Taming the Rakes

3

Lea took several deep breaths, trying to steady her heartbeat; she was sure her sisters could hear her heart beating from down the hallway. Rosemary was soon in the room with a small glass of wine and Lea’s pajamas, as well as a warm smile and a tight embrace. “I have no idea what to do…”  Lea whimpered softly. “Mother never told me…”

            Rosemary tutted, shaking her head. “First, lets get you comfortable; come now, drink your wine and let me get this corset off you. Then, you and I will have a nice talk about what exactly is going to happen tonight.”

            Lea did as she was told, standing still as Rosemary worked her magic; her lady in waiting untangled the mask ribbons from her hair, taking the pins out and allowing her chocolate curls fall to their natural length of Lady Lea’s lower back. “Now, when he comes into your room, he will expect you to be in the bed,” Rosemary spoke as she worked, removing the light make-up from her lady’s face. “Lay or sit comfortably, be natural. It might be best if you have your book and are reading, I know that always calms m’lady. Do not acknowledge him when he first enters, as he will most likely be…less than dressed,” The lady in waiting continued, trying to be delicate with her words. However delicate she be, Lady Lea’s skin began to go pink with blush all over.

            Rosemary cleared her throat and continued, removing Lady Lea’s dress and leaving her in just a chemise and corset. “He will enter your bed, and then you will give him your attention. Kiss him, it will help. After he has asked permission to consummate the marriage, there will be a small amount of pain, and possibly blood. It should be quick if he is a kind man. After the first time, it will be more enjoyable.”

            Lea stepped out of her chemise and Rosemary pulled the strings of her corset, releasing it. Lady Lea stood, naked except for her stockings, while Rosemary pulled her nightgown over her head. It was more sheer than her usual ones, with a bit more lace and a more open front, revealing her voluptuous cleavage. “You will be fine, Lady Leanora. I know you will,” Rosemary said comfortingly. “Get comfortable, and then I will unlock the door to the water closet before I leave. Goodnight, m’lady.” Rosemary said kindly.

            Lea climbed into her bed, her hands shaking. As Rosemary suggested, Lea grabbed one of the books she kept at her bedside and began reading; Rosemary did as she said she would and unlocked the water closet door and left quietly.