Angela smiled as she watched. This is what she needed to see. Ralph was manhandling a bar maid that pushed against him one way and then would lean into him to make him continue. She noticed the bar maid would play with her pocket every now and then as Ralph ordered more drinks. Shaking her head, she ordered a sherry to sip as she watched. Soon the drink was delivered and the bar maid sitting on Ralph’s lap got up to dance.
These were places that were hidden from the public eye that the Royals loved to come to for fun and a quick romp. Angela noticed a figure coming towards her and smiled; it was Markus.
“Well my Lady Angela,” he started, “what brings you to these parts?” He smiled his dark smile. He was of the Assassins world and would often bring Angela chickens he acquired during his travels. He was also one of her lovers. He sat down with her once she invited him.
Drawing in close, they had a short conversation until she kissed him softly on the lips with her cloak hood covering them. His hand darted between her legs as she welcomed his fingertips. She gasped softly.
“Oh, Markus,” she sighed, “you simply must come by this weekend.” She looked at him with her blue eyes and winked.
“I will fit that into my schedule.” He commented back. “That still does not explain why you are here. This is no place for a Lady of your stature.”
Lady Angela pointed towards the Duke. “He is why I am here.” She simply stated as she noticed he was down a few rings on his fingers. He was a bit tipsy so he did not notice. Angela did though.
“Oh, so this is a business trip?” Markus stated as he pouted. “And here I thought you were just coming to see me.”
“Sorry my love.” She stated. “This is a business trip.” As she turned her attention back to the Duke.
He was so enamored by the tart on the stage he did not realize is pockets were being picked by the others around him. He kept ordering drinks and did not care about the cost. The tart on the stage noticed everything including the Lady sitting in the corner. She placed a finger to her throat as she danced on the stage. Lady Angela saw that she had been seen and began to make her leave before being announced. Leaning over and kissing Markus on the cheek she excused herself and slipped out the back. Markus promised he would visit that weekend as he escorted her to the coach that waited outside. She told the coachman to head home as her mind thought on how to handle the situation and ignore the tingling between her thighs from Markus. She had a lot of planning to do in two weeks before she would throw the dinner that would allow the Duke to know where all his valuables were going.
Preparation
The halls were alive as Lady Angela prepared for the homecoming dinner. There were fresh flowers everywhere and the food had been prepared; it just needed to be cooked. She ran through the halls to make sure that everything was dusted and all the silver was polished. Then she heard the announcement that Markus was there. Her heart skipped a beat as she waited for him in her room. She was half dressed as she waited allowing her golden locks to fall down her back. She heard the door open and she turned as she saw him. His stature blocked her view of the door. Standing she ran to him and he picked her up.
“It has been too long my Lady.” He stated as he carried her to the bed, stripping as he went. As she laid back on the bed, her shift coming off, her breath quickened.
“Did you get what I needed?” He held up the bag.
“Do I ever fail you my Lady?” He asked as he dropped the bag and allowed his pants to fall to the ground. She pulled him towards her and spread her legs allowing him entrance. She felt him fill her as she traced her fingers down his back. He nipped at her neck as she arched into him. The shift exposing her breast as he kissed them making the nipples hard. His hips thrust faster as she cried out and begged for more. Turning her over, he came from behind and grabbed her waist as he pulled her into him. She loved this position because he could go deeper inside her. She clawed at the sheets and bit into the bedding as she wanted to cry out. He thrust one more time and let go as they both exploded at the same time.
Pulling out of her, he allowed her to fall to her side before he joined her in the bed. His finger tracing the well of her breast she shivered. She was so glad that Diego and she had an understanding that they would have lovers. Life was too short for just one lover. She leaned forward and kissed Markus on his chest. His raven locks covered his brow as his dark eyes searched her.
“Thank you.” She said exasperated. “I needed that. Diego has been gone too long.” Markus shrunk back. He wished that Angela was his, however he knew in his line of work it would never work out.
“So what did you need all that stuff for?” Markus finally asked.
“Well to expose the Duke of course.” Angela got up and got into the tub that had been drawn for her in the room. She liked to be prepared and she made sure everything was ready when Markus showed. Markus joined her in the tub as he washed her back.
“Really.” Markus answered. “I thought the whole country side knew of his fidelity or lack thereof.”
“Well,” Angela began, “the Duchess has concerns.”
“I see,” Markus commented as he noticed the alabaster skin and began to harden again. “did she not know he would have lovers?”
“She assumed so,” Angela gasped as Markus moved around to her breast, “however she was hoping to be with child by now as well.”
“Oh, so that all this is.” Markus stated as he could no longer hold back. Placing Angela on him, his hardness went right inside her as she moved in the water.
“Yes, she wants a child.” Angela uttered as she felt her heat rising. “An heir. Is that so wrong?” She uttered between thrust.
