“Lucy will be getting some much needed time off and staying in the small cottage just to the back of the house. It is close to the summer kitchen, in case we need her.”
Raising my eyebrows, I smiled. “Lucy will not be staying in the house with us?”
Danny’s eyes smoldered. “No, my darling.”
The front door opened and I jumped when Lucy and the coachman began bringing in our luggage. “Leave it there. Lucy, I shall show you to your cottage.”
Lucy looked at me, then back to Daniel. I laughed and walked up to her. “For one whole month, you are free to do as you please. Be lazy, Lucy!”
Lucy’s mouth dropped open.
Lifting my eyebrow at her, I whispered, “Even better, be naughty with a handsome local boy!”
Her face flushed. “Mrs. Stowe, I don’t think…” I took a step back, bringing my hand up to my mouth. Lucy stopped talking. “Are you okay? Are you feeling ill, Sophia?”
Danny had his arms around me before I could even answer.
“You … you called me … Mrs. Stowe.” Tears filled my eyes as Lucy smiled at me.
“Indeed, I did … Mrs. Stowe.”
Turning to Danny, I threw my arms around him. He chuckled as he held me in his arms tightly. “Finally, I am yours,” I whispered.
After Danny had escorted Lucy to the cottage, he quickly made his way back to me. I had been standing on the porch taking in sounds of the ocean. When Danny’s hands touched my bare skin, I felt a shudder move through my body while he began undoing the dress. Glancing over my shoulder, I smiled. “You dare to undress your wife in public, on your porch?”
Turning me to face him, I was taken aback by his breathtaking smile. His blue eyes were dancing with lust as they moved across my face. “First, Mrs. Stowe …”
Oh, how I loved that. I would never get used to hearing it.
“I must tell you how beautiful you are. The moment I saw you in this dress…” Danny closed his eyes and smiled before opening them again. His eyes demanded mine. “My breath was taken from my lungs as I struggled to breathe. I cannot understand why God would bless a man like me with such a breathtaking creature.”
Placing my hands on his chest, I whispered, “Danny…”
“Second thing, this is your porch just as much as it is mine.” Glancing up, he looked around. “There is not a soul in sight. If I want to undress my wife on our porch, I shall undress her on our porch. If I want to bury my cock deep inside her while she stands and hangs onto the railing of the porch, I shall do that as well.”
Swallowing hard, I nodded my head. “I should like that very much.”
Raising an eyebrow, Danny pushed my dress from my shoulders. His eyes widened in surprise. Yet again, I broke tradition and wore nothing under my gown. I stood before my husband gloriously naked. Only wearing the garter that held my stockings. Stepping out of the gown, I pushed it away.
“Jesus…” Danny whispered. His eyes danced with desire while they moved slowly down my body, then back up. Leaning against the rail, I moved my hand up my body and to my breast, where I began to twist and pull my own nipple. Shaking his head, as if clearing his thoughts, Danny quickly pulled his jacket off, followed by his shirt. I stared at his broad, muscular chest. The way his muscles moved caused me to want him even more. I’d never seen a man in such glorious shape as my Danny.
I watched Danny unbutton his trousers and push them down, his long hard cock springing free. Licking my lips, I desperately wanted to have his cock in my mouth. Kicking his clothing to the side, he grabbed my leg and lifted it as he pushed his finger inside of me, causing me to let out a gasp.
Sliding it in and out, he moaned as he closed his eyes. “So wet, you’re dripping with want.” Opening his eyes, he looked into mine. “Sophia, my darling. Tell me what you desire.”
Wrapping my arms around his neck, I prepared my body for what I was about to ask for.
“My desire is for my husband to fuck me.”
One second later, Danny’s cock was buried deep inside me as I let out a whimper. His lips were against my skin as he placed gentle kisses along my neck. “Did I hurt you, darling?”
Shaking my head, I held onto him. “Danny…” I whispered as he pulled out and pushed back in. Nothing felt so heavenly as having his cock inside of me. Dropping my head back, I moaned as I said, “Harder.”
Danny gave me what I asked for. I felt the buildup as my body prepared for my orgasm.
“Let me hear you, Sophia. Let me hear my name from your lips.”
