The Pervert And The Virgin – Part Fifty-Seven

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The other thing it seemed Tim liked was waking up folded in half with his wrists cuffed to his ankles. I set my bound husband on a few pillows to raise his wonderful ass. His discomfort was enough for both of us. I intended being very comfortable while I fucked him. Lying on his side presented his puckered hole for the taking so I did just that. Grabbing hold of his right hip I thrust forward. No stopping until my balls kiss his taut cheeks.

“Gods I am so fucking horny.” I growled in his ear.

“No you're fucking Tim.” Tim gasped. “Have you been dallying with somebody named Horny? Fucking hell Scoundrel has my ass done something to upset you?”

“Yes! Leave me alone for too long and it can expect a good spanking.” I said pumping my hips as hard and as fast as I could.

“Spankings are usually applied to the outside Scoundrel.” Tim shouted as I almost pushed him off the pillows.

“I'll take care of that tonight.” I promised flipping him on his back with legs and arms pointing up.

“Damn we need to cuddle more.” Tim said with a grin as I entered him again. “This is wonderful Scoundrel. Fucking hell it hurts. Hurts good my Love. Don't worry.”

“I wasn't worrying.” I said turning him slightly to the side so I could lean forward and kiss him.

The pounding of his ass was slowly moving him up the pillows. I could feel the gathering storm in my balls. Soon I would dump a lot of liquid inside my husband but I wanted to surprise him one more time. A little higher up I told myself driving him forward until his shoulders rested on the edge of the pillows at the head of the bed. Waiting was the excruciating part. No inner smile meditation this morning. I wanted to suffer this exquisite torture. The pounding and the waiting and the timing all had a part to play. Now! Yes that's it. When my cum started up my shaft I grabbed Tim by the hair and pulled his head back to expose his neck. Then leaning in as he gasped in surprise and pain I planted my lips over his. Pressing down I kissed him as hard as I could while my hips convulsed and my cock spat semen in his bowels.

“Suck Beloved.” I said moments later moving around behind his head.

Tim smiled and opened his mouth as I knelt behind his head. My balls rested on his nose as I forced my softening cock inside his mouth. While my husband got me hard I released his wrist cuffs from his cuffed ankle. The boy had made a huge mess on himself. The sight proved too much for me to resist. Leaning forward still with my cock in his mouth I began cleaning him. All too soon I reached the point where I had to take my cock from his mouth so I could lick his chest clean. I ended the process with a few kisses. A few minutes later I was climbing off the bed. I threw Tim over my shoulder with his head hanging by my groin and walked to the bathroom.

“Take some initiative.” I said guiding his head gently to my genitals.

“Oh is that your pet name for it Scoundrel.” Tim said. “Pleased to meet you Initiative. You must tell me all about Horny. Awk!”

“Suck now! Chat later.” I said swatting his ass.

I stood patiently outside the shower allowing the water to get steaming hot and my cock to harden in my husband's mouth. Released from his bonds did not mean released. I took him doggie style. Time to remind him who plays the role of bitch I thought as I used his ass like a jack off toy.

“Squeeze! Keep it tight!” I ordered slapping his ass. “You'll know when to release.”

Placing my knees a little too far forward I drove through the flesh of his cheeks. Probing deep through the mess of my first orgasm I had a great time fucking ass. That's what Tim had become – all pleasure, all ass! I let myself sink into this frame of mind with a sense of relief. Far too long since I'd indulge in some casual fucking of a boy. Well I couldn't say that anymore I told myself as I withdrew my cum coated cock from him.

“Wash me boy.” I said pulling Tim roughly to his feet by his arm.

“Er what about this?” Tim asked waving his hard-on at me.

“What about it?” I asked in return. “Fine if it will get you to stop yapping I'll take care of it.”

Grabbing his ass in my hands I lifted him straight up and blew him. Holding him up by the ass I kept him buried in my mouth until I got my treat. Then I set him on his feet and repeated my command for him to wash me. He also dried me. When he finished dressing me I led him downstairs to the kitchen.

“Aren't we supposed to meet the others for hot chocolate and sunrise meditation my Love?” Tim asked as he wrapped an arm around me at the stove.

“Yes we are but it is just a five-minute drive.” I said stirring the drop scone batter. “That gives us thirty-minutes before we leave and we'll have twenty-minutes to enjoy our hot chocolate with the guys.”

“Holy crap Scoundrel! You must have woken me early.” Tim said. “Five a.m is decidedly early. Please don't let the others know. I most definitely don't mind. Those high-ranking clergymen of yours will be getting a thank you. This is the first time you fucked me hard enough to leave me feeling sore. Every step reminds me of the wonderful sex.”

“They'll be happy to know it was money well spent.” I said with a grin. “Glad you enjoyed it. I thought it made the early start worthwhile. Like the money I am well spent. I think we ought to try these drop scones. Some butter and jam would be good. Thank you Tim.”

A few minutes later while I packed some scones in a basket Tim called Nancy to see if there was enough jam and butter in the cottage. I ate another scone on the way there. We presented our mugs for Lance to fill. He concentrated very hard and never spilled a drop. Remembering our chat Tim took my mug over to the drinks area. I kissed him when he returned it to me with a single shot. Griogair threw his head back and laughed when Tim told him every step reminded him he had reason to smile. Nancy blushed prettily.

“Used, abused and treated like a piece of meat only there for the eating.” Tim said. “Then completely wrung out I got ordered to wash, dry and dress his person. No idea where the chivalrous, kindly Grand Master was Sister Deanne but I'm glad he stayed away. I guess he got back when we stopped in the kitchen for a spot of tea. We just cuddled last night Garth. I'd like to chat with you later. After the fireworks this morning I plan on cuddling a lot more.”

“That's the sun peeking over the horizon.” I said lifting Lance up in my arms. “Let's go sing. Such a lot of chatter this morning. My ears hurt Lance.”

“No it's my rear that hurts.” Tim said. “Oops my mistake Lance. Ear not rear. I've got it now.”

I stood with Lance in my arms as I sang in the day. Tim and Charles stood on either side with an arm around me. When I finished singing I touched my mug to Lance's mug and asked if he was ready to see the other cottages. Sister Deanne came over to take Lance from my arms. Apparently I was as bad as Tim when it came to not sharing the cute boy. Tim was happy for me to carry him. I swatted his sore rear just to hear Lance laugh. A perfectly good reason to swat somebody Nancy agreed.

Jinsong and Sister Deanne had no complaints about anything in their cottages. Charles thought Millie's cottage made a good model for other people in both size and comfort. Sam had to back up Sister Deanne when she told everybody about my antics building decks and laying bricks. This was all very nice but I needed some breakfast. I hurried them back to the cars. Griogair sent me on ahead so he could get my surprise from the cottage. I was more than ready to spar. We'd be waiting for them I promised.

“Charles is buying you the Laughing Buddha as a housewarming gift.” Griogair said standing in front of me with a long wooden case resting on his arms. “This is a gift from Nancy, Lance and me. Lance's contribution was three figures.”

I knelt and hugged Lance who was standing next to Griogair. Then I hugged Nancy who was standing on the other side of Griogair. She opened the case for me. They had bought me a second claymore. Garth thought having it here might help me stay out of trouble with the customs guys at Heathrow. Leaning over the case I kissed Griogair. Then I took the sword from the case and waited for them to step aside.

Charles attacked the moment they were clear. Remembering how I had honored Christopher I knew I could do no less for my dad. Rolling my shoulder added more power to the parry. Charles barely managed to avoid being marked on my cross-stroke. He folded himself over my sword and sucked in his stomach. I never gave him chance to recover but stepped forward and beat him backwards with sheer strength. The strokes that followed the cross-stroke were all centered within an inch or two of my center. They were just a lot more forceful. I had just pressed Charles back when Jinsong stepped past Charles to parry my strike.

What the heck I thought and kept putting as much force as I could behind each blow. Jinsong showed me how to use chi to defend yourself. He took everything I could throw at him without taking a single step back. I used the mantras to hold my ground. After the shock of not moving Jinsong back had passed I threw back my head and laughed. Jinsong allowed himself to smile. Resisting the urge to hug him I fought on. Earth was nice and definitely my most natural style but I longed to move. I held my ground. Changing your style against Jinsong in the middle of a bout was not the smartest idea.

When Jinsong struck at me with chi my Lady guided me in absorbing it. All the Earth I was so I sent it there. I sounded the grounding mantra when the chi touched my skin. Nobody was more startled than me when it pulled the chi down through my feet. All the Earth I am. All the Earth I am. And more my Lady added. Later she advised. Pay attention. I chuckled in response to her sharp tone as I parried a flurry of strikes. The grounding mantra saved me two more times. My desire to move evaporated as it grounded me so deep I thought my feet had sunk into the wood flooring. Enough my Lady told me. There is more to learn today.

“The ending might have been more impressive than the dueling Griogair.” Charles said calmly. “How they both knew to stop their strikes is beyond me.”

“Sorry to bring the fun to an end but Tim needs to work on some stuff for thirty-minutes.” I said. “Would you show Charles what he needs to learn and then help me please Jinsong? Thank you. I need some water.”

“Sister Deanne has gone to get some.” Nancy said handing me a towel. “You've improved a tad since I last watched. A pity you are still as scrawny. I'll have a chat with some of the gang before I scold you or them. Here's your water.”

Jinsong listened closely to my feeling of wanting to move. He explained when Chen described my style as earth he meant my main style and not my only style. When pressed by somebody like Jinsong I would find myself naturally slipping into th earth posture but I could use different styles when fighting against Tim or Tracy. They allowed me to move and cover ground while defending myself. There was no reason I couldn't use the water pattern of movement to create space before returning to earth. Then Jinsong called Christopher over to help me practice the different footwork. When I explained about the mantra helping me with the chi he agreed we could chat later.

Two folding tables got brought up while I showered. Sam, Phyllis, Caryn and Ingrid had prepared breakfast sandwiches and smoothies. Caryn told me she had to share the Montana sandwiches with the others. I thanked her for her brilliance. Tim pointed out if she had forgotten the green smoothie I would most likely have spanked her. She promised to forget the smoothies the next time. Lance laughed when I placed one of my sandwiches on top of his and agreed it was like the bus. Armed with fresh hot chocolate we headed to the tea house.

“What I need to know is where we stand on this project.” I said as I looked around the tea house. “Tim have you decided on the curtains, cushions and dinnerware?”

“Yes we have taken care of all the cosmetic stuff and Caryn has a design.” Tim said. “The problem is I don't know enough about the brewing and coffee for a shop.”

“That's easily solved.” I said. “What about the staff quarters?”

“Designed and the construction guys start working on it Monday.” Caryn said. “They'll be finished Tuesday.”

“Yes my Love the staff situation is mostly sorted.” Tim said. “I have the managers and plan on letting them hire the staff.”

“How long will it take to decorate the tea house?” I asked. “Three days. You will have this all done by Friday. Then we open for business the following Monday. Pauline do we have all the paperwork sorted? Tim doesn't need it now. Ah here is Graham. Now where are the other two layabouts?”

“Layabouts? I'd lay about your scrawny hide if I wasn't afraid of being called a bully.” Grace said stepping inside the tea house.

“Grace! Vernon!” Tim cried out. “What are you doing here?”

“You need somebody to train your staff and make certain Graham instals the equipment properly.” Grace said. “How do you plan on making Christopher his hot chocolate without training? This is your shop so I will train you. We have Monday and Tuesday to get you and your managers up to speed. We need to see the half-decent coffee roaster in town and go teach him the other half of coffee roasting he missed out on. Vernon take Tim back to the hotel and bed him. You guys will be no good until you do.”

“Shall we?” Vernon said offering Tim his arm. “Garth tells me room service does a lovely tea.”

“They do and serve the cutest cucumber sandwiches.” Tim said. “You're as bad as Rohan. How can you not like such cute little treats?”

“Okay guys we're going to visit the tea wholesaler.” Grace said. “Sam would you stay with Graham? He might need some help with the plumbing. We'll bring you back some tea.”

Tim would decide which tea we were going with but all of us agreed on one particular blend as our favorite. Lance and Christopher chose a couple of hot chocolate brands for further testing. Then Grace led us down to a small coffee-roaster hidden off the main street. She'd had some samples sent to Winchester earlier and tried them out at the coffee shop there with some of the regular customers. This had been a clear favorite.

“Costanzo you better have my beans ready for roasting or I'll roast your gay ass.” Grace shouted letting us in.

“Oh my it's the goddess Grace.” Costanzo shouted down the stairs. “Come on up all of you. Such a pleasure to meet you. You weren't being serious about bringing me so much business I'd work up a sweat were you Grace? A drop or two but no more please. My skin cream is hideously expensive. Shocking the mark-up when they stamp it organic.”

