Scandal in the Wind

by K T Grant

  “I do like the sound of that,” Rose said breathlessly and gave Lily a tight hug.

  “Beau is going to hit the roof when he hears about our partnership,” Lily pointed out.

  Rose shrugged. “Let him. There’s nothing he can do. You’re free now and he can’t control you.”

  Lily lifted her head. “I can’t believe I’m divorced. I always thought Beau and I would be married forever until one of us died.”

  “You’re still young. If you wanted, you could have any man you’d like as your next husband.”

  “I don’t think that will happen. Marriage to Beau was exciting but nerve wracking. If we weren’t at each other’s throats, we made love like possums in heat.”

  A deep laugh left Rose and she grabbed her glass and drank.

  Lily glanced at her out of the corner of her eye. “I don’t think I could stand getting pregnant again.”

  “Why is that, Lily?” Rose brushed her fingers across Lily’s cheek.

  “I was so happy when I found out I was pregnant,” Lily laid her hands on her stomach. “I’d never seen Beau so happy. We started buying furniture for the baby and even talked about having more children. For six months I carried that little soul inside of me and then for no reason, my darling baby was taken from me.” She grabbed hold of Rose’s hand and held it against her cheek. “I went into labor too soon and my baby was stillborn.”

  “Sometimes it happens. It’s not your fault,” Rose murmured into her ear.

  “Beau blamed me. That morning I was gardening under the hot sun and didn’t even think to take a rest. Soon I grew faint and then the next thing I remembered, I was lying on the grass and had horrible cramping in my stomach. Blood covered my dress and in between my legs. The servants brought me inside and up to my room. Sissy went for the doctor. By the time the doctor arrived, the baby was coming and I couldn’t stop it. The pain! I never felt anything like it. I think I passed out again. The next time I woke up, Beau was yelling at the doctor outside my room and Sissy stood there in tears.”

  “Oh, dearest.” Rose turned Lily’s head and gave her a kiss on the mouth.

  Lily clutched Rose’s arms. “My baby, my little girl was dead. She never took a breath. Beau never came in to see me or hold me to say it would be all right. He went out instead of staying with me. Finally the next morning he came in smelling of smoke and booze. He dropped his head into my lap and cried. I cried also and he said if I hadn’t been outside in the heat, our baby would still be alive. I told him to get out. At first he didn’t, until I started screaming. Only when Sissy came back in and told him to leave, he did. I remained in bed for almost a week, refusing to see him. Finally he apologized and we made up. He wanted to make another baby but I told him we needed time. And then...”

  “And then what?” Rose asked in a hushed whisper.

  “Mary went into labor. She was eight months along. She had miscarried three times before and the doctor had warned her another pregnancy could kill her because her body wasn’t strong enough.” Lily shook her head and stared down at her lap. “She died after almost two days of labor. Her son never took a breath like my little girl. My Mary was gone from me forever.”

  “Oh Lily, I’m so sorry.” Rose pulled her in tight and rocked Lily as she cried.

  “I’ll never see Mary again. Everything has been taken away from me. I have nothing left.”

  “That’s not true.” Rose shook her. “You have me now and I’m not going anywhere.”

  “But why do you care so much? I’m cursed. Everyone I have ever loved has died or left me. You will also.” Lily hunched over as the pain ran up and down her body. Her headed pounded and her mouth was dry. She went to move away when Rose cupped her face.

  “Listen to me, Lily Dunne. You have so much to live for. Now is not the time to give up or feel sorry for yourself. Didn’t you tell me I’m a survivor? I have the battle wounds to show for it. I may have never lost a child like you did or have a husband throw me away, but I know what it feels like to be at the bottom, where you think all hope is lost. You’ve survived the harshest of circumstances and here you are still alive and breathing. You’ll move on and heal, maybe not today or even tomorrow, but eventually you will and I’ll be by your side to help you get through it.”

  “Rose, I…” Lily stroked the side of Rose’s face and took in a deep breath. “I’m so lonely. I don’t want to feel like this anymore. Will you spend the night with me?”

  Rose inhaled. “Spend the night how?”

  “Making love to me. Show me all the ways you can make a person forget their problems and only care about the number of climaxes they can reach.” Lily cupped the back of Rose’s head and their noses touched. “I want to lie next to each other naked in my bed and forget the outside world and all those people who have hurt us. And I want to do it now.”

