Chapter 10

Fall is in full bloom with winter just around the corner. I am currently teaching my staff about the custom of Thanksgiving. Mr. Williams has already thought about getting a game bird for dinner that day. I do not know if there are any wild turkeys around so it will be a surprise to find out what type of meat will show up on the table.

Since the kidnapping of little David after Halloween, there has been no other problems. David appears to be fine with no problems sleeping. If it had been me, I would probably have had major nightmares. David is cuter than a bug's ear right now, and Dean is his constant companion. Duncan is sticking closer to home also since the visit of the Lycan. As for the rest of the household, everyone is back to normal. Duncan and I have become a lot closer since that day except for one mystery. Why did the Lycan cower in front of Duncan, what was the hold.

I roll over and watch Duncan sleep as I plan my day. Today, I am going to take a walk down to the paddock and check on the new additions to the herd. Duncan's Arabians have managed to reproduce and one of the mares gave birth this morning. The foal is a little filly, pretty as can be. She is almost solid black except for one little spot on her forehead that is white. I am going to call her Star. It may not be one of those long thoroughbred names as I would normally see, but I like the name anyway. Dean has not seen her yet, and I want to keep it that way for a few days. I hope that the little imp will behave and mind his sheep.

Well that is what I did have planned but as I started to get out of bed things just started to go black. I lay back on the bed again until my head stopped spinning. The next thing I knew I was grabbing the chamber pot. By the time I emptied my stomach, Duncan is awake and calling for Lily. All I can think about is what in hell I ate last night that would make me sick. I could not think of anything at this time but then again my brain was in a non-function mode at that moment. Duncan looks at me with concern but I let him know everything is ok.

Lily knocks on the door and Duncan goes to open it. He orders me a hot bath and asks that some tea and biscuits be brought to the room as soon as possible. While the tub is being filled with hot water, Duncan is showing concern for my sudden nausea and will not back away to give room to breath. To add to the problem here comes Dean to investigate the matter. The tub is full now and Duncan is demanding that I let him carry me over to fireplace. He strips me down and places me gently in the tub. Dean is trotting over to lie on his rug. As he lies down, he looks at me with soulful puppy dog eyes as if he is willing me to feel better. Lily is arriving with my tea and biscuits looking very concerned. I just wish people would just act normal this happens to everyone occasionally.

"Are you ok, Char?"

"I am fine Duncan, just a little nausea."

"Are you sure?"

"Duncan, please I am ok, do not worry your handsome head over me."

"Call me when you are ready to get out of your tub there."

"Ok, now leave me be to finish my bath and I will call you in a few."

I finish my bath and call on Duncan to come and get me. I would do it myself but if Duncan wants to carry me fine. Duncan lays me on the bed and crawls in beside me. I soon fall back to sleep because I am relaxed from the hot water from the bath and feel secure in Duncan's arms. After awhile, I feel hands exploring my body. The hands are massaging my breasts and gently rolling the nipple between fingers. Oh, damn that feels so good. As I slowly awaken, I can feel the hand dipping lower; it is roaming over my stomach down the juncture of my thighs. I roll over on my back and gaze into the most gorgeous amber eyes around. Duncan smiles at me and bends down to plant a kiss on my parted lips. While our tongues are sparing and dancing with each other, his hand is parting my thighs and his fingers are going their magic. Duncan is lovingly rubbing my clit with his thumb while his finger is moving in an out of my warm moist entrance. I can feel myself coming but I do not want to just yet.

"Duncan please stop, I need you inside now."

"No not yet, come for me first."

"Please Duncan, I want for us to come together."

"One more minute as soon as you come I will gladly enter your wet sheathe and pleasure you again. Then we come together."

I am soon yelling his name in ecstasy and writhing on the bed before I can come down from my orgasm Duncan grabs my hips and enters my ready entrance. We find the rhythm and dance together until we reach the highest high. As we come together it feels like an earthquake has just occurred and the rush is fantastic. We collapse with sweaty bodies molded together so much for a nice hot bath.

I crawl out of bed and walk over to the water pitcher and basin. The water is cold but it works for what needs to be done as I clean off the residue of lovemaking. I turn toward the wardrobe to get out some clothes and watch as Duncan walks across the floor. There should be laws against men that are that gorgeous. He looks like a gladiator walking out to meet the lion. His ass is round and firm, his penis is fantastic long and thick. We both leave the room after we dress and walk out onto the deck soaking up the clear cool weather.

As I look out over the estate toward the paddock area, I see the filly kicking up her heals. All of a sudden, I hear a bunch of barking and sure enough, Dean is down in the paddock bugging the new little girl and the mare is very agitated. I close my eyes as the horse rears and looks as if she is about ready to paw Dean into oblivion when Donald rushes out to the rescue. I call Dean and he comes trotting up to the deck and looks at me as if to say, "See I am doing my job". Instead of scolding him for harassing the horses, all I can do is laugh. Tears are streaming down my face because I am laughing so hard. Duncan picks up Dean by the scruff of the neck and tries to chew him out, but takes one look at him and starts to laugh too. The laughter was brought on when we looked at Dean's face, if a dog could grin he sure the hell was grinning up at us. Eventually, when the laughter stops Duncan and I sat on the bench in companionable silence as we watch life go by until Scarlett let us know that it was time for tea.

When tea was over Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Croft asked if they could talk to me privately. I asked them to meet me in the office in a few minutes, that I had just a few thing to clear up and they could have as much of my time as needed. A few minutes later, I look up as the office door opens and Mrs. Croft enters carrying a tray with tea and biscuits on it. Mrs. Williams follows with David on her hip. I motion for them to sit down and wait for Mrs. Croft to set down the tray. David is set down on the floor with a homemade wooden toy so he will stay out of mischief.

"Ladies what seems to be your concern today that you wanted this meeting?"

"I am sorry m'lady but I could not help but overhear that you were showing sickness this morning," said Mrs. Croft.

"Yes ma'am, we are just a wondering about something", chimed in Mrs. Williams.

"Ok ladies out with it, what are you wondering about?"

Both women look at each other and Mrs. Croft asks a question that I would have never thought about, at least not this soon.

"M'lady, when was the time of your last cycle?"

"What?" I asked kind of in shock

"When was the last time you had your bleeding m'lady?" asked Mrs. Williams.

I am at a loss for words at this point. "Um I can not remember." I replied. "Are you trying to say that I am pregnant um with child?"

"Yes m'lady, that is what we be a thinking."

"Oh my God, when did I mess up", I thought. "This can not be happening to me." I did not even know that immortals could have children. What do I do now? Should I talk to Duncan or should I wait? There are no specialists around so will I have a safe pregnancy? Is this the reason I had that black out spell and nausea problem this morning? All these things are going through my head.

"Mrs. Croft and Mrs. Williams will you please excuse me I need a few minutes alone." As I get ready to stand and walk out of the room, my head starts to spin and I fall to the floor.