And like that, it hit me. I screamed out Danny’s name over and over as I felt him take control of my body. His muscles flexing under my tight grasp. It was pleasure and pain mixed into one amazing fucking.
Heaven. Pure heaven.
“I never want to leave this island.”
Danny held my hand as we walked along the beach. “We can certainly arrange that. I’ll tell my father I plan on opening a business on Tybee Island.”
Stopping, I looked at Danny. “Are you being serious?”
Danny’s smile melted my insides. “Yes.”
Shaking my head, I stepped closer to him. “You could just walk away from your family’s business, and start one here?”
Danny shrugged his shoulders. “If my wife desires to live on Tybee Island, I’ll move heaven and earth to make her desire come true. Besides, more people are moving to the island. I’ve always dreamed of owning a restaurant. Maybe it’s time I followed my own dreams.”
Chewing on my lip, a new hope bloomed inside my heart. “You do make a very good clam chowder.” Giggling, I shook my head. “I guess now I’m privy to the recipes.”
Tossing his head back, Danny laughed. He wrapped his arms around me and pulled me closer to him. “I love it here. We can just … be us.”
His eyes grew darker and I ran my tongue along my bottom lip. “I do believe this fresh sea air is good for me and the baby. I haven’t felt sick since we arrived here.”
Lifting his eyebrow, I saw a hint of childlike behavior. I shook my head and held up my hands. “Mr. Stowe … you stay away. This morning you caused me to soil my drawers from tickling me.” I was dressed in one of Danny’s shirts. It fell to the middle of my thigh and I knew Danny loved seeing me in it. If anyone saw me walking around, I would probably be shot on the spot. I quickly turned and began running. Danny caught up quickly and grabbed me. Screaming out Danny’s name as he threw me over his shoulder, Danny slapped my ass and took off toward the water.
“No! Do not think of it, Daniel Gael Stowe!”
Two seconds later, I was in the Atlantic Ocean and my husband’s warm lips were on mine as my hands moved to his hair. His kisses rendered me helpless as his hands moved under his shirt I was wearing, finding his way to my hardened nipples. I let out a whimper as my need grew.
Moving his lips along my jaw to my neck, I grasped onto his shirt for my legs felt weak. I needed him. Couldn’t get enough of him. This man was my life. My forever happiness.
“Take me, Danny.”
And like that, he had his cock buried inside of me as I moved my body against his. The friction of the water making it all the more amazing. “Danny,” I said as my eyes caught his.
Danny reached up and grabbed a fist full of my hair as he thrust into me hard and spoke with a growl, “I will never … in my life … love anyone … but you.”
Another orgasm hit me as I felt myself squeeze around his cock. Danny grunted, then called out my name. He still had my head pulled back as his cock twitched inside my body. Danny’s lips moved along my neck as he whispered, “No one will ever take what is mine.”
Smiling, I whispered, “Never.”
The warm sun on my face felt like heaven. I had fourteen more days of sheer bliss with Danny before we headed back to Savannah. Danny was going to talk to his father about opening up a restaurant on Tybee Island the moment we returned to Savannah. Smiling, I felt him before he made himself known.
His hot breath a
gainst my neck sent shivers throughout my body. “Darling, are you hungry?”
That’s when it hit me, I was beyond hungry. “Yes!” I stood up and turned to face my husband.
My husband. I wanted to hug myself just thinking it in my head.
Taking my hand in his, Danny led me into the house. Making our way to the small kitchen area, he pulled the seat out for me. I inhaled something heavenly as I sat. Danny set a plate down in front of me and I let out a soft moan.
Trout. I loved trout.
“Michael and I did some fishing this morning.”
Turning, I looked at him. “Michael?” I asked.
“He lives about a mile down the road. He’s been spending time with our Lucy.” Danny raised his eyebrows.
“Really?” I asked, as I placed my napkin in my lap. Glancing back at my plate, my mouth watered. “Boiled potatoes, too? You’re spoiling me, Mr. Stowe.”
Kissing me quickly on the lips, Danny winked. “It’s called loving you, darling.”
As we ate supper, Danny filled me in on Michael and Lucy’s … adventures. “I dare say your sweet Lucy has a naughty side to her.”
