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Chapter 29 – Caught Red-handed

The day went by quickly as the excitement of the party grew. Elizabeth barely got a glimpse of Jason, much to her chagrin. It was hard to sneak with so many people around. There are no quiet corners.

She got dressed and her chambermaids adjusted her hair. When they finally stopped fussing, she was quite pleased with the beautiful dark blue dress that Courtney had designed. Against the color of her alabaster skin, she is a vision to behold. Everyone else is in the banquet room except her and Jason, so they could make a dramatic entrance.

He rounded the corner and when their gaze connected, it took his breath away. As she descended the staircase, he moved closer to it and met her at the bottom. "You look so beautiful," he said as he gently stroked her face.

Elizabeth blushed. "Thank you."

She placed her arm in his as they walked towards the entrance. Trumpets played as they entered the room and Alan announced their betrothment. The crowd clapped and Jason led Elizabeth to the middle of the floor, and they danced; their gaze never faltering.

Jeffrey observed with a smile on his face. The love that Jason and Elizabeth have for each other was witnessed by everyone. Soon others gathered around them and danced, but the couple was too lost in each other to notice.

For the rest of the night, everyone danced and drank. The mood was merry, and the party went on late into the night.

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Johnny and Claudia took a walk to cool down. Finding a bench, he pulled Claudia onto his lap.

Staring into his eyes she sighed. "I leave tomorrow. When can I see you again?"

Johnny was surprised by the sadness that he felt. "I will try to work something out. Maybe I can see you in a week's time."

She nodded. "They say that absence makes the heart grow fonder."

"I guess there is some truth to that."

Claudia leaned in closer. She wanted his mouth on hers and Johnny wasted no time doing just that. He kissed her passionately before retreating. "I want you so badly."

Claudia smirked. "Patience, my love, I promise that I am worth the wait."

She has no intentions of holding out until marriage but tempting him is still on the table and she'll do so wantonly. It will be hard to hold out, but she has a feeling that Johnny will do more than please her in bed. After all, one must not be too easy.

"Don't you think I know that already?" His lips crushed her once more, stealing her breath away.

Claudia groaned as he expertly teased her with his tongue. It is going to be a torturous wait.

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John had Georgie pushed up against a wall where he kissed her with abandon as Georgie moaned into his mouth. She is doing all kinds of things to him without even realizing it.

They came up for air. "Your mouth should be illegal," Georgie said panting. No wonder Elizabeth and Jason are always stealing kisses. It is decadent and scandalous.

"Georgie, I just can't get enough of you."

She smiled but then it turned into a frown.

"What's wrong?"

"You're leaving tomorrow."

He kissed her forehead as if he were smoothing the lines. "I know. Trust me when I tell you that I will have to rip myself from you. The good news is that I am but a day's ride away. I promise that I will visit as soon as I can."

Georgie smiled. "You swear?"

John nodded. "I do."

She grinned and then attacked his mouth again, trying to memorize everything about it.

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As Elizabeth readied herself for bed, she couldn't suppress her smile if she tried. The night had been like a fairytale that she never wanted to end. Tossing and turning she finally sat up as sleep could not find her. Her door started to open, and she watched curiously in the glow of the moonlight. She figured it was just Courtney, but Jason appeared instead.

She smiled gleefully as he rushed over to the bed and slid in next to her. He wasted no time in kissing her. Before he knew it, Elizabeth had his shirt off and was kissing his chest as he moaned in approval.

He grabbed her and threw her onto her back and pinned her arms down as he kissed her neck and made his way down to her breasts.

"Jason," Liz cried out as he started to lick and suck her nipple.

His hand slid up her leg and she quivered at his touch. The way she responds to him is almost overwhelming. Jason captured her mouth again and rocked into her body prompting a gasp as his hardness pressed up against her and a shock went through her body.

"I want you so badly," Jason said breathlessly.

She moaned her approval as he grabbed her hips and pressed into her again. And as he sucked her nipple and moved into her repeatedly, she suddenly tensed and yelled out his name as an orgasm slammed throughout her body.

Jason rolled off her and pulled her onto his chest realizing what had happened. He waited until her breathing calmed down to ask, "Are you okay?"

She nodded, not understanding what had happened but hoping that it will be repeated. "What—was that?" Her body is still trembling with passion.

"It's called an orgasm. When you become sexually aroused a contraction of sorts happens for you or ejaculation for me."

Elizabeth blushed. "It was spectacular."

Jason grinned and kissed her softly. "Rest my love."

She snuggled into his chest and they soon fell asleep.

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Courtney got up about a half-hour later because she wanted something sweet, so she went to Elizabeth's room to see if she'd come with her. Pushing the door open she gasped when she spotted them. She started to leave but realized that Jason shouldn't be there, so she crept towards the bed and then tapped him in on the shoulder.

Jason's eyes snapped open. Courtney smirked and motioned for him to follow her.

He carefully slid out of bed and grabbed his shirt and put it on.

They went out into the hallway.

Courtney crossed her arms. "Taking a big chance, aren't you?"

All Jason could think of was the look on Elizabeth's face when she had come, and he smirked. It was worth it. "Relax Courtney, we weren't together in the biblical sense."

Courtney gave him a look like she didn't believe him.

"Seriously, that will not happen until the wedding night. I promise."

"If I hadn't found you and you didn't wake up before morning, do you realize how scandalous that would have been?"

Jason sighed knowing she is right. "I know. I didn't mean to fall asleep. I just miss her."

Courtney smiled. She and AJ gave in a week before the wedding and made love, so she understands, but she wishes that she had held out. "You need to be more careful and stay clothed." Red crept onto Jason's face.

"What are you doing awake anyway?"

"I wanted something sweet."

Jason chuckled. "Come on. I'll accompany you." He pushed out his elbow.

Courtney grabbed his arm, and they walked down to the kitchen. She bit into a piece of chocolate and moaned. "This is so good."

Jason smiled before taking a bite too. "Mm, this is good."

AJ approached as they laughed, and he stood in the doorway. His wife is so beautiful, that he couldn't help but smile. He is starting to truly appreciate her beauty. He decided to mess with them and cleared his throat. They looked at him guiltily. "You want to tell me what's going on down here?"

Courtney's eyebrows flew up, and she glanced at Jason and they started laughing again.

"Your wife had some cravings, so I escorted her, so she wouldn't get lost again."

AJ's head tilted. "And just how did you come upon my wife?" he asked as he moved further into the kitchen.

Jason's stuttered for a second and then Courtney took over. "I was visiting Elizabeth and your ridiculously in love brother tried to sneak into her room."

AJ grinned. "Really?"

Jason cleared his throat. "I have no idea what she is talking about. Clearly, the pregnancy hormones are messing with her memory."

Courtney hit him on the arm as she laughed making AJ chuckle. "You better be careful, brother. There are eyes everywhere, and you don't want the wrath of Jeffrey again." He slipped his arm around Courtney's waist.

"That I do not," Jason said smiling. "Well, I'll bid you both a goodnight. Thank you for the good company, Courtney."

She smiled. "Anytime…"

AJ smacked her on the ass and Courtney covered her gasp with her hand. He waited until Jason left and picked her up and sat her on the table, and then lightly groaned as her robe slipped open and some cleavage was exposed. Before Courtney could process the look in his eyes, he was all over her.