“Like coffee roasters with their beans.” Grace said. “You have everything set up properly now I hope. I brought some muscle from the church with me to make certain things go well. This is for the husband of Rohan over there and he's pickier with his food or drink than you in the local brothel. Put a condom on it! We're here for the coffee. Rohan, Christopher or Garth might want more but you guys can sort that out when the ladies aren't around.”

“You are the greatest woman to ever step inside this building.” Costanzo said in awe. “Today I have reason to curse the fate that made me gay. Look at these beautiful beans.”

“Let's not call them beautiful until I've roasted them.” Grace said. “Rohan please take Costanzo aside for a cup of coffee. I warned him to have some ready. I've got this.”

The sweet man not only had coffee ready he also had freshly baked biscotti. He'd baked them himself this morning in his living space on the third floor. When I told him I'd just moved in to a home with three floors he asked if my space was warm. He sighed and admitted he couldn't get his space to keep the heat. I smiled because Caryn insisted he show us his space. A quick call to Sam was all it took to learn Graham had installed the espresso machine. Graham was just finishing hooking up the water to the urn. He was certain they could find us. Sam promised to join us in a few minutes.

“That was quick.” I said when he joined us. “Good of Graham to give you a ride. Costanzo this is Sam and Phyllis. They are here to tell us why you can't keep warm.”

“There are drafts downstairs for starters.” Sam said immediately. “The windows need replacing. I suspect the plaster doesn't help much flaking like it is in the corner. We're not using all the construction crews in Chesterfield. Ben will know of somebody. I'll give him a quick call.”

“Good to see you Sam.” Grace said. “The roaster is a smidge too hot. Can you have a look at it in a moment please? Yes Rohan this gay Italian is going to keep the tea house in coffee. He's brilliant enough to compensate for the problem with his roaster. Costanzo will be happy to spend some of his wealth on fixing this place up.”

“I don't have any wealth yet.” Costanzo said. “First I must roast and sell the beans. Then Tim, it is Tim yes? Then Tim must sell the coffee and pay me. I must save. Maybe in six months I will have enough if Tim's shop is busy.”

“You've decorated your space so nicely I think you need a nice space to match the decorations.” Caryn said. “Why not let Rohan loan you the money or invest in your business?”

“Invest in me?” Costanzo asked in amazement. “Oh, I couldn't be so forward. The mere thought of somebody investing in me is crazy. Madness I tell you. Mama mia!”

“Nicely done Rohan.” Grace said when I ended the kiss. “The next time you belittle yourself I'll have Rohan take you over his knee for a spanking Costanzo. Come along Sam and you Costanzo. We need to fix your roaster. She's a beautiful piece of machinery.”

“I'm very glad you like her.” Costanzo said. “All my extra cash paid for her journey from Italy. The ladies are so expensive. I'm glad I'm gay sometimes. Caryn two ladies would be much more than I can afford. Please tell me you can fix her Sam?”

“We can fix her but it will cost as much as a new roaster I'm guessing.” Sam said several suspenseful minutes later. “I'll call Graham. He was just stopping in for a couple of pints at a bar a block away Rohan.”

“Hello Costanzo.” Graham said cheerfully a few minutes later. “Ready to fix the old girl are you? I can have her ready Monday if you overnight the parts. They factory is open on Saturday and if I call them within the hour they can get everything here on Monday morning. I will need between four and six hours. This is a very old roaster Rohan. The parts are hard to find and prohibitively expensive. Most people really do scrap them and get a newer model.”

“This baby works fine doesn't she Grace?” I asked. “The scurvy knaves will tease me but I like these old roasters. They are prettier than the newer models. Here's my debit card Graham. Make certain they send every spare part they have with the parts we need. There might come a time when we will need the other parts and I want them here not in Italy. Costanzo I want you to have them on hand if they're hard to find. My husband's tea house is that important to me. Christopher please ask the monks to keep an eye out for roasters like this one. A back-up roaster would be good. Costanzo I will spare no expense to make Tim's tea house a success. Try not to spend more than a million touching up the place.”

“What would I do with a million?” Costanzo asked. “I am touching up the place not buying myself a boyfriend. We must discuss our partnership if you insist on spending all this money on me and my little home. I can't believe I will be warm again.”

“No we mustn't chat.” I said emphatically. “You must chat with my accountant Frederick on Monday evening. My apologies about the time difference. He talks business. I chat. Graham did you have plans for this afternoon?”

“I was just going to grab some lunch and watch the game in the bar.” Graham said. “No I don't mind coming back so Grace can check my work.”

“Would you like to join us for lunch?” I asked. “We're kidnapping Costanzo for a celebratory lunch. He must meet Tim. Grace tossed Tim in bed with a friend of mine Costanzo. I think they'll be coming up for air now.”

Harriet was happy to come over a little before my photography lesson. Costanzo insisted on gifting us some beans to test the espresso machine. We all laughed when Grace told me asking him if he liked Italian food was like asking if he bedded guys. A waste of breath. I hugged her, told her I'd missed her and couldn't wait to show off my new kitchen. A phone call from Caryn got Tim and Vernon to the tea house. Tim learned he'd be in trouble if anybody but Graham worked on his espresso machine. I smiled when Lance told Costanzo we would do a good job fixing his home because we had lots and lots of practice.

“What do you think of your mocha Lance?” Sister Deanne asked.

“I like it a lot but it makes my head tingle.” Lance said. “I think one is plenty. Thank you for letting me try it Mama.”

The new business partners were cooking lunch I declared. Costanzo was making us pasta for the lasagna. He couldn't resist making some spaghetti as well. I made a vegetable sauce for the spaghetti to balance the meat lasagnas. Tim kept our wine glasses filled and Costanzo busy chatting about his beloved Rome. Keeping Costanzo chatting wasn't difficult. He reminded me so much of Joseph I simply couldn't resist.

Tracy let me know it was way too early for me to disturb her in any amorous pursuits. She promised to get them to me Monday. Tracy agreed I was truly blessed to have her in my life.

“When you leave the stove it is only for a very important call.” Tim said. “Is everything okay? Then I will let you keep your surprise.”

I agreed it made sense to do a beer run in Graham's panel van because they could get more beer. Caryn and Ingrid went with Graham because Tim had to supervise lunch. My wonderful husband also supervised the carrying of the tables upstairs. He took care of the table setting himself. We had time to sample a local beer before lunch. I much preferred wine with my Italian meals. Costanzo blushed when I told the others the fresh pasta really made the meal. He blushed even more when Tim promised him my sons for a night if he taught me how to make fresh pasta. Caryn agreed with Tim the boys would be very disappointed because Costanzo was teaching me for free. I discovered Tim couldn't learn to make fresh pasta because he was the supervisor and who had ever heard of a supervisor getting his hands dirty. Cleans hands were the mark of a good supervisor I learned.

“You deserve a lot of credit seeing past his looks to the wisdom inside your husband Rohan.” Caryn said. “I love it you are so humble and willing to learn from him as well. Yes hopefully you'll learn from Costanzo as well. What a difference the fresh pasta makes. We know the sauces are wonderful Costanzo but we don't want Rohan getting a big head.”

“This wonderful guy is going to help me dish up some cobbler for everybody.” I said lifting Lance from his seat. “We have something very important to discuss. Nancy you can help top the cobbler with ice-cream but I need five-minutes alone with Lance.”

Unsurprisingly Lance was not going to turn down a chance to make his lasagna. When I added it was for a very special meal there was no way of stopping him. He promised me he wouldn't tell a soul. I promised he could prepare it in my fancy new kitchen.

After our dessert Harriet decided we could make my photography lesson a shoot for the brochures Pauline wanted. The others suggested we start in the kitchen. Once we finished in the kitchen they would bring down the dishes and wash them. I liked the idea of taking pictures of the sparring space with and without furniture. Tim tracked us down with glasses of wine spritzer a little later. Grace and Phyllis had taken control of my kitchen and sent the guys shopping. Poor Graham was getting no rest I complained.

“The man is only making two trips to the stores to get fed like a king, drink all the beer he wants and watch the game of an over-sized TV.” Harriet pointed out. “Poor devil.”

“I still think he needs to rest on his days off.” I said. “The man already worked for us this morning.”

“He'll survive.” Harriet assured me. “Let's get this finished so we can enjoy the bounty of their harvest with the game.”

When I returned to the living room and saw Tim perched on Costanzo's lap I laughed. I went over and hugged them both. We'd like it very much if you stayed for dinner I told Costanzo. Caryn was a little disappointed when I told her I wouldn't face off against Tim during this game. I wanted to relax and unwind. Grace, Phyllis and Sister Deanne kept us in snack food for the entire game. I learned they were also preparing dinner for us. This gave me the time to drag Harriet upstairs to record a private video thank you for everybody who had contributed to the house. I ended each thank you with a song or a chant.

My home left the gang speechless. They were not used to seeing me indulge in such luxury.

My housekeeper told me the sailors didn't know of my plan.

“Zachary tells me you are all doing very well.” I said calmly. “He thinks there is little more for him to teach you on the lake. All of you coming on our trip across the Atlantic will be visiting England to make a test run from Blyth to France. Your moms will arrange the dates with my housekeepers and join us. Yes Dylan I know I am fortunate I am not there. I am certain you will hatch some dastardly plan to get even with me. This might be a month from now and if you guys can brush up on your French that would be nice. I think we will want to spend a few days in France. No sense sailing all that way just to turn around and sail back.”

Lawrence agreed to chat with Zachary about a wardrobe for all the sailors. I got kissed soundly by Tim when I told him we would also get a sailing wardrobe. Everybody laughed when Adam suggested to Juliet she might want to start warming up a paddle for me. When I thanked Zachary for putting up with the scurvy knaves he told us it had been a lot of fun. He'd never eaten this well or had so much rum on tap for one stretch in his life. I laughed when Zachary warned me they had set a high standard at the cabin and he hoped I would be able to keep it up when he visited us in Blyth.

“Would you prefer your lessons at the lake Tim?” I asked. “You see I thought you might enjoy a lesson or two in Blyth.”

“Looks like there will be a lot of fun of a different sort over in Chesterfield tonight.” Skye said watching my husband lock lips with me. “Before I forget I wanted to thank you for building such a ridiculous home in Chesterfield and showing it to us Rohan. This makes it much easier to adjust to the cottage you gave me. I think I am going to enjoy watching you play in my home town.”

“No matter how ridiculous that home is Rohan we all know there will be more.” Millie said. “Once you get a little momentum going there's no stopping you until you have done something epic. I wouldn't be surprised to discover you had funded an orphanage or a hospital. Tim you have to show me Blyth. We'll picnic.”

“We have a good idea what that is but we'll let you keep your surprise Dad.” Adam said. “This is a new side of you. I'm certain the reality will be much more than I can imagine. How much longer is Zachary staying?”

“That all depends on him.” I said. “We will be here for at least two more weeks. The tea house opens in about a week and Tim will want to stay here for the first week. Then we will amble over to Blyth to see what mayhem Ingrid has created for us. Tracy will take good care of Zachary. Enjoy your day guys. Chat soon.”

“Monday.” Tim said. “Tracy I'll email you but we really must chat Monday. Rohan is cooking us an epic meal. I'm going to buy every candle in Chesterfield. Love you guys. Bye.”

There was a night game for us to enjoy after dinner. Manchester United played a wonderful game against Liverpool that ended tied with two goals each. Seeing everybody home meant we got to bed quite late. That didn't worry me because what I had in mind would be quick and very, very intense. Laughing at his excitement I lifted a naked Tim in my arms for some sound kissing. Then I tossed him on the bed.

“Who's coming out to play tonight my Love?” Tim asked as I secured his writs with silk scarves to the posts at the head of the bed.

“You be the judge of that but I warn you this will all be over in just a few minutes.” I said placing a blindfold on him.

“Huh I've heard that before and one hour later you're still fucking my ass.” Tim said with a snort. “All I'm saying is the term few minutes is relative my Love. That feels good.”

The good feeling was me snapping some stocks in place around his ankles. The stocks were secure to spreader bars attached to the posts at the foot of the bed. Moving to the head of the bed I adjusted the scarves so Tim got pulled taut and up. He made an amazing sight with his legs trapped in the stocks and his back curving upright. Spreading his legs pressed his cheeks together. I was going to have fun squeezing my cock in that tight cleft.

“Thank goodness for photography lessons.” I said snapping some pictures. “The cost of a video is a blowjob in the morning. Then let me get the tripod.”

Much to my delight I discovered Tim had purchased a solid clear plastic paddle with the other toys. Absolutely perfect for tonight I thought as I knelt on the bed by his hips. Time to show my husband how much pleasure I could cram into a few minutes. First I needed to take precautions against accidental spillage and slipped a condom on my husband's cock.

