Surrendering
Chapter
28
Sarah
awoke just as dawn was breaking. She looked over to Devon who lay
behind her and could not believe how much she loved him. In her eyes,
he was perfect in every way possible. The gaze he looked at her with
made her feel so loved and cherished. As Sarah watched him sleep, she
thought about the night before and how he had made love to her. She
let out a quiet small giggle to herself. Who would have ever imagined
anything could feel so good. He did things to her she had no idea
even could be done. It led her to wonder if there was anything else,
they had not done yet.
She
kissed his forehead and then his nose. Devon began to stir awake.
Sarah
kissed him on the cheek. “Good morning.” She whispered to him.
Devon
smiled at her, his eyes still shut. “Is it morning?”
“Yes
it is Mr. Price.” Sarah laughed softly.
He
pulled Sarah down to him with her back to his front side and rubbed
her bare back. Devon placed a long soft kiss on her neck. Sarah’s
body immediately responded to him. He ran his lips over her shoulder
and down her rib cage area.
Sarah
let out a sound of pleasure to his caresses. He took her leg and
pulled it up and over his legs, opening her up to him as he reached
down between her legs. She was already wet for him.
He
whispered in her ear, “Are you sore at all?” He touched her
gently.
“I
do not think so,” Sarah said.
Devon
slid his finger slowly inside her and Sarah moaned from the feel of
it. He moved very slowly in and out of her, pushing a little deeper
with every push up. The deeper he went the louder Sarah moaned for
him to give her more.
He
loved to watch her expressions; Devon was turned on by them. “Does
this feel good?”
“Yes.”
She said with a soft breath out. “I like it when you move slowly.”
“I
can tell you do.” Devon whispered and then smiled as he pushed deep
within her causing her to gasp for a breath. He pulled his finger out
and placed himself at her opening. “Do you want more Sarah?”
She
shook her head yes and reached between her legs for him. It surprised
Devon as his body sizzled from her touch. “Um.” He let out in a
deep tone. Sarah liked making him feel as good as he did for her. She
rubbed him onto herself and Devon grabbed her breast and squeezed
tightly.
“Oh
Sarah.”
She
moved her hips back and forth on the length of him, teasing him as
she did. “You like that don’t you Dev.”
“I
do. God you are making me crazy. Slid me in you Sarah please.”
“No
not yet.” Sarah played with him a little longer as she rubbed him
all over herself. She soon realized that he was responding to her
sounds of her own pleasure and she made sure he heard it.
Sarah
slid him in and Devon took over as he moved slowly inside her. He
teased her in return, as he did not push more than half way in. She
pulled at him trying to get him to move further within her. “Dev
please. I need to feel all of you.”
“No”
he said to her softly with a hot heavy breath in her ear. Devon
pulled out completely and then pushed just the very tip of him in. He
repeated this over and over until Sarah was in starved craze frenzy
for him.
He
reached down and rubbed her as he was still teasing her. Sarah’s
body was quivering from his touch on her. She clawed at his hips and
anywhere else she was able to grab. Devon slid in a little deeper
this time and she grabbed him tight.
Devon
chuckled and said, “Is something wrong Sarah? You feel slightly
tense.” He pushed into her completely and Sarah released
immediately on him. Devon moved slow feeling her muscles tighten on
him. Her release was long, lasting longer then last night. Devon
rubbed his hand hard on her between her legs as he began to peak.
He
leaned down and kissed her cheek. “You are amazing Mrs. Price.”
Sarah
laughed. “I love my new name and I love you, Mr. Price.” She then
took his shirt and used it as she had the night before.
Devon
covered her with the blanket and put his pants on. “I have to leave
for a short while. A friend of mine has the license and the will your
father left for you.”
“I
had forgotten about the will.” Sarah sat up. “What did it say
exactly?”
“Your
father left everything to you Sarah. Lord Mcmay had a fake will drawn
up and has lied to everyone since your father’s death. He has no
rights to anything.” Devon then kissed her and said, “I am going
to handle everything, do not worry.”
Sarah
smiled at him and said, “You are too good to me. I can never find
the words to thank you for all you have given me Dev.”
“Devon
placed his hand to her chin and rubbed his thumb over her lips and
said, “You have not seen anything yet. I plan of spoiling you in
every way possible, Mrs. Price.” He gazed into her eyes for a
moment. “Sarah, you have given me more than I shall ever be able to
give you in a life time. You have given me a love I have never felt
before. I love you so much Sarah.” Devon's eyes were growing misty.
