My Lady Chef

Ezran's POV:

"It seems like they are improving at a fast pace." I watched the knights practice their sword swings and parrying techniques with a partner. I can only spot a few people who still seem to be lacking when it comes to stamina and precision.

"Yes, milord. Aside from a few of the older ones who have just been knighted. I think a few more months of training and they can be sent to other territories for some jobs." Niles, the Captain of the Knights agreed with my assessment.

"Keep it at this rate then. Oh and gather everyone after the practice. I have something to say to them after." I said after I saw Milford waiting for me so I walked over to him and we went inside the back door where the hallway leading to my study was visible.

Once inside, I sat on my chair overlooking the barracks where I can watch the knights train while the head butler gives me his report.

"Milford. Has everything been done?" I took the papers for this month's expenditures from him as he bowed.

"Yes Your Grace. As per your order, the duchess' belongings were moved to your room," he said before he coughed a bit. "Did ....her grace expressed her desire to sleep in your room, Your Grace?"

"Why are you asking such a question? She is my wife. Why should she not sleep in my bed?"

"Usually a separate room for the duchess of the house is prepared....with a connecting door to your chambers. I just wanted to make sure that the duchess has agreed to such sleeping arrangements. Since you are sure about this. I am assuming she agreed to share your room?"

I stopped reading and tried to remember whether Alaina agreed to such a decision. I only remembered saying that all her belongings will be moved to the main house and nothing else.

in the duchess' room for now and I will

wise decision sire." the

servants who disrespected my duchess were dealt with?" I asked him and he told me that they were given 30 lashes as punishment and no

the duchess?" I asked

complain after she was moved to the bridal house. She did not even get upset when her first allowance was not even half of what the previous duchess usually spends. She actually thanked me politely and the few interactions I have had with her on

butler. I have seen him interact with my previous paramours and some of

now it seems

need to interact with both the head butler and the head maid of the house. But the thought of Alaina smiling at Milford as they discussed the budget and accounts of the

that upset you?" my

I was thinking of doing something unpleasant to someone." I grumbled as I smoothed out the paper and signed it. " Take these. Your calculations were all correct; have my

Milford away, a movement by the barracks made me look out the window. Sword practice seems to be over and

made my way back when a few female

cut dress most ladies prefer to wear

I felt the maid avoid my gaze

she approached

of her maidenhead was still painful? Judging from the brave face she was putting; I felt like a fool for not even

scowled as I met her halfway and saw with some concern that she looked a little pale. "You should have called for a doctor. If I knew this would happen, I would

before her mouth twitched until she giggled as I touched her arm in case she