Chapter 45
As new blades of grass began to sprout with the arrival of spring, whispers of the most blush-inducing kind made their rounds among the maids and servants of House Thisse. To be sure, the marital bliss of their master and mistress was a cause for celebration.
It was an open secret that the Duchess had forbidden anyone from entering her chambers unless summoned by the bell, and that the Duke was incapable of being apart from his wife for even a moment. Rumors of the incident in the icehouse had spread like wildfire, and tales of overhearing the Duke and Duchess’s passionate exchanges were shared in hushed tones.
“Will you go out for another stroll today, my lady?” Marguerite inquired.
“Yes, Marguerite. The weather seems to have warmed up considerably,” Chloe responded.
“Indeed, my lady. Clear skies are a rarity in Thisse.”
