Dragon Bride

Chapter 14 Chaperone

Bjorn made his way to the table. He was unsure of how he would be received. Little was said last night when Eric and Gretchen had encountered them on the dock. His greatest concern was for Karlie, how was she feeling in the bright light of morning. Had he over pressed her boundaries? He definitely had. She was after all an innocent, yet also so willing and responsive. Her joyful response had aroused him, her kissing intoxicated him. He had lost it. Their chance discovery was a blessing in that their lovemaking had been checked. He vowed to exert more self control if allowed a second chance.

Karliene appeared in the kitchen with Unni in tow. She was energized and smiled brightly at everyone and literally bounced across the room taking the seat next to him and kissing his cheek. "Hi Bear," she purred then kissed him again. Unni simply rolled her eyes and sat next to Karliene.

"No cows to milk?" Bjorn asked.

"Nope, getting them ready to breed," Karliene said happily. "Two of our heifers too will be ready this year. No more milking until spring."

"What are you planning for all you new found leisure time?" Gretchen teased.

"Trouble!" Karliene replied smiling deviously at Bjorn.

"Gretchen and I have been thinking," Eric said slowly, "we think it would be best if you two were chaperoned when you spend time together." Karliene blushed and was about to argue when she realized this was a battle she could not win.

"Yes Uncle," she whispered meekly. The breakfast proceeded with its typical conversations. Karliene however was silent but busied herself either caressing Bjorn's thigh or rubbing her bare foot against his leg hidden by the table. Bjorn tried valiantly to ignore her teasing provocation and not respond. She kept casting him a sly smile. He felt sure everyone at the table could interpret what she was up to. He could not stop his blushing.

After breakfast Bjorn presented Karlie and Unni each with a small knife on a delicate gold necklace. "I want you two to wear these when you out and about."

"Thank you Bear," Karliene said. She put the necklace on and smiling coyly said, "It's not very hidden."

"Slip in under your dress," Bjorn said patiently. They both did.

"I can still see it Bear." Karliene said looking down at her chest. Then she tugged at her neckline and leaned well forward and added, "see!" Bjorn blushed in response and Karliene chuckled at his embarrassment.

"It goes under your corset too. It's meant to be hidden in your..."

"You mean my cleavage? But Bear I never wear a corset," she said innocently adding a pout, "I know for sure you know that after last..."

"Karliene!" Gretchen interrupted, "what has gotten into you. Both of you...Unni you too are old enough to be wearing proper undergarments. You'll find a good corset helps your posture and supports your back when doing chores." Gretchen continued her lecture in "proper undergarments" and behavior until both girls left the long house and started laughing.

"When you said you guys were caught last night," Unni teased, "it must have been really bad."

"We were still fully clothed," Karliene added primly. Then smiling deviously added, "It was still dark enough where they couldn't see where Bear had his hands. At least I think they didn't. His hands were hidden." Unni looked at her confused so Karliene stretched out her arms and after turning her back to her sister wiggled her bottom.

"Too much information Karlie, way too much!" Unni responded. "I always though you were the shy one. Now I'm not so sure."

"We're the huldra sisters, Unni, bad to the bone."