“Danny, you know no such thing.”
Laughing, he nodded his head. “I’m afraid I do. Especially when I saw her exiting Michael’s house earlier this morning in a rush, looking rather well-fucked I might add.”
My mouth dropped open. “Daniel Stowe, that is terrible.” I let out a giggle as he nodded his head.
“Do you blame her?” Danny asked, taking a bite of his fish.
Shaking my head, my smiled dropped. “Not one bit. My mother has kept her under her eye since I can remember. Poor girl deserves a life that does not consist of helping me, my sister or my mother with all our needs when we are very capable of doing it ourselves.”
Danny gave me a warm smile as we both went about eating.
I practically licked my plate as I finished eating. Danny stood and reached for my hands. “Let the mess be, darling. I want to hold you in my arms.”
We had an agreement. Danny cooked and I cleaned. My heart dropped and my stomach did that little flutter thing again as I placed my hand in Danny’s. Returning back into the parlor, he set a plate of cold bread and jam down. I leaned back and smiled. “I cannot fit another thing into this stomach. I fear my dress is already about to burst apart at the seams.
Biting on his lip, my heart dropped. “I think we should rid you of your clothing then, my darling.”
The wetness between my legs grew; to hell with feeling like I overate. To hell with it all. I had other plans for dessert.
Standing, I turned so Danny could unbutton my dress. It didn’t take him long to remove all my clothing as he stood there and took in my body. The way he would look at me made my insides tingle.
Placing his hand gently on the side of my face, he whispered, “So beautiful. I do love your body. I see the subtle changes every day, Sophia. Evidence of my child growing in you.”
Closing my eyes, I squeezed my legs together. The intense feelings had me wanting to relieve my own ache.
“I desire you to walk around naked for the rest of our honeymoon,” Danny said as he gently lifted me up. Wrapping my arms around his neck, I rested my head against his shoulder.
“I simply desire you always, my love,” I whispered.
Setting me on the sofa, I curled up under the quilt as I watched Danny build a fire in the fireplace. My husband quickly stripped out of his own clothing. Walking across the room, I watched in awe as he moved away from me. His ass was glorious. Perfect in every possible way. I chewed on my lip as I had begun to work up my courage.
Danny spread a quilt on the ground and then tossed a few pillows down. I watched his hard length as he moved. I couldn’t wait to feel his bare skin on mine. Narrowing his eye at me, Danny walked up and held out his hand. I pushed the quilt off of me and placed my hand in his. He quickly pulled me to him, his hard cock pressed against my stomach. I would never tire of being so intimate with him. Never tire of his warm skin against my mine. Never tire of having passionate, romantic, sex with him.
Never.
Placing both hands on the sides of my face, Danny brushed his nose against mine as I giggled. Then, he placed gentle kisses all over my face; after each kiss he would profess his love to me. Grabbing a handful of my hair he pulled back, exposing my neck to him. I loved when he did this, especially while he made love to me, even more so when he fucked me. Brushing his lips against my sensitive skin, he whispered, “Mine.” My breathing picked up as a low moan formed at the back of my throat.
Danny took a step back and motioned for me to lie down on the quilt. I did as he asked and the warmth from the fire felt wonderful. Lying on my back, Danny sat next to me. Placing his hand on my stomach, he smiled as he leaned in closer. The moment his lips touched my skin, gooseflesh appeared everywhere. Danny placed tender kisses all over my stomach. “I can’t wait to meet you someday, little one. I wonder if you will have your mother’s eyes? Or perhaps my temper?”
Smiling, I closed my eyes and let the moment take over my body. Hearing Danny talk to our child warmed my body more than the fire ever could. “I promise, sweet baby, to protect you with every fiber of my being. I will shower you with attention and tell you every day how much your daddy loves you.”
Opening my eyes, I looked at Danny. His lips were barely against my skin as his hands lightly moved across my body. “Danny,” I whispered.
Looking into his eyes, I sucked in a breath of air. Danny’s eyes danced with nothing but pure love. Smiling, he spoke softly. “On your stomach, my darling. I want to shower your body with attention.”