  “I thought you’d never ask,” Rose said, tangling her hands into Lily’s hair and kissing her deeply.

  Lily moaned and held Rose tighter as their mouths moved together, pressing and biting, their tongues lapping over one another in want. Rose pulled back and winced, prodding her lip.

  Gulping in air, Lily gently rubbed her thumbs over the corners of Rose’s mouth “Was I too rough? I’ll be more careful.”

  “I’ll gladly take the pain to have a thousand more of your kisses,” Rose responded and pressed her lips to Lily’s again.

  Lily lifted up and knelt over Rose as she cupped her face. She sighed, breaking the kiss when Rose cupped her breasts.

  “We should take this into the bedroom,” Lily said and climbed off of Rose.

  Rose grabbed hold of her hips. She pulled Lily back and grabbed both globes of her ass. Lily brushed her trembling fingers across Rose’s face in near wonderment.

  “Let’s use mine. I have a giant bed. Perfect for rolling around on.” Rose stood and gave her another passionate kiss.

  Lily spread her palms over Rose’s chest and pulled apart her robe. Lily admired Rose’s nipples as they stiffened under her hands.

  “Can I suck you here?” Lily asked and gently circled Rose’s areola, watching the raspberry colored tip harden.

  “You can do anything you like to me,” Rose said against Lily’s ear and her robe fell at her feet.

  Lily pulled back her hands and licked her lips. Rose left her arms at her side as Lily scrutinized her from head to toe.

  “You’re beautiful,” her voice caught in her throat and she brushed her fingers down the front of Rose’s chest.

  Rose grabbed hold of her hand. “Come with me.”

  Lily went with Rose in silence, her harsh pants filling her ears. When they entered the bedroom, the setting sun cast shadows across the floor and bed. Lily kissed Rose and then went over to close the door.

  “May I undress you?” Rose asked as she came up from behind and pulled the pins from Lily’s hair. It fell down her back and Rose pulled her tresses off to one side and kissed the side of her throat. Her hands came around and cupped in between Lily’s legs, her thumb dipping inside her cleft, causing Lily to cry out.

  “I-I can’t breathe in my dress. Help me take it off.” Lily moaned and dropped her head forward as Rose unbuttoned the back of her dress.

  Rose’s mouth followed her hands, her tongue licking softly across Lily’s naked back until she pulled the dress down and it dropped at her feet. Next went her petticoats and her pantaloons. Lily undid her corset as Rose untied it, only stopping to nibble on Lily’s shoulder. As Lily went to pull off her chemise, Rose stopped her.

  “Why don’t you lie down on the bed?” Rose slapped her lightly on the ass.

  Lily turned and gave Rose a questioning stare. “Don’t you want me naked first?”

  Rose wrapped her hand around Lily’s nape and moved her mouth over her open, panting one. Lily’s arms came around her and she spread her legs apart, the rising itch inside her spiraling out of control.

  Rose broke off the kiss and sniffed. Her eyes sparkled as she stared
as Lily’s nipples pierced the fabric of her chemise. “I can smell your desire. You need relief and I’m the woman who can give that to you.”

  Lily went to cover herself in embarrassment but Rose stopped her. She pulled her over to her bed, her breasts jiggling from her purposeful stride. Lily licked her lips, greedy for Rose’s plentiful flesh that would barely fit in her mouth.

  “Lie down.” Rose released Lily and waved at the bed.

  Lily sat on the edge and moved back as Rose pressed her hand in between her chest. She fell back with her legs dangling over the edge and dug her fingers into the coverlet.

  “You’re a fine sight, Miss Lily. I can’t wait to eat you up,” Rose purred and placed her knee on the bed next to Lily’s hip.

  “Eat me up?” Lily asked, her pussy clenching as she thought of all the ways Rose would devour her.

  Rose smiled and dipped her head. She placed her lips over Lily’s, motionless, as if she waited for permission. Lily gave it to her and opened her mouth, her tongue licking over the seam of Rose’s lips.

