Lucy Surrenders (21 page)

"Breathe, little one," he said gently. "You won't ever be in trouble for asking a question.

"She took a deep breath and nodded. "I ... I know you were upset with Cleo," she began, and he immediately understood her concern.

"Kitten," he said softly, "I would never deny you your pet. Molly has already prepared a special box with Cleo's basket and a few toys. Just as I will have my own Kitten in my compartment on the train, Cleo will be tucked into Molly's." He saw the joy on her face and bent forward to kiss her again. "Now, little one, stop fretting, and run along with Miss Molly," he said, turning her towards the door and gently swatting her bottom again.

"Yes, Papa," Lucy said, blushing hotly but finding herself hurrying her steps to catch up with her former maid. Before she took the first step up the stairs, she turned back to see her husband watching from the doorway. "Thank you, Papa!" she called and then ascended the stairs beside yet another person who would have control over her life.

Molly soon had the additional items tucked into the large bag that she had prepared that afternoon. The rest of their things would be packed into a separate luggage compartment on the train. The few bags left would be carried onto the train for easy access from their compartments.

Lucy stood still as Molly stripped her nude and then led her to the water closet. As Lucy made her toilet, Molly turned down the bed and then returned. Lucy blushed hotly as she was dressed in another sheer gown, nothing offered to be worn underneath. Her hair was brushed until it crackled and shone with glints of gold.

Molly smiled as she led the woman to the bed and helped her into it for the first time alone. "Turn onto your tummy, Lucy," Molly ordered, and Lucy obeyed, glad to remove her weight from her welted bottom. She buried her face in her pillow when she felt her gown being lifted and tucked above her waist to bare her bottom. Molly opened a jar she had set on the
bedside table and scooped up a dollop of ointment with her fingers. Lucy stiffened when she felt Molly's fingers on her bottom but relaxed when she realized the girl was applying a soothing salve to her ravished rump. Molly applied several scoops of the salve to Lucy's bottom, making sure the swollen area of her sit spot was thoroughly coated. Lucy sighed as the relief began to ease the itching and burning of the welts.

Molly silently applied salve to each of her legs until Lucy's skin was shiny with the ointment. Lucy was almost asleep when Molly capped the jar and wiped her hands on a towel. "I'll leave your gown up, Lucy," Molly informed her. "Your bottom and legs will dry in a bit and then you may cover yourself.

"Lucy blushed hotly but forced herself to respond. "Yes ... yes, Miss ... thank you," she said quietly.

Molly bent to kiss her cheek. "You are welcome. Sleep well, little Lucy," Molly said, and Lucy simply nodded.

As her new governess extinguished the lamp and left the room, Lucy found her thumb making its way into her mouth. She suckled for an instant before jerking it out, her mind remembering the pacifier Molly had tucked into her bag. Lucy moaned, realizing she was actually regressing to become the little one her husband desired. After a while, she tentatively put her hand on her bottom, and though she winced at the welts she felt, she found she was dry. She pulled her gown down to cover her bottom and pulled the covers up to her chin. She turned onto her side, the bed feeling immense and lonely without Lucas beside her. She gradually fell into sleep and dreamed of what might be waiting for her in her new home.

Lucas joined her a few hours later, stripping off his clothes before climbing into bed. He soon had his wife on her back, her hands on the rails, after removing her gown. He slid into her, her body instantly ready for him. As his weight pressed down on her, she moaned deeply. Lucas pulled from her and guided her to her stomach and then to her knees. He gently pressed her head and shoulders down to the mattress, her hands still gripping the rails.

"Spread your legs," he said gently and moved between them when she obeyed. Her face flamed with embarrassment knowing her switched bottom was in full view. Lucas bent to kiss her neck to give her comfort but did not speak of her pain. She had earned the discomfort that she was presently dealing with and would simply have to decide that it just might be best to behave instead of throwing tantrums when she didn't like or understand something. Lucy moaned again when his broad hands gripped her hips, his fingers reigniting the burn of the welts that the salve had soothed. Despite, or perhaps due to, the added sensation of pain, when she exploded with pleasure as he took her, her screams muffled by her pillow, she felt almost dizzy with the intensity of her climax. Lucas spilled into her, his ears alert to the sounds of her voice as her sounds of discomfort changed to purrs of pleasure. By the time she was held in his arms, spooned to him, she knew she would be able to rest easy. The bed was now the exact perfect size, the cold sheets warmed by his body, his arms assuring her she was safe, protected and loved.

They hugged and kissed and said their final goodbyes the following morning. Lucy and Louisa both shed tears, as the moment came to board the train.

Lucas took Lucy's hand and motioned for Molly, who was carrying Cleo's box, to precede them onto the train. "Come, Kitten," he said gently. "Edward has promised to bring Louisa to Hunter's Ridge for the holidays. You shall see each other soon." Her eyes brightened; she saw Louisa smile and nod as she stood beside her husband.

"Be good, Lucy," Edward said, with a smile. "We shall visit soon, and I expect to hear that your time at Wintercrest has served you well.

"She nodded and was indeed grateful for this man's love and support and reluctantly admitted that she was also grateful for his discipline. Lucy pulled away from her husband, only to run to throw her arms around her guardian. "Thank you, Sir," she said, her voice trembling with her gratitude. "Thank you for taking me in and loving me. Thank you for teaching me. Thank you for finding Lucas for me. Thank you for everything you have done for me."

Edward felt his heart clench and realized it would not only be Louisa who would miss this precious woman. Edward crushed his ward to his chest and pressed his lips to the top of her head. "Thank you, Lucy," Edward whispered. "I would not have changed a thing. I shall miss you. You've made me very proud to be your guardian. Now, little one, go and allow your husband to teach you to be free." Both sets of eyes were damp as he released her and then watched as she once more took her husband's hand. Lucas nodded at his lifelong friend, his own gratitude shining in his eyes. Edward nodded and pulled Louisa into his arms, grateful he still had one of his girls in his arms as he watched the other step onto the train.

Lucas helped her onto the steps of the train and followed her. She took one last look at the two people who had given her so much and waved. Louisa and Edward waved back, and she felt her heart lighten, knowing she would soon see them again. Lucas bent and kissed the top of her head.

"Are you okay, Kitten?" he asked softly. She looked up and smiled.

"Oh, yes, Papa," she said softly, "Let's go home."

THE END.

Thank you for allowing me to entertain you with stories about characters that hold a special place in my heart.  I hope you have followed their journey and fallen in love with them as well.

If you have enjoyed the books of the 'Women of Wintercrest' series, please look for my upcoming offerings.  Discover what lies ahead for Charles Lloyds as he assumes his new position as Headmaster.  Perhaps you'd like to peek into the lives of the special women who are taken under Eleanor's wing as you learn what happens behind the closed doors of Miss Summer's School.

Though the Wintercrest series has come to an end, I can't promise that the story of the twins has come to an end as well.  Lucy's life didn't end when she left Wintercrest Manor.  Her story just might continue as she begins the next chapter of her life with her husband and her Papa at Hunter's Ridge.

Happy Reading!

Maggie Ryan

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