Under The Moon And Stars

Chapter 9

Evie looked at herself in the mirror dressed in her wedding finery. Her pink gown flowed to the floor over her new white satin shoes. Her hair was pinned up with a few loose curls framing her face. She had a new bonnet adorned with flowers and ribbons. It was a beautiful ensemble, Evie had to admit, still she felt a touch of disappointment at not wearing blue. Evie smiled at her reflection, in a very short while she would be Mrs. Alexander Montgomery. She couldn't wait to be his wife, living with him, raising their children together. Sharing his bed. Evie blushed. All week she'd been imagining what it would be like to lie with him. She wouldn't have to wait much longer.

Evie thought of the night before when Abigail had attempted to tell Evie what to expect on her wedding night. Red-faced and obviously uncomfortable she had managed to explain to Evie what Alexander would expect her to do and that although the first time might be uncomfortable, it was necessary to have children. She looked away before saying that after the first time Evie might come to enjoy it. Then she wished her a good night and quickly left the room. Evie had laughed afterwards but also felt a bit sorry for her mother. Thank goodness for Lucy. If it hadn't been for her Evie would have had so many questions and she didn't think her mother would have been able to answer them.

Lucy knocked on the door. She'd helped her dress but wisely thought that Evie might want some time to herself before heading to the church. Ruth had moved in a couple days ago and assisted Lucy that morning. It had been a blessing to have another set of hands on the stressful morning. Evie thought Ruth was going to work out just fine, though she knew she would miss Lucy terribly. Just then Lucy came inside and said, "Your parents are ready to go. They are waiting downstairs." Then she walked over to her and said, "You look beautiful Miss Evie. You will take his breath away." "Thank you, Lucy," Evie replied. "I hope so."

She walked down the stairs where her parents waited for her. Both exclaimed about how beautiful she looked, and her mother started tearing up. Evie also noticed her parent's trunks and belongings packed up and sitting by the door. This was it. They would be heading back to Surrey after her reception. The staff they'd brought had left earlier in the week now that Evie's staff was moved in and working. Only Sylvia, and her father's valet had remained, and they would be traveling back with her parents. Lucy was to stay this week with Evie and then go home herself the following Saturday. Suddenly the enormity of everything hit Evie and she began to tear up herself. "I'll miss you two so much," Evie said tears spilling down her cheek.

"Oh Evie," her mother said, rushing to pull her into a hug. "Don't cry Darling. I know you'll miss us. We'll miss you too. But you are going to be so wrapped up in your husband that the pain you feel right now will all but disappear. And we're not so far away that we can't visit. And you can come back to Surrey whenever you and Alexander want." Evie wiped her tears away. "I'm sorry. It just suddenly hit me that I won't be living with you anymore." Her mother looked at face with a sad smile. "I know. But this is the way of life. You grow up, marry and start your own family. It will be glorious. You'll see." When Evie was calm and all signs of tears were gone, they left for the church.

As soon as Evie began her walk down the aisle all sadness fled her body, because there waiting at the end of that aisle was Alexander looking even more handsome than she had ever seen him. He was beaming at her with that Heaven-sent smile that always took her breath away. Once she reached him, he took her hand in his and they faced the reverend. The ceremony was short but by the end of it Evie wore her yellow diamond ring once again and they had promised themselves to one another before being pronounced man and wife. Evie beamed as Alexander bent his head to kiss her for the first time as her husband. She was now a wife, and it felt like a fairy-tale.

They walked out of the church and got into Alexander's carriage. The wedding breakfast was at the Montgomery residence which wasn't far away. Once the carriage started moving Alexander moved from sitting across from her to beside her. He immediately wrapped his arms around her shoulders and waist and proceeded to kiss her. He kissed her with a passion of a man starving. Evie sighed into his mouth, her eyelids fluttering shut. Her husband's kiss melted her insides until she felt weak. He pushed her back against the corner of the carriage and moved his kisses to her neck. Evie gasped at the new sensation. "Oh Alexander," she panted. He kissed farther down her neck getting dangerously close to her breasts. Just when Evie began to think that he might rip her dress in order to expose them he instead pulled away breathing heavily himself.

