Eight Child lost for a man 6

Eight Child lost for a man 6

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The steward’s words seemed to pull Sebastian back to his senses

He gave a stiff nod and turned to another servant. Go, check Lady Grace, she has just suffered a miscarriage. She is still weak.” 

The man dashed off without hesitation

Only then did Sebastian finally relax enough to step into the family chapel

At the center of the chamber, Lady Seraphina was gently caressing her slightly rounded belly. Those usually stern and inflexible family elders were now all smiles, looking at her with uncharacteristic warmth and approval

He’d barely arrived a few minutes late, and she had already won them over

A perfect flower of the pleasure halls, trained to tame the coldest of heartshow fitting that she could charm even these crusty old nobles

Sebastian forced down the bitterness rising in his throat. Uncle Reginald, forgive my delay. I trust the elders haven’t been waiting too long.” 

The man he called Uncle Reginaldwasn’t truly a close relationdistantly connected by blood, long removed from inheritancebut he’d once sponsored Sebastian when he first arrived in Crownspire, having passed the royal trials years prior

Because of that early kindness, Sebastian had always treated him with a degree of respect

Seeing the young man now bowing so politely, Lord Reginald’s smile deepened

Sebastian, you’re just in time. We’ve already discussed the matter.” 

Today, we serve as witnesses. Let it be known: you shall officially take this lady as your consort. And the child she carries shall be named your firstborn heir.” 

At those words, Seraphina’s eyes sparkled with joy. But before she could respond, Sebastian’s voice rang out. Who said anything about taking her as consort?” 

Sebastian?Seraphina looked stunned

He didn’t even glance her way. I told you the day I freed you from your contract I would never marry you.” 

This child will be registered under Grace’s name. As for you, Seraphina, I can give you anythingexcept a title.” 

Her face drained of color, then flushed again in quick succession

The elders exchanged uneasy glances

After a moment, Lord Reginald cleared his throat. It’s fine. Sebastian knows what he’s doing. Andconsidering her background, it’s not exactly fitting for her to be brought into the household formally.” 

Seraphina paled even more

A year ago, Sebastian had attended a banquet hosted by a peer. She’d been one of the entertainers invited for the eveninga performer, trained in charm and song

From the moment she saw him, she’d set her sights

But the man had been icecold, utterly unmoved. His heart, it seemed, belonged to Grace only

Still, she persisted

Eventually, she drugged his wine and seduced him, certain that once she’d shared his bed, her place at his side would be secured

She hadn’t expected his first reaction upon waking to betrying to kill her

It had taken all her cunning to turn the tide

And now, after all that scheming, a few words from these old men had sealed her fatewith no name, no title, just an unacknowledged belly. She clutched at Sebastian’s sleeve. My lord, I don’t ask for statusI only wish to raise my own child” 

His expression flickered with impatience. But the mention of the child softened his tone

Enough. Don’t think too much. Just deliver the child safely, and you’ll be well taken care of.” 

She forced a smile and opened her mouth to ask him to stay with her that nightonly for a servant to come stumbling through the doors. Chapter

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