And shower me with attention he did. Danny touched every inch of my body with his hands. He massaged me almost to the point where I drifted off to sleep. Then, I felt him over me. Danny was kissing my back as I felt his hard dick against my skin. I wanted desperately for him to take me, but I was so completely relaxed. Danny pulled another quilt over us; pulling me to his side, I slid in next to Danny’s body. I felt his hard cock against my backside. I knew if I asked him to take me he would, but I also knew this felt perfect for him as well. Wrapping his arms around me, he held me tight.
“I love nothing more than being held within your arms, Danny.”
Kissing my shoulder, he let out a low rumbled growl. It moved through my body and relaxed me even more. “I could die right now and be the happiest man on Earth, Sophia.”
Smiling, I lifted his hand that was draped across my stomach and kissed the back of it. “Promise me, Danny that we shall have hundreds of nights like this. Even after the baby, promise me you will wrap me up in your arms in front of a warm fire like this.”
Kissing me gently again on my shoulder, Danny said, “I promise you, Sophia.”
Walking up to the carriage, I stopped when I noticed Michael holding Lucy’s hands. My mouth parted when I watched him wipe a tear away from Lucy’s cheek, feeling as if my own heart was breaking. He leaned down and brushed his lips against hers. Had he done that in Savannah, whispers would begin, rumors would start. I began chewing on my lip. Lifting my travel dress, I made my way over to them. Michael saw me approaching and took a step back. He bowed slightly as I walked up, causing Lucy to spin around.
“Sophia … um … my lady, I mean, Mrs. Stowe.”
I laughed and tilted my head as I looked at her kiss-swollen lips. Turning my attention, I took Michael in. At first, I only knew of him as our neighbor who loved to fish with my husband any chance they got. It didn’t take long for Michael to confess to Danny that he was royalty, a duke of something back in England. He was hiding on the outskirts of Savannah from his overbearing father and mother. Not really hiding; they very well knew where he was. He had more money than he knew what to do with, yet, he lived the simplest of lives. Lucy had no idea he was a duke. She thought him a mere fisherman. And I could see it in her eyes. She loved him.
Standing taller, I looked back at Lucy. “You are excused from ou
r services, Lucy.”
Her eyes widened. A look of pure freight moved over her face. One glance at Michael and I saw nothing but pure happiness.
“But … I do not understand, what did I do … Sophia, I promise you …”
I placed my fingers to her lips and smiled warmly. I had known Lucy for as long as I could remember. She honestly was like a sister to me. She knew my dreams, secrets and how to do my hair up in such a fancy way, every man in the room couldn’t take his eyes off of me. I also knew she wanted a life away from the demands of my overbearing mother.
“Lucy, stay where you want to be.” Peeking up at Michael, his smile grew to a full-blown grin. “Stay with the man you love.”
Tears spilled from Lucy’s eyes. She quickly dropped her day bag and threw herself into my arms as she let out a sob. After a few seconds, she pulled back and looked into my eyes. “Who will help you with the baby, Sophia? Your mother surely will not.”
Pushing back a piece of her golden hair behind her ear, I chuckled. “I have a very attentive husband, Lucy. And a mother-in-law, whom I am sure will be more than happy to help me.”
She shook her head. “Mrs. Montgomery will be furious.”
Winking, I said, “Leave her to me.” Kissing Lucy on her cheek, I nodded to Michael. “I’m trusting you to take care of her. She is like a sister to me.”
Pulling Lucy closer to him, Michael nodded his head. “I will. You saved me from having to come take her from you.”
Laughing, I shook my head and smiled. “I do love you like a sister, Lucy. We shall see each other often once Danny and I move to Tybee Island.”
Wiping a tear from her eye, she smiled sweetly. “I love you, too, Sophia.”
Turning, I headed back to the carriage. Danny was smiling that knock-me-over smile of his as he held his hand out to help me into the carriage.
Once we were in the carriage and on our way, Danny shook his head and looked to the floor as he chuckled. “Your mother is going to be very angry with you.” Moving his eyes back to mine, his smile caused me to catch my breath. I loved his smile. “Lucy was the last of your servants, the only one foolish enough to stay and take your mother’s abuse for next to nothing.”
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