Noble Solutions

by Schinhofen, Daniel

  “The snow and water will just slide off?” Saret asked.

  “Yup.

  “How useful,” Saret grinned. “Will that apply to dust, also?”

  “Anything not glass will be slogged off,” Sean nodded. “It’ll be way more useful than windshield wipers.”

  “I don’t know what that means, but I agree,” Saret said. “Come now, Rosaline, we have things to learn.”

  “Yes, Mother.”

  “Sean,” Helga asked as the other two left to learn from Arliat, “do you need my help?”

  “Nope. Go ahead and help the others. Once I get this right, I’ll be over to show them.”

  “Very well,” Helga nodded.

  ~*~*~

  Sean exhaled slowly as he waited in the front room. He’d helped his wives put more work in on the bus for Saret after patenting his new window rune. The bus was nearly complete now— there were just a few minor things left to do before Saret could collect it tomorrow. The truck for Jefferson was ready, as well— it even had a special compartment for his cuon right behind the drivers in the cab.

  Taking another slow breath, Sean felt a little uncomfortable. He’d been told that Julian Bloodheart agreed to Hallie marrying him, but he’d know for real in a few minutes. Hallie would be coming over with her family, bringing her belongings with her.

  Nervous, and it’s not even after dinner, Sean snorted. As much as I say I’m changing, some things will probably remain the same… I’m shocked that she agreed to not have kids until all the staff are married. That was a major concession. I wonder if she told her parents? It might get awkward if she didn’t and they bring children up...

  The sound of a carriage had him on his feet and to the door the moment he heard it. Stepping out of the home, Sean swallowed his nerves when he saw the Bloodhearts’ carriage. He took another steadying breath, put a smile on his face, and waited.

  Julian was the first one out of the carriage once the footman opened the door. He gave Sean a nod, then turned to help his wife out, then his daughter. His two sons followed them, but Sean didn’t register them much.

  Hallie had on a deep purple dress that hugged her torso. It covered her completely, but from the waist down, it became a flowing curtain of silk. Seeing Sean, her smile brightened and her cheeks heated slightly.

  Sean knew his own smile had widened upon seeing her. He waited for the entire family to come toward him. “Thank you for coming tonight,” Sean greeted them. “Hallie, welcome home.”

  “Thank you, husband,” Hallie said happily. “I hardly slept last night.”

  “She has been nearly bouncing off the walls all day,” Helen Bloodheart smiled. “My daughter appears as eager as I was to be with her husband.”

  Julian nodded and shook hands with Sean. “Sean, you will do all you can for her, yes?”

  “Did you not see the armor and weapons?” Sean asked.

  The entire family looked at Hallie, who was wearing a knowing grin. “I was going to tell you tonight. Alas, this dress doesn’t work for me to show you the armor.”

  “It will,” Sean said. “It’ll form to whatever you wear under it.”

  Hallie’s eyes went wide and, a few seconds later, she was wearing a mithril dress. She held up a sword in one hand and a shield in the other. “I had no idea!” she breathed out excitedly.

  “Probably not the best armor,” Helen said, “but it makes a statement. Is that sword like the one you made for Toivo?”

  “It can electrocute people, but doesn’t possess Mage Sight,” Sean told her. “Instead, it can fire off a small bolt of lightning. Hallie, point it that way, please,” Sean said.

  Hallie spun the way he pointed and aimed at the far wall. A bright flash of light streaked away, and a small black spot appeared on the wall. “Oh, that makes my eyes water.”

  “Well, it is lightning,” Sean chuckled. “Now you know to close your eyes when you do that. Your opponents won’t know that.”

  Hallie turned back to him and her weapon and armor vanished back into the jewelry. She took a step toward him, then stopped and swallowed. “Husband... that makes it even more potent. I shall remember this for later.”

  Helen laughed softly. “Maybe we’ll have a grandchild from her before we have one from Toivo.”

  Hallie’s face stilled and she met Sean’s eyes, her head barely moving side to side.

  Sean caught the message and smiled. “Perhaps. I do believe Amedee and Toivo have a lead on us, though.”

  “There is that,” Julian laughed.

  “What are you doing, husband?” Fiona asked from behind him. “Invite them in.”

  Sean coughed and stepped to the side. “Please, come in.”

  Julius chuckled as he followed his parents inside. “I was wondering.”

  “New to the whole ‘society’ thing,” Sean shrugged.

  “Good thing our sister can help you,” Timithy said.

  “Agreed. Driver, around the back,” Sean said before following the others inside.

  Chapter Thirty-seven

  The party was full of laughter and cheering. Jefferson arriving last with Michelle accompanying him caused a stir. The normally gruff man was all smiles as he sat with Michelle beside him. When the party ended, Sean snagged Saret for a moment, asking if she’d planned for Michelle and Jefferson. Saret told him no, but she was very happy, glad that another of her daughters found a man who would love her dearly. When all the guests were finally gone, Sean got kisses on his cheek from each of his wives, as did Hallie. Once they were done, they left, leaving Sean and Hallie alone.

