Ties that Bind

Chapter 36

An Old friend

Author's Note: Hi everyone just want to say thanks to all my readers who are sending in reviews and following along with this story. I always love to hear your feedback and thoughts. I know Darien is a very developed character in this story compared to the Sailor Moon universe, but I am glad you are taking the time to see the potential that he can be. I hope you all continue to read along and enjoy how these characters grow and progress. Thanks and Happy holidays everyone Mars Light

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Serena sat on his lap with her legs parted while he had his mouth down on one of her breasts gently licking over her nipple with his tongue. She let out a pleasured moan feeling the heat rising within her while thinking the journey seemed to be taking much longer to get home then arriving, possibly it was just the anticipation to be home again after everything that happened or if it was her present company.

She felt his hand travel down to her thigh as he lifted her skirt up further whispering by her ear "open more for me"

She closed her eyes tight and open her legs wider to his touch, when the carriage came to a sudden jerk stop. She fell backwards off his lap and landed on her bruised bottom, gently rubbing the ache away and looked up to him asking "what happened"

Darien sat on the bench seat shaken himself and took a quick peak out the window then turned back to her stating "I'm not sure wait here"

Serena nodded her head knowing in her current state of dress she would not be going anywhere and watched while he stepped out of the carriage closing the door behind him.

She waited nervously on the bench seat by herself for some news, until finally he returned getting in the carriage, closing the door behind him he told her "the storm last evening knocked a tree down blocking the road we are unable to get through for tonight. We will have to find lodging for the evening and then continue on in the morning"

Serena grabbed onto her blouse subconsciously, holding it closed knowing she would be around others she nodded her head telling him "if you think it is best"

Darien watched her hide herself away from him once more and let out a small sigh rather being able to enjoy having her whole self in his bed this evening, instead they would have to settle telling her "unfortunately, we don't have much other choice right now"

The carriage continued to move further down the road a piece. Serena took the time to put her clothing back together while Darien watched on with a gleam in his eyes while she slowly tied the laces of the corset she wore.

He sat back on the bench with a grin seeing her breasts slowly go out of sight with each ribbon she carefully tied, he reached out putting his hand on top of her own and shook his head telling her "no, leave the ribbons undone I prefer to have easier access for later"

Serena looked to him and wanted to argue back about having others see her with her cleavage wide open, but knew she had no other choice, but to obey him and let out a little sigh not expecting anything less from him then his own pleasure and motive.

The carriage rolled to a slow stop. Darien reached over to open up the carriage door then looked over seeing her guarding her body with her arms. He let out a deep sigh and then reached over and picked up her cape wrapping it around her shoulders and did the clasp in the front successfully hiding her open flesh telling her "this is for my eyes only"

Serena looked up to him surprised that he would not make her parade around in front of others as she was dressed and held her cape closed with one hand while he took the other telling her "come along"

Darien stepped out of the carriage first and then held her hand while she carefully stepped down to the ground and looked at the small inn in front of her recognizing immediately where they were.

She stood in front of the inn where she spent many of her younger days running around, that her good friend Molly's family owned, then looked down to the cape that momentarily hid what she had become. She shook her head knowing she could never face Molly with what she has turned into telling Darien nervously "we are not that far from the manor, why do we not just walk."

Darien looked back at her with a raised eyebrow telling her "it is late and not safe to travel by foot in the evening, come it is just for the one night"

Serena stood where she was afraid to go inside and shook her head telling him "I doubt they have any openings on short notice. It would be better if we just slept in the coach for the evening"

Darien looked to her suspiciously and questioned "sleep in the coach?" Serena nodded her head adamantly telling him "yes it will suffice for the one night"

He crossed his arms looking her way and could tell for whatever reason she was trying to avoid going inside the inn then reached down grabbing her wrist telling her "Serena either you walk inside on your own or I will carry you what will your choice be"

She looked to him and then up at the inn trying to make her decision, knowing by the look on his face that he would follow through with his threat and make more of a scene she nodded her head telling him "very well" and followed him to the door as he knocked on the door twice.

She stood directly behind Darien and tried to pull the hood up of her cape up to hide her face more when the door opened and Molly's mother a kind woman with auburn hair like Molly's looked to them politely asking "how can I help you?"

Darien kept his tone polite and to the point he told her "my party and I are traveling and are looking for a warm place to stay for the evening. Would you possibly have any rooms available for one evening?"

The woman kindly smiled back while opening up the door wider telling him "yes we do. How many are in your party?"