Sarah
leaned up and kissed him passionately. “I love you so deeply Dev.
You are my hero, do you know that?” She watched as he began to
blush and he smiled with a wide grin.
Devon
gave her one last kiss and then stood up. “Alright we have to
figure out how we are to get though the house without being seen.”
Sarah
stood up and put her torn dress on with the back completely ripped
open. She took his hand in hers and said, “I do not care what
anyone says. We will soon be husband and wife so I do not see how
this at all matters.” She smiled and pulled him to the door.
Devon
opened it and they began to walk down the hallway. Richards appeared
out of one of the side rooms. Devon and Sarah stopped.
Richards
gazed at them, observing Devon without a shirt and Sarah as she was
holding up what was left of a dress on her body. His eyebrow went up
at them both.
Sarah
whispered to Devon, “I have changed my mind. I am embarrassed now.”
She stepped behind him and put her head against his back with her
hands on each one of his sides.
Devon
squeezed her hand and smiled. “I’m not, I love you.” He then
heard her giggle softly from behind him.
“Might
I suggest the back staircase for you two to use, Sir,” Richards
said.
“That
is a splendid idea Richards. I am surprised to see you here so early
this morning?”
“Should
I be somewhere else, Sir?” Richards asked.
“You
had the night off last night, did you not? I thought the house was
empty?” Devon asked.
“I
did, but I did not leave. I was here.” Richards said.
Sarah
gasped and squeezed Devon’s side with her hands.
“Oh
yes, do not fret Lady Sarah, I did not hear you at all last night or
this morning.” Richards flashed Devon a smile and turned as he
walked away.
“Richards,
you did not have to tell her that.” Devon said as he turned around
and walked with Sarah in front of him against his body.
They
reached Sarah’s bedroom door and Devon said, “What are you
doing?”
“What
do you mean? I am going to freshen up Dev.” She gazed at him with
confusion.
Devon
turned the doorknob on her door and pushed it open.
Sarah
stepped into the room. She turned to Devon and said, “What
happened? I don’t understand where are all of my belongings?”
“In
your room.” Devon stepped in and kissed her. “Your new room which
is our room.” He could see Sarah was delighted, as she was tearing
up. “I had your things moved last night after you had left for the
ball. I hope you do not mind.”
Sarah
leaped into his arms and wrapped herself around him. Devon laughed.
“You
really do love me don’t you?” Sarah whispered in his ear. She was
becoming overwhelmed with emotion.
“Forever
Sarah, I will never stop loving you.” Devon kissed her and her
dress slid down exposing her breasts to his chest. He felt himself
growing aroused again. He knew she had to be sore, although, he also
knew she would not admit that to him. “Lets get you in the tub and
I will get going so I can return to you soon.”
An
hour later, after he washed up and dressed, Devon set out to Eli’s
town house. He wanted to tell the world he was in love with Sarah. It
was because of them that he found the courage to tell her how he
felt. In Devon’s mind, it was only right that Eli and Edward would
be the first to know about the wedding.
Devon
reached Eli and Edward’s house and knocked on the door. The butler
answered and told Devon they had already left for the morning. Devon
decided to set out shopping for a wedding gift for Sarah. He would
check back later at the town house for his two friends.
He
found himself at the bookstore browsing through the books. He asked
the store owner if he had a copy of Sarah’s book. The man had one
copy and Devon bought it. After leaving the store he passed by the
dress shop where he knew Grams has gone for fittings. He asked the
man if he had Sarah’s fittings. The man remembered her and
confirmed he had them. Devon ordered several dresses for her and
asked them to be sent to the house. As Devon was leaving, he saw one
dress that caught his eye. The dress was a soft white cotton with
light pale pink trim all over it. Devon remembered Sarah saying her
favorite color was pink. Devon made a special request that the tailor
size the dress and send it to the estate for Sarah with a note he
personal wrote to her. Devon also made a special request for some
unique alternative designs from the tailor.
Devon
then stopped back at the town house looking for Eli. They had still
not returned, so Devon left him word that he was looking for him with
the butler.
He
decided to have a drink at the Lions Club he use to visit frequently
with Landon.
Three
hours had passed since Devon had left. Sarah sat in the drawing room
waiting his return. She could see storm clouds approaching off in the
far distance from the hilltop the estate sat on. Sarah began to
wonder how much longer Devon would be. If he was caught in the rain
he would most likely catch a cold.
“Where
have you been all morning?” Brook asked as she entered the doorway.
Sarah
quickly looked to Brook then smiled at her. “I have been in here
waiting for Dev to come home.”
