“You promise?”
“I promise.”
“Oh, Gerard!” Ellen sighed and leaned comfortably on him.
Gerard asked for his carriage to be brought around, and soon, they were on the way to London. Gerard stole occasional glances at Ellen and found her to be in a pensive mood.
“There is no need to be so worried, Diamond. All will work out,” he said, holding her hand.
“I was just thinking about something,” Ellen replied.
“Shall I offer you a guinea so you can share those thoughts with me?”
Ellen giggled. “My thoughts are not that cheap, and one would think that a gentleman of such high standing like yourself would make an impressive offer."
Gerard chuckled. Ellen amused him so many times. She could still crack a joke in such a tense situation. “Shall I offer you a diamond then? A diamond for a Diamond,” he said.
“I believe that My Lord has made a generous offer. I shall take the diamond.” They both laughed.
“I am just nervous; that is all. I have to admit that I did not think things through before deciding to come to your Manor. I apologize for the intrusion, Gerard.”
“No, Ellen. You could never intrude. Not in my home,” he sighed. “And I want to apologize for my behavior of recent.”
Ellen nodded but said nothing. How could she tell him that she had begun to avoid him when her heart burned most pleasurably at the sound of his voice?
“My Lady is quiet,” Gerard said. “Does this mean I am not forgiven?”
“I am considering it, My Lord,” replied Ellen.
“Perhaps I can offer an incentive to help you come to a favorable decision?” Gerard teased.
Ellen looked at him, curious.
“And what would that be?”
“Whatever My Lady desires.”
“Whatever I desire?” Ellen asked, teasing.
“Within reason, of course.”
They both laughed at that as he led her back into the carriage.
“Close your eyes,” Gerard said. Ellen looked at him for a minute, undecided, and then she finally did. When Gerard pulled her in for a kiss, she paused for a minute and then gave herself wholly to him. He kissed her deeply, and she kissed him back. He then lifted her gently so that her back was to the carriage seat, and he parted her legs. He got down on his knees before her, gently moved her skirts, and kissed her legs delicately. Then he started moving upward, tracing a line with his lips until he got to her thighs. Ellen writhed with pleasure. He moved his lips, gently caressing her center, and Ellen froze.
“What is it, Ellen? Did I hurt you?” Gerard asked, concerned.
“No, no, it’s just that this is new,” Ellen whispered.
“I know, Diamond. Do you trust me?”
Ellen looked at him and nodded. “Yes, I do.”
“Then, I want you to close your eyes and just let the sensations wash through you. If it is something you do not like, you only have to tell me, and I shall stop.”
Ellen nodded, suddenly intrigued by the prospect of something new.
Gerard leaned over and kissed her nether area gently, and she rewarded him with a loud moan that sent his member hardening almost painfully. He continued to kiss at her core, and then he nibbled and sucked all of her sensitive areas as waves of pleasure after pleasure rocked through her. Ellen came apart with a loud cry, trembling.
