“Is everything okay?”, Astrea asked as I got myself to bed.   We already got used to being together and sleeping together. We were already part of each other’s routine and were recognizing little by little our small habits. She no longer asked me if I needed help getting to bed. She said I was too stubborn, but she understood. Back …

“Naava”, Master Sybil called me, “Every night, have a maid and a butler stand on the door of their room; and every morning have them report to me”.   “Of course, milady”. Since she asked me directly, I took the first night. I imagined the master was suspicious about them, but after staying there for a while I felt my face …

“I never did this before. I know just the theory”. I said. It was our first night as a married couple, sleeping together in the same bed. And we have just met a few hours ago. Things were going so fast.   “When you talked about it, you sounded so certain”. The prince answered, reminding me of how big of a …

“Dear Sybil,  My request may sound strange, but I promise to explain it later and to compensate you accordingly. I need a priest who can perform a wedding ceremony tonight. It must be as simple as possible, with only you and another trustworthy witness. Please find a suitable church and send me an emissary with the location. I’ll meet you …

When I met the prospectus duchess near my father’s studio, my only thought was to end this stupid engagement. For a year, my parents have tried to get me married to any lady who would take me. They didn’t expect much of it and there weren’t many requirements: a noble lady, the higher the status the better; they should agree …

My name is Astrea Conwenna. I was born in the Kingdom of Glæma, on the 190th year of the actual house reign, the house of Scevola. My father is the Duke of Conwenna, which you’d think it is something good at least. The dukes are only second to the royal family, theoretically, having many lands, money and power. Albeit the …