“Are you ready Beloved?” I asked kissing him. “Done your inner smile and grounding? This is really important. I'm assaulting and taking you like the Huns pillaging Rome.”

“Thank you my Love.” Tim said. “I know I'm not fully prepared but I'm as ready as I will be. The suspense is driving me crazy. Yes I'd like the blindfold off. Oh my this is so exciting. I am one very lucky, very horny teen. Sack and pillage my ass Scoundrel! Take it!”

Warm-ups can vary in intensity up to a point. I would never do away with them under any circumstances but I was willing to skirt the very limits of how hard they could be. Already compressed by his spread legs there was little give left in Tim's ass. The paddle landed hard from the first smack. I dropped any pretense of being the nice guy. This time I became the bastard that got his kicks spanking and fucking young teens. That was the only thing of importance to me.

“Fucking hell!” Tim howled after six blows landed almost as one continuous smack.

Smiling as his head snapped back I used my wrist to deliver blows faster than he'd ever received them. There in front of me was a bubble butt getting very red very quickly. That is what I focused my gaze on. Staring fixedly at his ass I spanked him. The paddle went from striking across his ass to landing perpendicularly. How hot it was to see the paddle cover his cleft from top to bottom. I worked it across his cheeks before laying across his ass.

Tim wasn't holding back either. His cries and the sound of him crying soon filled the room. Almost there I thought in disappointment. There was only so much his flesh could take. We were right at the limit. Another six blows I told myself. Three, two, one and toss the paddle aside. Swinging my legs over to straddle his thighs I forced myself inside Tim before he had comprehended the spanking was over. Tim's head hung forward as he let his tears flow freely. I forced every inch of myself in his ass. Then reaching behind me I plunged a vibrator up inside me. Straight to full throttle I decided. The online reviews promised it wouldn't take long for this toy to get a person off.

“Oh fuck yes!” I cried out in joy as the vibrations exploded outward.

My entire pelvis felt like ground zero within thirty-seconds. I didn't need to thrust the pleasure was so fucking intense. Leaning forward I kissed Tim's neck while I waited for my balls to empty. They did within minutes. Leaving my wonderful toy to torment me I started fucking my husband. Amidst his tears Tim had found joy in my tormentuous first orgasm. He had laughed delightedly as I cursed, praised and promised to set my new toy on him.

There was no fucking way I was going to turn off the toy until I finished fucking Tim. I pounded as fast as his incredible tightness would allow. Thanks to my toy my suffering was intense but short-lived. Cursing hot husbands for driving me to this level of desire I fucked and finally, blissfully and fucking gratefully pumped a second load of cum inside his ass.

“Naughty Tim.” I said slapping his ass lightly when I saw the condom had caught a large load. “Naughty, brave, beautiful husband of mine. I hope you're satisfied.”

“Moderately satisfied.” Tim said smiling bravely as I released his wrists.

The moment I untied his hands Tim slumped face down on the bed. I left him there and started filling the bathtub. Then I went back to free his feet. Knowing if I lay down next to him I wouldn't get up I lifted him up and held him close. I held him in my arms as I stood next to the tub while it filled. Tim stretched up to kiss my neck. He let me know he thought I was a proper bastard. I did know how much importance Brits placed on proper I told him. Paying me such compliments was going to get him in trouble one day I warned. Tim hoped it would or he was wasting his breath.

“We are also fond of things piping hot my Love.” Tim said when I settled in the tub with him lying on top of me. “Bath water is best served pipping hot not lukewarm.”

“You're ass will appreciate the coolness.” I said pressing down on his hips so the water and soap bubbles covered his ass. “I'm moderately proud of you Beloved. The amazing display of courage you put on tonight was enough to make me moderately proud on any day. Was it as good for you as it was for me?”

“I must say you do a fine job of keeping your promises.” Tim said. “How few minutes did it take my Love? Sixty? Seventy? You're right I don't believe it. We've never done fifteen. Drying after a shower often takes longer. I'm glad you have video evidence. Fifteen eh? We'll see soon enough. Now tell me about that toy you test drove my Love. I think it is very sweet you put yourself through a similar tormentuous experience. Scoundrel I could feel it arousing me and I had you between us. I can't imagine what you felt.”

“You won't have to imagine.” I said. “I intend to let you take it up your ass in the morning while you blow me.”

Chi healing can only do so much I explained to Tim as I laid a towel full of ice on his ass. He writhed a bit at first but sighed blissfully a few minutes later. I was so glad to hear him agree I might know what I was doing. Tim let me know it was very good to see medical knowledge put to good use in treating the results of kinky sex.

“First it's ice-cold and now it's scalding hot.” Tim complained as I placed a hot washcloth over his cheeks. “Why did you close the pores if you were only going to open them? I'm so confused. I'll put it down to old-timers my Love. All this attention being paid to my bottom is very flattering. I suppose we ought to get some sleep. Kiss me goodnight.”

We kissed goodnight and snuggled close in the darkened room. I thought back to our play and smiled when my cock started to harden. That's for tomorrow I reminded myself. What a lovely day it has been I thought as I closed my eyes.

“Good morning Beloved.” I said kissing Tim gently. “There's a new tea for you try.”

“Really? Oh my.” Tim said perking up so fast I had to chuckle. “Shortbread as well. Still warm. I am one lucky imp. Lean down for a kiss.”

“Glad you like the tea because it is the one we thought would be perfect for the tea house.” I said grabbing a cup and settling next to him. “No I haven't had any coffee this morning. I wanted a clean palate for the tea. There's an Earl Gray and a Russian Caravan for you to try later today.”

A mischievous imp kept his promise to blow me but he also had to fuck me with my new toy. Obviously it needed to get warmed up before it went inside him I agreed with a laugh. No I couldn't blow him because we might run out of time and he really wanted to keep his promise to me. I'd done a moderately decent job of keeping my promise. Keeping his promise was only fair he insisted. Personally I couldn't fathom why he thought we might run out of time with that toy inside us.

“Damn Scoundrel this toy is quite the milking machine.” Tim said when he released my cock. “That's a solid load you just fed me. Well don't just sit there. My turn to ride it.”

Tim didn't ride it. He writhed upon it. He cursed long and hard when I held it motionless inside his ass. My husband was literally bouncing up and down on my chest for all of twenty-seconds before he pumped a seemingly endless stream of cum down my throat. I laughed when he announced we were going to buy another half-dozen of them. He slapped my ass when I smiled wickedly but let me keep my evil plans to myself.

“Looks like Skye was right in her prediction of lots of fun in Chesterfield.” Caryn said hugging Tim. “You look like you barely have the strength to stand. The sooner you get breakfast inside of you the better.”

My husband showed incredible reserves of hidden strength and insisted on practicing his swordsmanship before breakfast. I worked on my movement for a solid hour. Grace was happy to cook for us and the weather allowed us to eat outdoors. We all decided it would be fun to go shopping for our celebration tomorrow.

I stepped away from Tim and Caryn when I got a surprise call on my cellphone. Then I dragged a startled group from the store promising we'd come back in a few minutes.

“I blame it on our new toy Caryn.” Tim said as we headed to the train station. “Think Rohan's Mercedes-Benz but three times as powerful. I think it will get you off from twenty paces. No I'm not kidding. You saw how I looked this morning after going for a ride on it. I think it even affected my eyesight because that looks like Joseph and Dr. Deidre.”

“Well I haven't been on that ride and it looks like them to me as well.” Caryn said. “Costanzo. Oh how sweet. Rohan is playing matchmaker Tim. Yes I do believe he wants to hook them up and see what happens. They're perfect for each other.”

“I'm so glad everybody is okay.” Joseph said taking hold of my hand. “Tracy bundled us on a plane yesterday without any explanation. She told us she didn't have one. There seemed little point in just hanging out for a day in London. We thought we'd rest in Chesterfield. Leanne gave us directions to The Queen's Lancer for breakfast. Lovely pub you have Rohan. The food was perfect. They wouldn't hear of us paying. Something about it going on your tab. Then we hopped on a train and here we are.

We'd love to go shopping with you guys. Something in the wind for tomorrow. Always cooking up something aren't you Rohan? I've given up trying to keep up. Sometimes I miss the quiet of my kitchen but this is a lot of fun Tim. Oh you've cooked this one up for us. That's what happens when you sleep next to Rohan. Sorry we missed your unveiling. I'm very excited to see your place Rohan. What's the kitchen like?”

“Superb.” Grace said. “Worth every penny and a lot of pennies got spent on it. I swear the food literally cooks itself. You can't blame the tools in that kitchen if you mess up.”

“I'd love to cook dinner with you tonight Rohan.” Joseph said. “A little nap this afternoon and I'll be fine. This looks like a lovely little shop. What are we buying? I love choosing tablecloths Tim. Show me what you were trying to choose between. You could buy both but you can only use one. Sometimes it's easier to pick one if you have the other on hand to use the next day. Oh hush I'm not brilliant just long-lived and quirky. I guess I am a lot like Rohan.”

Charles very kindly let an excited Joseph sit next to him during lunch. Joseph was very excited about dining with an earl. He nearly fainted when Tim pointed out he'd be cooking dinner for the earl tonight. Charles told Tim he wasn't helping. The rest of us laughed when Griogair decided we were having fun though. Dr. Deidre caught hold of Joseph's shirt when he suggested he might want to give the chef a few tips. He agreed to write them a letter. British fare is as reserved as the Brits I pointed out. I suggested Christopher and Garth get the novitiates to study the psychology behind bland food in England.

“No I'm not being mean or poking fun at you guys Garth.” I said. “This has intrigued me for years. Ask for more flavor and you're likely to get extra butter or lard in this lovely country. Vernon and Grace can confirm this for you. I have no idea what's behind it but I'd like to know. Why not take the herbs they'd use serving cod fillets and put it in the batter when doing fish and chips? Simple things that make a world of difference. You saw how Petersen reacted to the food in the diner. Call him.”

“I've grown up on food like this Joseph so I don't know any better.” Charles said. “Now that you point it out and I've had more of Rohan's cooking I can see how you might find it flavorless. The beef pie Grace baked for dinner last night was flavorful. Garth I think it would make a fun study. Now I'm curious to see what the novitiates discover.”

Dr. Deidre put her hand over Joseph's mouth when our server asked about the food. She promised he'd behave and we'd be on our way soon.

I told Joseph and Grace what I had planned for tomorrow night. The menu was roasts for the dinner and two types of dessert. They could choose the cuts of meat they thought were the best. I also let them decide on the dessert. Joseph ended up watching the butcher cut our roasts. That was after he had gone inside the fridge to look over the carcasses. I agreed with Dr. Deidre he just needed some rest. A quick tour of the home and straight to bed we decided.

I couldn't resist and set Joseph and Lance in the tub together. They both disappeared from sight. Then I carried Joseph down to bed.

Lance made some hot chocolate and gave it to Dr. Deidre to take up when she woke Joseph. My kitchen got Joseph's seal of approval. Joseph got a kiss. Everybody got chicken pot pie for dinner.

While Grace trained Tim and his new managers I got a cooking lessons from Joseph. Dr. Deidre smiled when Joseph protested I didn't need cooking lessons. I insisted so he gave in and showed me how he'd prepare the feast. What a lovely time I had cooking and learning from Joseph. He promised Tim we would take a break at six. We let Tim and Caryn set the tables. Lance helped carry bottles of champagne upstairs.

There could be no better blessing for Tim's announcement than love at first sight. Any doubt we might have had vanished when Dr. Deidre shed a few tears. Costanzo and Joseph were like twin flames. Love flowed between them the moment they set eyes on each other.

“Anything that makes those two speechless at the same time is really special.” Grace said holding Dr. Deidre close. “I'm tempted to have Rohan officiate here at the front door. Well if Lance wants to cook for them I suppose we'll hold off.”

Tim had invited our Polish friends to join us for his announcement. The entire American gang was on hand including our friends in Montana.

“I can only keep it together for thirty-seconds longer so this announcement will be quick.” Tim said. “Today our network called Light Cellular went operational. I can't believe it. You guys here will help test it so I have set a phone on the table for each of you. Tracy raising a glass would be a very good idea. I might get a little more than tipsy tonight. So many people helped it would be impossible to name them all. All of you guys have supported me and enriched my life beyond measure. Thank you all for your help.”

“Light Cellular.” I said raising my glass.

The others quickly joined in the toast. “So fucking proud” I texted Tim on his network before I went over to give him a very passionate kiss. Tim remained seated while the others all congratulated him. I advised Costanzo and Graham to keep their current cellphones close at hand. When we were certain Light Cellular worked flawlessly we'd have their numbers transferred. William was confident everything would work fine. Cellular communication is pretty simple he told me. I promised to take him at his word.

