Oliver and Allie quickly dried off and changed in to dry clothes. Ivy had left to go to her mother's. Allie hung their clothes to dry in the laundry. Oliver met Allie in the kitchen, she was just lighting the stove to start dinner. Oliver came behind her and wrapped his arms around her waist. Allie leaned back into him as he kissed her temple. Oliver whispered, "I am going to miss this, playing house, being with you all the time." Allie replied with a smile, "Does that mean you are going to help me with dinner since Lizzie is taking a nap?" Oscar nodded, "What would you like me to do?" Allie had him start cutting up vegetables for the soup while she prepared the broth and desert. Allie had just finished mixing the cake batter and frosting, Oliver had started washing the dishes they used, Allie reached over with frosting spoon and used it to put some on Oliver's cheek. Oliver laughed as he turned towards Allie. Allie put her hand on the back of his neck, pulled his head down to her level and kissed the frosting off his cheek. Oliver wrapped his arms around her waist and lifted her so she was sitting on the table, she was so surprised by this he had easily taken the frosting spoon from her. Oliver touched the spoon lightly to her neck and across her mouth, Allie laughed as Oliver kissed her neck which tickled more than anything, he then started to kiss the corners of her mouth, she tasted the frosting while he deepened the kiss. They had been interrupted by the timer she had set for the cake, she groaned in defeat and tucked her head into his neck. Oliver lifted her head back up to his, "You are an amazing cook." Allie laughed, gave him a quick kiss and slid off the table to take the cake out of the oven.
The amazing smells coming from the kitchen woke Eliza up. She had caught the end of their embrace, she ducked back behind the corner so she wouldn't be seen. She was happy for them, she couldn't imagine a better suitor for Allie. Eliza couldn't help but feel jealous, guilty, and a bit angry. She was still mad at William for leaving, mad at herself for letting him. She was guilty of being so stubborn and pig headed she hadn't told him she has loved him since they first met, and jealous that it wasn't William lifting her on the table and kissing the frosting off her.
Eliza let her thoughts get the best of her while they were eating dinner, she had been quiet which hadn't gone unnoticed. Truth be told with each new thought she was driving herself further into madness. What if he finds a new love who is willing to be what he wants in a wife and brings her back to London? What if that happens and she has to settle for being "just friends" now? What if he doesn't come back ever? What if he does come back and realize his feelings for her have changed and he transfers to another department? Eliza was making herself sick to her stomach. Allie noticed the discomfort and asked Eliza if there was anything she could do, "Allie dinner was delicious, I just don't quite feel like myself. I think I am going to go to bed if you don't mind?" Allie covered Eliza's hand with hers and squeezed it gently, "Of course, I will check on you a bit later." Eliza nodded with a weak smile and left the kitchen.
"Is she okay?" Oliver asked quietly. Allie nodded, "She is heartbroken. It took everything in me not to tell her that he will be back in a few days, I swear if I am keeping this from her and he..."Oliver quickly cut her off, "Inspector Wellington loves her, and left to make her realize her feelings, he could have refused to come back but didn't, he will be back for her. I don't think he would have left if he thought for one moment she wouldn't come to terms with loving him." Allie agreed knowing that Oliver was right. Eliza had told her about William courting that Arabella witch from their youth. Allie was mad at him too the more she thought about it she hadn't seen him in 10 years. She needed to protect Eliza's heart from breaking further.
Allie and Oliver finished dishes. Allie went to check on Eliza who was sleeping soundly. Allie went back down and met Oliver at the bottom of the stairs, "Would you like to change my dressing now?" Allie put her hand in his and nodded. He led her to his room and opened the door, to her surprise there was a bouquet of roses tied with a ribbon laid on his bed. She turned to look at Oliver who was closing the door, their eyes met and Oliver said while pulling her in close, "To thank you for everything and to say that I love you, I have felt this way since that first night I brought you here after finding you. I can't explain it, it's okay if you're not ready to say it back or don't feel the same way. I just need you to know." Allie didn't say anything, she didn't know what to say she was still processing everything. Allie grabbed his vest and pulled him down to her, she kissed him as if she was suffocating and he was the air she needed. He overcame her need for him with more intensity. Though they were tightly wrapped up in each other's arms Allie felt like it was still too far away. She began undressing Oliver, first the vest was removed and she looked up into his eyes that were dark with desire as if she was asking permission. She unbuttoned his shirt and with every button opened she kissed the skin it revealed. Oliver had unbuttoned and untucked her top before she reached his lower buttons and untucked his shirt. Her kisses and fingers lingered around his waistband. He closed his eyes while threading his fingers through her hair which was loosely held together by a few remaining pins. She quickly unbuttoned his pants to free his restricted manhood, she made a mental note to ask him if it hurt when he was aroused with his pants on. She lowered his pants, he was only clad in his knickers now. She heard him say her name between moans, before she looked up she kissed the end of his arousal. Oliver lifted her back up, she had far too many clothes on compared to him, he would have stopped her by now but he was focused on showing his love for her and her skin against his was clouding his rational thoughts. He removed the shirt and skirt while kissing her newly exposed skin she was just left in her very thin undergarments. While he was doing this she loosely held onto his arousal moving her hand up and down the length, he moaned into her clavicle and started lightly bite then suckled the tender skin. He lifted her and placed her in the bed. He took a moment to look at her, she was the most incredible woman. He kissed her while their hands caressed each other. Allie had pushed him off her, he stood up off the bed quickly thinking he had done something wrong. Allie took what remained over the top half of her body, he stood there in awe of her. She moved to her half squished roses and took down the covers before crawling into bed she took Oliver's hand and kissed his palm. She