“No, I suppose not.” Markus lifted his hips into her. He held onto her waist to pull her down on top of him. He felt himself release as he knew she was already with child. “Does Diego know about the new one?” He asked.
Angela pulled herself off Markus and turned to look at him, “You knew?” She stated.
“Well yes, your breast are swollen and I feel the fullness.” Angela blushed as she got out of the tub and dried off.
“No, he does not know.” She answered as she went to the vanity and sat down to do up her hair. “You must go soon. He will be home before dusk.” She looked out the window.
“I know and you have your party.” Markus stood up out of the water and Angela could not help but notice his form. She bit her lip and went back to brushing her hair. She had always wondered if it had been another world another time, would she and Markus been together. She dashed those thoughts out of her mind as she pinned up her hair and Markus dried off and got dressed. He left the bag on the bed and took his leave. Angela looked at the bed and knew she would have to make it up. Going out at night was one thing, she did not need the servants talking of her lovers that came and went.
As she made the bed, she dumped the bag to see that all of the jewels stolen from the Duke were in there. She had invited the tart to dinner as well. Everything was falling together. She rang the bell and waited for Katarina to show up to empty the tub and help her get dressed for the evening. Katarina knocked on the door.
“Enter Katarina.” Lady Angela stated. “Make sure that you have help dumping that water. The Lord Diego will be home soon and he will not want to see that.”
“Yes, my Lady.” Katarina nodded and went to get Maria to help her. Soon the tub was empty and the halls of the castle were vibrant and alive with people including the tart that had been invited. Lady Angela was dressed in a sapphire blue dress to show off her eyes and accent her hair. As everyone sat down for dinner, Diego finally joined them at the other end of the table.
“Oh Lord Diego,” Angela began, “it is so good to have you home again.” She lifted the wine glass to grant a toast and everyone followed her action as they toasted for Lord Diego to be home.
He nodded graciously as his cobalt blue eyes looked upon his wife. She was full of life tonight and he had planned to have his fill of her once he
was home. It had been too long since he had touched her. As if she could read his mind she continued the speech.
“And to the Duke Ralph and his wife Vivian for joining us.” She toasted them as well as did the rest of the guest. “So Duke Ralph you will have to tell us of your adventures in town.” She looked at the soup before her and began to eat.
“I am sure I do not know what you talk of Lady Angela.” He stated quickly.
“Oh, but I am sure you do Duke Ralph.” Angela winked. “That is why Elsa is here, she has been sharing your wares.” Angela poured out her purse on the table with all the rings and money that had been taken from the Duke in the last week. Turning to Elsa Angela smiled.
“Isn’t that right dear?” She asked as Elsa turned beet red.
“I didn’t take nothing Lady Angela.” Elsa responded, “Them there were gifts from the Duke.” Everyone at the table sat stunned waiting for an answer.
“Yes, yes, I was umm….” The Duke stammered as he looked at his wife Vivian, he knew he was finally caught. “I was helping the poor wasn’t I Elsa.”
“Yes, my Lord. That is exactly what you were doing.” Elsa stated clearly. Angela chuckled.
“Well next time you help the poor.” Angela stated as she gave Elsa the stash. “Be mindful that many are watching you.” She sat back down and winked at Vivian.
“So when should we expect and heir Duchess Vivian?” Angela stated. “I am sure your mother-in-law would be delighted to have a little Ralph running around.”
“Soon, Lady Angela.” Vivian responded with a nod. “Soon.” She looked over at Ralph who was beside himself and smiled.
As the party closed, Diego came up to Angela and held her tight and kissed the back of her neck when no one was looking.
“So when were you going to tell me?” He asked as he rubbed her belly.
“Who told you?” She giggled.
“No one had to tell me, I know my wife.” He turned her towards him and led her upstairs. “Come now, I am still hungry.” Angela followed knowing that her job had been done and now was time for fun.
Episode 2: The Barons’ Temptation
Hidden Agenda
Lady Angela had become very sought after once word had spread of her work with the Duke and Duchess and what a success it was in exposing the tavern thieves. She was sought after more than she expected and found herself in a mystery at every turn. Using her wisdom of the world she lived in and the connections created along the way there was nothing that could stop her from finding out what others could not see. Now there was a death in the community and a Baron who was accused. Lady Angela had to don her red cape one more time to find out more about The Barons’ Temptation to clear his name and reputation.
Vacation Time
Diego and Angela sat in the carriage looking at each other. Angela licked her lips and began to close the curtains to signal that they were not to be disturbed. They were headed to the Baron’s house on the coast to collect the children. Diego was related to the Baron and had agreed to take the children with him to allow Diego and Angela some time alone after the baby was born. All Angela seemed to do with the break was relax and heal, it was not an easy delivery and Diego did not want her pregnant again, so he had stayed away. Now they were stuck together and 2 days away from the Baron’s castle. He could not fight off the hunger he saw in Angela’s eyes as she climbed over on top of him.