The gang smiled when they saw Joseph standing next to Costanzo. Juliet got in first with the promise of an epic spanking for me. There were a lot of comments about Tim and Rohan or Ivan and Leslie. Adam came straight out and threatened to spank Joseph himself if they didn't wait until the sailors arrived before tying the knot. He kindly agreed to leave Costanzo for Millie to spank if they didn't wait. Caryn thought the scurvy knaves would make lovely wedding presents.

“They do love to tease Costanzo.” a blushing Joseph said. “These are my friends. I never had any and suddenly I have a whole bunch.”

“That happened to me as well.” Lance said. “We are very lucky. Tracy buys me hot chocolate every month. I like the champagne Tracy. The bubbles tickle my throat. You don't have to tickle the rest of me Rohan.”

Tracy was glad I had got the Light Cellular announcement right this time and had champagne on hand. That's because he also has Tim on hand Dylan pointed out. Morgan asked Tim if delaying his spanking had been worth it. The scurvy knaves insisted on viewing video evidence it had only taken fifteen-minutes. Morgan was glad he was holding a glass of champagne. They were going to arrange for me to have a long talk with Leslie, Hui, Jinsong, Lao and Daizan. They asked Garth, Christopher and Dr. Deidre to give me a thorough medical check-up tomorrow. Tim reminded me we wanted to take part in Kasper's protocol. I agreed because I wanted to chat with them anyway and wouldn't have much to do the next three days.

“Wow!” Lance said when he saw the food being brought to the table. “You guys did a lot of cooking.”

“I had a lot of fun cooking with Rohan.” Joseph said. “The kitchen is superb Grace. We could run a restaurant out of this home with that kitchen. I'm glad I got to cook for such an important event. Fifteen and you have a cellular network. Very exciting. Thank you for the phone. Oh my it looks really fancy. You are certain you don't want us to pay?”

“We have some contracts to finish which gives us time to test the network.” Garth said. “I'm certain the cost of our own network will work out cheaper for the Order. Now if Rohan would sing us a blessing we can get on with eating.”

When I finished singing my Lady told me I was getting the hang of letting my emotions through while allowing her to take care of the singing. I actually blushed when she told me I was coming along very nicely. Caryn thought it was a very sweet interaction. Remembering our traditional thank you Lance got out of his seat between servings to kiss Joseph and me. We got a second kiss when he finished his roast pork. When Charles teased us about the potatoes having no herbs I told him that was our homage to their British sensitivity. I had to cook one dish the locals would enjoy.

“Oh how wonderful Costanzo.” Joseph said. “He was telling me how you helped him get his roaster fixed Rohan. I'm glad it was easy for Graham to fix. I'd love to see it. Let me check what time would be good?”

“Tomorrow afternoon.” Grace said quickly. “We've invited Joseph to join you for dinner Costanzo. I hope you don't mind but Lance wants to make lasagna for you guys. Don't worry Lance we'll speak to Rohan's friends and come up with a really good recipe for fresh homemade pasta. Rohan wants to learn as well. My students at the coffee shop learned surprisingly quickly today. I doubt we'll need more than tomorrow morning. The big test is when we open. I'll stay that week as well Rohan.”

“Did you meet with the contractor Costanzo?” Caryn asked. “I'm glad they can get it done this week for you. We'll be back on Sunday and can join you for afternoon tea. We need to get back so Tim is ready to open Monday morning.”

“I'll help you prepare the tea Costanzo.” Joseph said. “Three hours is plenty of time Rohan. Why do you ask?”

“We need to know what time to leave London and drive you back.” I said. “Joseph you are all joining us for dinner at the new restaurant I found. We're going to his magnificent ballroom after dinner. Costanzo if I have to drive back Thursday night for you to join us I will. My friend needs a dance partner. The rest can follow when they are ready. Caryn must spend time with Holden and Charles has business with the orphanage. We will have to rent a car from here so you aren't putting us to any trouble.”

“Our dinner is early because we want Lance to join us for some dancing.” Sister Deanne reminded us. “There will be little or no traffic so you guys can make it back around two a.m. Six hours sleep plus a nap in the car and you'll be fine. Joseph I'll send you a text tomorrow evening to remind you to ask Costanzo to join us. We must observe form Rohan. I heard about your long-winded proposal. Tim is such a romantic talking about your courtship makes him glow in the dark. Much like the spanking you gave him the other night. I'm a Hospitaller so I had to check. You did a wonderful job treating him Rohan. He'll still need a week of abstinence from that sort of play though.”

“Now we will have to find another way to celebrate your network launch.” I said. “I'm sure something will come to mind. Well it isn't my fault my husband is so inspirational.”

Surprisingly enough all Tim wanted was a quick draining of his balls and some cuddling. I told Tim he could return the favor tomorrow morning. This proved a good decision because Tim fell asleep just a few minutes after I swallowed his load.

Philip responded to my email request for a pasta recipe. I took Lance shopping while Grace gave Tim his lessons. Tomorrow we'd all get to meet with Tim's managers at my home. There was no point disturbing their lessons I told Tim. Sweet Lance insisted on paying for a bottle of wine for Joseph and Costanzo. I lifted him up to swipe his card. He looked very cute as he concentrated on signing the receipt. He went exploring with Charles, Griogair and Nancy while I took care of business. The restaurant in London was glad I wanted their private room because it freed up some tables. I didn't mind them putting together a smaller special menu for us. A quick call to Benjamin and he agreed to join us.

I grilled hot dogs for lunch while the chilli simmered on the stove. Vernon gave me a hand. We had a lovely time reminiscing about Andalusia. He liked my plan to spend a weekend at the treehouse. Vernon made me blush when he told me I'd come a long way from the hellion who traveled through Europe creating mayhem in almost every country I passed through. There was a lot of pain I needed to unload at that time I agreed. Some good did come of it.

“How you escaped living a life of crime is beyond me.” Vernon said handing me a beer.

“I came very close to joining a criminal family in Italy.” I said with a smile. “There was this cute nephew of an ostracized member of a respectable family. Yes very cute.”

A subdued group returned from the tea house to join us for lunch. I asked Tim what was wrong and he ended up sobbing in my arms. Three thugs had come in to the tea house to let him know they would be collecting protection money from the tea house. I laughed loudly.

“Oh Tim we were just chatting about my days raising hell through Europe.” I said chuckling and taking out my cellphone. “I know just the man to call. Adamo you old reprobate. I see you are still the glue holding things together. The miracle is in the glue holding you together. Yes it is Rohan. I am well and settled. Got respectable until the church got hold of me. I'm sure Antonio will find it hilarious. Can you peel him out from under his latest mistress for a few minutes?

Ciao Antonio and how is the most honest member of the Medini family keeping? Well if you're still using the old email I will send you the name of a brilliant healer I know. Naturally I will ask a little favor in return. Wouldn't do to have you in my debt. I'm in Chesterfield, England, setting up a tea house for my husband and working on some other projects. Today my husband got told he had to pay to keep the business running smoothly. Thank you for chatting to them. Please remind them I'm not a fan of violent crime or drugs but I'll do violence to them like no other.

Yes Antonio this is a very important town for me. I have big plans for helping a lot of people here. A very special church got its claws in me. You can put the word out to your people help is available. I'll email you details. The help is for all. I have already started spreading word in London. Anybody who doesn't mind their manners will be in for a shock. I will be around for another four weeks. Well if you are in town please join us for the weekend at a fancy hotel. I'll book the two of you a special room.

I'll have a word with the local police in the next day or two with the good news. My dad has a few titles that impress them and knows somebody who will help me. I think our guys will have lots of fun together. Please give your cute nephew a kiss for me. Think of your mistress while you kiss him. Always knew you didn't have the balls to bed a man. Ciao!”

“That's it?” Tim asked. “This sounds like something from a gangster movie. I suppose if you are dealing with a protection racket it makes sense to speak to people who specialize in it. Thank you for taking care of it my Love. Are you taking me where I think you are?”

“Rohan I don't mind you leaving us here on the weekend while you take Tim away.” Grace said. “A couple of days in the treehouse will be perfect at the end of the week. Even if it sounds like he will be hanging out with a gangster.”

“Yes it is the same fellow you red about back home Costanzo.” I said. “When traveling through Europe I had to see Rome. While I was there I happened to see a very cute boy out with his sister. They wandered into a rough neighborhood thinking their uncle's name would protect them. I didn't want to wait while he healed before bedding him so I helped them out. A lot of running saved our asses Sister Deanne.

A few of the guys chasing us fell down stairs or bumped their heads on a piece of wood I found. The wonderful girl was laughing as we ran. Problem was she kept stopping to watch and applaud when I wanted her to run while I delayed the guys chasing us. My Italian was not too good back then Costanzo. They invited me home for a thank you dinner. Antonio relaxed when I told him my interests were with his nephew not his niece. We became friends.”

“That's very nice but you haven't finished telling us the most important part my Love.” Tim said with a grin. “Did you?”

“Yes I did.” I said kissing Tim. “He was curious and sincerely grateful for my help rescuing them. We were discrete and it lasted a month. Antonio offered me work but I knew I was too much of a hellion for him. The last thing he needed was somebody drawing attention to his criminal activities. He paid me to escort his niece on a vacation and earn some traveling money. Then I made my way through Germany and France before ending up with Vernon.”

“That's when we were able to get some rest.” Garth said. “After keeping an eye on Rohan you were an angel Tim. Our Grand Master is an eco-terrorist in France. He decided to defend the fish by showing the fisherman how it felt to have dynamite used on them.”

“Well blowing up the boats seemed better than murdering the police commissioner they'd bribed.” I said with a smile. “You only need a small explosion to sink a boat Caryn. I made certain to keep people safe. The problem was the commissioner who had to earn his bribe and blow it out of all proportion. Garth got things moving and an investigation launched. That would have been the simplest way to go about it Charles but fish were dying daily. I also had a lot of fun sneaking through those boats and sinking them. Now I make calls.”

“You sounded very sad when you said that Rohan.” Sister Deanne said and kissed me. “I guess it was a lot of fun. Bedding pretty Italian boys and championing the cause of defenseless fish sounds like a great way to spend your twenties.”

“Wait until Matilda hears you are a wanted man.” Tim said with a big smile. “I'll make certain she hears about it. She will have your picture on her bedroom wall or ceiling above her bed before you can say gangster.”

Right after lunch Grace had Dr. Deidre take Costanzo and Joseph for a walk. Dr. Deidre promised to deliver them to Costanzo's home after their walk. Grace wouldn't let me add chocolate to the pasta dough. I promised Lance we would experiment when she was at the tea house. He agreed not to let her know what we were up to. I thanked him. Grace spanked me. The cooking somehow managed to get finished at a decent time. Everybody gathered around a smaller lasagna with forks in hand.

“I understand you want to make certain it tastes good because this is a special night.” I said pulling Lance close. “You will learn to have more confidence through practice. Thank you for making us some for our dinner. When we've delivered this we will come back and make some more garlic bread for us. Lance it is nice to have the bread hot and Joseph can warm up the lasagna for their dinner next to the bread while it bakes. Do you have your gift ready? Then let's taste your lasagna.”

All of us made our way over to Costanzo's home once we'd confirmed the lasagna was superb. Replacing the windows had already made the place much warmer. Joseph was busy polishing a gleaming coffee-roaster. Dr. Deidre told us it helped him burn off some nervous energy. I let Joseph and Costanzo know Lance had made lasagna for the queen. He also paid for the wine from his own allowance I added. Joseph confirmed what I'd said about the bread. Sister Deanne handed over some flowers she'd bought them. Tim had a box full of candles he hadn't used for his celebration.

“I'm going to miss that sweet man.” Dr. Deidre said dabbing at her eyes when we left. “You know he's going to settle with Costanzo soon Rohan. Anybody can see that.”

“You know Millie only needs one cottage to live in which means there's a..... Help! Save me Tim! Anybody?” I shouted while Dr. Deidre drowned me in kisses. “All of you are so lucky Lance is cooking dinner tonight. I'd feed them raw spinach on toast Lance.”

Grace took Lance to the kitchen while I led the two very well-dressed gentleman waiting on our doorstep upstairs. Charles tagged along because I wanted the Chief Super's advice.

“Hello Bill can you spare us a few minutes?” Charles said. “We need your help with some proactive policing. Tomorrow we hope to get the local Chief Super on board and thought if you helped us frame the proposal it would help. I'll put you on speakerphone. How did you know I was with Rohan?”

“When the police get consulted about something criminal before it happens Rohan's involved.” Bill said laughing. “I'm sure we all understand this is off the record because the police cannot condone anything illegal. We uphold all the laws etc.”

