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“Why, we shall join them, Vivian. A little fresh air and exercise never hurt anyone,” Diana explained.
“I don’t think my nerves could handle such a thing. Simply travelling from Town has already exhausted me so. You remember, Mama, how bad my nerves can become,” Vivian said as she looked towards Lady Casey.
“Yes, my dear. I do remember,” was all that Lady Casey responded with. Diana also remembered that Vivian’s nerves seemed to get the best of her anytime she was asked to help out around the house. She also knew what Vivian was trying to do and that was to avoid doing very much of anything.
Diana felt that she could breathe a little bit easier as the gentlemen returned to the sitting room. She wouldn’t have to listen to her sisters bicker to one another about the wedding plans, and the children all seemed eager to show the gentlemen the puppet show that had been put onto display.
Diana smiled as Fitz made his way into the room and settled into a chair beside her. Lord Douglas joined his wife’s side as well, and they began to talk about the children’s enjoyment of the puppet show. There was much talk about it all, and it was pleasing for Diana to witness what type of father Fitz would make. He was as eager as the children to hear the story that was being performed, and he didn’t try to shove any of the children away when they approached him. For being a Duke, he was someone Diana was sure could be approached by anyone.
Eventually, the night grew late, and the parents came to collect their children and put them to bed. One by one, Diana and Fitz bid everyone good night until it was only them and her parents left in the room. With everyone retired for the night, Diana was starting to feel exhausted herself.
Mrs Merriweather was summoned once her parents were ready to retire for the night. Diana was happy that Fitz had agreed to take on the additional housekeeper because the woman had been such a great companion to her parents all these years.
“Now, you two, don’t stay up too late talking amongst yourselves,” Lord Casey said as he rose to bid them goodnight. “I know it’s been a very exciting night, but if we are to rise early to go fishing with the little ones, we’ll all need our sleep.”
“I promise I won’t keep Miss Casey up late with our conversation. The door to the sitting room will remain open, and my butler will remain close for an escort for Miss Casey,” Fitz said. Diana knew he was trying to appease her father and remain as proper as needed. She appreciated the gesture, and so it seemed did her parents as they nodded and said goodnight to the two of them.
Once alone, Diana laced her fingers in Fitz’s hand before squeezing it. She wasn’t sure if her action was a bit too forward, but she was hoping to gain some comfort from the man she’d soon marry. The evening had been so overwhelming she felt completely worn out.
“You look as exhausted as I feel,” Fitz spoke up with a chuckle, squeezing her hand back.
“Do I honestly look that bad?” she asked.
“Bad, no. That isn’t the word I would use to describe how ravenous you look this evening,” Fitz said in a low voice, desire evident upon his lips. “I simply think this evening has taken a lot from us. It’s been a very long time since I’ve been a part of such a social gathering, and being the host of the night makes it that much more demanding.”
“I apologize for my siblings’ behaviour. It seems like something still hasn’t changed.”
“You shouldn’t apologize for the actions of others, especially when you had no control over the situation. I gleamed from their words and behaviours that they are only focused on wealth and power.”
“Unfortunately, I fear the same,” Diana said with a sigh. “I mostly fear how it will affect their children.”
“Then the children shall come to stay with us when their parents will allow it. They would have a fine education if I was given permission to oversee their lessons,” Fitz offered. Diana looked at him, never ceasing to be amazed by his generosity.
“You really like children, don’t you?” Diana asked with a smirk on her lips. Fitz chuckled in response as he nodded.
“Children may be my downfall after all. I can’t help feeling a need to take care of the little ones and make sure they have everything they need,” Fitz said. “My parents were the same thing with me, and I want to offer that kindness to others.”
“If this is how you treat the children of practically strangers, then I can’t wait to see how you’ll treat our own children,” Diana reasoned.
“Are you looking forward to having children?” Fitz asked. Diana noticed the way his body had become still and his voice very soft as though he was nervous.
“I’ve been so focused on the needs of my parents for so many years that it’s been a very long time since I’ve considered my own wants. But seeing you interact with the children makes me want to have children with you,” Diana honestly said.
They stared into each other’s eyes then, a particular look passing between them that Diana couldn’t make much sense of. She looked into Fitz’s eyes and didn’t see desire but something else that caused her to wonder what the man was really thinking.
Placing his finger to his lips to indicate she should be quiet, Fitz pulled Diana to her feet and led her to the other side of the room that was less decorated with lit candles. He held onto her hand as he led her there, and then once he guided them down onto a settee, he let go of her hand so he could wrap his arms around her and draw her close against his body. With one last look deep into his eyes, Diana pressed her lips against Fitz’s, feeling the warmth of his kiss wash over her whole body.
It didn’t take long for Diana to succumb to his will and wishes as he coaxed her body onto his lap. Then, he lowered her just a little bit back so he could continue to allow their tongues to dance together in a wonderful waltz.
With one arm wrapped around Diana, the other began to trail down her body, sending shivers of pleasure all over her body. Diana was becoming so hot that she desperately wanted out of her clothes and to be completely bare to Fitz. She couldn’t wait to experience everything he had to offer her and was eager to feel the pleasures between a man and a woman.
Diana laced her fingers in Fitz’s hair, loving how smooth and long his brown hair was. She could imagine running her hands through it for hours as they explored each other’s bodies. Diana felt light as a feather in his strong arms and was really starting to enjoy the way he made her body feel as his free hand ran up and down her torso.
Diana gasped when Fitz started to caress her breast, coaxing her nipples to become erect so that he could gently pinch them through her gown. She stared into his eyes as she felt her most sensitive parts start to tingle with pleasure, the area between her thighs becoming alarmingly wet as though anticipating something she wasn’t sure of. She tried to clench her thighs together to alleviate the pressure that was building there, but nothing she did seemed to help.
“We’ve become quite squirmy in response to my touch,” Fitz said in a very husky voice, his words seeming to undo Diana.
“I like what you’re doing, Fitz,” she replied, almost breathless as she began to pant. His hand moved from one breast to another as he played with her very hard nipples.
