Waltz of Seduction (Completed)

Chapter 12. 1816

Karina felt her mouth fall to the floor at her brothers words. Francis was no longer going to bother them. He was taking his family to France. She gave her brother a tight squeeze. "Did he tell you when he is leaving?"

Arthur hugged her back. "He's leaving tonight, which I am very thankful for. He won't bother us again, and we can raise our children without any fear."

Karina. "Exactly."

Smiling broadly at each other, they moved across the dance floor toward their new husband and wife. Once James and Margaret were told of the news that Francis and his family wouldn't be bothering them any longer, they both exhaled with relief. It was clear that the Duke and Duchess of Bedford, as well as Lord and Lady Rochester, would be living a life of happiness and peace. They wouldn't have to live in fear of knowing that Francis was going to try and hurt their families.

James took Karina into his arms, twirling her across the Dancefloor. "You look exceptional this evening my love."

Karina smiled sweetly. "Thank you dearest, and you look radiant."

James smiled. "Thank you."

The two couples enjoyed the reception, dancing and talking with their guests, flirting with one another whenever they had the chance to do so. Because both couples had taken a little of one another's blood, they had the bond almost complete. There was just the wedding night and the conception of a son. And with Francis out-of-the-way, both of those steps would be much easier.

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By midnight that same evening, James and Karina had escaped into their carriage and were making their way towards Brighton for their honeymoon. They snuggled together inside the carriage, their arms intertwined around one another and their lips stroking each other with soft kisses.

Karina. "When did you want to begin having children my love?"

James held her close, running his fingers through her Chestnut curls that had fallen out of her hair pins. "As soon as possible. If you are ready of course. I can wait as long as you need."

Karina shook her head. "No, I'm ready to become a mother. I am ready to have as many children as you'd like."

James Chuckled. "All right, then I believe tonight, once we retire to our chamber in Brighton, we can begin the conception process."

Karina. "I believe that's all wonderful idea your grace."

Arriving to Brighton an hour later, they climbed out of the carriage, grabbed their luggage, and walked into the lovely seaside hotel that they would be staying in for the week. As soon as they were in the room, they closed and locked the door behind them, and then turned around to face each other. Their lips came together as their clothing was carefully yet eagerly removed, and then they were exposed.

James took a few steps back to admire his wife. She was beautiful from head to toe, and everywhere in between. His eyes traveled down every beautiful curve, every perfection that was Karina. She was his, and no one else could have her.

Karina was doing her own explorations of her husband. Every muscle was perfect. He was flawless from head to foot. He belonged to her and no one else. He was hers, and no one could have him.

James moved slowly towards her, reaching out and stroking her cheek. "You are perfect."

Karina brushed her fingertips across his chest, and then his cheek. "So are you my love. I cannot wait to have you."

James purred, kissing her neck. "And I cannot wait to have you."

Their lips came together for another sweet and delicious kiss, and before they knew what happened, they toppled to the large king sized bed in the center of the room. They came away to stare at each other, their eyes glowing. Simultaneously, they brushed their lips against each other's neck, tracing the outline of the heart shaped mark they had left on one another skin from earlier in the area.

James squeezed her hands gently. "Are you ready my darling?"

Karina squeezed back. "Yes, I am ready."

Kissing her deeply, James positioned himself at her entrance, took a deep breath, and slowly entered her.

Karina gasped, feeling her hymen break. She became tense as very slight pain consumed her, but then was reassured when James moved his fingertips across her cheek and threw her hair. After a few minutes of adjusting, she began moving her hips with his, intertwining her arms around his neck and holding him tightly against her.

James held her justice tightly against his chest, moving his hips slowly with hers. He kissed her over and over again, not able to stop.

Their bodies continued becoming intertwined as fire and passion consumed them. Their lips and fingers moved along one another's bodies as their hips started moving faster and faster. Their breathing was heavy and labored, their breath mingling together. When they reached their pinnacle Peak of pleasure, they cried out one another's name as they were plunged into ecstasy.

James collapsed on top of Karina, and was about to move away, but then felt her hold him tighter. He smiled, kissing her nose. "I don't want to crush you my sweet."

Karina giggled, running her fingertips up and down his back. "You're not going to crush me darling. I simply want to hold you close."

James kissed her softly. "And I want nothing more than to do the same."

After moving positions so that they were still intertwined, but not smashing each other, James and Karina held one another tightly. They exchanged sweet and slow kisses in between words of adoration and love. They caressed one another's skin as the fire in the fireplace glowed brilliantly. When their eyes became heavy with sleep, they wrapped the blanket around them, held one another close, and fell into dreams.