She traced her gloved hand down his neck and began to undo his pants. Her blue eyes searched his as he moved his hands to the back of her dress and down her back. She lifted up her skirts and straddled his hips. Kissing him softly, Diego placed his hands on her hips and pulled up the skirts so he could feel her skin under the clothes she wore. Soon Angela freed Diego’s manhood and began to rub up and down with her hips. He could barely hold back as his mouth kissed her hungrily. He had had his time with Katarina and Maria while Angela was not accepting him during recovery, he found out he missed his wife in his bed during this time.
He pushed Angela back on the seat and pulled her pantaloons down, pressing into her. Pinning her hands above her head, he felt how wet she was as he entered her. She moved to arch into him as her bosom showed and he kissed the pillows of her breast as she sighed.
“Diego,” Angela said as her legs wrapped around his hips pulling him into her. “I have missed you my love.”
“I have missed you too.” He gasped as his hips moved faster into her. Letting her wrist go, she wrapped them around his neck and pulled his mouth to hers to kiss him deeply as her hips thrust up to meet his movement.
“Don’t stop.” She cried out as her head was thrown back and she broke the kiss. Diego began to groan as he thrust in one last time. He had not been with Angela for so long, he released quickly, so quickly, he was not able to pull out before he exploded inside her. He fell on top of Angela’s breast and shook his head.
“I hope you do not get pregnant again.” He uttered as he shook his head. “I don’t want to lose you.” He grabbed a cloth and gave it to her so she could wipe herself. Cleaning himself up with a cloth and some water, he found a bag that was not being used and placed the cloth in the bag as he looked at Angela. She finished cleaning up and he felt the carriage come to a stop.
Opening the curtains, Angela saw that they were right outside of the Baron’s and Baronesses home, in the town right before the castle. Diego and Angela had 3 carriages with them on their travels. As they stopped, Angela noticed that Richard had gotten out of the back carriage to meet up with them. As he opened the door, Angela looked at him, she did not like Richard; however he was the Baronesses nephew and had asked to come along. Letting himself in, he sat by Diego. Angela noticed that Richard looked like Katherine in his features.
He had a sharp nose and high cheekbones. His eyes sparkled as they got closer to the castle. The one thing that was the closest to his Aunt was his tongue. Full of slippery lies. Angela had come close to catching Katherine in her lies, yet they always seemed to be tied up to make sense once she tried to expose them. She adored Edgar and his gentle heart and the whole family did not like Katherine, however they would not intervene in the marriage because they respected Edgar and his ways. Something did not sit right with Angela concerning Richard.
“Well we are close I see.” Richard commented.
“Yes, we are.” Angela commented as she stepped out of the carriage and walked around. Approaching the coachman she looked at him. “When will we move again?” She asked.
“One of the horses need to be looked at my Lady and then we will be on our way as soon as he is checked out.” The coachman answered and tipped his head.
“Thank you.” Angela said as she looked at the town and wondered if she had time to go get some chocolates for Edgar. She knew he loved the ones with cream inside. Deciding against it, she moved back inside to join Diego and Richard who were deep in conversation. Soon the carriage was in motion again. They were about a half hour away and Angela decided it was time to start asking questions.
“So Richard.” Angela looked at him, “How are you related to Katherine?”
“Well Lady Angela I am her nephew.” He blinked.
“I know that,” Angela stated, “I mean by your father’s side or your mother’s side?”
“Oh that, my mother.” He laughed. “Her mother and my mother are sisters.”
“Oh.” Angela had done some research on Katherine when Edgar announced his marriage to her. She found out that Katherine’s family only had one child, which was Katherine’s father, not mother. Angela looked at Richard and cocked her head and Diego shook his head to warn her to remain quiet. They arrived outside the castle gates in silence. Once in front of the doors, the coachman stopped the carriage and the doors opened allowing the occupants to get out.
Michael and Racheal ran to Angela and hugged her tight. She smiled as she looked for the twins that she had 7 months ago. They had been sent with their wet nurse to allow Diego and Angela to have their time alone. Maria came ou
t of the shadows with another maid. Angela learned later that the other maid was named Samantha. She was barely 20 and very shapely. Diego came up behind Angela and took one of the twins.
“Oh I have missed you children so.” Angela cooed as she held Dalia in her arms and Diego took Damon and followed Edgar into the castle. Michael and Racheal rambled on about fishing and catching crabs and how they learned how to make soap and candles while they were on vacation. Angela watched the interaction with Katherine and Richard as they were very close walking in the home. Talking in whispers and giggling like children.
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