"You have no idea how badly I desire you, Evangeline. You are astonishingly beautiful in your wedding attire. I want to take and claim you as my wife right now, here in this carriage." He paused and winked at her. "But I love you too much to be that much of a brute," he grinned. "Your first time needs to be in my bed when we have all the time in the world. Not in a carriage with only a few minutes."

Evie wanted to be honest with him, so she decided to be bold. "I appreciate that, Alexander. We will have our reception and laugh and smile and be good hosts to the guests. But I want you to know, I am every bit as eager to go home as you are. I want to be your wife in every sense that word means."

She was worried that Alexander might be appalled by her boldness but instead he looked even more desperate than when he'd stopped kissing her. He kissed her again, cradling her face in his hands and plundering his tongue into her mouth. Evie matched him, their tongues tasting each other and their hearts beating out of their chests. Alexander broke the kiss as the carriage came to a stop. "I hope this doesn't last too long," he grumbled. Evie giggled but responded with a lusty, "Me too."

They climbed out of the carriage and entered the Montgomery home, both a little flushed. The wedding breakfast was being held in the ballroom where just the week before they'd had their betrothal announcement. It was decorated from top to bottom with flowers and ribbons. There was a large table covered in food. It was beautiful. "Oh I have something to give you," Alexander said. He reached in his pocket and pulled out the gold necklace he had taken from her the day they met. The clasp had been fixed, and he placed it around her neck. Evie smiled and thanked him before giving him a quick kiss.

Shortly after the others began to arrive. Alexander's parents, and his sisters. Right behind them came Evie's parents. Eleanore Brent and her husband Issac arrived with Cathy and John Cole. And lastly Natti and his parents. Everyone offered up their congratulations and hugs and handshakes were in abundance. Breakfast was served. Afterwards her father gave a toast for the couple. Later everyone mainly mingled. Evie spoke to Cathy and Eleanore who both gushed over her ring. She spent time with her parents who would be leaving for Surrey once the breakfast was over. But it was Natti she was most excited to see.

Finally, she had an opportunity to speak with him. He gave her a quick hug, nothing like the bear hugs they used to give each other. "Congratulations Evie," he told her. "I've never seen you happier and I'm glad for you."

"Thank you, Natti," Evie said her face glowing. "He's a wonderful man and he's very good to me. He told me he loves me," she said giggling with joy. "Can you believe it? It happened so fast. It's like a dream."

"Of course I can believe it. He'd be an idiot not to love you," Natti said seriously. Then he took a second to look her up and down. "You look beautiful as I'm sure you know. But, I'm surprised you didn't wear light blue. It's your favorite color."

Leave it to Natti to remember what color she had wanted to wear. "I did want to wear blue, but my mother has always loved pink gowns and she wanted pink. I didn't want to argue with her so agreed to her pick of dress."

"You've always been sweet Evie. And you do look beautiful. But I think you would have been equally beautiful in a dress of your choosing." Evie smiled. She wanted to throw herself into his arms and hug him the way she always had until recently. But instead, she responded with, "Thank you Natti. That means a lot to me. I did wear your perfume, though." They stood together for a few more moments before his parents walked over. They both hugged Evie and congratulated her again. Then they told Natti that they should be going. Natti looked at her one last time with wistfulness. Longing? Evie couldn't be sure. But he raised her hand to his lips and kissed it before muttering, "I wish you nothing but joy in your life, Evie." Then he smiled his usual jovial smile, whatever emotion he'd had moments ago completely erased, and walked away. He congratulated Alexander and left.

None of the other guests lingered much longer and eventually it was just the family. Edward and Abigail said that they needed to go. They were ready to get back to their home. So they tearfully hugged and kissed their only child goodbye, before leaving. Alexander put an arm around Evie and told his parents that they were going to depart as well. They said that they understood and walked them to the door.

Once they were back in the carriage Alexander sat across from her stating that he didn't trust himself. Evie laughed and said, "I don't trust myself either." They didn't speak for a bit, both trying desperately to ignore the heat that was building between them despite not touching. Evie tried to cut the tension. "Did your things get sent over to the house today?" "Yes," he replied, "it was all taken over while we were at the church."

