The Duke and The Duchess

by Lady Aingealicia

  “Very well, I will get the horses ready.” He cocked his head.

  Just then Elizabeth came in, “You will do no such thing. We are getting ready for the ball tonight and I will not have Victoria late for her engagement announcement.”

  “Mother, I have not even agreed to this union.” Victoria stood up and stared at her mother. Though she had not told Edward that she told Joseph that she would be leaving soon and that they had no future. She had started to fall deeply in love with Edward as they spent time together. He made her laugh and showed her what life could be like. She enjoyed that. He told her about London, Paris, and Oslo. She longed to see the places he spoke of, not alone, with him. He had not even touched her or kissed her, yet every night, she dreamed of just that and more.

  “Well Victoria, I am thinking you better begin to agree soon, seeing you are to be married in a month.” Elizabeth stated clearly. Victoria stomped out of the library and Elizabeth turned to go after her when Edward stopped her.

  “Please, let me.” He touched Elizabeth on the shoulder to calm her, “I am going to have to get used to this temper at some point and time.” Elizabeth let Edward go after Victoria.

  “She will be in the garden by the pond.” Elizabeth told Edward as she pointed to the back of the castle. He nodded as he grabbed the rose off the desk in the library and headed where Elizabeth had pointed. Walking out back, he had not been in the garden. It was beautiful. Elizabeth had put a lot of work into it. Walking around, he found the labyrinth, and began to walk through it. Smelling the water, he walked towards it. He saw her sitting on the grass throwing in bread to the pond. Moving towards her, he noticed the fish.

  “Mind if I join you?” He asked.

  “I suppose. Seeing we are to be married whether I agree or not.” She commented as she would not look at him. He sat beside her and took her hand in his. She did not pull back. She liked the warmth that came over her as they were together. He was so kind and patient.

  “Well, you don’t have to marry me, you could always marry Joseph.” He commented as he took some bread from her to throw into the pond. “Besides, who said I wanted to marry you?”

  She looked at him suddenly and glared almost standing up. He leaned in and caught her chin in his hand. As she sat there looking at him, she knew exactly where she belonged and who with as a shiver went down her spine again.

  “You haven’t even asked me.” She stammered looking down.

  “I have not had the right time to ask you.” He replied as his hand never left her chin. Standing up, he pulled her with him and walked her over to a bench that was beside the pond. Allowing her to sit down he fell to one knee.

  “As much as you irritate many Miss Victoria, you excite me.” He began as she looked at him and felt herself become shy all of a sudden. He took her hand and searched for her eyes. “I would very much appreciate it if you would consider becoming my wife.” He kissed the back of her hand and rose bringing her with him. He pulled her into his arms and simply held her for a moment and then let her go.

  “I will give you my answer at the dance.” Victoria said quietly.

  “I will wait until then to hear it.” He answered. I do hope I am on your dance card.

  “Of course you are, why wouldn’t you be?” She shook her head.

  “Well I figured Joseph may have booked you up.” He chuckled and started to walk out of the labyrinth. He heard her running behind him.

  “Edward, Edward, wait.” She cried out. “Wait.” He turned with the rose hidden behind his back. He knew how she would react.

  “Yes Victoria.” He watched her catch up to him.

  “You really want to marry me? Not because of our parents?” She asked him, searching his face.

  “Yes, since the first time I saw you.” He answered.

  “How do I know this?” Victoria responded. Edward pulled the blue crystal rose out and handed it to her.

  “Because I have waited for the right moment to give you this.” He answered as she stared at it.

  “It’s beautiful.” She shook her head and felt tears welling up in her eyes.

  “Not half as beautiful as you.” He leaned in and kissed her on the cheek. Victoria held the rose in one hand as she leapt into Edwards’s arms, kissing him fully as she had never allowed herself to kiss anyone before.

  “Yes, Edward, yes.” She said into his mouth.

  “Yes what Victoria?” He smiled as he pushed her back knowing that they could be walked up on at any time.

  “You oaf.” She punched him in the arm. “I will be your wife.” Edward felt the ring in his pocket and smiled as he leaned in and kissed Victoria again.

  “Well then, I think we better get ready for a ball.” He responded as he pulled her with him to walk back to the castle. “I will ask you properly there.”

  “Will you kiss me properly there as well?” Victoria held his hand and placed her other hand on his arm as her head rested on his shoulder as they walked.

  “Maybe, only if you deserve it.” He winked at her as they entered into the castle that was bustling with activity of preparation for the ball that night. Edward leaned in and kissed Victoria on the cheek as she held the rose in her hand.

  “Then I will do my best to deserve it.” She responded as she let his hand go and began to go upstairs to get ready. Her stomach had butterflies in it as she smiled to herself and looked at the rose. Edward watched her as she left and could not wait for the dance they had been stepping to would finally be complete.

