The King's Wife Is The Alpha's Mate

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There were things that she had learned over the years and one of them was the ability to become demure and silent when it was to her benefit. As a young child, Sophie was never afraid to say or do what she wanted.

Sophie was outspoken, loud, and confident whenever she wanted to be. Even a wolf cub ran away when Sophie was intimidating and she could scare off the village kids that sometimes saw Lee and started throwing stones at him.

When the village elder spoke stories at night for the children of Hauntingen that spoke of witches, ghouls, and monsters, Sophie was exceptionally brave and even claimed that she would fight them off if they ever dared invade their kingdom.

That kind of personality was unhelpful and even just gathered more negative attention from her relatives in Hastings. When Sophie used to defend herself or her parents, she would get slapped, hit or punished for talking back to an adult or fighting with her cousins.

So, she finally learned to adjust and become quiet to live a more peaceful life. It was a waste to try and change the minds of people who did not want to be convinced anyway. 

Things were so much better and she did not get bullied in Cawden Academy if she only ignored and chose to avoid conflict.

That was why Sophie was not going to offend the duke but she was still going to convince the man to actually give her a job through her own softer methods.

Her train of thoughts halted at Leland's voice.

"The reason why I have chosen not to include you in such tasks involving housework is simple," Leland spoke clearly and wished he could call out her by name. "Miss Hansley, I believe that you are overqualified for such work." 

"Overqualified?" Sophie's eyes widened. Couldn't this duke tell that Sophie didn't finish her studies in Cawden Academy?

Her voice sounded confused when she spoke. "Duke Romanov, if I was overqualified, I wouldn't even be here."

Leland only shrugged. "Miss Hansley I can see that you are intelligent and have a good head on your shoulders. Why not help me in taking care of the books? I need someone to do the bookkeeping for me."

"Your Grace, I did not finish my studies in Cawden Academy. I do not know how to take care of the books and ledgers necessary for bookkeeping."

Leland paused for a moment. He knew how intelligent Sophie's mother was and how easily she blended in the human kingdom because of how easily she picked information and skills up.

There was the fact that Leland actually needed someone to do the books for real. Duke Romanov had a lot of wealth that he needed to account for and so he would only nod his head.

"Then, it is not a problem. We can simply assign a teacher for you, Miss Hansley, so you can learn how to do it. I will hire a tutor so you can learn while you are staying here. Would that be alright with you? I see potential in you and I would like you to work for me."

Sophie's lips parted for a moment and she didn't think that someone would actually hire a teacher just so she could do some work. Was it really true that Duke Romanov thought that she was smart or did he just want to help?

Either way, Sophie would do what it took to survive.

"I will do my best, my lord."

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The following day and the next ones that came after it, a newcomer would come to Wolfstone Castle of Duke Romanov and became a constant presence in Sophie's life. The tutor would come and teach Sophie how to do bookkeeping.

This person would turn out to be Katherine Sommers, the same governess who taught her two cousins of Sophie so she was shocked but also thrilled to meet the woman after all this time.

"You… gosh, Miss Katherine. I'm surprised that you also know how to do bookkeeping?" Sophie asked in surprise.

Katherine gave Sophie a warm hug and gave her a smile. "A woman needs to know a lot of things to survive in society. I'm just utterly relieved to see you again, Sophie. I didn't know what happened when your aunt told me that you ran away."

"One thing led to another… but now I'm here in the late Baron Ferdinand's castle." Sophie's lips curled into a sad smile. Thinking about the baron's death together with Nicholas' pained her to no end.

"Well, since I'm here to teach you about bookkeeping, let's proceed with that. Shall we?" Katherine smiled kindly at Sophie. The two of them were allowed to stay in Sophie's room so she could study without being disturbed.

Dinah came in every now and then to bring snacks and tea for both Sophie and her tutor. Sophie couldn't be happier because she could continue at least some part of her education. She felt a bit guilty though because Duke Romanov invested in her education to help him with some bookkeeping work, but she already made plans to only work for a month, until she could find a way to care for herself and her baby.

"Why is your face so gloomy?" Katherine's voice moved Sophie from her reverie. "Is anything the matter?"

Sophie quickly shook her head and smiled. "No, Katherine… I am fine."

She was filled with guilt, but finally, Sophie told herself it was okay to be selfish this time. She would do whatever work assigned to her to the best of her ability, but she wouldn't stay long.

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