"That's good. I'll show you your bedroom when we get home." Alexander raised an eyebrow, "Well, that was certainly my plan." They continued to stare at one another, their eyes smoldering. Eventually Alexander murmured with lust dripping from his voice, "Come over here Evangeline." Evie started to move when the carriage came to a sudden stop. They were finally home. Alexander opened the door, not waiting for help, and climbed out so he could assist Evie. They walked into the home where the staff was waiting to meet the new master. After quick introductions Alexander announced that they would be unavailable for the day and to please bring a meal for two to his room at dinner. Lucy stepped forward and asked if Evie wanted some help getting out of her wedding attire. Alexander glanced at Evie who shook her head. She had no intention of leaving Alexander's side. "No, thank you Lucy. But I'll ring if I do require anything." Lucy nodded, "Very good, Madame."

Alexander headed up the stairs and Evie showed him the door to his room and pointed at hers. He opened the door and ushered her inside. It was Alexander's first time seeing his bedroom, but he didn't seem to care what it looked like. He immediately walked to the bed and sat down where he removed his boots. Evie decided to follow his lead. She slipped off her shoes and walked over to a chest placed at the foot of his bed. There she placed her shawl and hat. Her hairstyle was beautiful, but the pins were digging into her scalp, and she wanted to let it down. She walked over to mirror and was reaching up to start pulling pins when Alexander said, "Stop." He walked towards her, much of his outer garments having been removed. He stood barefoot in just his pants and white shirt. "I have dreamed of seeing your hair loose and out of its confines. Would you allow me to remove the pins?" Evie smiled shyly at him. "Of course, Alexander." He reached behind her head pulling each of the hairpins out one by one. Her hair came free and spilled down her back, much longer than he expected.

Alexander took a swift intake of breath. "It's like sunshine or liquid gold." He ran his hands through the strands that framed her face. "And it feels like silk. I'm a lucky man Evangeline, I promise to never take you for granted." Evie looked at him, emotion spilling from her eyes, "I love you, Alexander. I hope you will always be pleased with me and that I make you happy throughout all our lives."

Alexander kissed her. A sweet and gentle kiss that teased and aroused her. All too soon he broke the kiss and pulled his shirt over his head. "Would you allow me to help you out of your dress?" At her nod Alexander stepped behind her, undoing the laces then slipping the dress from her shoulders. It pooled at her feet and Alexander continued to loosen and remove her underthings until she stood just in her stockings. Evie was shy, though not as shy as she would have been had she never spent time with Eric. She was secretly grateful for the things he showed her, knowing she could use it to please her husband. She had to be careful though, she knew not to reveal that she had done some of this before.

Eric had never seen her nude from the waist up, however, and she was curious what Alexander would think of her body. He stepped around until they were face to face again. He took her face in his hands and kissed her lips. He then moved to her neck. Evie put her hands on Alexander's shoulders running her fingers down his back. He continued to kiss her body moving from her neck down to her chest. "Your breasts are amazing," he whispered. "And you have the tiniest waist. I can't believe how lucky I am."

Alexander surprised Evie by taking a nipple in his mouth and licking it with his tongue. Evie gasped, completely new to this sensation. No one, not even Eric, had kissed her breasts. It was wholly unfamiliar and wholly welcomed. He switched to the other breast sucking it slightly and Evie thought she might fall over. Before she could, he pulled away kissing downwards to her belly and then lower still. Evie knew what was coming but couldn't let on, so she just mewled and whimpered in delight, letting Alexander do whatever he wanted. Finally, his mouth made contact with her most intimate part and Evie gasped in pleasure. She had needed this for weeks and now it was Alexander, her beloved husband, giving her what she desired. Somehow that made it even more intimate and arousing.

Alexander kissed and licked her in that special spot that could bring her so much pleasure. Evie put a hand on the back of Alexander's head and her other on his shoulder. "Oh Alexander, you're making me feel so good. So good." Alexander continued his attentions to her while also reaching over to her leg where he removed one stocking and then the other. Once they were gone Alexander stood up, sweeping Evie into his arms and carrying her to bed. He laid her down on the soft sheets. Evie noticed that the bedding had already been pulled back. Alexander took a moment to admire her before climbing up as well. He rolled on top of her keeping most of his weight on his arms so as not to crush her. He kissed her again, this time less gentle and far more passionate. He plunged his tongue into her mouth as it did a dance with hers. Evie wrapped her arms around his neck holding him close kissing him with abandonment, lost in the feel of his lips and his nearly naked body pressed against hers. She wanted him so badly it was beginning to hurt.

