The Marquis and the Mistress
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She nodded her confirmation and placed her head on his shoulder.
Hand in hand and without speaking, they walked the block required to get to his family home. At the foot of the stairs he kissed her again, only stopping when he heard the slight clearing of a throat from the landing above. His butler, Wallace, greeted them with a smile, and to his new mistress, he bowed, welcoming her to her new home.
“We can tour the house tomorrow. Wallace, we are not to be disturbed.” Bending down, Simon lifted Chandra into his arms and said to the butler, “First thing in the morning, please send some servants to pack up your mistress’s house. I believe you know the address. And the minister is due here by two, so please inform Cook to have a spread ready.”
“Yes, milord.”
Simon took the steps two at a time, striding down hallways he knew she would never remember. Finally arriving at his bedchamber, he found candles lit for his return. Lowering her to her feet, he nuzzled her ear. “Tomorrow, you become my marchioness, but tonight I will make you my wife.”
Chandra said nothing, but he suspected she understood his meaning. In this room, her actions spoke louder than words. With each kiss, every touch, she let him know she loved him.
In the morning, he would have to send a thank-you note to Madame Eve for bringing Chandra back into his life. And, perhaps, when their first daughter made her appearance they would name her Evangeline. For now, however, he focused on loving and cherishing this woman and thanking the good Lord above that he’d been given a second chance to win her over.
Reaching a palm out to her, Simon said, “Come, my love, to our bed. Let us start as we mean to continue. Side by side.”
“Together.” She placed her hand in his and followed his lead. “I love you, Simon, and I always will.”
Masculine pride flowed through him and her words nearly brought him to his knees with their potency. He undressed them both, helping her into the bed before he followed. Kissing her bare shoulder, he pulled her back into his embrace. Her soft backside fit perfectly against his front. Although his cock hardened and demanded to be taken care of, Simon was content to hold her. He had years to prove her wrong about her inability to create a child. In that moment, nothing else mattered, not his lust or fears about procreating. It was about them; one woman and one man, in love.
Beyond that, nothing mattered.
~From the Author~
Award winning author Dominique Eastwick grew up a US Navy Brat, so if there was a Naval base that was probably home. She currently resides in North Carolina with her husband, two children, crazy lab and lazy cat.
When not writing you can find Dominique behind the lens of her camera.
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