Serena gulped silently wishing they would have been turned away, but knowing Molly's family as she did. She knew that would never be possible when Darien spoke up telling Molly's mother "we will need two rooms for the one night"

Serena looked to him knowing his expectations for sharing a room with her, she gulped when she heard Molly's mother tell them "certainly we can assist you. Please come in I have a warm pot of chowder on the stove and my daughter Molly will be glad to show you where you can leave your things"

Darien nodded his head and walked through the doorway telling her "thank you for your generosity madam" She smiled back at him kindly saying "please call me Mrs. Sawyer my husband is out back chopping wood, the inn can get drafty during the evenings, but I will be sure extra blankets are sent to your rooms"

Darien shook his head not wanting any interruptions on his evening plans telling her "that won't be necessary I enjoy a cool evening"

Mrs. Sawyer nodded her head excepting his wishes and called up the stairs "Molly please show our guests where they will be staying" then turned back to the two gentlemen at the door asking "may I take your cloaks"

Darien began to remove his cape when Mrs. Sawyer took notice of a young woman hidden behind the two men that she was traveling with asking her "would you like me to show you somewhere you can freshen up miss"

Serena took a deep breath knowing it was now or never knowing, she could not hide for much longer and pulled back the hood of her cape when Mrs. Sawyer's face lit up with a delighted surprise she called out "Serena how wonderful to see you"

Serena looked to Molly's mother the same woman that fed her and gave her a warm bed to sleep in once and awhile telling her "it's good to see you too Mrs. Sawyer" The next thing she knew Mrs. Sawyer had her arms wrapped around her in a warm embrace which Serena delighted in hugging her back.

Darien stood there surprised watching the interaction between them seeing Serena obviously knew this place well. When a girl about the same age as Serena with the same hair coloring as Mrs. Sawyer came walking down the steps.

Molly's mother turned to her with a giant grin on her face saying "Molly look who's here"

Darien heard the girl let out a loud shriek when the next thing he knew she went racing past him and grabbed Serena in a tight hug crying out "I can't believe you're here I've missed you"

Serena held onto her friend tightly truly missing her too for a moment forgetting everything else other than the warm welcome she received when she heard Molly ask "have you received my letters I sent 4?"

Serena stepped back trying to decide what to tell her she replied "yes I have"

Molly took her hand excitedly telling her "come sit we have so much to talk and catch up with" as she led them over to a table at the center of the room

Serena sat down at the table with her good friend while she felt his eyes piercing down on her as Molly started asking question after question "how is it working for Lord Montgomery? Are you treated well? I've never been there myself, but I heard the manor is huge?"

Darien slowly walked over to the table they sat at standing to the side of Serena over hearing the conversation when he heard Molly ask "is he really as good looking as they say?"

Serena choked hearing Molly's last question knowing without even seeing he was standing behind her with a huge grin when Molly asked concerned "are you alright Serena do you need a cup of water"

Serena composed herself and shook her head telling her "no" while trying to figure out what she would tell her. Molly had written her letters all asking the same questions before, but she was unable to find the right answer then especially when Molly asked her "what do you do there?"

Darien kept his eyes down watching how Serena fidgeted with her hands in her lap especially when she felt very nervous. He cleared his voice interrupting the conversation and looked to Molly asking "I was told we would be showed somewhere we could leave our things"

Molly stood up from the table and looked to him apologetically saying "yes of course I'm sorry. I became side tracked please follow me"

Serena stood up from the table watching while Darien followed Molly up the stairs appreciative that he changed the subject, but she knew it would not last long especially with Molly's inquisitive nature.

She quietly followed them up the stairs seeing Molly led Darien and his driver to one of the rooms at the opposite end of the hallway telling them "I think you will find this room satisfactory"

Darien opened up the door and walked into the small room with two beds and a small nightstand between them. He looked around thinking he had closets that were bigger then this room and looked back to Molly telling her "this will do fine thank you"

Molly seemed pleased with his answer then turned back to Serena with a huge smile telling her excitedly "follow me"

Serena followed Molly to a room at the other end of the hallway. The same room that was left reserved for her as a child knowing she could find it blind-folded. Molly opened up the door telling her "you can have the room next to mine back"

Serena looked inside the room seeing the one large bed and wanted to object concerned she may make too much noise during the evening when Molly took her in a warm hug telling her "it will be just like old times again when you use to sneak out of your aunt's house at night and come here"

Serena sighed remembering the nights of her youth. She owed a great deal to Molly and her family, they had fed her and gave her a warm place to sleep on nights that her aunt had male companionship over.

She waked into the room and sat on the bed feeling the little bounce it was exactly as she remembered it when Molly looked to her sadly asking "have you seen your father since his return?"

Serena's face dropped at the mention of her father, remembering the awful things he said to her that night after she had given away her freedom for his return.