“Naturally.” I agreed winking at our guests who were smiling broadly. “Shocking to even contemplate organized crime is such a lovely town as Chesterfield. Drugs and violent crime will get eradicated from Chesterfield. What I need to know is what the local constabulary can live with on their patch? There's talk of some gambling happening in an alleyway. Maybe a front business or two. Looks like this is going to become an information gathering hub.”

“That will be the best policy.” Bill said. “What are your immediate plans in Chesterfield? Charles mentioned a tea house before he left Scotland. Adriana and I will love to attend the opening Rohan. Why don't you put off your chat and we can invite the local Police Chief to tea next week.”

“I think that will be best.” I agreed quickly. “I'm meeting with an old friend who is helping get drugs out of Chesterfield. I can put a proposal to him. There are two gentleman here who helped take care of a protection racket for us. I'm sure they will get word back to my friend. Yes Bill he really is a friend. Naturally I'm comfortable around criminals. I'm head of a global religious order. Instead of money we deal in souls. I'll keep your visit a surprise. Thank you for your help.”

“You don't think I'd miss this opportunity do you?” Bill asked. “Thank you Rohan for brightening up my retirement. I'm so happy I'll even give my wife a kiss.”

Our guests, Ciro and Gaspare, merely nodded when I looked at them at the end of the call. We were about to get up from our seats when there was a knock at the door to my room.

“Glad you guys have finished.” Tim said. “Grace says food will be ready in fifteen-minutes. We've included our visitors. Please join us. You guys must have rushed to get here so quickly. Dinner is the least we can do and our chef made lasagna for the queen. I think he's gotten even better.”

“This is sanctuary.” I said. “I have a husband so I am not a member of the Catholic church but I am a Cardinal of a recognized church. As long as you don't endanger my family and guests you are perfectly safe here. Always.”

“Thank you. We will stay for dinner.” Ciro said after a quick glance at his partner. “Antonio will be very jealous when I tell him a chef that cooks for the queen made me lasagna. He won't believe me when I say the chef is ten Rohan so I'll keep quiet.”

“He also helped with the bread and salad.” Tim added. “Thank you for joining us and thank you for taking care of things for me this quickly.”

“No trouble at all.” Gaspare said. “You helped by giving us a reason to approach them. We would have had to talk when we set up shop here. Now we also know Rohan is here so we will accommodate his peculiarities. Everybody missed the excitement when Rohan left Rome.”

“Especially Mattia.” Ciro said with a smile. “We mustn't delay dinner. You keep exalted company now Rohan. A Chief Superintendent and an earl are your friends. Some wine would be very nice Tim. Thank you.”

Lance was very glad our guests were staying. He ran over and hugged them around the legs. They thanked him for spending a lot of time cooking and baking. Tim promised Sister Deanne he would take her along when he broke the news that I had an earl and some gangsters at my table for dinner. Ciro told us he took no offense because that's what he was. They laughed when Tim shared my run-in with the law and Matilda's reaction. Caryn asked if the situation got resolved. I'd received a call from Charlie a week ago saying Gregory was handling things in Wales.

“Ciro I'm very proud of Lance.” Nancy said. “I'm also very grateful to Rohan, Christopher and Garth for bringing him into my life. Thanks to Charles and Rohan writing letters of support I was able to adopt him without any trouble. Everybody has been very kind to us.”

“Rohan likes to build his friends houses.” Lance said. “He made us one out of straw. I like it because it is very warm inside. Rohan's friend Petersen gave me cooking lessons. We had lots of fun. Cooking with Rohan is fun because he always gets into trouble. People are always smacking him.”

“Some things never change.” Gaspare said. “He loved experimenting in the kitchen Tim. Our cook was very set in her ways. I think that made him experiment more.”

Our wonderful chefs even made zabaglione for dessert. Eating too much dessert was something else that hadn't changed Gaspare told the others. They left after a quick post-dinner drink because they were going back to London and wanted to catch the train. I told them it was good to see them after all these years. They told me not to get sentimental. My husband thanked them by giving them each a bottle of wine. On the walk back from the station I got teased about being the Grand Master and sitting down to dinner with gangsters. Griogair agreed with me it was good to keep disreputable folk around to highlight my holiness. Everything is relative I explained but most importantly gangsters need love.

The next morning Tim and Grace took a walk to the tea house to fetch his managers. They returned carrying two hooligans.

“Hello Elizabeth this is a pleasant surprise.” I said as I hugged her. “Please to meet you Curtis. How could I forget these lovely guys. Hand that cute kid over Tim. Grace that goes for you as well. Now would you guys like some scones? Lance helped me bake them. He's waiting outside with the others. The scones are keeping warm in the oven Tim. Why don't you and Grace grab them for us? I've got my arms full or I'd grab them. Do you like strawberry or blackberry jam? Both is a good choice.”

“That's usually Rohan's choice.” Sister Deanne said. “Hand them over Rohan. We need to say hi to these cuties.”

“I've a good mind to banish you to a chapter house in London.” I said releasing the kids.

“Funnily enough I stay at a chapter house in London.” Sister Deanne said calmly hugging Henry.

“I knew it was a good idea.” I said giving Lance a high-five.

Dr. Deidre decided Joseph was just like Tim. He showed up when she sent him a text inviting the two of them to join us for scones and tea.

“We're teasing you because you are our friends.” Dr. Deidre explained to a blushing Joseph. “These are happy tears because I can see how happy you are.”

“I'm going to miss you terribly.” Joseph said. “What do you mean Rohan suggested a solution. Oh my that is very generous. Our guests might want to close their eyes.”

They didn't close their eyes. The hooligans laughed loudly when Joseph sat in my lap and kissed me. Caryn predicted if I was lucky Joseph might let me up in a couple of hours. When I could finally speak I learned Elizabeth was a capable baker and Curtis had a knack for organization. He had enrolled in the local college for an accounting course. Grace pointed out he could use the tea house as his assignment and get free expert advice. Garth was having a monk to help instal the accounting software used by the college and get him started.

“This worked out perfectly for us Rohan.” Elizabeth said. “Curtis hasn't been able to find a job for a while. When you met us I had just finished selling cup-cakes on a street corner. I don't mind getting up early to bake because my shift will end when the kids get home. Curtis will see to their breakfast and get them to school before he comes in.”

“I'm conducting interviews next week to get us an afternoon baker.” Grace said. “There's always somebody who would love to supplement their income with a bit of baking. There aren't enough shifts for two full-time bakers. I will hire a student or two to work the weekends and be a back up. Tim is also learning so he can step in.”

“Don't forget me.” Joseph said still seated in my lap. “I'll be happy to help out in an emergency. That's right Rohan will be here as well. A pity we can't shanghai Lance. He makes delicious scones. Have another one Rohan. You're certain it's okay for Dr. Deidre to do a rent-to-own? I'd be happy to buy her the cottage.”

“How quickly Rohan has corrupted another one.” Caryn remarked.

“I hope Rohan gives the one answer that will save Joseph from a spanking.” Dr. Deidre said calmly. “Yes it's nice to receive Caryn but the guys need help as well. We mustn't be selfish. You do need to have a heart-to-heart with Holden. The sweet kid is too much of a gentleman to ask. He'll wait until Hell freezes before asking. Remember Juliet loves teaching and you can trust her discretion more than some doctors.”

“What do you think I should say Joseph?” I asked him with a smile. “I could get you spanked by a pretty doctor if you want. Yes we'd better not go there. Joseph I really don't mind in the least and Dr. Deidre can rent her apartment back home for more than the payments on the cottage. She will be fine.”

“There is one other thing I'd like to share.” Elizabeth said. “A very strange incident. We got another visit from the three thugs this morning. They brought us flowers and chocolates to apologize for the misunderstanding. Any idea what brought about that change in them?”

“My sweet husband called a friend who had his guys chat to them.” Tim said. “I'm glad they're okay.”

“Speaking of Rohan corrupting another one.” Grace said kissing Tim's cheek. “You really were genuinely concerned. That's the sweetest thing ever. Rohan's friends are in a similar line of work to the three thugs Elizabeth. Sweet Tim worried they might have need a lot of persuading. A simple scolding seems to have worked nicely.”

“The important thing was he got guys in the same business to deliver the scolding.” Griogair said. “One is always tempted to test the commitment when the scolding gets delivered by a monk. The gangsters here choose violence to sort out their problems so it makes sense other gangsters would be willing to use violence.”

“Yes Joseph you leave Rohan alone for one night and he's dining with gangsters.” Dr. Deidre teased. “I think it will be good for you to stay here to keep an eye on him when he owns the neighborhood. Who else would think of making chocolate chip scones? He only made them when he heard we had two very special guests joining us Henry. I'm glad you visited.”

“We all are.” Tim said. “Why don't we take a couple of soccer balls over to the park and show the old fogies how to play soccer properly?”

“I'd love to but we have coffee to roast and deliveries.” Joseph said. “Costanzo is teaching me Grace. I know you chose his coffee so I'm learning from a good teacher.”

“Hopefully the closeness of a bed won't keep you guys from your work for too long.” Grace said. “Scoot! Have fun Joseph. Give Costanzo a kiss for me. You can kiss Tim for me Rohan. Leave Costanzo to Joseph.”

A lot of people in our little gang thought Thursday would never arrive but it got here. Joseph and Costanzo were joining us because I'd assured them it was no trouble to drive back. Tim added it would be good for him to return. The construction guys might run into a problem and Caryn wouldn't be here to help them. I issued a special dispensation to sleep in past sunrise. Nobody wanted to let me choose the rental car. I agreed to leave it to them because Nancy promised I could treat Lance to a new outfit.

“Glad you kept that card I had mailed to you Nancy.” I said. “I find it easy to believe you've kept it for an emergency. Anyway get yourself an outfit as well. Please have some fun. Okay you rascals hop in. They seem to feel safer renting a car if we're halfway to London. Besides I want to see my new outfit.”

Caryn, Joseph and Costanzo held hands on the back seat. Tim smiled when Caryn scolded me for driving sensibly and sedately to London. I dropped Caryn off at her apartment and took Joseph and Costanzo to The Queen's Lancer. Instead of parking the car at the garage I'd rented I chose a parking garage near the ballroom. Tim was very intrigued by Lawrence's insistence I get a haircut before going to the B&B to see our outfits. Lawrence had gone to the trouble of emailing Tim how he wanted my hair cut. I fortified myself with a good Scotch, introduced Brian to Joseph and advised him to listen closely to this brilliant Napoleon of the kitchen. Then I let Tim drag me away to the hairdresser. Betty knew of the salon Lawrence had recommended but it was simply too pricey for her.

“Ah yes we've been expecting the two of you.” the receptionist said. “Lawrence was most insistent he chat with the stylists before he confirmed your appointment.”

“The man just cannot resist the chance to make me nervous.” I said with a sigh. “Yes a glass of champagne would be a great tonic for my nerves.”

Sally red Lawrence's instructions off Tim's phone before Rose led him away. He was completely at ease in a setting which was making me very nervous. I took some comfort in his joy. They were kind enough to have us sit next to each other so we could hold hands. Our stylists chuckled when Tim remarked how I could face a sword or mace without flinching but a haircut in a fancy salon made me nervous. I told them it wasn't the haircut but the fact I had to have such a specific haircut.

“The man who went to such great lengths about the haircut arranged some clothing for us Sally.” I explained. “We're going to a fancy steakhouse. Last time it was suits. This time I'm certain he is doing something different. Trust me Sally there will be plenty of pictures and videos. I'll be paraded like a prize bull. No Tim that was not a reminder to share with the ladies how my dalliance with Vernon outdoors got interrupted.”

“Oh I think I can figure it out.” Sally said with a laugh. “I'd love to see a picture of the outfit if you don't mind.”

“I'll text you some.” Tim promised. “I'll make certain you get one of the two of us. Yes Rose I can send it to you as well.”

Tim thought the cut was perfect for me. He walked around me before letting me up. What he and the others saw was beyond me. My hair looked neater and a touch shorter. I liked the fact it was going to hold its shape in a gale. The staff at The Queen's Lancer were very complimentary as well. I needed a distraction and took Noah some shortbread. A quick cuppa and it was time for us to go get dressed. Charlie insisted on seeing our outfits.

My sense of foreboding deepened when I returned to find all our guests gathered. Things only got worse when I saw Tim had a very sensible charcoal and light gray sports jacket with a Herringbone pattern. Black pants, black loafers and a green shirt rounded off his outfit. We were going smart casual so there were no cufflinks. Tim agreed we ought to wear our brooches. I knocked back my brandy before even looking at my outfit.

“I owe Lawrence a special kiss.” Tim declared when he saw my outfit.

“He certainly managed to surprise me.” I admitted. “We'd better get dressed. Lance wants to show off his new clothes.”

“That's all you have to say my Love?” Tim asked. “Good thing I left some brandy in my glass.”