  The Seductress

  Empowered Romance

  By Lady Aingealicia

  She’s a Pussycat

  Sassy knew she had the looks and the style, now she just needed the man to match, along with his money. She would stop at nothing to get what she wanted, even if it meant going to a black book of men to get there. Working as a counter girl in an upscale boutique she had first dibs on everything that came in so she looked the part. She may seem like a pussycat when you glanced at her, if you looked deeper you could see she was actually a seductress ready to eat a man alive to get what she wanted.

  Just a Normal Work Day

  Sassy placed the new stock in the corner as she sighed. She wanted to go out tonight, yet had no one to go with. She was sure she could dress up and go on her own, it was always more fun when she had a companion. Cocking her head, her golden eyes looked at the inventory that had to go out. There were new dresses. She loved it when the new dresses came in, she would always put one to the side in her size and then buy it at a later date when it was reduced.

  She grabbed a stack of dresses and headed out to the show room. She loved her new pumps because they showed off her calves nicely. As she walked out she noticed the tall, dark haired man in the corner. He looked like he was nervous being in a woman’s boutique. Placing the dresses on the counter, she walked over to him. He was looking at the stockings.

  “Can I help you Sir?” Sassy asked with a southern drawl.

  “Oh, yes.” He jumped and looked over Sassy, he liked what he saw. She was just the right size and her hair framed her face to show her beauty. “I was looking for a gift.”

  “For your wife?” Sassy asked.

  “No, no.” He blushed. “For a friend of mine who works at a club.”

  “Oh.” Sassy raised an eyebrow. “What type of stockings do you need?”

  “I need black stockings sheer to the waist.” He responded as he looked at the stockings on the shelf. Sassy moved to the other side and motioned him to follow her. “Do you know her size?”

  “Small.” He commented, blushing again.

  “So you don’t know her size?” Sassy winked. Pulling out two sizes. One small and one medium. “Guess you will have to buy them both. You can return the one that doesn’t fit if you need to.” She was trying to make sure that he would come back in.

  “Okay, only if you are working.” He joked back. He pulled out his wallet as she rang up his purchase. “So what are you doing later tonigh
t?” He asked as he handed her some money. Sassy noticed he had about $500 in his wallet.

  “Going home to do my hair.” She commented as she bagged his package. “Why do you ask?”

  “Well I thought maybe you would like to go with me to the club. His hazel eyes sparkled as he held the bag.

  “What time?” She asked, she had not even thought about the fact she did not know this man’s name.

  “Oh, what time do you get off?” He asked.

  “I am off work at 6 pm.” She answered as they walked towards the door. “My name is Sassy.” She held out her hand.

  “Oh, I am Brent.” He answered as he shook her hand. “So how about I pick you up here around 6 pm and then I can take you home so you can get changed?”

  “I hardly know you Brent.” She joked, “How do I know I can trust you?”

  “Well I could always meet you at the club.” He answered as he opened the door. “Then I can run you home.” Sassy bit the inside of her lip and thought for a minute.

  “Okay, I will be done by 6:10, see you then.” She commented as the door shut. He placed his hat on his head and tipped it.

  “I will be here with bells on Ma’am.” He nodded as he got into his red Jaguar. She crossed her arms and smiled to herself. She went to the dresses on the counter and began to hang them up as she thought about what to wear tonight. She looked at the dress she was hanging. It was more a skirt and a top with a sheer cover, all black. She knew that was the one.

  Sighing, she knew she would have to ask Mary if she could have an advance on her check to pay for the dress. It was a good thing she had some money saved up to help pay for it. She went back to the stock room and found the next inventory she needed to hang up. The clothes were changing from the spring stock to the summer stock and the back room was full. If she wanted that advance, she would have to have a great deal of the work done before Mary came in.

  Sassy was just finishing up as she heard the bell to the door. Turning around she saw Mary looking at the store smiling.

  “Excellent job Sassy.” Mary sang, “This store looks better every day you are here.” Mary had hired Sassy 3 months prior and her sales had never been better. Sassy just had something that made the ladies come in. She had come up with great sales ideas and rearranged the store so it looked better.

  “Mary.” Sassy began as she hung the last dress. “I have a date tonight.” Sassy was usually fairly blunt. It was something that got her the job. Mary asked her what she thought of the store and Sassy immediately started to straighten up and area to show her how it could look better. She was hired on the spot.

  “And you need a dress?” Mary laughed. “Yes, yes, of course. Did you have one in mind?”

  Mary already knew that she did.

  “Yes, I put it in the back.” Sassy went back to get it and found the matching shoes that came in the new inventory. Holding them up, she showed Mary.

  “Oh a fancy, dancy thing huh?” Mary chuckled.

  “Well he said a club.” Sassy stated and then looked at the dress. She knew it was perfect.

  “Well then, grab some stockings to go with it young lady and this one is on the house.” Mary went to the cash register and straightened up around it. “You can still work until 6 right?”

  “Oh yes, he is picking me up at 6:10.” Sassy noticed that it was 5:30.

  “Well since you only live upstairs, why don’t you go get ready?” Mary knew that Sassy had not been out for a while and she liked to see her happy. “I can watch the store and besides, it would be good for the image to have people see you in the dress.”