Molly didn't take notice of the haunted look in her eyes and continued on telling her "he has become a regular at the pub"

Serena nodded her head silently not surprised after their initial first meeting then looked up to see Molly's expectant eyes waiting for her reply. She had never had to keep any secrets from Molly in the past, but now everything was different. She shook her head telling her "I have not had time to visit often. I have been very busy with my duties for Lord Montgomery"

Molly nodded her head accepting her answer telling her "yes of course, I am sure you must be very busy to not have the time to answer any of my letters"

Serena felt a knot in her stomach growing knowing it wasn't the complete truth she told, but not exactly a lie either when they heard Molly's mother call from downstairs "supper"

Serena stood up from the bed glad of the interruption to her questions telling Molly "we can we talk more about this later" but not having any intention of actually doing so.

They all sat down at a table to eat while Mrs. Sawyer brought out four bowls of corn chowder for everyone. Serena looked to Darien seeing the way he eyed the soup telling him "it is Mrs. Sawyers family recipe, it's very good"

Darien looked to her seeing how comfortable and at peace she seemed here and picked up his spoon to try some. To his surprise it was very good not as good as Lita's, but still very tasty.

Molly interrupted looking to Serena with a laugh asking her "do you remember that time when your aunt came by looking for you. What did she say that you had taken her best bottle of chardonnay?"

Serena let out a loud giggle. Darien looked up to her surprised at the sound, not hearing her laugh like that before as Serena told Molly "she never did figure out what happened to that bottle"

Molly shook her head while they continued laughing together saying "yes mother convinced her to sit and eat with us, little did she know she was eating down the evidence" both girls laughed louder at the memory of the antics of their youth.

Serena enjoyed being with her friend again sharing their stories of younger wilder days as they sat and laughed for hours. Serena shook her head explaining "I don't think they ever figured out what happened to the milk money although the cow was looking much better in the morning"

Darien sat listening to their stories hearing exactly how feisty Serena could be, even laughing along himself once and awhile and looked over seeing the shine that was once in Serena's eyes return again while her face lit up telling them "it was the best 5 cents I ever earned"

Darien smiled hearing her tell her wild story when his driver came walking through the door and walked up to their table, interrupting telling them "sir the down tree has been removed and we can continue on again at first light tomorrow"

Darien stood up from the table telling him "excellent we will leave early in the morning" and looked to Serena telling her "I suggest you get some sleep soon, we have an early rise in the morning"

Serena let out a small sigh knowing it was said as a request, but it was actually an order for her to prepare. She looked to him and nodded her head telling him "I will be up shortly"

Darien looked to her with a gleam in his eyes telling her "be sure you do" and then reached over and took Molly's hand in his placing a kiss on it. Molly blushed while he told her "it was a pleasure to meet you Ms. Molly and thank you and your family again for your hospitality"

Molly giggled at the fine handsome gentleman and watched while he walked up the stairs then turned to Serena asking "ok who is that and is he married"

Serena looked to her friend with her mouth open wide at the thought of Darien actually settling down with anyone when she heard Molly laugh telling herself "he must be married otherwise you would not be traveling with him" then stopped and realized that Serena had not answered any of her earlier questions either and looked to her with a more serious tone asking "why are you traveling unaccompanied with two men Serena? What is going on? Why have you not written me back yet?"

Serena didn't have the answers to give her friend and stood up from the table hoping to make a quick exit telling her "we do have an early start tomorrow. I should be calling it an evening. Good night Molly"

Molly stood up from the table seeing the obvious way Serena avoided her question asking her again "what's going on with you Serena? I'm your friend I know you better than anyone and I can tell there is something wrong what is it?"

Serena shook her head knowing it would come to this eventually, but not wanting it to now telling her sadly "you are my friend Molly, but I think our lives took two separate paths"

Molly shook her head not understanding where all this was coming from. Serena's sudden change of attitude she looked to her friend asking "why do I feel as though you are saying a final good bye"

Serena took a deep breath and let it out telling her "there are things about me now Molly that you could never understand"

Molly stood there looking to her friend shaking her head confused about the way Serena was acting. She was scared and concerned for her friend asking her "understand what? You've changed since you left to serve Lord Montgomery Serena. What's really going on with you? You know you can always come to me"

Serena shook her head knowing Molly knew her better than anyone, they kept no secrets between them until now she told her "not this time. Good night Molly"

Serena turned and walked away from her friend up the stairs knowing Molly was right goodnight was really meaning goodbye.