  “Husband, is it time?” Hallie asked.

  Seeing her nervousness, Sean gave her a soft smile and offered her his arm. “If you’re ready, we can retire, or we can have a nightcap.”

  “I’m ready,” Hallie replied. She took his arm, but her hands were a little clammy.

  “Nervous?” Sean asked as they climbed the stairs.

  “Of course not,” Hallie replied, swallowing hard afterward.

  “Hallie, please? Just the truth. I’m nervous.”

  “You are?”

  “Of course. I always am the first time with someone. What if I fuck it up and they don’t like it, or what if they hate what happened?”

  Hallie’s lips pursed as they went upstairs. “But surely that isn’t possible. You have many wives.”

  “Yes, and they all have different tastes of what they prefer, especially in bed,” Sean explained.

  “I’ve come to understand that,” Hallie said, her cheeks pinking just a bit. “Felora is vastly different from Fiona in what they say they enjoy.”

  “That’s true. I didn’t know they’d told you.”

  “The other night, when I was over,” Hallie whispered. “They were certain I’d be approved by you. When I asked about what you might like, well…” Her blush deepened as she trailed off.

  “TMI?”

  “Huh?”

  “Too much information?”

  “Oh. Hehe, yes. That is an interesting abbreviation. I’m not unversed in what we will do. My maid and mother both spoke with me last night, and some of my acquaintances used to go on at length about this suitor or that one.”

  “I see. You’re a maiden?”

  “Yes.”

  “Do you have any preferences about what you’d like to try?” Sean asked as he opened the door to the room.

  “Yes, and no. I’m… uncertain that I shall be enough.”

  Sean’s feelings for Hallie grew with her admission— her vulnerability and courage made him want to make her smile. “Why don’t we start slow, then?” Sean suggested, shutting the door behind him.

  Hallie swallowed hard and went to the bed before turning to face him. “What did you have in mind, husband?”

  “A massage?”

  Hallie blinked. “What?”

  “An oil massage,” Sean clarified. “It’ll help you relax and let me get to know your body… like where you like being touched and where you’
d prefer not to be touched.”

  “Oh...” Hallie exhaled. “Perhaps I can do that to you, instead?”

  “As you wish,” Sean said as he moved to stand a foot from her. “Hallie, tonight is a special night for you. Anything you want, I am willing and even eager to give. Just tell me. I will not mock, deride, nor criticize you.”

  Hallie swallowed. She’d been staring into his eyes as he spoke— there was no guile or deception in him, only honesty. “Kiss me?”

  Sean stepped forward that last little bit. One arm went behind her head while the other wrapped around her waist. Soft trembling lips met his, and he went softly into the kiss. Gently, softly, he let their first kiss be slow, tentative, and inviting without demand.

  Hallie had been braced for a demanding, passionate kiss, so she was taken off guard when Sean kissed her with the same hesitancy she was feeling. His arms were firm and warm as they held her, but she felt like a scared animal being slowly coaxed to open up.

  With a soft sound, she pressed into him, her lips demanding more. Sean met her demand with equal passion, but didn’t push her for more. He was content giving her what she wanted, not what his libido was asking for.

  When the kiss came to an end, Hallie’s body felt warm as she tingled pleasantly. “Goodness, that was nice.”

  “Did you want to massage me now?” Sean whispered, planting a small kiss on her neck.

  Hallie tilted her head a little, giving him more room. “In a moment... I like that.”

  Sean trailed soft kisses along her neck until she exhaled a shuddering breath.

  “Okay. Please,” Hallie said.

  Sean stepped back and knelt to get his boots off first. “I’ll be undressed and on the bed shortly. There’s a small box under the bed that has a few different oils in it. Choose the one you like best.”

  Hallie nodded, then took a seat on the edge of the bed and lifted a foot up to get her shoe off. She blinked when Sean touched her foot. “Yes?”

  “Allow me,” Sean told her as he unbuckled the straps.

  A rush of happiness surged through her as Sean removed her shoes. Her new toes wiggled when he released her foot. She stared at them for a moment before looking back at him as he removed her other shoe.

  When Sean stood up and stripped, she watched with interest. She’d seen him naked in the baths, but this wasn’t the same thing. Here and now, he was hers alone, and his light blush made her stomach flip and roll.

  Naked, Sean slipped past her to the bed and laid face down. “I’m ready for you, Hallie.”

  She blinked, having been lost in the moment. Hallie stood up, unbuttoned her dress, and let it pool at her feet. With a nervous lick of her lips, she shed her undergarments, as well. Kneeling, she pulled the box out and inspected the oils. She chose the vial of lavender oil and stood up again.

  “All of you?” Hallie asked with a slight tremor.