“Unless you're planning on going in just your underwear I'd suggest you get dressed.” I said calmly dressing.

When I had tucked my white shirt in my gray flannels pants and put on some nice black loafers I reached for the item that Tim had expected would draw howls of protest from me. The navy blue sports jacket. This wasn't just any navy blue sports jacket. That would have been too simple. Now I understood the haircut. Everything else about me was neat, classical and polished to make the jacket stand out even more.

“I can't believe you are wearing that coat without protest.” Tim said. “Can you Garth? I think it looks amazing but it's very daring considering Rohan's usual tastes. You're not doing it just to humor me are you my Love? You really do like it? Fun. Did I hear right? You just called it fun.”

“Definitely not something I would have chosen but let's see how it goes over.” I said admiring myself in the mirror. “Takes a little getting used to but pretty polished and sophisticated. Yes I think this will do quite nicely. I will take great delight in knowing everybody will be talking about my jacket all night Garth. Shall we go greet our waiting admirers Beloved? We don't want them getting restless.”

“The sooner we meet them the sooner I get to have a Champagne Charlie.” Tim said taking my hand and kissing my cheek. “I find this new side of you very appealing.”

Jaw-dropping was the immediate response from everybody waiting in the living room. Dr. Deidre asked Garth to bring in the real Rohan. I apologized to Tim for stealing all the attention. He let me know he'd expected it to happen. Benjamin was grinning at me and enjoying the response as much as me.

“I think you and Tim got your outfits swapped Rohan.” Morgan said when they answered our Skype call. “That is a young man's sports coat.”

“You do look three weeks younger in it Dad.” Dylan said. “I'm sure I'll think you look very handsome in it once the shock wears off. Lawrence wouldn't have chosen it if he didn't think you could pull it off. I don't know if seeing you in such a coat is more surprising than hearing you never protested wearing it.”

“Yes I think it is very daring.” Leslie said with a smile. “I'm sure Lawrence is getting a lot of enjoyment from the reaction which is why he chose it for Rohan and not Tim. The whiskey in my coffee is to help me accept Rohan put it on without complaint. I think you look very good in Damier check Rohan. Lawrence deserves credit for recognizing it. Why don't we admire Tim and Lance while the others recover?”

Lance was very proud of his Harris tweed jacket, black corduroy pants and dark green V-neck sweater. Skye called him ridiculously handsome and got Caryn to kiss him for her. Tim was just too cute in any outfit and the gang decided they couldn't choose between this and the other outfit. My outfits were so completely different there was no point in trying to compare them. They approved of both my outfits.

“What do you like about it Rohan?” my housekeeper said. “Apart from leaving everybody speechless. I liked that part as well.”

“The fun aspect.” I said. “People are going to notice and react. There's no way to stay neutral with this ensemble when you see it.”

“There is some other news just as stunning as that jacket coming out of Chesterfield isn't there Rohan?” my housekeeper asked. “Yes I do mean what happened after your bout with Christopher the other day. I'm bringing it up now for the others to get confirmation.”

“Uh-oh this will be fun.” Adam said nudging Morgan with his elbow. “We'd better have our Irish coffee close.”

“You might be disappointed Adam.” I said calmly. “All I did was stitch the cut I gave Christopher during our sparring. I think it was ten stitches.”

“How long will it take you to get to the restaurant?” Dylan asked. “I assume with a group that large you've got a private space. Tim please give us a call when you get there and have drinks in hand. We all need a little time to take in this news. First my pater puts on a patterned jacket without protest and then we learn he actually stitched a cut. Oh there's more is there Garth? Well you might as well share it with us now.”

“A real live honest-to-goodness Hospitaller?” Morgan asked when Garth shared his news. “The written exams I can easily believe but he worked in a clinic for a year. That's where people come with wounds and broken bones isn't it? The usual stuff that doesn't need a hospital stay. Rohan a Hospitaller is as hard to digest as Rohan in that jacket. No I guess we didn't fully believe Brother Cameron when he spoke of Rohan's medical knowledge and skill.”

“Think about it for a minute and it will make perfect sense.” Sophie said. “I also found it difficult to believe at first but it makes a lot of sense now. Do you honestly think Rohan would allow you guys to spar with edged weapons if he didn't know how to treat your injuries? He'd have had some paramedic or Hospitaller observing at every bout.”

“You're right Mom it does make sense now.” Dylan said. “I still find it incredible. Maybe we all need to go on that milkshake date with Tracy and find out his other secrets.”

“There's more fun news to report but we'll chat about that later.” Tim said brightly. “You guys have had enough shocks for today. I just have one question for Lawrence while I remember. This wonderful sports coat Rohan is wearing does clean easily doesn't it? I'm thinking sweat-stains Lawrence. There's a lovely dry cleaner in Chesterfield. So glad it will be like new. Expect our call in thirty-minutes guys.”

You have to show off a Damier check I told the others firmly and herded them to the Underground. Caryn loved what the jacket was doing to me.

“I see your friend still hasn't figured out incognito Rohan.” the hostess said. “True I don't suppose anybody would think to see a cardinal dressed in a sports jacket like that one. Yes we made certain Abigail got put in charge of your function.”

“My husband is playing matchmaker.” Tim said. “He wants Tiny to take her dancing. Yes Tiny is the guy towering above us all.”

“Good luck Tiny.” she said. “Here's Abigail now. She'll show you the way. Her favorite flowers are carnations and she enjoys a nice cabernet sauvignon Tiny. You're welcome. The cardinal here wants to reward you for taking such good care of him Abigail. He's thinking of feeding you to Tiny. I merely suggested serving you with carnations and red wine.”

“That will do quite nicely.” Abigail said. “I hope you know how to dance. The proper stuff. Enroll for lessons if you don't and learn before our first date. Tiny I am not going to upset a cardinal. What if there is a hint of truth to what they taught me in Sunday school? Best not to take the chance. Especially with somebody as handsome as you.”

“You were right in saying Abigail is a very sensible lady with exquisite taste Rohan.” Dr. Deidre said. “What do you think of Rohan's outfit Abigail? His flock was speechless.”

“Very daring but it works well.” Abigail said. “The haircut is perfect Rohan. I can see why it might surprise them after your last outfit. Give us a few minutes and we'll have a Champagne Charlie for everybody. Does that include this handsome lad? Then I'll go get you one. Tell me Nancy is that earl on your arm also going incognito like Rohan?”

“Yes he is.” Charles said. “I'd be ever so grateful if you spread the word to the other servers. Thank you so much.”

I found Joseph and Costanzo staring around in amazement at the setting. Joseph told me he understood why I had to bring him and thanked me for insisting they both come. The gang back home was happy to see the setting as well. They insisted I take a few steps with Tim. The other servers grinned when Benjamin took Abigail by the hand to check she knew how to dance properly. When he let her know she wouldn't embarrass him Abigail calmly grabbed his pants by the belt buckle and tugged upwards. I winced but Benjamin laughed. Tim whispered it seemed they were getting along very well.

“Sorry Rohan you cannot have prime rib this time because you had it last time.” Abigail said calmly. “I think you will enjoy making tonight a Chateaubriand with peppercorn sauce night. You don't seem like a fish person to me. I'll bring you some ribs for starters. Your sides tonight will be the chips, macaroni and cheese and a heritage tomato salad. The rule book on proper eating got tossed out when you put on that jacket Rohan.

They pay me to know these things and help our guests enjoy their dinning experience. Rohan if I offered you a choice or made it a suggestion you might not listen. I'll serve what you had the last time to Tiny. He needs to keep his strength up so he doesn't fall asleep on our date.”

Tim had me sit next to Benjamin to show the guys back home what we were eating. Joseph thought the food on our plates weighed as much as Lance. Everybody laughed when my housekeeper warned me not to embarrass her by leaving anything on my plate. Tracy didn't know they grew cows that big in England. Where I put all that food was a medical mystery Millie decided. She had video evidence I wasn't carrying an extra ounce. The scurvy knaves cheered when I told them they would visit this lovely restaurant on their trip.

“They're cheering because they're thinking of the kisses they'll wheedle out of you Abigail.” I said. “I'll let you know when we're planning on coming for dinner so you can arrange for Tiny to take you away for a few days. You're welcome to take your chances but I had to warn you. None of the servers will be safe.”

“Being too safe makes you soft.” Abigail said. “Those cute boys can toughen me up with all the kisses they want. Tiny might miss a spot or two.”

“Unlikely but polite of you to say so.” I said before complimenting her on her choice for my dinner. “There's more chance of me leaving a crumb on this plate than Tiny missing a spot of Abigail. Speaking of a spot my leaking glass is empty. I have no idea what you will serve me from one drink to the next. I'll just sit here looking dashing in my new threads while you find me something pleasant to drink. You boys will learn that money cannot buy you enjoyment. Money can place you in surroundings that are enjoyable but you have to choose to enjoy yourself. Abigail takes care of the details so well it's pretty easy. I'm uncertain if Christopher tipped her enough last time. I'm playing it safe and giving her Tiny.”

“Christopher judged it perfectly.” Abigail said. “I'm certain he will get it perfect this time as well. Eat up before it gets cold. Lance is waiting patiently for his dessert. Strangely enough his glass doesn't leak nearly as badly as yours. This kiss is for taking him dancing Rohan. I get to enjoy a warm-up dance with him before you leave.”

“That's part of why she is rushing us.” Tiny said. “I would do the same in her place. You're right in saying they put the main in main course. The food isn’t too shabby either.”

“This has restored my faith in English cooking.” Joseph said. “I was very worried for a long time Abigail. The Queen's Lancer does a good job but spices seem to have missed Chesterfield or are saving it for last. I hope they learn. Thankfully we have Rohan's garden to filch spices from. Yes Dr. Deidre you have a nice garden as well but Rohan's garden is much closer. Oh I love shortbread. Any chance of a pot of tea to go with it? Thank you so much. Yes Costanzo that sweet curmudgeon Rohan spoils us too much. I'm worried he'll marry us in a cathedral.”

“No he won't.” Caryn said. “He'll marry you in Winchester where there is a sweet chapel. The one Adam and Morgan got married in. I will make certain you have a nice place to honeymoon. There are a couple of options and if needed we'll buy a place for you to honeymoon. I'll chat with Ingrid about it. Grace will cook. All we need from you guys is a date.”

“I never thought I'd ever be able to marry a man in a church.” Costanzo said. “This truly is a wonderful gift. We'll have a marriage license? Thank you Rohan. I hope you won't take offense but is this a Christian church?”

“Yes it is a very old Christian church stretching back to the times of the Crusades.” I said. “We became very open-minded a bit before the times and learned from all religions. I can do a very Christian wedding. We will sing some Gregorian chants for you. They are songs sung by monks throughout Europe.”

“I'll pick up some CDs for you guys so you can listen to them and see if you like them.” Caryn said. “I'll have them with me on Sunday afternoon.”

“All of this fuss when Costanzo hasn't even agreed to marry me.” Joseph said.

“He's marrying you.” Dr. Deidre stated firmly. “Let me know when you are planning to propose and I'll hold one of Rohan's swords to his back. That will get us a yes.”

“Way too long around the Order.” Sister Deanne said. “I'm so glad to see you coming around to our exalted ways of thinking Dr. Deidre. Our head is living proof it is never to late to see things in an enlightened way.”

“Actually I knew from the moment I saw Joseph he was the only one for me.” Costanzo said. “My soul said yes that day and now I am just waiting to get asked. Just between you and me Dr. Deidre there is no need for a sword at my back. Now if you wanted to use it to nudge Joseph along that might be good.”

“Joseph will cook you a lovely dinner on Saturday or take you to an expensive restaurant and propose.” Dr. Deidre said. “Then you guys can make it official Sunday at tea.”

“There is still the restaurant.” Joseph said. “I'm sure Rohan and his friends will come up with a solution. They're brilliant at that sort of thing. Actually Rohan is pretty brilliant in most things. His housekeeper knows how brilliant more than any of us. The sweet dear. No I can't keep it Tim. Saying goodbye once is hard enough. Going back and leaving two or three times every year would be very painful.”

“Do a little something in Chesterfield.” Tim suggested. “Open for lunch on weekdays. That way you will have something to do while Costanzo roasts coffee and does deliveries.”

“I told you they were brilliant Costanzo.” Joseph said. “We might be able to get Rohan and Sister Deanne to help us with our own herb garden. This will be so exciting. Thank you Tim for the wonderful idea.”

“I just wanted to make certain I could enjoy your cooking whenever I wanted.” Tim said. “Now I have to go record this dance.”

Poor Lance hadn't recovered from Abigail's hug and kiss when a proud Nancy got him in her arms. He had danced with such concentration it had been quite moving. I smiled when Abigail told Benjamin he'd better treat her right or she'd start dating Lance. Caryn called that another example of how sensible Abigail was.

