, Count Wilhelm accompanies me to my Duke.
«I don't know why you told me so much,» I say. «But a few words can't change the opinion I made of my husband.»
«Figures,» he mutters while rolling his eyes.
When we reach Alexander, Jeffrey Wilhelm pats on his shoulder.
«I won't say anything against you in front of your wife. Ever again,» he exclaims.
I lift my eyebrows, surprised.
«Especially about your dancing skills,» he adds, raising his hands in sign of surrender. «You're not a stick!»
I smile, happy that this person understood that not just anyone can handle this Duchess.
«And you're kind and gentle like a nun. And also honest.»
After saying that, the Count turns on his heels. He walks to a group of ladies that had been glancing in our direction for a while.
