by Lucy Langton
It was late into the evening as Hugh paced back and forth in his bedchamber. Things had been tense between him and Kitty during the dinner meal, and he was worried that he’d upset her. Hugh wanted to show Kitty that he could be a perfect gentleman, and he knew that Aunt Matilda expected him to act as one.
Though he’d never denied a woman’s advancements before, he couldn’t let his desire get the best of him. Therefore, he’d sat through a very awkward dinner while Kitty talked to her aunt about all the upcoming events they could attend while they waited for her brother to return to England.
Kitty had spoken excitedly about Pietro Generali, an Italian composure who desired to introduce her to his family. She’d received an invitation to dine with the man and his family tomorrow evening, and though Hugh was confident that Kitty was a faithful woman, he couldn’t help feeling a bit jealous because of the way she’d spoken about the man. He hoped that one day she’d talk to someone about him in that same manner.
It was this way of thinking that caused Hugh to stay up well into the night, walking back and forth in his bedchamber as he decided what he should do. In the morning, Kitty and her aunt would be returning to their own townhouse. And though Hugh was confident that they would have plenty of opportunities to visit one another till they were married, he was starting to think that Kitty was right when she said their time close together was coming to an end till they could be officially married.
Hugh lost the internal war with himself as he swiftly left his bedchamber and walked quietly down the hallway towards Kitty’s bedchamber. He knew that this was wrong, that he should have a strong control on his desires, but a part of him wanted to prove to Kitty just how much he loved and cared for her.
It was dark in the house as Hugh made his way to her door. He’d come to this room so many times while Kitty had been unconscious and during her recovery that it wasn’t hard for him to find it without the use of a candle. He opened the door then and snuck inside quickly before shutting the door behind him. He listened for a moment, hearing Kitty’s soft breathing and knew that she was still sleeping.
Wondering if he still had enough willpower to leave, he went and sat on the edge of the bed and looked down at Kitty’s sleeping form. The curtains had been pushed to the side over the windows, allowing moonlight to seep in through the windows and highlight all her beautiful features.
Lightly, Hugh reached out his hand and brushed a fallen strand of golden hair from her face. His touch seemed to make her stir as she rolled towards him, her hand coming to lie in his lap.
Hugh sighed deeply, wanting to feel her bare flesh against his. Kitty was still asleep, and Hugh knew that he could slip out of the room and she would never know that he was there. But the longer he looked at her, the more his desire for her started to rise. He pressed his hand against her shoulder, causing her to roll onto her back. Then, he went back on all his personal promises to be a perfect gentleman as he lowered his lips and pressed them to Kitty’s.
It didn’t take long before she started to stir underneath him. Her hands came up and pushed him away as she took in a deep breath. The way her chest rose and fell made him desire her even more. He wanted to gaze upon her naked flesh and taste her skin.
“Hugh, what on Earth are you doing?” Kitty asked. “Are you alright?”
“No, Kitty, I am not alright,” Hugh said as he took in a deep breath. “I have longed for you ever since you challenged me to win over your heart. And now that I have it, I want to show you just how much I love you.” Kitty stared at him with wide eyes, and before she could say another word, Hugh lowered his lips to hers once more.
Kitty didn’t try to push him away as his knee parted her legs as he settled on top of her. He kissed her fully, loving the way she tasted as he probed her mouth with his tongue. Hugh took Kitty’s hands and laid them above her head as he laced his fingers with hers. He focused solely on kissing her and feeling her body beneath him, but soon he started to desire more.
Hugh rolled over just long enough to rid himself of his clothes. Then, he pulled back the covers to help Kitty out of her nightgown. She giggled, seeming to love the way he kissed every part of her bare body as it was exposed to him. He relished in the way her fingers moved over his back, stroking his muscles and discovering his body.
For the first few minutes of their first-time making love to one another, they simply took the time to discover each other’s bodies. Hugh thought he’d never grow tired of tasting her or feeling the warmth of her naked body pressed up against his.
Hugh put Kitty on her back once more as he lowered his head to her breasts. He took one in his mouth, causing Kitty to gasp and arch her back. He chuckled, loving the way he could coax a response out of her. Since this was no doubt her first time with a man, he wanted to show Kitty the beautiful world of lovemaking. He’d never desire another woman again and wanted to allow Kitty to feel the full passion of his love for her.
Slowly, Hugh made circles around her breasts with his tongue, pulling her erect nipple into his mouth and flicking his tongue over it a few times before moving on to the next one. He fondled her soft breasts in his hand, finding them to be the most perfect pair of breasts he’d ever had the pleasure of feeling.
Even though they were giving into their desires, Hugh was certain his desire for Kitty would be softened until their wedding night. He knew that he would want to feast on her again and again for as long as they should live.