She walked back to her room and closed the door leaning against it with a loud sigh when she heard his voice from the corner of the room telling her "come here"

She had expected him to be there so it was not much of a surprise to hear his voice come out of the darkness. She slowly walked over to him as he removed the cape she wore to reveal the open blouse she wore underneath with her breasts still showing waiting for him to finish what he started as he lifted up his hand to her soft bosom giving it a hard squeeze asking her "is Molly the reason you did not want to come here this evening"

She nodded her head yes unable to speak still feeling sad over leaving her friend behind. He gave her nipple a slight tug between his fingers and looked to her asking "it seemed to me like you are friends was I mistaken"

Serena could feel her body heating up and let out a small gasp telling him "Molly and I were very close but" He came down and licked over her right breast hearing her let out a sigh questioning "but what?"

She felt the sensations he could give her with his mouth running through her body and shook her head telling him "I am not the same person I once was. She could never understand what I have become"

Darien raised his head up while his hands roamed further down her torso asking "and what would that be"

Serena looked down to where his hands trailed over her skin stating the obvious "your sex slave"

Darien's lips curved up in a smile enjoying the sound of that he told her "well then if you are my slave you shall obey my orders correct"

She took a deep breath knowing she had no other choice then to do so and nodded her head waiting for his order, he placed a short kiss on her stomach and told her "lie on the bed"

She did as she was told and left him to lie on her back on the bed. Darien stood up from his seat and walked over standing in front of her as he lifted up her legs pushing her knees up further instructing her "hold right there"

She lied there silently with her head turned toward the wall feeling as he lifted up her skirt and pushed it up to her hips as he kneeled down and opened up her feminine folds for him he looked up to her with a smirk saying "no shouting unless you want your friend to hear"

Serena lied there with her legs open and parted for him then shook her head no, the last thing she would ever want is for Molly to be asking more questions then what she already had.

She felt when he entered his tongue inside of her and grabbed onto a pillow to keep herself from screaming out. He put his finger up to her sweet spot messaging it, while his tongue circled around her insides. In that short moment she felt her body convulse at his touch getting a pleased look from him as he opened her legs wider and stuck his tongue inside her further.

The door opened and Molly walked in telling her "Serena please lets…" she took one look at what was going on between them and screamed out. Darien removed his tongue from inside of her turning to the door yelling "get out"

Molly stood there shocked and confused while Darien yelled again angrily "get out now" She took one more look at her friend lying there seeing what he was doing to her. Then shook her head and quickly ran from the room.

Serena tried to sit up to go after her, but Darien held her back down telling her "I'm not through with you yet" and stuck his tongue back inside of her.

Serena lied there seeing the closed door, knowing what Molly must think of her. She wanted to go after her friend try to explain if she could, but there was no explanation and he wouldn't let her go anyway as she felt him circling her with his tongue she breathed out a heavy sigh.

Sometime later in her night dress she walked back downstairs not bothering with the cloak anymore after what Molly had witnessed. She expected the house hold to all be asleep at this hour, but not everyone was she heard Molly ask "was that what you couldn't tell me"

She let out a sigh knowing she could no longer hide what she was and nodded her head telling her sadly "yes"

Molly took a deep breath asking her "he is not your husband" while already knowing the truth. Serena shook her head telling her "no"

Molly closed her eyes trying to get the image of what she saw out of her head looking to Serena asking "Who is he? Why are you with him? Why did you let him…?" She couldn't say the words to express what she had just witnessed and looked over to Serena shaking her head with disapproval

Serena went and stood by the fireplace seeming the embers staring to burn down she told her "there is much still you don't know Molly"

Molly looked to her friend hearing the pain behind her words telling her "I want to try Serena. What is going on with you?"

Serena shook her head again not finding an answer on how she could tell her friend she sold herself when Molly asked her again "why did you let him do that to you?"

She took a deep breath knowing the truth would come out and turned around telling her "because he owns me"

Molly shook her head confused not understanding asking her "what do you mean owns you"

Serena stood up straight frustrated with this, with her life she yelled at her friend "really Molly you haven't figured it out yet, you're stuck in your own fairy tale. Well life isn't always the fairy tale we expected, there aren't always happily ever after"

Molly shook her head hearing Serena's angry words to her, not sure who she is any more telling her "you're not the same Serena I knew"

Serena stood there hearing her friend's confirmation of it and shook her head telling her "no I'm not" When she heard Darien's voice from the top of the stairs calling out her name. She looked to Molly telling her "I have to go"

Molly stood up and put a hand to her shoulder shaking her head begging her "no Serena don't go back to him"

Serena looked to her friend and smiled glad she had such a loyal and caring friend all these years, then shook her head telling her sadly "I have no choice." then let out a long sigh telling her "good bye Molly" and left to follow Darien.