"Show me your tongue!" he requested calmly, his hand still near my face.
"Huh!" I stammered, surprised by his unexpected request.
"What did you just say?" I asked, seeking clarification.
"Madam, I asked you to show me your tongue, so that I can examine it," he explained with an unruffled demeanor. However, I was the one feeling flustered as his hand remained in close proximity to my face.
"B-but," I stuttered, my embarrassment evident.
"Duke, I can d-" Vix began to speak, but she abruptly halted, allowing me to comply with the Duke's request. I reluctantly opened my mouth to display my tongue, feeling a profound sense of embarrassment.
He didn't utter a word during the examination, but his gaze remained fixed on my lips as his fingers lightly touched my tongue. My heart raced, and I attempted to control my breathing, but he seemed to notice my unease.