  Rose didn’t do anything else but kiss her. Lily lifted up on her elbows for more leverage and went to wrap her leg around Rose’s hip. Rose pushed her leg down and squeezed the inside of her leg. She fell back on the bed, tugging and sucking Rose’s lips with ferocious intent. Her juices coated her inner thighs and her breasts ached unbearably.

  “Touch me,” Lily begged and threw off her chemise without waiting for permission. Rose nodded in approval and moved her face down, showering kisses across her sensitive flesh. Her back arched when Rose drew on her nipple and her fingers tugged on her pussy hairs. Lily’s face grew as hot as the summer sun and her body released more of her feminine musk.

  Rose’s eyes met hers and she bit down, making Lily flinch. Her eyes closed from Rose’s tongue licking over her chest and down her stomach until she met the cup of her womanhood. Her fingers combed through her hairs and her chin landed on her upper thigh.

  “Open your eyes, Lily, as I love you.”

  Lily did what Rose ordered and bit down on her lip hard enough to draw blood. Her chest felt close to bursting and she trembled not only in passion but with something deeper, more elemental that called to her to claim Rose as her own.

  “Is this truly love or just an insane physical attraction that needs to be doused?”

  “We’ll have to find out what it is together.” Rose pressed her palm over Lily’s belly and dipped her head in between her legs.

  Lily released a long moan from the depths of her soul the moment Rose’s tongue met her engorged, swollen folds. She bucked up, her foot almost hitting Rose in the head, but Rose caught it and latched onto her ankle. She glanced up, her mouth shining, and winked. Lily opened her mouth and a sharp cry left her this time. Rose’s mouth sucked down and spread apart her cunt lips. Her fingers jostled back and forth over her enflamed flesh.

  Sweat beaded Lily’s brow and her fingers grew numb as she tugged on the bedding. Rose pulled her legs further apart, giving her even more access. Lily turned her head from side to side. She had never experienced such pleasure, even when Beau did the same exact thing with his mouth.

  Rose’s tongue flicked and circled around her nether lips. Her finger rubbed over her spongy muscle that made her gush more of her woman’s musk. She banged her heel against the bed and begged for mercy, her throat growing hoarse. Rose didn’t cease, even when Lily cried out for her to stop.

  Rose turned her slightly on her side and her mouth moved farther down until she lapped near her ass. Lily sobbed against the mattress, twitching from exertion. She suddenly stiffened as Rose’s tongue went back into her pussy and jabbed around her distended tissues.

  “No more!” Lily yelled and jerked a final time as she saw bright lights as her head exploded.

  Sounds like rushing water filled her ears and she rolled onto her back. Blinking, she brought the room into focus and a hazy Rose leaned over her, her face close to hers.

  “Do you like what I’m doing to you?” Rose asked and nipped her mouth.

  Lily nodded, wiping away her damp forehead. Rose pressed her tongue over hers and Lily sucked and swallowed the tangy dampness coating Rose’s mouth. She didn’t mind the taste knowing it came from her body. She finished the kiss and smiled up at Rose in sated contentment.

  “I want to do that to you. I never have before.”

  “You will. We have all night.” Rose shifted over Lily and began kissing her again. Lily wrapped her arms around her and they rolled until Rose lay on her back. Lily straddled her by the waist and Rose stared up at her in laughter.

  “Now I have you.” Lily grabbed hold of Rose by her wrists and pulled them over her head. She rubbed her tender breasts over Rose’s aroused ones.

  “Do to me what you like. But remember, I always get my revenge,” Rose growled and lifted her head, latching her mouth over Lily’s.

  Lily chuckled and swiveled her hips, making Rose gasp.

  “Where did you learn that?” Rose asked in a low whisper and moaned when Lily did it again.

  “I have a few tricks up my sleeve. I’m not a total innocent as you may think me to be.” Lily squeezed Rose’s breast and wrapped her mouth around Rose’s nipple. She took the nub in her teeth and pulled, rotating her core against Rose’s damp one.

  “Harder,” Rose commanded.

  Lily sucked deep and slid her hand down to find the source of Rose’s heat. She switched to Rose’s other breast while she circled Rose’s slick folds, inserting a finger in deep and thrusting.

  Rose locked her legs around Lily’s waist and pulled her hair as Lily continued to kiss and suck her. Whimpers and soft cries left her mouth, changing to pleas for mercy.

