Lady Emilia jumped off the bed, blushing from the unexpected rush of shyness that had washed over her. She instantly collected her thoughts, enjoying their intimacy while simultaneously feeling embarrassed.
Lady Emilia smiled shyly at Duke Matheo, who was now awake and observing her with a kind gaze. She was embarrassed at first, but she couldn't fight the warmth he brought to her heart.
She mumbled, "Good morning," with a note of shyness in her voice. "I hope you slept well."
With a smile of his own, Duke Matheo met hers with eyes that mirrored her warmth and tenderness. "I did," he said, his voice soft. "And waking up beside you makes it even better."
Lady Emilia smiled back at him, thankful for their strong bond and the butterflies of joy that filled her breast. She could not help but be excited about what was ahead as they got ready for the day together. She knew there would be love and happiness every minute as long as Duke Matheo was by her side.
As Duke Matheo got up from the bed, his shirt unbuttoned and his tousled hair framing his attractive face, Lady Emilia couldn't help but peek at him. She tried not to look at him, but she couldn't help but be drawn to him; the sight of him made her heart race.
The muscles in his chest quivered under his shirt as he extended his arms, causing Lady Emilia to gasp softly. Her eyes snapped away as she felt a flush come across her cheeks from the intense craving that had suddenly entered her system.
Lady Emilia cleared her throat and forced herself to concentrate on something, fighting the want to give Duke Matheo another look. This was no time to let her emotions get the better of her, not with so much on their minds.
Lady Emilia got out of bed with a determined look on her face, her mind buzzing with ideas about the day that lay ahead. Though she was aware that they needed to focus on more pressing issues, she couldn't help but think of Duke Matheo at the moment.
As Lady Emilia rose from the bed, Duke Matheo reached out and gently took her arm, pulling her closer to him. His touch sent shivers down her spine as she found herself drawn into his embrace.
With a tender smile, Duke Matheo wrapped his arms around Lady Emilia, pulling her into a warm hug. The scent of his cologne enveloped her, and she felt a sense of comfort wash over her as she nestled against his chest.
For a moment, they simply stood there, holding each other in silence. Lady Emilia could feel the steady rhythm of Duke Matheo's heartbeat against her cheek, and she found herself feeling more at peace than she had in a long time.
She felt a sense of peace and belonging in that instant, and all of her worries and fears appeared to wash away. With Duke Matheo at her side, Lady Emilia felt ready to take on any obstacles that came her way.
A wave of appreciation swept over Lady Emilia as they stood there, encircled by each other's arms. She was appreciative of Duke Matheo's presence in her life and was determined to keep their love safe at all costs.
As they stood in each other's embrace, lost in the moment, a knock at the door interrupted their reverie. Duke Matheo reluctantly released Lady Emilia from his arms and went to answer it.
Opening the door, he found Joseph standing on the other side, his expression a mix of concern and urgency.
Joseph asked, observing the unkempt appearance of Duke Matheo and Lady Emilia, "Is everything alright, Your Grace?"
Duke Matheo nodded, gathering himself swiftly. "Yes, everything is fine, Joseph. Lady Emilia just needed some rest," he said, giving Lady Emilia a comforting look.
Joseph looked from one to the other, clearly curious. "Very well, Your Grace. Shall I proceed with the day's agenda?" inquired the man.
Matheo Duke gave a nod. "Yes, please do," he answered, and turned to grin reassuringly back at Lady Emilia.
Duke Matheo turned to Lady Emilia again as Joseph departed, his expression softening with fondness. He kissed her gently on the forehead and left the room, saying, "I should go attend to some matters, but I'll be back soon."
Upon Duke Matheo's departure from Lady Emilia's chamber, her devoted attendant promptly moved to respond to her needs, bringing in a tray filled with an abundant breakfast spread.
The servant smiled warmly and said, "Lady Emilia, I have prepared your breakfast," placing the tray on a neighboring table.
With a gracious nod, Lady Emilia's appetite piqued by the food's tantalizing aroma. She said, "Thank you, Sasha," with a hint of gratitude in her voice.
Sasha smiled at her mistress and then slipped out of the room to allow Lady Emilia some space to eat. While enjoying the food, Lady Emilia's mind wandered to what had happened the night before, and she couldn't help but grin at the recollection of her time spent with Duke Matheo.