pulled him into bed with her. He propped himself up on his side so his face was just above her's. She reached up and moved his hair over leaving her hand to rest on his cheek. Their eyes were lost in each other's, he covered the hand on his cheek with his and kissed her soft and slow. Their hands became familiar with each other's bodies. Allie continued to pleasure Oliver experimenting with different ways based off his reactions. Oliver had let passion take control and let go of his seed. He had never had anyone do this to him and wanted Allie to experience the same bliss. His hands were warm and soft as they teased their way down between her legs where he found her underwear wet with anticipation. He removed the underwear from her and kissed her she kissed him back roughly and he moved to kiss her neck and left a trail all the way down her abdomen he brought his face up to hers to watch her expressions making sure what he was about to do was stimulating for her and not causing her pain. While placing his lips next to her ear he whispered, "My love, I don't know what I am doing you need to let me know if I am satisfying you." She looked him in the eye and nodded. She felt his fingers lightly touch her mound of hair before feeling a finger make its way between her folds. He had thought she was wet before through her underwear, he had no idea she was this slick and started to imagine how it would feel if they were to lose their virginities together. They were both eager but it was a shared unspoken agreement that it would be saved for a special night if they became husband and wife. He was still kissing her temple and generously telling her what he was going to do to make sure she was comfortable with it. His finger lightly circled her swollen bundle of nerves and watched her gasp, her hand was playing with the hair on the nape of his neck. He continued to touch it gently and the bit by bit Oliver increased intensity. She moved his lips to hers, he kissed and continued to pleasure her. He stopped briefly to make sure she was okay as he felt her body become rigid against him, he sank his finger in lower until it inserted into her. He gasped and she moaned. She was so smooth, soft, and warm. He was about to spill his seed again just thinking about what it would be like to become one with her. He pushed deeper and she bore down against his finger. He started pumping it in and out of her, he was watching her lose control. He then inserted another finger and used his thumb to move against her swollen nub. He watched as ecstasy overcame her she had made sounds that were driving him mad. He felt the her walls around his fingers start to contract and pulsate. He kissed her mouth gently as she continued to come down from her high. He felt her relax around his fingers and gently removed them, they continued to massage the area as a whole until she was completely relaxed. He whispered, "You are so beautiful, that was amazing." Allie still steadying her breathing looking into his eyes, "Oliver, I love you I have felt like I belonged with you since I woke up to you holding my hand at the hospital that night." Allie watched as tears welled up in his eyes, "Allie, I was so afraid you were not going to wake up that night. I knew we were meant for each other. If you are okay with it, I would like to ask Eliza and Ivy's permission to court you tomorrow morning." Allie pressed her lips against his forehead, "Of course you have my permission, not that you need it." They laid there together, Oliver had fallen asleep. Allie lifted his arm that was holding her close to him so she could return to her room. "Stay with me please," Oliver begged as she rolled to face him, "Just a little longer. I don't know when we will get this opportunity again for a while." She kissed his lips and curled into his embrace letting her head rest on his chest.
Allie had snuck out of his room in the early morning hours and returned to her room. She checked on Eliza who was still sound asleep. She crawled into bed after cleaning up and changing into her nightgown, she felt a state of relaxation she hadn't felt before allowing her to fall asleep deeply.
Allie slept in way later than normal. She usually is up with Ivy helping her with chores or breakfast. She quickly dressed and put her hair up neatly. Eliza was up and so was Oliver as she passed their rooms. She could hear talking in the kitchen. She felt a pang of nervousness wondering if Oliver had asked them permission yet or not. She quietly stood by the kitchen door and heard Ivy, "Alexandra Scarlet I heard you come down the stairs there is no need to eavesdrop." Allie came in with an embarrassed smile that she had been caught. Oliver stood to meet her, he took her hand and kissed it softly. Allie's cheeks flushed. Oliver pulled out a chair for her to sit down. Allie thanked him. Allie looked over at Eliza hoping to get some sort of nonverbal response to what had occurred before she came downstairs. Eliza grinned and squeezed her hand under the table.
Oliver excused himself to start packing his things so he could return to Inspector Wellington's, and get ready for work the next day. Allie stood to put her dishes in the sink and started washing them, Ivy wrapped her arms around her and kissed her cheek, "That young gentleman is completely smitten by you." Allie grinned, "I happen to be pretty fond of him as well." Eliza laughed, "I hesitated for a split second when he asked our permission to court you. I realized that I was the worst person to have any opinion about this. I couldn't have picked anyone better for you Allie." Allie pulled Eliza into a tight hug, "You are not the worst person when it comes to these things. I knew from the moment I met William 12 years ago and watched you two together that you loved each other, it was magic and I hoped when I found the other half of my heart I would be lucky enough to feel the magic too. I found that with Oliver." Ivy wrapped her arms around both girls, "I remember the day William first laid his eyes on you Lizzie. If I remember right I told you to keep away from him," Eliza laughed through her tears, "I also remember when our Allie came to stay with us and the three of you were this force of nature, one morning Henry and William were up early and William begged to shadow Henry for the day because he needed a break from our two Miss Scarlets." Laughing again Allie wiped away Eliza's tears, "I can't wait to see him and give him an earful." Eliza sighed, "You will be married to Oliver long before he gets back." Allie's eyes met Ivy's, "We will see about that, I told you we would chase him down and bring him back." Eliza smiled, "You better go help your man pack, from the looks of it this morning you may have forgotten to change his dressing last night." Allie's cheeks reddened, "We were fairly tired," she said with a smile.