  Sassy ran over and hugged Mary as she grabbed the dress and heels. Walking over to the stockings she found a pair of sheer black nylons.

  The Club

  She made sure that every golden blond hair was in place before she left her apartment to meet Brent. The dress fit her every curve like a glove. She loved how it swayed when she walked showing her hips and just enough skin to make a man drool. She knew how she looked and loved it. It made her feel so good to know that everyman in this club would want her, so that Brent did not work out, she would have her pick.

  He was already downstairs when she came out of the hallway. She saw him standing there through the glass that was in the door. He was dressed in a grey suit that looked quite dashing on him. Looking at her watch, she saw it was 6 pm on the dot. ‘At least he was prompt.’ She noted as she walked out to meet him. He caught his breath when he saw her.

  “Wow.” He commented. “I will have to keep my eye on you or I will lose you to the highest bidder.” Sassy chuckled and covered her mouth as if to act shy.

  “So big spender,” she began as she walked over towards him and the car. “Where are you taking me tonight?”

  “The club.” He stated as he opened the door and let her in. Sassy waved at Mary in the store before she sat down in the seat. It was so smooth, she knew she could like this life very much. Brent got in the driver’s side and took off as soon as he could. Soon they were in front of the club. There was a line half way round the block. She looked at him.

  “Don’t worry.” He commented as her door was opened and she got out. He stepped out of the car and handed his keys to the valet. “I know the owner.” He smiled as he grabbed the bag from the back seat before the valet drove off. Moving beside Sassy, he placed his arm around her waist escorting her into the club. As they sat down, a waitress came over with drinks and sat them on the table.

  “Hello Mr. M.” She said as she smiled brightly.

  “Hello Holly.” He pulled out the bag and handed it to her. “Make sure that Molly gets these.”

  “Yes Mr. M.” Holly took the nylons and disappeared. Brent turned and looked at Sassy.

  “You are quite the looker tonight.” He began as they sat and talked. “Everyone was looking at you when we came in.”

  “So I felt.” Sassy looked over her glass as the dance floor was full. Taking her hand, he pulled her out of the booth.

  “Come on, I want to show you something.” Brent said as he led her up the stairs. She did not argue as she saw the club and was impressed with what she saw. They went to a private room that had a desk and he locked the door. “This is my office.” He held out his hand walking over to the couch. She followed without question as they sat down and he leaned forward to kiss her. Pushing her back on the couch, she did not fight him. Kissing him back, he sat up and looked at her.

  “I like you.” She said as she moved over towards him. Her hand on his thigh.

  “You like my money.” He joked with her as his hands traced up her arm.

  “That too.” She smiled as she pulled up her dress so it was around her thighs. He saw the black nylons and ran the palm of his hand up her leg.

  “I like you on my arm Sassy.” He commented as there was fire building between them. She began to take off his jacket as she kissed his neck and listened. She could feel him between her thighs as he grew. Her hand moved down the front of his shirt and grabbed his tie as his hands went to her hips. His hands held her hips in place as he let his head drop back to allow her more access on his neck. Her hands fumbled with the buttons on his shirt as she was so excited to mount him.

  He moved his hands up her back, lifting the dress with it. Finding her nylons and issue, he began to rip the crotch. She had chosen not to wear underwear underneath so he was sure she knew this was going to be where things ended. Sassy felt him ripping at the nylons which made her wet with desire as she took off his shirt and slowly began to move her hips back and forth.

  Soon all that was left was his pants, he shoved her to the side and she landed on her back with her legs splayed waiting for him. He undid his pants, Sassy kept looking at him with her golden eyes. “No suspenders?” She asked.

  “Not tonight doll.” He smiled as his pants fell and he kneeled between her thighs. “Good thing I got an extra pair of stockings.” His hands fell on her knees and he moved them up and down her calves. Tracing his nails on the
way back up. She moaned as he touched her. She could not wait to feel him inside her.

  “Oh but they are such fun to play with.” She commented with a grin.

  “I bet you say that to all the men.” He responded. He already knew her game and did not care. She was only for the moment anyway. “Right now, you can play with me.” He stayed between her thighs. She did not need further instruction as her hand moved down to his manhood. She ran her nails along the shaft as she felt the veins. His hands moved further up between her thighs to place a finger along her lips and tease her. She responded with her body moving to his touch.

  “Oh yes, put your finger inside me.” She cooed as she opened her legs more. He rubbed the tip of his finger on the outside of her lips and then slowly moved them down to where her opening was. She was very moist and he slid right in. He was not surprised because of how hot she was so far. Her hand moved up and down his thickness as she was slow and deliberate. Making sure to hit every piece of skin.

  She felt him take his finger out as he moved forward to enter her. He grabbed her thighs and thrust in. Her head fell back and her neck became exposed. He entered her fully as he grabbed her hips to pull her to him. His hands tightened as he began to move quickly. Going deeper and deeper. She began to cry out and claw at his back. He let go of her hips and grabbed her arms, holding her down.