Scandal with the Duke

Prologue

I was interrupted from my relaxing slumber when I felt someone move beside me. But when I remembered that the movement might be from my handmaiden that was trying to fix some things on my bed, I didn’t bother opening my eyes. I let the heavy lids of my eyes shut as I hugged the soft quilt wrapping my n***d body. I was even grinning, wondering why my handmaiden changed my comforter, the fabric of my mattress, and even my pillows too, so soon. I remember she just changed it two days ago. The scent has changed.

My eyes were still shut for a few minutes, enjoying the serene atmosphere of my room. But every second that passes, my forehead started to crease until my body froze when I realized something.

I hugged the quilt tightly, and I almost let out a curse when I felt that I am n***d! I am n***d! I never slept n***d on my bed in my entire life!

I jolted up on my bed and quickly open my eyes. The action I have done made me bounce a bit on the mattress, causing someone to groan in annoyance like I suddenly interrupted them from their sleep just beside me. I clutched the quilt tightly against my chest as my head slowly turned to the man…who is now getting up from the bed.

And my heart skipped a beat when my gaze locked on the man beside me.

Fuck.

Why am I in the same bed with this bastard?!

My breathing hitches. My heart started to hammer inside my chest. I was rooted in my place. My mind is starting to get in turmoil. Every fiber of my being started to panic!

How the f**k did I get in here? How did I end up here in the bed…with him! Did something happen between us? Did we…did we…did…we…

Before I could finish my sentence, I saw him moving once again. It was at that moment that my mind started to get to function and saw him advancing. And before I could avoid what he was about to do, I felt his lips press on mine, sending a funny feeling to my entire system!

“What in the world--“

“Good morning,” Lorenzo whispered lovingly after the kiss. Then he moved away a bit, our faces were inches away. He showed his pearly white teeth, which almost made me forget how to breathe. I remained silent, still in a daze at what was happening.

But when I saw him leaning forward once again, my mind automatically sent bolts of warning through every cell in my body. I quickly dodged his attempt. And that small movement made me wince in pain and confirmed that…something really happened between me and him.

Fuck. This is bad.

I ransacked my mind for some memories, of how I ended up with the bastard in the same bed. But I can’t remember a single thing!

“Did something happen between us?” I asked, even though I already knew the answer. But…still! I refused to believe it!

Damn!

I saw how his one brow shot up. Then a smirk plastered on his red and luscious lips. His handsome face was now laced with amusement.

“You don’t remember?” he asked, the smirk was still plastered on his lips. I swallowed hard, and the expression on his face seemed to double. I braced myself as he leaned a bit closer, his face was inches away from mine. As much as I wanted to move away, my body seemed to betray me, especially when I felt his hot breath now fanning the exposed skin on my neck. My mind started to get clouded for an unknown reason.

“Should we do it once again so you can remember everything?” he whispered. The feverish feeling I was feeling a moment ago instantly faded. Cold washed over me. And before I could even lash out from his remarks, the door of the room automatically opened.

“Enrique! Why did you leave the party…so…soon,”

We both looked at the person who came in at the same time. And I almost wished that the bed would swallow me when I recognized who had just entered the room.

It was the King of Spain. And not just the King. Behind him were some of his advisors and some royal guards peeking inside. I even saw some servants passing by outside the room!

Strong hands quickly embraced me, hiding me from the eyes of our sudden visitors. As much as I didn’t want the duke’s touch…but for now…I needed it. I f*****g needed it.

Many have witnessed our current situation. It didn’t need a thing or two to tell what happened between me and the duke! I cursed. I could suddenly sense that this…scandal…would spread like wildfire across the country before I knew it.

Damn. What have I done?