Under The Moon And Stars

Chapter 18

The following day Evie got the best surprise. She was playing outside with Miles and Thomas when she spotted a familiar figure walking her way. "Natti!" Evie shouted his name in excitement and took off running.

"Uncle Natti!" Miles was right behind her. Evie launched herself into his arms and received a wonderful hug just before Miles reached them and received a hug of his own. The three of them walked back up to where Thomas was sitting playing with his toys. When Thomas saw Natti he smiled and got up toddling over to Natti. Miles showed Natti that he'd brought the toy wooden ship with him that Natti had gifted him as an infant. It was Miles's favorite toy and he took it everywhere with him.

Evie asked if he was visiting his parents. "Well, I'm certainly going to spend some time with them while I'm here. But I actually came because of all of you. I went to your house yesterday to see how you were, Evie. Your butler informed me that you and the kids had left for Surrey. I thought about it, and since I didn't have anything important this week, I decided a trip home is just what I needed."

Evie smiled, absolutely thrilled that Natti was here. She might not be able to tell him about her troubles with Alexander, but just having Natti with her always made her feel better. "Uncle Natti," Miles said, "Mother is taking us on another picnic today by the stream. And she said I could try to sail my boat. Can you come too?"

"Oh yes, please come with us Natti! We'll be leaving as soon as Luke wakes from his nap," Evie said enthusiastically.

"I can't think of a better way to spend an afternoon," Natti agreed. It was at that moment that Nanny Fields came outside carrying Luke and a picnic basket. Evie thanked her and told her to take the afternoon off, and she'd have her take the kids again after dinner. Then they headed to the stream. This time Evie carried Luke, Miles carried the blanket and Nattie put Thomas on his shoulders and carried the basket in his hand.

The day was magical. Miles sailed his boat, Evie picked flowers and they all played in the stream. Natti and Evie splashed each other the way they had as children. They ate the picnic lunch and lounged in the sunshine. It was the most perfect day that Evie could remember having in a long time. When they headed back to the house for dinner, Evie and the kids insisted Natti join them. Edward and Abigail were as excited to see Natti as Evie and the kids had been. They caught up with one another over a delicious dinner. When it was time for Natti to leave, he once again gave Evie a warm hug, holding her tight. Evie sighed in perfect contentment. She'd never understand what it was about Natti that brought her so much peace and joy, but he always did. Before he let her go, he said, "I won't ask what happened Evie, because I know you don't want to talk about it. But I do need to ask something else. Are you planning to return to London?"

Evie squeezed him and received a soft kiss on the top of her head. "Yes, Natti. Yes I'm going to return home. I just needed a break."

Natti kissed her head again. "Alright, Evie," he said as he pulled away. He smiled brightly at her and said, "Would it be alright if I spent tomorrow with you and the boys again?"

Evie laughed. "Of course it is. None of us would have it any other way. I'll see you then." Natti nodded and headed out the door. Evie waited until her parents went to bed and then slipped out of the house. Eric was waiting for her.

That night they tried something different. After undressing, Eric told Evie to remain standing. He came up behind her, wrapping her in his arms. He kissed her neck then moved his hands down to her breasts. He cupped them gently in his hands softly caressing her nipples. Evie sighed. She loved having her breasts touched. Eric ran his palms over them then gently touched them with each finger. He pinched them lightly rolling his thumbs. Evie whimpered and felt her knees getting weak. Breast play always made her extremely aroused and her core was pulsing with need.

Eric seemed to sense her desire because he kept his left hand on her breasts and moved his right down her body until he reached her clit. He began to circle her clit with his thumb. Evie was already soaked and she moaned in delight. As he circled her clit he slipped his index finger inside her making her squeal and throw her head back onto his shoulder. "Mmmmm...I love the sounds you make," Eric whispered in her ear. He continued his ministrations stroking both her clit and her passage. His finger moved inside her rubbing her walls and building her towards release.

"I was never able to do this before. I didn't want to risk your virginity. Do you like it?" Eric was breathing heavily as he asked her the question. Despite the fact that she hadn't touched him yet, she could feel his erection. It was hard and digging into her back.

"Yes Eric," Evie squeaked out. Her voice was heavy with lust and desire. "Yes, I love it. Please don't stop. I'm so...I'm so close."

"Mmmmm...," Eric moaned. "I'll get you there. Just a little more..." With that Eric began to rub her clit faster. Then, to Evie's surprise he slipped a second finger inside of her. Evie grunted and attempted to keep on her feet. Eric held her up with his left arm. He stroked and rubbed her with one thought in mind. To make her cum. And when he leaned his head over to suck on her neck it happened. Evie screamed Eric's name in climax as her entire body shook and heaved. The pleasure washed over her heating and overwhelming her entire body. Her knees buckled with intensity and Eric had to hold her up while stroking her. Her clit continued to throb through her release and Erics' fingers and hand were drenched. Her body rocked and shook. If Eric weren't the strong man that he was Evie was certain she would have fallen to the ground. When it was over Eric scooped her up in his arms and gently laid her on the bed.