“Thank you for the offer of us staying here to dance but I think Lance deserves the special treat of the ballroom.” I said. “That's why we had an early dinner.”

“My husband really wants to show off his jacket.” Tim said kissing my cheek. “Are you done my Love?”

“Almost.” I said. “Christopher is settling the tab and we have some shortbread on its way. I think it will sustain us nicely on the drive home.”

Nancy led Lance out to the center of the ballroom for the first dance. The rest of us and the other dancers all stepped back. They had the floor to themselves. Tim used his phone to record it while Caryn made a second video using my camera. When the music stopped we applauded Lance and Nancy before stepping on the floor. Christopher knew what to expect and tapped me on the shoulder a few hours later. This time Tim's bathroom break was our cue to leave. I got a hug from Lance for giving him such a fun time. He had danced with a lot of ladies. Sister Deanne scolded me for dressing him so nicely she had too much competition. She kissed me when I suggested it wouldn't be hard to talk Charles into coming back here tomorrow night. He'd enjoyed dancing with Griogair as much as I liked having Tim in my arms.

“I wouldn't mind coming back with Holden.” Caryn said. “We could just kidnap Lance.”

“You won't have to kidnap Lance.” Nancy said. “We all had such fun Lance will want to come here every night before we leave. I didn't know such a place existed.”

“They hold dance classes in the afternoon.” I said. “There is a poster next to the door. You guys could have a lesson and go out for dinner. Then you can come back and dance some more. I'll be resting Lance. You saw how Tim just kept me dancing and dancing and dancing. I never got any rest.”

“I kept you dancing?” Tim asked. “Well I'll have you dancing to the tune of a paddle when I get you home. You deserve nothing less Scoundrel. I've had an amazing time again.”

“Give him a few swats in thanks for the rest of us.” Sister Deanne said. “You must get going Rohan. Some of your guests need to get up for work tomorrow. There's a late night coffee shop on the way to your car where you can get some tea. Thank you Grand Master for a lovely evening.”

“You are most welcome Sister Deanne.” I said kissing her cheek.

Joseph insisted on buying the tea. He was very glad he had when Tim surprised him with the peanut butter shortbread. Tim took a picture of them asleep and holding hands on the back seat. When we got to Costanzo's home I carried them upstairs and put them to bed with Tim's help. I also set the alarm. Tim drove us home. There is very little difference between going to sleep at two or three a.m Tim agreed so I poured us each a glass of wine. He laughed and showed me an email that he had just received from Tracy.

“Thank you for arranging the maid service for tomorrow afternoon.” I said when Tracy answered my call. “We had to drive Joseph and Costanzo home. Yes we are sleeping in tomorrow morning. I'm going to snuggle with Tim while we have a glass of wine before bed. You and I need to catch up soon. Tim and Caryn are taking care of the videos. Tim suggests you check your email just before you got to sleep. Thanks once again for taking care of my home.”

Tim lay on top of me as I stretched out on the couch. He told me he was so in love with his outfit he'd keep it on until the last possible minute. I smiled and agreed today had been a lot of fun. My husband decided we needed to resist temptation and turned down a second glass of wine. Time to get on with my thank you spanking. I got a kiss for readily agreeing to him being in complete control.

“Scoundrel I just told you these clothes weren't coming off until they had to.” Tim said. “Your clothes have to so hand them to me. Now put your jacket back on. This is exactly why I asked about sweat stains. Now thanks to your kind teaching monkey done this way monkey do this way.”

“Clever un-chunky monkey.” I said as Tim secured my writs to my ankles.

Lying on my back with arms and legs pointing up left my ass, cock and balls very exposed. A fully-clothed Tim knelt next to my hips with our clear paddle in hand. He leaned in to kiss me. While we were kissing he delivered the first three smacks.

“I love you.” I said with a smile when he ended the kiss.

“I love you Scoundrel.” Tim said with a smile. “I know you are trying to distract me and it won't work.”

“Oh it worked very well.” I said with a smile as the next six smacks landed quickly. “Nice flurry Beloved.”

“Thank you kind sir.” Tim said turning himself away from me and concentrating on my ass. “This flurry is a thank you gift from the others. I am enjoying seeing your ass redden through the paddle Scoundrel. Was it as exciting for you?”

“You have no idea how exciting.” I said.

“Ah Scoundrel you are wrong.” Tim said increasing the force and pace a little more. “I remember you demonstrating very nicely how exciting you found it. The other good thing is I can notice any spots I've missed. Like that one there. There's another and another. Must be the wine making me sloppy Scoundrel. You bought it so I'll spank you for making me tipsy. I bet you were hopping to take advantage of a drunken youth. The tables have turned haven't they Scoundrel? Now I'm the one doing the bedding.”

“I had to give it a try.” I said sucking in my breath in response to a particularly firm smack. “The youth was too cute to resist. Fucking irresistible. He wields a lovely paddle. I must confess I've lost my heart to him.”

“Good or he'd feel short-changed.” Tim said. “I hear he's lost his to you. Now hold still Scoundrel. This won't hurt me a bit.”

Keeping his promise to wear his clothes to the end Tim unsnapped the front of his pants, pulled his aching cock through his underwear and impaled me. Leaning me slightly to the side he was able to lean in and kiss me. He loved how hot I looked in just the jacket. I loved the pain caused by the zipper digging into my well-spanked ass.

“I'm so glad you don't mind a little pain.” Tim said unbuttoning my jacket and spreading it out from my body. “Sorry Scoundrel you look way too fucking hot. Hold still!”

“You rapscallion imp!” I cursed when he withdrew and left me precariously balancing on the bed. “Now is not the time to ask for a smile.”

“I'm not finishing what we started until I have my pics.” Tim said calmly. “There I knew you had a smile in you. Another. Great. Now where were we? Somewhere here wasn't it?”

“Yes right there.” I said as Tim entered me. “So gad you're close to unloading. I was but somebody had to stop my momentum.”

“That's easily fixed.” Tim said. “Your sons know all the tricks to getting you off quicker. This is at the top of their list.”

“Ouch! Fuck that hurts!” I said arching my body in response to him smacking my balls. “Thanks Beloved! All caught up.”

“We mustn't let the momentum stop on us again.” Tim said continuing to smack my balls. “I'll just keep on until I'm done.”

“Gods I hope it's soon.” I said groaning and squirming. “I'm on the edge imp. Two more slaps! Fucking hell! Yes you bastard.”

“Wow! Fucking awesome!” Tim exclaimed as cum exploded from me. “Uh-oh. Yes Scoundrel! Yes! Yes! Oh gods yes! I love your ass!”

The grunting and cursing continued for the longest time as my husband shook and trembled in delight. I smiled at the expressions crossing his face. After the last convulsion he shook his head, blinked a couple of times and smiled at me.

“Great ass.” Tim said. “The rest of you isn't too bad either. Love the outfit you're not wearing.”

“Kiss me.” I said. “Thank you. Now if you'd untie me we can go ahead with our shower.”

“Hang on a minute I missed a spot.” Tim said leaning down to lick an imaginary drop of cum from my stomach.

Later as we drifted off to sleep I thanked him for a wonderful night and for being here. Tim assured me if the new levels of comfort didn't drop he'd stick around for a bit.

Shrugging off my distaste of getting breakfast going at the ridiculously late hour of nine-thirty I got started with Tim's tea. The memories of how happy Joseph and Costanzo were at the sight of the ballroom raised my spirits. I told Tim it was well past sunrise when I set the tea next to the bed. He mumbled that didn't apply because we'd gone to sleep at sunrise. He swatted me with a pillow when I suggested a cold shower would wake him up.

“Hot tea will do just fine.” Tim said kissing me. “I have a text message from Joseph. A thank you for everything and setting the alarm. He asks if he can pop over later to prepare a surprise dinner in our kitchen.”

“Let him know about the maids but they'll finish around four.” I said. “We can always ask them to start with the kitchen.”

“Four works perfectly.” Tim said. “Now my Love what's for breakfast. Eggs Benedict sounds perfect. Can I have mine with bacon instead of ham please? A second pot of tea when you bring the eggs up will be splendid.”

We sat in bed with our bed trays and enjoyed breakfast together. Apart from blowing my husband, chatting to Hui and a lesson with Harriet I had nothing planned today. I agreed it would be nice to visit the tea house and check on things. Everything was going along smoothly the foreman assured us. He told me Sam had insisted he call him before me with any problems. I thanked him and suggested he call Tim because my afternoon was filling up.

“Pauline we're at the tea house.” I said answering her call. “Why don't you meet us at the hotel for lunch? Good. We'll see you in a few minutes.”

Tim thanked the front desk staff for allowing us back. He complimented them on their courage for allowing us to eat there. I lifted him up on to the counter and spanked him lightly. Pauline agreed it was impossible to keep your hands off an ass that cute for very long. Maybe if I had some lunch to distract me I'd find it easier.

“Look my Love I'm officially married to a philanthropist.” Tim said browsing through the promotional pamphlet Pauline had put together. “I'm pretty certain philanthropists are the last surviving dinosaurs on the planet. No tickling at the table. Mind your manners. Phew! Saved by food.”

“Thank you for using information from Mr. McGoo.” I said after I'd quickly scanned it. “I can't believe you've got somebody else looking to sell so soon. The maids will be cleaning my place today. They arrive at two. I'm not sure how long they will be but we can pop back after lunch and ask them. I think I'll take Harriet to Chatsworth Park for my lesson. Joseph is cooking but he won't mind you showing the place.

The other family is welcome to come have a look as well. Five-thirty or six is fine. I need to call Hui but I can do that in the office above the garage. Please explain to them about the time difference so they don't think I'm being rude. I'll be happy to answer questions tomorrow if we don't get to chat this evening.”

“Yes Tim we will finish by seven.” Pauline said. “You guys never stop conspiring do you?”

“Worse than all the revolutionaries of the 1700's together this lot is.” I said. “He absolutely insisted I have beef for lunch. All I wanted was some chicken Pauline. What do you mean I only have myself to blame? I'm as innocent as fresh snow.”

“You insist on spoiling everybody in your close circle and wonder why they are always planning stuff for you.” Pauline said. “Rohan I only met you guys a few weeks ago but I've seen you work non-stop on helping and treating so many people I can barely keep up. Now you're investing two or three million and most likely more to create a home and college for people. Never mind taking a day off have you considered taking a morning off?”

“I'll be chatting to Hui and I'm going to take pictures with Harriet.” I said. “That's two hours to myself. I even slept in until nine-thirty today. You're right I wasn't happy about it.”

“He's got religion bad Pauline.” Tim said. “I haven't got it as bad. I can sleep guilt-free until eleven or midday. Project Rohan provides a lot of people with plenty of challenges. Then you have Jinsong, Hui, Lao and Daizan prodding and changing things inside Rohan just to make it more challenging for us. Have you seen the pictures of the truck he bought?”

“Only in America would you call that monster a pick-up or runaround.” Pauline said. “I bet those three boys needed a ladder to get up there.”

The three boys were sitting on the hood. They looked very cute and very high up. Pauline thought it very sweet how I lit up when I saw them. There was a picture of Tracy behind the wheel. I really liked the picture of the lot of them on the boat. Lawrence had used a timer so he could get in the picture as well. I was going to ask Harriet to recommend a shop to make some prints and frame some pictures for my office.

There were six pretty girls cleaning my home when we returned. They were college students. I felt good knowing I was helping them. I showed them the weapons closet so they wouldn't take the locked closet as a sign I didn't trust them. They knew about the office above the garage. Pauline was going to knock on some doors and hand out pamphlets while they finished cleaning. Harriet was very happy to take a little ride to Chatsworth Park with me. We checked with the workers at the tea house who told us they were finishing up.

I had a lot of fun in the park. I took pictures of Tim peeking from behind a tree, lying on a fallen tree, hanging upside down from a tree and leaning against a tree. Harriet took a picture of Tim sitting in my lap kissing me when we found a little glen with sunlight filtering through the leaves. I found some hooligans who were willing to let me take pictures of them. Tim talked their mom into having some taken with them in the glen we had discovered. I let her know I'd leave some prints for her to pick up at the shop Harriet recommended. The hooligans told me they enjoyed riding the bus to the park as I walked them back to the bust stop. Tim chatted to their mom while I chased and tickled the hooligans. Their mom thanked me for helping tire them out. I told her anytime they needed a playmate she should text or call me first but I would be away next weekend.

“I want to check on the cleaning Rohan because I recommended the maid service to Tracy.” Harriet said when we left the camera shop. “There's nothing like knowing poor work means bending for the cane to keep young girls in line. I earn a commission when I recommend them to somebody so I make certain they keep getting called back regularly. There's always more students looking for some work so buy as many properties as you like Rohan. Yes Tim the more girls working for me the more likely I'll get to spank one of them.”