Alexander turned his attention to her breasts once again and Evie moaned lewdly. Her body was on fire, every nerve burning within her. She felt almost delirious with lust. Instinctively she spread her legs, inviting Alexander to make her his and only his for the rest of their lives. When Alexander felt her body shift underneath him, he released her nipple from his mouth. He got off the bed just long enough to remove his pants before climbing back on. He sat on his knees between her legs for a moment and Evie let her eyes go wide knowing she had to act as though this was the first time she had seen a man's member. She began panting heavily. She knew Alexander would mistake it for apprehension but in truth it was pure yearning. She wanted Alexander to take her and she wanted it desperately.

"I will be as gentle as possible. It might hurt in the beginning, but I can and will make it feel good again. I promise."

"I trust you, Alexander. Please, make me yours. I need you." Evie was still breathing heavily, her heart pounding. She had been waiting months for this. Alexander placed his member to her opening. He pushed forward just a tad, getting just the head inside before laying over her again and kissing her lips. He pushed in a bit more and Evie spread her legs even wider. Alexander looked deep into her blue eyes and said, "This is it, Evangeline. There is no going back after this. Are you ready?"

"I love you, Alexander. I'm ready." Alexander thrust his hips, breaking her barrier and sheathing himself fully inside her. They both cried out, Evie in pain and Alexander in pleasure. Evie had known it would hurt so she wasn't shocked but was glad that Alexander paused to give her body time to adjust to the intrusion and to let the pain subside. He looked intently at her face judging every look and movement. He then kissed her cheeks and lips and began moving again, slowly and methodically. After a couple minutes Evie smiled sweetly and said, "It doesn't hurt anymore. Do what you normally would."

Alexander smiled wickedly and began taking her in earnest. He plunged in and out faster than before but still slow. Evie put her hands on Alexander's chest marveling at it. She let her thumbs graze his nipples and smiled at his sigh of pleasure. She then kissed and sucked on his chest and nipples mimicking what he had done to her. "Oh Evangeline," he muttered, clearly enjoying her attentions. He began to pick up speed and Evie wrapped her arms around his neck. She felt his hot member rubbing inside of her, massaging her. She started thrusting her own hips to meet his. Evie felt him hit a spot inside of her that felt different but exquisite. She could feel the beginnings of her body heading towards release. "Ohhh," she groaned quietly as she attempted to pull Alexander closer. "Oh Alexander." Alexander kissed her and gave in to her request, covering her body with his completely.

He kissed her roughly and passionately as he thrusted harder and faster. "Oh Evangeline," he moaned while straining to wrap his arms around her back so he could hold her closer to him. Evie could feel it. Could feel her body building to that glorious release. His member continued to rub and massage that glorious spot inside of her that had never been touched before. The faster he went and the harder he plunged the closer she got. She wrapped her legs around his back urging him on, begging him with her body to not stop but instead keep up the onslaught. She wanted it. She wanted everything he had to give, and she wanted to give him all of herself in return.

She kissed his neck and that seemed to spur something inside of him. He started thrusting even deeper and she continued to meet him thrust for thrust. Evie tightened her hold with her legs and arms. She was grunting loudly as was he. It was as though they were becoming one, merging their bodies so closely together it would be impossible to separate them. Evie was so close...just a little more...and then it happened. Evie exploded in climax. It hit her body like an earthquake shattering every nerve and causing her body to jerk and shake. Evie's eyes rolled back in her head and she screamed out loud. If she had been even remotely conscious and aware she would have been worried that someone could hear her. But Evie couldn't think. She could only feel and what she felt was the most earth-shattering bliss her body had ever known.

Alexander followed soon after calling out her name as he spilled himself deep inside her. Evie could feel his seed shooting into her awaiting womb. It seemed to go on forever as Alexander continued to thrust long after she thought he had finished. Finally he slowed and collapsed on top of her, his member still buried inside her body. He was breathing and panting heavily, but the first words he uttered were, "I love you, Evangeline. I'm so glad you agreed to marry me."