  Lily didn’t stop, not even when Rose’s nails embedded into her shoulders. Only when her hands became coated with Rose’s release, did she halt her torture and move her mouth back up to Rose’s where they kissed until their bodies both shuddered violently as they came together.

  Lily never had it better. Rose told her the same.

  Chapter Ten

  “You’re…a…fast…learner,” Rose panted, close enough to come. She held back as she gave her lesson to Lily who’d learned quickly enough the skill of cunnilingus. Rose had given many of her girls’ lessons in oral satisfaction, but she’d never taught them the practice of bringing her to orgasm with their mouths.

  “Yessss…” Rose rocked her hips as Lily’s tongue went into her cunt and encircled her folds. Her fingers joined in, moving back and forth slowly.

  “Hm.” Lily shifted her shoulders until Rose’s legs hung over her back. Rose clenched Lily’s head and pulled on her hair.

  “What?” Lily moved back and wiped her mouth. A trail of Rose’s cum spread across Lily’s arm.

  “Suck my clit,” Rose ordered and pushed Lily’s head back down. She lifted her legs and grabbed hold of her ankles as Lily’s mouth latched over her mound. With her thumb, Lily rubbed her clit along with her tongue flicking it.

  Rose bucked up against Lily’s mouth and dropped her aching legs as she lifted up on her hands and came fast and hard. Lily kept her mouth around her, swallowing her release. Only when she sighed and tapped Lily on the top of head, did she sit back.

  “Is my teacher pleased?” Lily asked, an edge of impertinence in her voice, and climbed up next to her. She lay across Rose’s torso and puckered her lips for a kiss.

  Rose laughed and used the sheet to wipe away Lily’s mouth and chin. When she felt Lily was clean enough, she kissed her slowly, allowing her satisfied body to relax.

  Lily brushed over Rose’s distended nipple and smiled against her mouth. “Can we use our mouths on each other at the same time?”

  “Have I created a monster?” Rose tweaked Lily’s nose. “Yes, we most certainly can. But first, let’s take rest. I wouldn’t want you to fall asleep on me as soon as you come all over my face.”

  “Mrs. Ware, where are your manners?” Lily’s face grew red and Rose gave her a loud smack o
n her lips.

  “You can’t be shy after all we’ve done together over the last two hours.” Rose pushed a pillow behind her back as Lily rested her cheek on her arm. She continued to play with her nipple. Lily’s touch made the stirring in between her legs grow, but for the moment she was too comfortable to do anything about it.

  “Some things still shock me, as hard as it is to believe.” Lily kissed Rose’s chin and settled back down.

  Rose smiled and closed her eyes, the sounds of muffled conversation, music, and laughter drifted up from down below. She was so used to the nighttime sounds that the times she wasn’t playing host eased her to sleep.

  Lily’s toes tickled her ankle and she opened her eyes, sifting her fingers through Lily’s tousled hair. Shortly she would make Lily come as she sucked on her breasts and played in her ass. She couldn’t wait to see Lily’s reaction to this new type of naughty sex play.

  “Shouldn’t you be downstairs making sure nothing is amiss?” Lily asked in a drowsy voice.

  “I don’t always play hostess every night. Tagg will keep my guests in line. If there’s a problem, he’ll come see me.” Rose tugged on Lily’s hair. “Unless you’d like to go downstairs and seek out Dominique and Daniel again.”

  Lily shifted off of Rose and on her stomach, placing her chin on her folded arms. “I’m perfectly fine where I am. I don’t need anyone else but you to act out my fantasies with.”

  “Good,” Rose said, her jealously subsiding. Turning on her side, she tucked her hands under her chin. Her knee touched Lily’s bent one. She never felt the need to have some part of her body touching her lovers after they had sex. She always ended up distancing herself. But with Lily, she wanted to feel some part of her body against hers, to confirm what they had done together was real.

  “I’m curious, you go by a married name, but I don’t think you ever said you’ve been married. Do most whorehouse madams pretend to be widows?” Lily asked.

  Rose circled a dark freckle on Lily’s shoulder. “I’m not sure what other whorehouse madams do, but I choose to go by a different last name than my original one. I have an alias to keep my sister and daughter protected. And so far it’s worked.”