“Oh, Hugh. Please don’t tease me any longer,” Kitty panted. “I want to feel you inside of me.” Hugh groaned with anticipation. He’d never been with a virgin and only understood that a woman’s first time could be painful. Yet, he knew he’d never be able to deny Kitty anything she asked for.
Hugh moved between Kitty’s legs and lowered his head to her sensitive bud. Kitty leaned up on her elbows to see what he was doing. Her eyes went wide as he pressed his tongue into her sensitive bud and began to make small circles. Kitty moaned loudly as she pressed her hips into his mouth. Hugh knew that she was enjoying what he was doing to her by the way she moved her hips against him. He continued to lick and suck on her sensitive bud for all he was worth, certain she’d be plenty ready by the time he entered her.
“Oh yes, oh yes,” Kitty moaned. Worried that she’d be pushed over the edge before he was done with her, Hugh removed his mouth from her and moved back over her as he pressed the head of his member into her soaking wet opening.
“This may hurt a bit,” Hugh warned as he whispered softly into her ear. He wrapped his arms around her, holding her close as he pressed his hips forward. Kitty opened her legs wide, giving him plenty of room to sink deep inside of her. And when Hugh came to the barrier that contained her innocence, he quickly pushed past it.
Hugh felt Kitty’s nails dig into his back as she stiffened. He felt disheartened for having caused her any pain, but he continued to sink deep inside of her before pulling back slightly before thrusting back into her. As he started a steady rhythm of thrusting in and out of her soaking wet centre, Kitty ended up turning to mush in his arms. She relaxed completely and even began to thrust her hips up into his, causing his member to sink deeper inside of her.
Kitty’s wet centre was so tight and wet that he knew he wouldn’t last long before he filled her completely with his seed. They were both breathing hard as Hugh started to pick up the pace. He leaned back and stared into Kitty’s eyes and all he saw in return was a deep love. He smiled at her as he thrusted even deeper inside of her. Kitty arched her back then, and he knew that she was close to being pushed over her edge.
“Oh yes, Hugh. Please, harder,” she moaned softly. Hugh grunted as he thrusted into Kitty as hard and fast as he could. He couldn’t believe that she’d enjoy it this rough for her first time, but it only proved that she was meant for him. He couldn’t wait to spend every night together just like this, their limbs tangled together as they showed each other the true nature of their passion and love for one another.
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�Oh, Kitty. I’m going to fill you with my seed,” Hugh panted, trying to warn her of what was about to happen.
“Yes, Hugh. Fill me with your hot seed,” Kitty pleaded. Hugh leaned up, using his elbows to support his weight as he pounded Kitty, the sound of smacking flesh filling the air. The scent of their lovemaking filled his nose, making him fall over the edge just as Kitty ascended with him. They spasmed together, moaning loudly as they found that personal form of ecstasy.
It took several moments for both of them to come down from their high. Hugh rolled onto his side and brought Kitty with him. He held her close as they both breathed hard, trying to regain a normal sense of rhythm. Their legs and arms were tangled together, but neither of them seemed to want to move any time soon.
“I love you, Hugh,” Kitty whispered into his ear. “Thank you for claiming me as yours.” Hugh smirked even though he knew she couldn’t see him in the darkness of the room.
“I love you, too, Kitty,” Hugh said into her hair as he rested his head on top of hers. “And you’ve been mine for a very long time.”
“Have I?” Kitty asked in return.
“Ever since we first met, you were always destined to be mine. And for me to be yours only,” Hugh said. He could hear the happy way in which she sighed. It wasn’t long afterwards that Hugh could hear her sleeping soundly in his arms. He wanted to spend the rest of the night just like this but knew that they would be discovered come morning. And wanting to still continue the idea that he was a perfect gentleman, Hugh moved slowly from the bed in a way that Kitty was left asleep by the time he was able to get off the bed.
Quickly and quietly, Hugh clothed himself once more and tucked Kitty’s nightgown next to her still bare body. He pulled the covers back up and over her, not wanting her to become chill in the night or discovered completely naked in the morning. The maids would no doubt know what had happened, but as long as Aunt Matilda never learned the truth, then he could still have a clear conscience.
Hugh felt like he was walking on clouds as he made his way back to his bedchamber. He’d been with the woman he loved and couldn’t be happier. He knew that his desire for her would only grow from here since Kitty proved to be a very unique partner that he’d enjoy making love to over and over again. But for now, Hugh needed to finally get some sleep.
As his head hit the pillow, Hugh smiled to himself. He was so happy to soon be marrying Kitty and would one day be able to hold her in his bed for the rest of his life. And after how passionate their first lovemaking act had been, he knew that it wouldn’t be long before she would be expecting their first child.
Chapter 19
Kitty now knew what it was like to be a real woman. When she’d woken the morning after making love to Hugh, she could tell that she felt different than before. She’d quickly pulled back on her nightgown when her lady-in-waiting came to tend to her morning needs. She had requested that her bed linens be clean, and though she probably wouldn’t be able to hide what she’d done with Hugh from the servants, she would still keep this a secret from her aunt.
