𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐄

-𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘦𝘦

"First things first," Alice told Marcus as they left the church. "I want to eat."

"As my Princess commands," he mock bowed to her, making her roll her eyes in amusement and grab his hand, leading him outside where they could eat.

"Do you think it's going to be weird, consummatating our marriage in front of other people?" She whispered to him nervously.

"My focus is going to be on you, and only you. We're the only two who exist."

Before she could respond, they were outside and she immediately became distracted by the food. She was too excited this morning to eat a proper breakfast, much to Mackenzie's dismay. All Marcus could do was chuckle quietly as he led her towards their table.

Finally, after prayers were said, Alice was able to dig in, politely, into her plate of food. No matter how hungry she was, she would never embarrass herself or others by looking like a pig. In public, at least.

After eating, Alice grew more and more nervous about the consummation. She never anticipated ever having to have sex in front of other people, despite knowing it was custom.

Perhaps it was just her in denial, but now they is about to happen, her stomach fluttered immensely.

The priest looked over at the couple expectedly once everyone else got up to continue celebrations. Marcus helped Alice stand up, but before they started to walk, he leaned down.

"I requested that there be as little people as possible. And Mackenzie will be there, so I hope that makes you feel somewhat better."

Upon seeing her breath of relief, he began to lead her over to where their new chambers would be for when they stayed in the palace.

Alice was also thankful that she wasn't really showing yet, as that would definitely be a giveaway to those to see the consummation.

First, the couple had to separate to put on their night clothes despite it not being night just yet. A custom that made no sense to Alice, however she was just happy to get some alone time with Mackenzie.

"This is all just so strange," Alice whispered. "I mean, I was honestly expecting my brother to make me join a nunnery and that I'd never have to do this."

"Not going to lie, I was expecting the same thing," Mackenzie whispered back as she undid Alice's corset.

"At least Henry isn't here to see it. That would be so weird," she shuddered in disgust, making her best friend laugh.

"I can't even imagine. He'd lose his lid if he was," she agreed as the corset slid off, allowing Alice to finally take a deep breath.

She reached over to the chair where her nightgown was set on and immediately put it on.

"I'm so nervous," Alice stated again as her hands began to shake. "Why am I so nervous? It's not like we haven't done this before."

"It's your first time doing it in front of others though. And it's only for a moment, just to prove you guys... actually do it. Then we leave and let you guys do your thing. I was already told by the priest."

"I don't know if that helped or not," Alice froze. "Do they check for blood on the sheets? If they do, I'm in deep."

Mackenzie pulled out a very tiny bottle full of red liquid.

"My mother gave me this, she said just put some of it on the sheets and it'll look like your blood."

Alice raised an eyebrow and looked over at her friend.

"Where did your mother get this?" Just as Mackenzie was about to answer, Alice held up a hand. "Never mind, I don't think I want to know. If it works, it works."

"Let's not forget that my family raises pigs," Mackenzie shrugs and puts the small bottle discreetly in her best friend's hand. "Are you ready?"

Taking a deep breath, Alice nodded. "As I'll ever be."

Standing away from the doors, Mackenzie opened them and allowed Alice to walk through. At first, all she could focus on was the other people in the room.

Besides Mackenzie and the priest, there were two other men that she didn't recognize. However, her eyes quickly diverted to Marcus standing at the foot of the bed.

Suddenly, no one else mattered. Taking another deep breath, she made her way towards him until they were face to face.

"Remember, it's just me and you," he whispered as he gently placed her on top of the bed. 

"Just me and you," she repeated, before allowing him to place his lips on hers. This is something they have done many times together, however this time felt different. It felt more sensual, more passionate.

She felt a wetness pooling between her legs as her nightgown rode up her thighs. Upon feeling him grow, she moaned out and bucked her hips up for some friction.

As much as she loved foreplay, she wanted everyone else to leave. It was as if Marcus read her mind, because he didn't hesitate to line himself up and thrust into her entrance. Upon entry, Alice discreetly put the blood on the sheets.

After that, the couple heard footsteps along with a door close, making them sigh in relief.

"Thank god," Marcus grunted in her ear as he began to thrust in her harder. "I've missed this so much."

Alice could barely form words from how hard he was going, instead she put her focus into putting her hands up his shirt and clawing at his back.

"You feel so good," she barely got out, clutching him tightly. The action only made him go harder, which she didn't think was physically possible. She felt her release building up, which only encouraged him.

"Come on, Princess. Let it go."

That was all she needed to hear before crying out in pleasure, which also called him to release inside of her as well. After riding it out, he pulled out and laid beside her.

"It wasn't as awkward as I thought it would be," Alice told him. Marcus chuckled in agreement and kissed her forehead.

"Shall we get dressed and go back outside?"

With an excited nod, they were both quick to put their wedding attire back on so they could join the festivities.

And after an entire night of dancing, Alice was quick to fall asleep with a smile on her face as soon as her head hit the pillow.