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The Duke and the Enchantress
Narrated By: David Sterling
09hrs 11mins 76 episodes Ongoing
Liam stepped closer to the woman. He could not read her eyes in the flicker of the torch, but he could feel the animosity rolling off from her. “Fine, I don’t need to know your name. I don’t even need to know your crime. I have an offer for you.”
Her hands flexed at her sides. “What... could you... possibly... offer me?” She seemed to be having some difficulty speaking, like saying the words took all of her breath.
“A full pardon.” Liam said. “You and I walk out of here right now.”
She narrowed her eyes. “And what do you want from me?”
“Your breasts.’
That took her by surprise. Her body jerked as though he had struck her. She blinked at him and said nothing.
“Pardon, madam. Let me be clear. I need your services as a wet nurse to my daughter. One year of service, you walk away a free woman.” Liam felt the need to pace, but he couldn’t safely stretch his legs in the confines of her cell. Her stony silence was making him nervous. “You will live in comfort in the castle. You will be served three meals a day, you will have a private room with a maid, and you will receive a salary as befits a wet-nurse to a Lady.”
“So, I will trade ...one prison... for another...” she said with a dry, humorless laugh.
He was unaccountably offended by her response. He straightened himself and squared his shoulders. “Well,” Liam refused to beg. He took a step back. “If this is the prison you prefer, madam,” He started to turn as if to leave, though he had no intention of leaving the woman there in the cell. Even if she refused his offer, he wouldn’t leave her in this place. It was not fit for an animal, leave alone a woman. He was not a monster, not intentionally anyway. However, he needed her to agree to the position. His daughter’s life depended on it.
“Fine,” the woman croaked, and took a staggering step. “I accept... your offer.”
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