Brook
sat down next to her on the sofa. She was starring at her and then
she finally said, “Well?”
She
sheepishly turned away with a grin. “Well, I-” Sarah stopped.
“Sarah
I wondered about you all night long. You have to tell me something.”
Brook could see Sarah begin to blush red hot. “Oh Sarah! Did you?”
Sarah
put her hands over her face to hide her red glowing cheeks and the
huge smile across her face. Brook pulled Sarah's hands down and Sarah
gazed at her. The two women started to giggle as they held each
others hands.
“Did
he ask for your hand?” Brook asked.
“Dev
wants to make the announcement this evening with everyone. Please do
not mention it to Grams.”
“I
do not know Grams well Sarah but, I am pretty certain she already
knows. That woman does not miss a thing.” Brook rubbed Sarah’s
hand in hers. She was so happy for her. “So, how was it with him?”
Sarah
bit up her bottom lip.
Brook
then whispered, “I am not a virgin you know.”
Sarah
gasped as she turned back to Brook. “You never told me that.”
“I
did not want you to think ill of me Sarah. Do you recall that I had
told you I was engaged before I had met you at the library?” Sarah
nodded and Brook continued. “Well, he was pressuring me to and I
felt if I didn’t, I was going to lose him. The whole thing was not
at all what I had thought it might be and he ended up leaving anyway
after a month or so.”
“Brook
that is horrible. How long ago was this?” Sarah asked.
“About
three years ago. We were discovered and everyone knew what was going
on between us, so he just left. I am so thankful now that he did. As
a woman, I would not want to have been married to a man like that. He
was not very romantic. I finally realized towards the end of it all
that he was merely using me. He was very rough and honestly, he had
only kissed me twice the whole time we had been together.”
Sarah
thought about how many times Devon had kissed her since last night
and she was unable to count them all. She looked up to Brook and
said, “I am very glad you did not marry him as well. I might not
have ever met you if you had.”
“Good
after noon Ladies,” Landon said to them both.
“Hello
Landon. Come and keep us company,” Sarah said.
Landon
walked over and stood next to where Brook was sitting on the sofa. “I
was looking for Devon but, that can wait a while.”
“You
may be waiting a long while for him. He went to see a friend of his
Eli. I will call for some tea in the meantime,” Sarah said.
“Has
he been gone long?” Landon asked.
“He
left shortly after sunrise. He should be returning any moment
though.” Sarah said. She got up and left to find Richards for tea.
Landon
bent down and whispered, “Good morning Brook.”
Brook
turned her head and hit her nose on the side of his head. “Ouch!”
She reached up and held her nose.
Landon
knelt down next to her and grabbed her face. “Are you all right? I
am so sorry Brook.”
She
shook her head yes and Landon saw a few drops of blood fall to the
chest of her dress. He pulled out a handkerchief and placed it to her
nose. “Blood hell. What have I done to you?”
“I
will be fine Landon. It is my fault; I should not have turned my head
so quickly towards you.” Brook said through the handkerchief. She
tilted her head back and rested it on the back of the sofa.
Landon
unconsciously placed his hand on her knee. “I will fetch a damp
cool cloth.”
Brook
moved the handkerchief away from her nose and said, “Is it still
bleeding?”
“Yes
and is beginning to swell.” Landon said.
Brook
rolled her eyes and said, “I am hopelessly clumsy I tell you.”
Brook then shook her head with frustration.
Sarah
came in the room and was announcing Richards was bringing tea, until
she saw Brook. “What happened Brook?” Sarah could see the blood
on her dress.
Landon
looked at Brook then to Sarah and said, “She was getting smart with
me Sarah.”
Brook
almost laughed as she said, “He doesn’t like sassy red heads is
what the problem is Sarah.”
“Can
I not leave you two alone for three minutes?” Sarah was standing
with her hand on her hip.
Landon
and Brook started laughing at her. Landon then said, “I would not
advise it.”
Sarah
started giggling with them.
“What
is so funny?” Grams said loudly. “Tell me what I have missed?”
“Landon
is beating Brook for being a red head,” Sarah said.
“Oh
that is nonsense for I happen to know, red heads are his favorite.
Aren’t they my love?”
Landon
stood up and gave Grams his seat. He took Grams's hand as he helped
her down onto the sofa. Landon then brought her hand to his lips and
said, “I only have eyes for you my silver headed wicked love.” He
sounded so sinfully wicked, with his slow deep tone of his voice and
devilish gaze.
