Chapter 37

NIKLAUS did not hear anything about Russell Davenport for he was one of the Lesser Gentry and he never stood for his father at court but that didn't mean that Niklaus would not be making inquiries about his fellow peer of the realm.
It would be a shame if the Duke of Belikov, cousin to the current queen did not know anything about his fellow lords, Higher Court, or Lesser Gentry.
He was navigating Msallste Square with ease as he was looking around to make sure that he was on the right track to find the estate where Becca's oldest sister would be residing.
If he did not know any better, Niklaus would say that Becca was agitated to meet her sister. Was it because it had been a long time since she thought about the time that her sister came to their estate as a surprise for her? Or did Becca feel like she could not face her sister without saying anything about the secret that she now held till the end of her life?
"Are you alright, my love? You look...kind of off today," Niklaus said as he was soothing her on her lower back as he was moving them toward the private cobblestone streets that would lead to the residential area of Msallste Square.
Not mentioning that Fell Estate was around the corner as well but Niklaus knew that his fellow baron was not at his estate for he had an urgent task for his cousin, the young queen Arabella.
"I don't know, my love. I feel...different but not in a good way. I thought it might be the...demon inside me," Becca said as she was leaning against his left ear.
Niklaus smiled before he pulled her closer and tucked her underneath his shoulder for maximum security before they walked toward the residential area that would eventually lead to her sister's estate.
"Do not worry now, my love. I know that you can control that demon and I am here to help you to get through it. I think you handled it pretty well for the last 2 weeks," Niklaus said with a smirk as he knew exactly how Becca controlled the demon.
Keyword: sex. Lots and lots of sex. Hot, wild, rough sex during their wedding trip.
Becca blushed as she knew what Niklaus was implying to her. She cleared her throat as she was gripping her skirts while one hand was rested against her fichu to make sure that her skin was not showing to the world, even when they were walking during the nighttime in North Msallste.
"Come on now. We should be arriving soon and I think I can see the estate from here," Niklaus said as he tugged his wife and walked on the sidewalk of the cobblestone, tucking Becca underneath his shoulder and away from the road for you never knew when any runaway carriage might be hitting your wife.
Niklaus just liked to be prepared and ready for anything. His wife sighed before turning slightly to hug him underneath his coat as they were making their way upward toward the buildings that were made out of stones. It showed the wealth of the person who resided in those particular houses until Niklaus spotted the estate that would be under the care of Lord Russell Davenport.
Also known as Becca's brother-in-law and he's Niklaus’ family now.
"Ah! You find them," Becca said before she turned to look at him. Her face lit up as she gripped her skirts with both hands before running up the hill as she spotted someone who was waiting for them.
As if her sister would be prepared to meet Becca, her youngest sister for Niklaus felt something foreboding with this visit after all.

BECCA moved with urgency as she was smiling from ear to ear as she spotted Rosetta from afar. She was afraid that her sister would not love it when she did not let her know first and foremost that she would be coming with Niklaus but what does a family member do when they want to show up unannounced?
That should thrill her sister more.
Unfortunately, as Becca was approaching her sister closer and closer, she noticed that there was another carriage that was situated at the front gate of the estate. She moved slower as she recognized the emblem that was on the carriage.
Oh no, this is a lovely surprise, she thought before she picked up the pace again as she knew that her other sister, Rosanna was coming to visit their oldest sister as well.
"Rosetta! Rosanna!" she shouted from the top of her lungs as she was waving at her two most beloved sisters. They turned as they heard her voice before Rosetta and Rosanna were shocked to see that Becca was there.
"Is that...is that Becca, Rose?" Rosanna asked when she turned to look at Becca approaching them while she was drawing her breaths. That hike was not made for her in heels as she was smiling at Rose and Rosa.
"Good evening, I see that you are here for a visit as well, Rosa," Becca said before she hugged her sisters. They were shocked, yes, but it was the hug that mattered to Becca for it had been a while since they were seeing each other.
Not to mention that Lord Russell and Rosa's husband, Lord Rafael Douglas, never came to visit her at their parents' estate when they got married years ago.
"It's so nice to see you both," Becca said before she sensed the presence of her husband as Niklaus put his hand on her lower back. She turned to look at him before she introduced him to her sisters.
"Pardon me, but have you met my husband, Lord Niklaus Dragomir? My love, this is my sister, Rosetta who visited us ages ago, and my other sister, Rosanna," Becca said as she was looking at them. They curtsied as Niklaus was a duke and a relative to the royal family.
"How do you do, Your Grace?"
"Nice to meet you, Your Grace," Rosetta and Rosanna were greeting Niklaus as Becca sometimes forgot that the formal title for her husband was 'Your Grace'.
Not 'my lord or milord' as some of the servants and herself included used for Becca never felt the urge to call Niklaus as he should be addressed. She didn't want to give in to the ego that was already building to its peak in Niklaus' head.
"It's a pleasure to meet you both, my ladies," Niklaus said as he went in to kiss their cheeks. Becca should not feel threatened by the gesture for they were her family but the demon was telling her otherwise. She needed to control her urges to rip out her sisters' throats just as they smiled at her husband.
Control, Becca, control. You can do it.