Chapter 54. Sweet, Pleasurable Torture

Iris placed the lantern on the table’s center and looked at Adolphus, who reclined on the chaise. “Your Grace, I didn’t see Sir Anthony around,” she stated.

“I fired him from my service,” Adolphus replied.

“What? Why?” Iris was completely shocked this sudden revelation.

“Do I need to explain?” Adolphus said and tilted his head to look at her. “Come here,” he gestured with his finger then.

Iris dropped her hands to the side and walked up to him. Adolphus gently grasped her wrist and pulled her down on his lap as he sat up. His hand possessively rested on her lower back, keeping her firm at her place.

“So, what are your thoughts about your wedding dress?” Adolphus inquired her.

“I-I haven’t thought about it, Your Grace,” Iris replied.

“Adolphus. You should call me that. I mentioned it before,” Adolphus declared firmly. His touch brushed her cheek as he gently tucked strands of hair behind her ear. “I can’t wait to claim you as mine,” he assert