Chapter 12: Marquis Noah's last will and testament

Kiara's POV

I closed my lips after saying those words without thinking of their consequences. I am fucking stupid! Shit! I was about to say that I was joking when Enrico leans his face into my neck and bites me softly.

I bite my lower lip so I won't moan. "Seriously…" he whispered softly.

But Enrico didn't add anything further. The next thing he did was help me dress myself, but his eyes never left mine, and I became more flustered and turned on. But I have to control myself. It's been a while since I had sex while I was still in my body.

This feeling is nothing special. I shouldn't be flustered and nervous like this! Oh my! Enrico puts on his clothes and fixes himself.

He wraps his hands around my back and legs, then lifts me up. His two knights turn around, and Enrico speaks.

"Let's go back to the palace, Sam. Marco stays here and commands the other knights to find my in-law's body as soon as possible," he commands. That made me smile.

"Thank you, Enrico," I whispered. I smiled softly.

"No problem. We will surely find them and you. Just wait in the palace and take some rest," he says. I nod.

He put me first on his horse and hopped in as well. We start our journey back at his palace. This feels weird, but it feels great. I don't know why he's acting strangely, but I like it. I lean toward him and slowly close my eyes.

I feel sleepy and tired. I shouldn't pass off, but I feel secured, and I know nothing will happen on our journey back home.

I slowly open my eyes and look around. "Oh shit!" I roared and got up.

I'm already home. I heard a soft chuckle, and when I turned around, I saw Empress Viviane sitting on the chair. I blush and fix myself.

"Luciel and I were surprised when we saw Sam and prince or duke Enrico with you. You're happily sleeping while leaning on him. Viciel even teases his uncle."

I touched my cheeks. I was flustered because I remembered what we did in that place. Ahhh! "It looks like Enrico had changed over the past week. Viciel also told us about it. He became a hands-on dad," empress Viviane added.

"I also notice that. I thought it's because Viciel obliges him, but one night, I saw how attentive he is when the babies cry. He never curses and attends to their needs, which touches my heart," I utter. I remember my dad and look at her. She stood up and hugged me.

"Don't worry. The royal knights will do their best to find Marquis Noah's body. Just take it easy. You have to remember that the babies need their mother," she whispers. I simply nodded and hugged the empress's back.

She told me how Enrico went to the palace last night and begged her brother to find my dad and make sure I'd be able to have the potion I needed as my medicine.

Empress Viviane even chuckled while telling me those things. I place my hand on my chest. Deep inside, I was happy that Enrico did that. I never thought he would.

We went downstairs for dinner, and the emperor looked at me with gentleness in his eyes.

"I'm glad that my sister-in-law is getting better. But most of all, I will give you my condolences. Enrico and I will find him whether he's dead or alive," emperor Luciel says. I smiled and nodded.

The table is a little better, but sad because of what happens. They tried to cheer me up, but I also notice how Enrico acts.

He didn't act cold anymore but attended to my needs at the table. What is he planning to do? Is it because of his guilt over what happened between us, or maybe he feels obliged? I don't know what I should think.

After that dinner, the royal family leaves, and Viciel pmromises us that he'll coe over again next month. I really love how sweet and energetic he is.

I am not in my room when I remember the envelope that my dad gave me. I saw the earrings and rings in the drawer. Who put this here? Is it Enrico or Jane?

I grab the envelope after lifting the plywood I placed to cover it up. I pulled out the papers, and my eyes dilated when I saw the first page. This is my dad's last will and testament!

I flip the pages. It is indeed his penmanship, and even his seal and signature are on it. All his lands, businesses, and other assets were named after me.

He didn't leave any wealth to his second wife and her daughter, Kate. I thought Dad loved Lou, but why did he give everything to me? I don't get it. The next page is a handwritten letter.

"To my dearest daughter. I'm sorry if I leave you behind in such a dangerous position. If you are reading this letter, I'm already dead. I am happy that because you signed a contract with Enrico, the spell that Kate uses on him will slowly fade its efficacy. I accidentally heard about that."

I continued reading in silence. Kate had used a potion to make Enrico follow her orders and be enchanted by her.

Dad also knew that Lou would soon betray him, and she might be one of the people who kill him in order to erase one of the strong allies of the emperor…?!

My dad says that a secret faction will soon raise a war and commit treason against emperor Luciel, and I should be ready to protect them and the empire itself because I'm a special ability user.

He even asked me to help Enrico release himself from that spell so that we could protect our family and the empire too. I close my eyes, and my tears fall.

"Father… I'm sorry if I didn't get the chance to tell you who I am. But as a Kiara, I will surely do as you will. I will protect my marriage and everyone else. I will..."

I cried until I was tired. I put the papers back and found a place where I could safely hide these important documents, and one day I will tell the royal family about this matter.

For now, I will focus on seducing Enrico and making him mine. I have to break that spell for our sake. The door opens, and I was surprised when I saw Enrico holding a pillow as he brushes his nape.

I can see that he is nervous either. "Can we sleep together tonight?" he asks. His face was red and he seemed nervous. I softly chuckled. He is so cute!