Kitty was full of smiles that morning as she prepared to return to her own townhouse. She was looking forward to seeing Hugh before she was off and wondered if she could look at him without smiling too brightly. Calling on all her training to remain a lady in all situations, Kitty readied for the day and had her maids start gathering all her things to take back to her house.
As Kitty stepped out into the hallway to go downstairs for the morning meal, she caught sight of Hugh walking ahead of her. He was just disappearing down the stairs when he stopped and looked over his shoulder. When their eyes met, Kitty felt a chill run over her body. Every feeling of passion she’d felt last night came to the front of her mind as she looked deep into his green eyes. He gestured for her to come forward, and she closed the distance between them, her hand sliding inside of his as they stood together on the stairs.
“How are you doing this morning, my love?” Hugh asked as he leaned down and placed a kiss on her forehead. Kitty smirked, knowing that Hugh would try to return to his previous method of trying to show only simple signs of affection. But now that they’d been together intimately, she was sure that neither one of them could keep their hands to themselves for very long.
“I’m feeling better than I have in a long time,” Kitty admitted. “And you?”
“I’m sure we both feel the same way then,” Hugh replied. Kitty giggled as they went down the remaining stairs to the foyer. They both stopped, however, when they saw Portlock bowing before Aunt Matilda. He had her hand in his and had placed a tender kiss on her knuckles. Kitty was shocked to see such a display of affection and saw how Aunt Matilda’s cheeks soon blushed as she smiled kindly down at the butler. Kitty wasn’t sure what to make of the scene and decided for now to remain silent about it.
Once Portlock left her aunt’s side, Hugh urged her forward. Kitty realised then that she’d been staring, and she surely didn’t want to embarrass her aunt. So, she walked forward with Hugh as though neither one of them had seen anything.
“Ah, good morning, you two,” Aunt Matilda said as she turned her head and looked at them both. “I hope the two of you rested well.” There was a twinkling in her aunt’s eyes that made her worry that the older woman might know something about what she’d done last night.
“My night was calm,” Hugh spoke up. “What about yours?” Kitty stammered a response as she looked up at Hugh.
“I slept well,” she quickly said.
“Good. Well, let us have a bite to eat before returning home,” Aunt Matilda said as she turned and walked down the hallway with her cane clacking against the marble floors. Hugh winked at Kitty, causing her to do her best not to laugh.
After an enjoyable breakfast, Kitty and Aunt Matilda finally departed from Hugh’s home. Kitty didn’t like the idea of leaving but knew that it wouldn’t be proper for her to remain here any longer until they were properly married. But after the joy she’d experienced last night, she was certain that a little bit of time and distance would only cause the heart to grow stronger.
“I’ll come and pay you a visit tomorrow,” Hugh said as he helped Kitty up into the phaeton. Kitty felt uneasy about the idea of riding in a carriage any time soon and felt that the open-aired vehicle would suit her much better. It would also give people in Town the opportunity to see that she was quite well.
“I look forward to it,” Kitty said as she finally let go of his hand and settled back into the seat. As the coachman cracked the whip, sending the horses forward, she turned around and watched Hugh till he faded from sight as he stood on the street watching her go. She turned around then and settled next to her aunt, her heart feeling like it was leaving behind a piece of it with Hugh.
“I know this must be hard for you to be away from your beloved and wait such a long time to be married, but I assure you that the wait will be worth it,” Aunt Matilda said as she patted her leg. Kitty smiled at her aunt, trying to remain positive. After all, she had seen the way her aunt had looked at Portlock and assumed that both men would come to pay them a visit before too long.
Returning to her home felt like waking up from a dream. Kitty was reminded of all the social outings she’d agreed to attend, to include the dinner with Pietro Generali. She hoped that Hugh would agree to accompany her on these outings because it had already been publicly known that they would soon be married.
After being warmly welcomed back by all of her staff, Kitty took the time to sift through the mail. Many of the letters contained short letters from her friends and acquaintances encouraging her to have a fast recovery. A few were from gentlemen that appeared to be crushed that she’d agreed to marry another. Kitty found it all quite humorous as she sat in the sitting room, going through them all.
“Doesn’t it feel nice to finally be home?” Aunt Matilda said with a sigh as she came into the sitting room. “There is something about returning to one’s own space that fills you with a sense of calm.”
> “Did you not enjoy staying with Hugh?” Kitty then asked.
“Not at all, my dear,” Aunt Matilda assured her. “I simply like being surrounded by all my things.” Kitty thought about what her aunt had said and finally took the time to speak up when a particular thought came into her mind.
“Aunt Matilda, what will you do once Hugh and I are married?” Kitty asked. Aunt Matilda came to sit in a chair close to the settee on which Kitty sat, surrounded by her opened letters.