Sarah
saw Brook’s mouth drop slightly open. “Brook close your mouth.”
She whispered to her over Brook's shoulder.
Brook
swiftly closed it and smiled.
Richards
brought the tea in with of course, sweets for Grams. “Lunch will be
ready soon.”
Sarah
felt herself grow warm. She had not seen him since that morning and
she could not bring herself to look at him.
Richards
came up to her and said, “A package has arrived for you. It is
waiting in your new
room lady Sarah.”
Sarah
finally look at him and said, “Who is it from?” Her eyes were big
with wonder.
“It
has an envelope with Devon’s handwriting on it.” Richards
replied.
Sarah
asked Brook to come with her upstairs. The two women left the room
and made their way up the stairs. Sarah opened the door to see a
large box on top of the bed. She opened the note and started to read
it out loud.
Lovely
Sarah,
I
am held up in town and I hope to return to you shortly. Put this on.
I love you, Dev.
“What
kind of a love letter is that?” Brook exclaimed.
“A
Devon style love letter.” Sarah said as she started laughing.
Brook
had tears rolling down her cheeks as she fell to the bed. Sarah was
holding her side from laughter. As they began to get over Devon’s
romantic love letter, Brook told Sarah to open the box. Sarah lifted
the top off and saw the most beautiful white dress with pink trim.
She held it up to take a better look. It had a low-neck line with
three quarter length sleeves and was very soft.
“That
is gorgeous Sarah. Try it on.”
Sarah
went behind the screen and pulled the dress over her head. She asked
Brook to button up the back.
Brook
walked around the back of Sarah to help her. “This is different.”
“What
is?” Sarah asked.
“The
back of the dress. It only has four large buttons running down it.”
Sarah
smiled and said, “Dev does not like buttons.” She continued and
told Brook the story of the night before, when Devon had ripped her
dress down the back in a moment of heated passion.
Brook
was giggling as Sarah described his frustration as he fumbled and
their kissing while he attempted to undo all the tiny buttons. Until
he finally just ripped it off. Brook told her she had never heard of
something so passionate before.
They
talked for quite some time in Sarah’s room. Sarah and Brook were
having such a wonderful time telling secrets and stories until the
interruption came. The two women heard yelling coming from down
stairs. They opened the door to see two officers coming towards them.
Brook and Sarah held each other.
“Which
one of you is Sarah Mcmay?” The man demanded to know.
“I-I
am Sir.” Sarah said.
“I
need you to come with me Lady Mcmay.”
Brook
stepped in front of Sarah and said, “She will not be going anywhere
until you explain a reason why.” Brook saw Landon coming down the
hallway with two officers coming up behind him fast.
Sarah
suddenly heard her uncle’s voice. She began to panic. Brook shoved
Sarah inside the bedroom and shut the door behind them.
As
she locked it she said, “We will wait in here until Devon returns
home.”
Sarah
was crying and shook her head in agreement.
The
men on the other side of the door began to pound on it, as they
demanded she open the door. Threats were shouted to Brook for
interfering as they said she was going to jail. Sarah and Brook
jumped with fear as the men began to kick the door in. It was not
long before they had rushed in and grabbed the two women.
Both
of them were dragged down stairs with a man on either side of them
holding their arms. There were four men carrying Landon. Sarah was
brought face to face with her uncle. He smiled at her with a hateful
grin and whispered to her in a low hissing voice, “You will pay for
this Sarah. Collins is quite eager to see you again.”
Sarah
began to scream as she begged the men to let her go. She wiggled one
arm out of the man’s grip and grabbed Landon’s hand. “Find
Devon!”
The
look in her eyes was nothing but sheer fear. The officer took hold of
her arm again and bent it until she submitted to him. Landon went to
lunge at the man as Sarah screamed in pain, but he was held back by
three other men.
Grams
buried herself into Richards as she sobbed. Richards watched as they
removed Sarah kicking and pleading from the house. Her screams were
curdling and unbearable to listen to. Richards knew whatever Mcmay
had said to Sarah, he had scared her.
Mcmay
laughed as Sarah was escorted out of the house. Grams walked over to
him and slapped him with all her force. Mcmay’s head whipped to the
side. He slowly turned back and said, “She will now pay for what
you have just done as well as her own actions.” Mcmay smiled at
Grams.
Grams
started to pound on his chest. “You are a vile creature. If you
harm that child I will kill you myself!” Grams then spit in his
face.
Landon
and Richards pulled her back and Mcmay turned away as he wiped his
face and left with Sarah in the carriage.
