Godric allowed Emily to slip into her own room. He shut his door to offer some privacy.

Even though he had not found his own release, there existed pleasure in knowing he had been the first man to touch Emily in that fashion. It put a spring in his step as he dressed for the day and made his way down to the breakfast room. He caught Simkins in the hallway and gave him instructions to send a maid to Emily.

"I trust Miss Parr is well?"

Godric didn't miss the ...