Chapter One
March, 1817
London
My father had died when I was a toddler. My mother, bless her, did her best by me, but she sheltered me too much. Had it not been for my uncle, Captain Andrew Harringsford, my life would have turned out quite differently. It was Uncle Andrew, when I was nearing my twentieth birthday, who arranged for an important part of my education.
The butler haughtily looked me up and down then, without a word, held up the salver for my card. I laid it on the white doily that lined the salver. Before the butler could disappear, I said softly, “I’ve been recommended by my uncle, Captain Harringsford,” and laid another card, one Uncle Andrew had given to me, beside my own.
The butler’s frown faded ever-so-slightly. He nodded to me and moved to the drawing room. I nervously adjusted my coat and neckcloth. After a long moment, the butler reappeared and nodded again, holding the drawing room door open. My legs shaking slightly, I entered the drawing room, not at all certain what I expected to see.
The lady was seated in a comfortable-looking armchair, dressing in a dark-green silk dress. She was much younger than I expected when I heard she was a widow. Uncle Andrew had told me she was not above twenty-seven, but she had the calm, studied grace of a woman of thirty or more. Her face was framed with black curls, her mouth pouting and kissable. Her neckline was cut low over a full bosom. She was stunning. I sent a prayer of thanks to Uncle Andrew.
She held out an ungloved hand in greeting. “Mr Adam Harringsford, how lovely to meet you. Your uncle has spoken of you several times.”
I took her hand in mine and bowed over it. “The pleasure is mine, Lady Wilforth.”
“Call me Evelyn, please. We must be on a first name basis if we are to become such close associates, my dear Adam.”
“Evelyn,” I said obediently.
She motioned to a chair across from her and I timidly sat on the edge.
“Now, Adam. You must know that I don’t take on every young man that comes to my door. I only burden myself with one pupil at a time. Luckily, you find me unengaged. Still, I must learn a few things about you before we can make an arrangement.”
I nodded.
“First, how old are you?”
“Nineteen, ma’am - Evelyn,” I muttered, feeling myself blush. Far too old to still be a virgin, or so I thought.
“A little older than some I’ve taken on, but that’s nothing to deter us. What experience do you have?”
To my shame, I blushed furiously. “I’m sure I don’t you what you mean.”
“Yes, you do,” she said knowingly. “Dark corners, groping the chambermaid’s drawers?”
I shook my head.
“A stray hand down a young lady’s cleavage?”
Again, I indicated the negative. My cock was stirring at the mere thought of doing such things to the beautiful woman before me.
She gave a knowing smile. “Have you even seen a naked woman, Adam?”
My blush deepened. I whispered, “No.”
She smiled slowly. “A perfect innocent!” she said, her voice amazed.
I pushed myself up from the chair, but Evelyn put her hand on my leg, stopping me. “Don’t be embarrassed, Adam. You are a blank slate. It will be so nice to have a young man with no bad habits to undo.”
I allowed her to push me back into the chair.
“Now, are there any questions you wish to ask me, Adam?” she said, leaning back in the chair.
I knew I should ask something, but I couldn’t think of anything and so sat dumb before her.
“Do you find me attractive, Adam?”
“Oh, yes,” I breathed.
“Good. That is, as you may predict, of utmost importance. And at first glance, I must return the compliment. Stand before me.”
Sheepishly, I stood. Evelyn rose as well and set her hands on my shoulders. Her fingers stroked over me as she murmured a running commentary. “Strong arms...a small waist...nice buttocks...” She pinched them lightly. “...very attractive legs...I abhor a man who uses sawdust....”
Suddenly I realized her fingers were manipulating the buttons on my breeches. I took a surprised step back.
“Shh, Adam. One last inspection.” The buttons now open, she slipped her hand inside and closed her fingers around my cock, which was already half-erect. She stroked it a few times and it willingly hardened.
“Oh, yes,” she purred, “I do believe I can work with you.”
She withdrew her hand. Crossing the room, she silently turned the key in the lock. “Shall we seal our arrangement with a kiss?”
She came back toward me and, placing a hand behind my neck, pulled my mouth down to hers, stopping when my lips were but a breath away from hers. “I have one rule, my dear Adam. You will be my pupil for the next three months. During that time you may come to me anytime, day or night, but you are not to enlist the services of any other woman during those months. I’ve no intention of catching any nasty diseases. Understood?”
“Y-yes.”
She pressed her mouth to mine. Her tongue stroked over the seam of my lips. When I obediently opened them, she extended her tongue into my mouth, stroking in and out with symbolic thrusts. My cock grew painfully hard.
Her hands slid around me, cupping my buttocks, pulling me close. I groaned involuntarily as my cock pressed against her hip.
Her hand reached back into my breeches and fished out my cock. She sank to her knees. I was shocked when she put her mouth to it, laying kisses along the entire length. One hand lightly clasping my balls, she opened her mouth and slid me between her lips. I shuddered as she began to suck at me, her warm, wet mouth running up and down my shaft, her tongue stroking playfully over me.
With a hard shake, I ejaculated in her mouth. I watched, dumbfounded, as she swallowed my seed, then licked my cock clean, gently tucking it back into my breeches. She leaned back on her heels and smiled up at me. “That was just a sample of the pleasure I will give you, Adam.”
She rose from her heels and pressed another deep kiss to my mouth, releasing me almost reluctantly. “I need to make some arrangements before we can continue.”
I nodded. “When can I come to you?”
“Tomorrow evening.”
It seemed like an age from now.
She smiled. “Don’t worry, my dear Adam, I’ll make it worth the wait. Go now.”
With a deep sigh, I bowed, kissing her hand, and slipped out of the drawing room. As I crossed the hallway, the butler appeared again. He held out a key, which I took instinctively.
“My lady’s room is on the third floor, the second door on the right.”
I nodded, slipping out of the house. Reality hit me at the same moment at the cool, outdoor air. She had accepted me. Tomorrow night, I would make love with her.
I set off for Uncle Andrew’s house to give him the news.
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I locked the door again after Adam was gone. With a sigh, I moved back to the chair before the fire. I was certainly going to enjoy this. Especially if the boy took after his uncle. I had been girlhood friends with the captain’s wife, Julia, and so was privilege to even more intimate information than Harringsford suspected.