  “You can. I can remove the oil from anything important before we go further. The oils there aren’t the best thing for being inside the body.”

  Swallowing, she sat on the edge of the bed. “Just pour some on and rub it into you? I’ve never given a massage before.”

  “Pour a little into your hand and let it warm up some. Then, with your hands over my back, rub them together and begin,” Sean explained. “I’ll tell you if you need to ease back from being too firm.”

  “Okay,” Hallie exhaled and did what he’d said.

  Minutes went by— Hallie was smiling broadly, listening to his happy little sounds as she worked the oil into his back, arms, and legs.

  “I’m done,” she finally said.

  Sean rolled over, meeting her eyes. “Did you wish to get my front?”

  Hallie’s eyes went to his firm length sticking straight up. “Oh… all of you?”

  “As much as you’d like. Like I said before, I can remove the oil before we do more.”

  Licking her lips, she nodded. “Yes.”

  “Same as before, then,” Sean told her, closing his eyes. “I’m in your hands, my darling wife.”

  Her breathing sped up for a moment, but she got more oil in her hand before she started at his feet, planning on working up. When she got to his groin, her plans faded when she lightly gripped his shaft with an oil-slicked hand.

  Sean rocked his hips slightly and inhaled in pleasure, making her intent on what she was doing. Licking her lips, she began to lightly stroke his length.

  “Hallie,” Sean exhaled breathily, “that’s nice. You can be a little firmer if you want.”

  Tightening her grip, she continued to stroke him and watch his face. Seeing the pleasure she was bringing him, she continued to stroke him, applying a little more pressure as she did. When his hips began to move in time with her hand, she grinned.

  “You like this?”

  “It feels good,” Sean panted. “Are you not going on?”

  “No. I want to bring you as much pleasure as I can, and this looks to be doing that.”

  “As you wish,” Sean moaned, surrendering to let her do as she wanted.

  In time, Sean was starting to near the edge. “Hallie… if you don’t stop…”

  Hallie swallowed— her mother and maid had told her that he might warn her just before he finished. She knew she should stop and climb onto him to consummate their marriage, but she didn’t want to. She wanted to watch him as she used only her hand to bring him such pleasure.

  “I’m not stopping,” Hallie whispered. “I want you to let go.”

  Sean shuddered, his muscles tightening. His body was eager to do as she wanted. “Here it comes…!” he panted just before his hips bucked hard into her hand.

  Hallie’s eyes went wide when strands of white fluid spurted from his cock. She knew it was semen, but she’d never seen it before and was shocked at the volume he produced as he kept bucking into her hand. A few drops splashed against her chest as he slowed, and she eased her grip, but didn’t let go of his firm length.

  Some men like it if they see you savoring their semen, her maid’s voice came to her.

  Hallie swallowed hard and looked down to see Sean watching her, panting to regain his breath. Making a deliberate motion, she used the back of her thumb to scoop up one of the droplets. With as much bravado as she could muster, she licked it clean. Her lips puckered at the salty taste, but seeing his wide eyes and his hips buck against her hand, she smiled.

  “Did you like that?” Hallie whispered.

  “Didn’t expect you to finish me that way,” Sean told her.

  “Cleaning the mess you left on me?” Hallie pressed.

  “Yes,” Sean admitted.

  Hallie smiled wider and scooped up the other few drops and cleaned them the same way. Hearing Sean’s murmur of appreciation and feeling his cock stay firm in her hand, she nodded.

  “Will you consummate this union now, my dear husband?”

  “Of course, but do I not get to return the favor first?”

  Hallie blinked slowly. “You wish to massage me before we join?”

  “I’d like to,” Sean admitted.

  Hallie looked at his hard cock, then back to him. “But…” She trailed off.

  “I promise I will not fail to consummate this,” Sean said softly. “I just want to know you as fully as I can. But if you’re uncomfortab—”

  Hallie let go of him and pressed herself against him, kissing him hard.

  Sean was caught by surprise, but was happy to return her passionate kiss.

  When she pulled back, she blinked, realizing that they were now both liberally coated in oil and semen. Sean chuckled at her face and touched her with his energy. The mess left her body, then his.

  She just stared at him for a few seconds, then smiled softly. “Please, husband... pamper me?”

  “Gladly,” Sean said as he sat up and she laid down.

  The massage went on for an hour or more as Sean took his time to memorize what she liked and disliked. The backs of her knees were a no, but her feet were
a resounding yes. When he finally finished, she was on her back with heavily-lidded eyes.

  “Now, if you’re ready, Hallie, we can come together,” Sean whispered.

  “Please, claim me as your wife. I will not have a child for years, but I wish to have you now.”

  The oil vanished from them both as Sean moved between her legs. “Before I take you as you dearly wish,” Sean murmured, leaning down so his mouth was in line with her wet sex, “I want a taste of you.”