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“Come. I will introduce you to the staff.”
My heart warms at his effort to make me familiar with them, further confirming his desire for me to be in all aspects of his life. I smile and place my hand in his larger one. He squeezes it and returns my smile.
He introduces me to a different chef from the Paris mansion, housekeepers, gardeners, groundskeepers, stable hands, and the handyman. The last woman in line beams at Luc. Her sable brown eyes shine as she glances between the two of us. But he tenses for a moment.
I peek up at him, curious as to the cause of his reaction. But his face remains neutral.
“Blair, this is Éloise Belrose, my former nanny. Nounou, this is Blair Thomas, my girlfriend.”
Realization hits. She must have been the expected nanny to Luc’s son. Sadness cools the warmth that flooded my heart only moments before. I offer her a small smile and nod.
“A pleasure to meet you, Madame Belrose.”
She bows her head.
“The same, Mademoiselle Thomas. I’m happy to see Monsieur le duc bring a lovely lady to his family seat. Welcome.”
I peek back up at Luc to gauge his reaction. He nods at her words and looks at me. The smile on his face stops the cold creeping through my chest. I nearly sag in relief when he squeezes my hand and responds.
“Indeed, Nounou. Blair is lovely and most welcome here and in my heart.”
The smile could split her face in two as she claps her hands together. The rest of the staff join in her jubilation. It’s obvious they care deeply for Luc and wish him happiness.
He grins and leads me to the ornate front doors.
“I must admit I was nervous. But everyone welcomes me. I’m so glad to be here, my love.”
“Me too,” he responds and lifts our joined hands to kiss my knuckles.
Once inside, he gives me a tour ending in his suite of rooms overlooking the vast gardens. He doesn’t give me a chance to admire the masculine decor before he tosses me to the bed and makes passionate love to me. Hours later, we eat a late lunch in the all-glass solarium overlooking the rear rose garden.
“Tomorrow, we’ll go into the city for a tour and lunch. I want you familiar with all of Blois.”
“Sounds wonderful. Can we ride after? I’d love to explore the property on horseback. It’s been too long since I’ve ridden.”
Luc tilts his head with an eyebrow raised.
“Are you quite certain about that statement? I recall only moments ago you astride me taking your pleasure on my cock, Ma Petite Fille.”
My cheeks heat even as my pussy clenches from the erotic memory.
“Hmmm… Well, I’d best amp up my skills if you forget sex with me so quickly.”
Later that night, he recovers my memory many times over.
* * *
Luc
“The architecture varies so much. My favorite buildings are the timber framing mansions. Their charm reminds me of villages in the English countryside…”
I can’t help the grin on my face as Blair rambles on about Blois while we eat lunch. The restaurant overlooks the Loire River, with some mansions lining both sides. But their charm doesn’t compare to hers.
She’s so animated, with eyes brighter than the clear blue sky and a rosy blush to her cheeks. And she looks right here, as though she belongs. Exactly what I hoped. Even more so than Nounou.
At first, the sight of her reminded me of her role as Lucas’ nanny. But I told myself to live the happy life I’m having with Blair and not dwell in the past. The moment of grief slipped away, and I felt better as I stared into her concerned eyes. Now, they shine, as they should.
“—riding when we return?”
