When Ellen arrived at the Hann estate, she was met with a warm welcome by the servants, who had all gathered outside to pay their respects to the new Countess of Ridlington. They introduced themselves to her, and Ellen feared that she might never remember all these names but was comforted by the fact that she at least had all the time in the world to learn.
After the introductions, Gerard introduced her to her new lady’s maid and told her that she would be shown her chamber which was adjoining his. It was clear to all the servants that the Earl was madly in love with his new bride. His eyes followed her every movement until she was out of sight.
In truth, Gerard needed more time to compose himself before he went inside. The thought of his wedding night scared him only because he did not want to hurt Ellen. He kept wondering what he could do to make her first time hurt less which was why he had asked Cook to make him some special herbal tea with the roots he had personally gone to seek out for himself. When the tea was ready, he refused their help, asking all of them to retire early since he would be serving his wife himself. They nodded, giggling sheepishly, and Gerard, when he was sure that he was alone, went through his chamber to the adjoining door that connected their chambers together. He found her in the bath, went to her, and scrubbed her back. When she was out, he offered her the tea.
“What is this for, My Love?”
“Your nerves and to blunt the ache.”
“What ache?”
“The pain you might experience when we consummate this marriage.”
Ellen could feel her face turning red at his words but drank the tea obediently. When she finished, Gerard took the empty cup from her and set it down. Then, very slowly, he drew her close and kissed her gently at first on her lips and then deeply.
“You just give me the word if you feel any discomfort at all, and I will stop immediately. All right?”
Ellen nodded, wondering how she could possibly feel an ounce of discomfort when she felt such raw pleasure washing through her veins. Gerard increased the pace of the kiss and slowly began to loosen the gown she had donned for the night. He knelt in front of her and kissed the inside of her thighs slowly. He kept going upward until he found her center; he kissed gently and sucked and nipped at it until Ellen lost all control. Delighted, Gerard then led a shaking Ellen to the bed and slowly parted her legs.
“You know how we always did a little of this and that when we were courting?”
Ellen nodded, waiting to see what happened next. “I am about to take it a step further. If you feel any discomfort or want me to stop at any point, you only have to say so.”
Ellen licked her lips nodding. “I want to touch you.”
“My Diamond, you can touch me all you want.” Ellen did, hesitating at first and then finally getting bold enough, she went past his torso and started to trace his stomach. Gerard groaned. He took her hands and then held his manhood with them.
“This is what you do to me. I couldn’t possibly resist you” Ellen’s eyes widened at how big and engorged his manhood was. She licked her lips again and looked at him shyly.
“So, what does it do?”
Gerard laughed in surprise. “A lot of things; one of them is what I will be showing you.”
“Then, show me.”
“Yes, My Lady,” Gerard chuckled, and he did then he showed her two more times before they retired for the night.
Epilogue
The next morning, Ellen woke grinning from ear to ear. She watched Gerard sleep with a smile on her face while she waited for him to wake up. She did not have to wait long. She kissed him when she saw that his eyes were open, and they rolled into each other again.
“Fine morning then, I believe.”
“More than fine, it is an excellent morning.” Gerard grinned. “I would take it My Diamond was pleased with the new lessons she learned last night.”
“I was more than pleased,” Ellen said laughing as Gerard tickled her.
“I would like to show you so much more if you let me,” Gerard suggested as he kissed the nape of her neck. Ellen’s moans filled his ears; he moved his fingers toward her center and began to gently stroke her. He knew that she was sore, and he wanted to take it easy, so he gently stroked her as he cuddled her from behind, her backside pressed hard against his manhood so that she could feel the gyration of his hips. The pitch of Ellen’s moans kept increasing until she was certain the entire household could hear her. He only let her go after she exploded in his hands. She kissed him some more, and then they heard her stomach rumble. Gerard laughed.
“We had better go downstairs for a meal, or else Cook will think that we have decided to starve ourselves, and God forbid, my grandmother comes to look for us.”
Ellen nodded in agreement. She went to take her bath, and when she returned, she found that Gerard had gone to his chamber, and on the bedside was a flower and a beautiful satin gown which she assumed Gerard wanted her to wear for breakfast. She dressed quickly and made her way downstairs. It was easy to find the dining room, and when she entered, she found the Dowager Countess sitting alone with a cup of tea and some bread in front of her. Sophia Hann looked up from her gazette when Ellen approached and gestured that she take a seat and help herself to some breakfast. A footman pulled out a chair for her, and when she had bitten into a piece of bread, she found the Dowager Countess watching her.
“Tasty, is it not? You know, during the time after my husband and I had first consummated, I discovered pleasures in things I never did before. The bread tasted fresher, the tea sweeter, even the air felt fresher.” Ellen blushed and avoided the Dowager’s gaze. She wasn’t sure about what to say. The Dowager, realizing that she had made her new granddaughter-in-law flustered, smiled to herself. “Never mind what I said. I am an old woman, and I take excitement anywhere I can find it.”
Ellen smiled easier now. “Where is Gerard, My Lady?”
“I thought he was with you. If he is not, then he will be coming down soon. In all the years I have known Gerard, he has never missed breakfast. He believes it is the most important meal that happens in a day.”
