Once Mina returned home, she quickly made her excuses to the Housekeeper, asking her to arrange the carriage to be returned, so Mama and Charlotte can use it to return home. With the excuse of her not feeling well, she took her leave and headed to the comfort of her bed.
The soft sheets brushed over her body as she settled beneath them, as soon as her head hit the pillow the exhaustion of dealing with what happened this evening washed over her. Pulling her into a deep slumber.
Her dream swirled around her, she lay in a large bed. Blood red silk sheets brushed against her naked boy as she shifted, looking around the dark room in confusion. Mina felt the bed dip at her feet, her eyes widened as Vincent emerged from the shadows surrounding the bed. He was naked in all his glory, his moon kissed skin almost glowed in the dark. Without speaking, he began crawling up the bed to her. Taking her thighs in his large hands, he opened them wide, before burying himself between them. His wet tongue brushed against her lips, before slipping between them as he feasted on her sweet nectar. Arching her hips into his hungry mouth, Mina looked down and saw his dark eyes look up at her from between her legs. The deep hunger burning in his gaze made her heart race. She gripped the soft sheets in her hands, throwing her head back as she screamed his name into the dark, losing herself in the feel of his hungry mouth on her.
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As she found her release in her dream, she awoke with a start. Looking around to find herself in her own bed. The gentle morning light streamed in through the window. Chasing away the dream that clung to her.
"Good Morning Lady Mina." The cheery voice of Sophie, her Ladies maid called as she moved over to the window, opening the blinds wide, flooding the room with light. "I hear from young Lady Charlotte you had a wonderful time last night." The maid offered her a warm smile as she set about getting her outfit ready for the day.
"Yes.. I suppose so." Mina said slowly, shaking off the last dregs of sleep, before climbing from her bed. Her knees felt suddenly weak, causing her to grip the bed post for support. Once she regained her balance, Mina set about getting ready for the day, with the help of her Ladies Maid.
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Dressed in a soft cream chemise dress and pulling a pale blue shawl over her shoulders, after a quick breakfast, Mina headed towards the drawing room. Upon entering she found her Mama and Charlotte already inside. Charlotte was reading while her mother worked on some needlework. As the morning passed, a trickle of suitors flowed through the room, showering Charlotte with gifts and soft flattery. It made Mina happy to see her sister blooming into a fine young woman, hopefully she would find a good match that would keep her comfortable as she grew older. She offered a warm reassuring smile to her sister, before returning to the piano forte, filling the room with a soft melody as she played.
It was early afternoon when the last of Charlotte's suitors finally left, leaving the women alone to their leisure once more.
"I could not find a single thing about this mysterious gentleman you danced with last night." Mama huffed as she sat heavily on the lounge chair. "Damn those maks, if we were not forced to wear them, it would make my investigation a lot easier."
"Oh I think it's charming. The air of mystery added to the spookiest night of the year." Charlotte grinned at Mina brushing her hand over a bunch of sweet smelling flowers she had been gifted. Handing them to the house maid to be put in a vase. "Who knows we may see him at the Worrington's ball in two weeks."
"I do hope so." Mama tutted her worry was clear on her face. "All I long for is my daughters to find good matches by the end of the season, is that too much to ask." She gave a soft sigh at the thought.
"My lady, I'm sorry to interrupt. But there is a visitor." The Housemaid entered the room, a small card clutched in her hands. "He says he's here to see Lady Mina." At her words, Mama jumped from the chair, rushing over to the maid and taking the card from her hands. Her eyes widened as she read over the card.
"Well bring him in." Mama shooed the woman away, before turning to them. "Straighten yourself up Mina. Here." she took hold of her shoulders, moving her to sit on the plush sofa Charlotte once sat in, rushing to thrust a book into her hands. "Charlotte, why don't you play for us." Mina had never seen her Mama so flustered, she rushed around as footsteps drew close.
The door opened. Revealing Vincent in the doorway. He was dressed in a finely tailored suit, similar to the one he wore to the ball. He offered a small bow. The ladies rose from where they sat, offering a polite courtesy back.