He joined her there climbing on top and straddling her. Evie thought he might take her after all and if he did, she wouldn't argue despite the risk. But instead he moved up her chest lowering himself so that his cock was between her breasts. He took one in each hand and pushed them together over his shaft, effectively covering it with them. Eric kept her breasts together and started thrusting his hips causing his cock to move back and forth between them.

Evie was entranced. She'd never done this before. She looked at Eric and his head was back and his eyes were shut. He clearly liked how it felt. Evie thought she could make it feel even better. She stuck her tongue out and when his cock moved towards her, she was able to lick it. Eric groaned, "Oh, that's it, Evie. Keep doing that." Eric moved faster loving the feel of his cock squeezed between her large breasts. Each time he moved forward, Evie licked the head of his cock. It didn't take long and soon ropes of cum shot out of Eric's member onto her chest and neck. "Ohhhhh...," Eric shouted as he drenched her in his seed. Once he was finally spent, Eric climbed off her and collapsed on the bed. They didn't speak. They simply smiled at one another.

Evie and the kids went back to London exactly a week after they'd left. Even though she would soon have to see Alexander, Evie was in a wonderful mood. She'd spent every day with her sons and Natti, and every night with Eric. And since yesterday had been her last night, Eric had been very generous with her. The result was that Evie felt completely refreshed and revitalized. She was also ready to face Alexander. But she was also prepared for Alexander not to be home. She'd told him to go visit Sarah and she wouldn't be surprised if he had.

When they arrived and the butler took their things, he did inform her that Alexander would be happy to see her and that he'd just returned from his trip the evening before. So he did go, Evie thought to herself. Well, that was fine. She'd had her own fun. And suddenly, there he was. Standing at the top of the stairs. It reminded her of the first time she'd ever seen him. She felt a pang in her heart at the memory. She had been filled with such hope and dreams. And for a long time she truly thought her dreams had come true. But here they were. The dream was over and Evie wasn't even sure who Alexander was. He came down the stairs and Miles and Thomas ran to give him hugs. They told him about their trip and how much fun they had. Alexander held Luke while they talked his ear off. When they were done talking Nanny Fields took all three of them to the nursery.

When they were alone Alexander said, "I missed you, Evangeline."

Evie didn't respond to his comment. She simply said, "Let's go upstairs and talk." They entered his bedchamber, and Evie looked around. She had spent a great deal of time in this room over the last six years. She'd spent more time in his room than her own. Alexander hugged her. Evie allowed the hug but didn't reciprocate. He leaned down and kissed her, but Evie's response was lackluster.

"Evangeline, I know you're angry, but I want to move past this. You were happy with me before you found out about Sarah, and you can be again. I'll never bring her here. I know that was a mistake. You can pretend she doesn't exist and things will go back to the way they were."

Evie honestly couldn't believe what she was hearing. Pretend she didn't know about Sarah? Did he really think that was possible? To forget that her husband not only sleeps with another woman but is also in love with her? That could never happen, even if Evie almost wished it could.

"Alexander, your mistake goes far beyond bringing her to this house. Your mistake was living a double life. You should have married Sarah despite your father's threats. You should have been honest with me from the beginning. You have been selfish and unfair to both me and Sarah. However, despite how much you've hurt me, I am still determined to keep this marriage. I will not hurt our sons by destroying their security. We both know divorce is impossible and I will do everything in my power not to raise them in a home with parents who despise one another. Therefore, I will still be your wife in every way that entails. I will not shut you out of my life or my bed. I will not tell anyone about your infidelity. But you need to understand that I will never be able to forget. You've been lying to me since the day we met. You're in love with another woman. What you've done has caused irreversible damage. Just because I am continuing to go forward with you, does not mean that I will ever feel the same way about you."

Alexander stared at her. "We will get through this Evangeline. I know we will. You know about Sarah now, and she will be the only one. No others. No more lies." Alexander kissed her again. He kissed her the same as he had a thousand times. Once, it would have caused her to melt. Evie attempted to respond. It was nice but felt as though she were kissing a stranger. "Kiss me, Evangeline. Please. We've always been compatible in this way. We're fire together."

It was true, they were. Evie had said she wouldn't keep him from her bed, and she supposed now was as good a time as any to begin repairing what they could. However, when he tried to move her towards his bed, Evie put a stop to things. This was one of her conditions for not only continuing to live with him but also for not revealing his infidelity to anyone. "No, Alexander. I will never be in this bed with you again. Never. I will not sleep with you in the same bed you shared with her. If you want to sleep with me or have relations with me, we will do so in my bed. But to be honest I am exhausted from my trip as I'm sure you are as well. I think I'm just going to take a nap for now." And with that she pulled away and headed to her own chamber.