Poor Joseph was still blushing from all the kisses the girls had given him for making them crumpets and tea. Pauline had shown one family the home and had just left to walk them home. Harriet kissed Joseph when he told her there was plenty of food and he would put some in a container for her dinner. She was glad the girls had done a good job for me. Joseph had saved us some crumpets. We had some with tea before I made my way to the office.

This evening Hui asked me lots of questions about how I felt when I practiced or sparred in unarmed combat. He laughed when I confessed to feeling the fights ended too quickly. I could always let a guy with a sword take some extra swings but in unarmed combat I was usually close to the guy and didn't want to take chances. Hui agreed with me there was a big difference between the competitive styles of fighting and true martial methods. When things had deteriorated to the point a fight broke out I wanted it over quickly. From tomorrow I would be doing a lot more unarmed combat with Jinsong until I went away next weekend. This was in addition to my morning weapons training. I assured Hui giving up an hour next Friday to chat was not a problem. He laughed when I warned him Tim would kiss him for the extra massage he got while we chatted.

Pauline, Tim and the homeowners were on the deck when I finished my chat. I went over and introduced myself. We had some wine together while I shared more information about my plans for the neighborhood. I knew they had many memories about their home and promised I would have Caryn show them our plans before remodeling if they agreed to sell. The homes surrounding my place were ideal I agreed but there's an entire neighborhood on the other side of the park I could invest in. They confirmed what Pauline had told me about most of the residents wanting to downsize. Pauline was very happy because she got to sell me their homes and earn commission selling them smaller homes. I smiled when they asked if my garden crew was available to work on their gardens. The kids would love the chance to go camping again I assured them.

They promised they would give this decision a lot of thought over the weekend. Agreeing to have open days was very reassuring they told me. I hugged them and assured them my crew was happy to help make any move as easy as possible. This would be part of the sale agreement I insisted. Pauline insisted I let her walk them home so Tim could unveil his surprise before the excitement became too much.

“This way my Love.” Tim said taking me by the hand and almost skipping back inside. “Close your eyes and try this whiskey. I'm curious to see if you recognize it.”

“Gods it's been ten or twelve years since I've tasted anything this good.” I said after my first sip. “We were dining at a mansion in Scotland. A friend of Charles with impeccable taste and the money to indulge in the very best invited us for dinner. I'm trying to remember what it was he served us. Maybe a second sip will jog my memory.”

“This is so exciting.” Tim said. “I bet Griogair you'd guess it. We wagered a massage my Love.”

“I can't imagine too many whiskeys taste this good.” I said. “I'm going to say this is the same one he served us. That was the Laphroaig forty-year old. They're very rare Tim.”

“Griogair owes me a massage.” Tim said kissing my cheek. “I guessed it was rare when Joseph told me the owner of the liquor store kept it in a safe in his office. Wow that is some thank you gift my Love. I've never had six-hundred dollar Scotch before. You don't mind me putting the word out among your monks and nuns to look out for more?”

“A very good idea.” I said with a smile and a kiss. “I take it you approve.”

“What I'm trying to decide is where to put a shrine to this brewery at my development.” Tim said taking a second sip. “I can't begin to describe all the nuances. There is a downside to this drink. You may find yourself having your wicked way with a sleeping Brit later.”

“No complaints from me if the sleeping Brit is you.” I said touching my glass to his. “Love, light and life.”

“Love, light and life.” Tim said.

I called Charles to thank him for the wonderful gift. He told me it was a collective thank you gift and would pass on my thanks. I explained this was too wonderful a gift for me to thank people over the phone but I wanted to thank somebody. Charles understood and told me to enjoy my night with Tim.

“We can eat at the dining table tonight my Love.” Tim said. “I have another surprise for you.”

My husband agreed the salad looked very nice in the candlelight before leading me to the sideboard. I laughed so hard Tim took my drink from my hand. When I finally regained my breath I took the drinks from his hands, set them on the table and still chuckling I opened the front of his pants.

“Fucking hell I have to get the recipe from Joseph.” Tim said as I pulled his pants down and took him in my mouth. “Glad you approve of the menu. I didn't know I was on it but I'll take it or feed you it or oh never mind this is awesome.”

Yes it is I thought to myself as I squeezed his ass. The best lovers are the ones with an ass that fits in one hand. Even though I kept this blowjob as basic as they get Tim enjoyed himself. A mouth round your dick seldom feels unpleasant. I took about a third of his erection in my mouth and held him there. My right hand stroked his cock while my left groped his ass. Tim rested his hands gently on the top of my head and let me milk him. What a cute, obedient husband. Ah here's my treat. Delicious and it seems like there's more of it every day. I kissed his balls before standing up.

“The sooner you finish getting dressed the sooner we eat.” I said calmly. “No prizes for guessing what or who we're eating all weekend.”

One slow cooker was full of mac and cheese. The other was full to the brim with bangers. I called Joseph while Tim got his pants back up. Yes it certainly qualified as a surprise dinner I agreed. He first thought I was kidding when I told him Tim wanted a cooking lesson and the recipes. I heard him and Costanzo laugh when I switched to speakerphone and Tim told them the first thing eaten when I saw the food was him. I handed Tim a plate of food and we said goodbye.

“There really isn't anything like a good British sausage.” I agreed with a smile a few minutes later. “They've both been very tasty tonight.”

“Oops I wasn't thinking was I.” Tim said. “Last night it was the amazing wine combined with a champagne Charlie or two. Tonight it is ridiculously good Scotch. Are you planning on keeping me drunk to help me cope with the opening Monday?”

“No I'm not.” I said reaching out to take his hand. “That is something you will face completely sober and with the support of myself and the two Hospitaller hooligans.”

“I can't believe it is so close.” Tim said. “What an incredible weekend this will be. Joseph and Costanzo are getting engaged. My tea house is opening. You know Scoundrel one of the many things I love about you is how you can pair Scotch that costs hundreds of dollars with a meal of mac and cheese and bangers. True Joseph cooked it.”

When we finished our Scotch we switched to wine so Tim could stay awake a little longer. How lovely it was to enjoy a quiet dinner with my husband. Tim wasn't feeling very worried about Monday. The team working on the project was very good. All he had to focus on was his emotions overwhelming him. All our friends were returning early on Sunday which would allow Tim to chat with Garth.

I told Tim about my increased training schedule with Jinsong but apart from our Sunday tea with Joseph and Costanzo that was all I had planned for the weekend. Harriet had told me of a few local places to visit with my camera. I thought we might pack a picnic lunch and go for a drive. Tim was quite happy to test the new wardrobe Lawrence had sent to Chesterfield. The dry cleaner and laundromat had promised to have everything ready first thing tomorrow morning.

“You know how I love taking care of the domestic side of things my Love.” Tim said. “I could have done the laundry here but we had a lot going on this week. This morning when I took in our fancy outfits I also took in the laundry. We'll both have nice clean clothes. Now let me go get dessert started. We can clear the table while the pie warms.”

I laughed when Tim set out the bowls and suggested I pay attention to the difference between soup and dessert bowls. The locals are very particular about such things he told me. Yes it was perfectly permissible to bowl my husband over as often as I liked. Bowl over was different to bend over but in our kitchen bend over and spank had a lot going for it. I promised to remember location was key. Reluctantly I pulled up his pants because we couldn't have the apple pie burning. I loved Joseph's apple pie.

Another thing I loved was eating it on the couch with Tim and drinking an excellent Scotch. Travel shows were wonderful viewing I told Tim. You hardly ever see any gory scenes. Thanks to the animal activists I didn't have to worry about seeing bullfighting. This evening we toured Norway and Sweden. I reminded Tim we had our own boat so there was no need to wait on a ferry. He contemplated going into the smuggling business for a hobby. When I pointed out he had a lot on his plate he decided to save smuggling for when he retired. A few taps on his cellphone was all it took for us to have a sailing trip to Norway scheduled.

“I think you need to have a chat with Garth abut overindulging your husband's every whim.” Tim decided after he set aside our dessert bowls. “My concern is you might lose momentum in this area. I plan on being married to you for a very long time which means a lot of whims to indulge. This Scotch is delicious Scoundrel. A little too strong for a lightweight like me but I'm safe with you aren't I?”

“A cute drunk boy like you wouldn't be safe from ravishment anywhere.” I said kissing him. “My plans for you are pretty simple. I'm going to suck and fuck you before I go to sleep. Awake or asleep won't interfere with my plans. You're just as cute asleep.”

“Well Scoundrel you won't have long to wait.” Tim said. “This one will put me to sleep very quickly. Cheers! The next few weeks are looking very good Scoundrel. Opening the tea house gets followed by a weekend with your gangster friend. A genuine gangster not some rap artist gangsta. I must check with Zachary about my sailing lessons in Blyth. We'll meet the sailors and take a trip to France. Sounds pretty idyllic if you ask me. Another thing that sounds idyllic now is you carrying me to bed. Thank you Scoundrel. I'll finish the rest of my drink in bed. I've got yours. Up we go.”

Up and into bed we went. Tim barely stayed awake to finish his drink but I lingered over mine I wanted him sound asleep before I started on him. Another thirty-minute travel show will be just perfect I thought reaching for the remote. How wonderful to take a tour of Italy and smile at the memories of misbehavior. I was glad there was nobody awake to ask the reason for my smiles and laughter. Despite a rocky start life has been very good to me I decided. The naked imp lying in my arms was a great blessing. His ass felt very good in my hand. Stroking his back was proving stimulating as well. I made it through about twenty-minutes of the show before I gave in to my desire.

Casting aside the bedding to give me lots of room I rolled Tim on his back. The boy didn't stir at first. Even asleep a teen doesn't need much stimulation. A few kisses to the head of his cock followed by running my tongue up his shaft got him hard. He stirred but remained asleep as I slid my mouth up and down his shaft. I set a pace I could keep up effortlessly and set about my delightful task. Patience I counseled myself silently. Trust the process. The result will be the one you want.

Fondling his nuts gently I kept at my delightful task. All that whiskey wasn't going to release Tim from its grasp no matter how intense the pleasure. Holding his cock pointing straight up I smiled in anticipation as his nuts rose in their sack. My smile grew as they got closer and closer to the base of this shaft. They touched my chin and in response to their knock cum flooded my mouth. Tim's hips shook and twitched a few times by all he wanted to do was roll over on his side.

I moved with Tim so I could finish cleaning him. Then I worked my way above him. I didn't have to worry about him wasting a load. The thought of sex with a sleeping boy was enough to make me unload quicker than my sons after three-days of abstinence. Supporting myself on one hand next to him I guided my cock inside his ass. Then lowering my body from the hips down I thrust my cock forward and down. This is when down becomes up I thought as I began fucking him. Keeping my upper body raised on my hands I looked down to where we joined and watched the fucking. How wonderful to have a warm, pliable body at my mercy. One I could use without worrying about his enjoyment. A sex toy. A jack-off sleeve. A hot bundle of love. Thank the gods love just melts the heart and not the penis.

Tim hugged a pillow while I fucked him. I groaned softly when I felt my legs start to shake a little. What a miracle it always seemed when I fucked a young man. In my mind it always seemed surreal that young teens would enjoy sex with somebody three times their age. So being here inside Tim on the verge of unloading was miraculous to me. The sheer unlikeliness of it all didn't stop me from enjoying my orgasm. I groaned and shook and gasped as my cum spurted from my cock. Pulling the covers over him I went and showered quickly. I could spend tens of millions on an item and not match the luxurious comfort of a boy's body I thought. That felt very right and proper I decided. Suddenly feeling very happy I kissed my husband's cheek before I fell asleep with a big smile on my face.

“Did you fall asleep last night before buggering me?” Tim asked with his face in the pillow the next morning.

“No this is round two.” I said as I pounded his ass with a smile.

“Glad we had such a good time last night you wanted more.” Tim mumbled. “You're only doing this to make me sad I slept through it.”

“Fuck no!” I said. “This is a thank you and because I woke with a hard-on. Roll over.”

Thrust, thrust, kiss and thrust, kiss and thrust, thrust, thrust, thrust, kiss groan and thrust, hold cock still in ass and empty balls. A quick thank you kiss and off to the shower. Oops almost forgot to mention lick lover clean. Waste not want not especially when being wanton.

“Put on a robe.” I said. “We're having tea in the kitchen before sunrise meditation.”

“I love a formal tea.” Tim said catching the robe I tossed him.

A couple of hours later I was about to bring our sparring to an end when Jinsong, Christopher and Garth entered the room.

“Tim can show me what he learned while you spar with Garth and Jinsong.” Christopher said. “I thought we'd give you a challenge. We left at six because Jinsong wants to increase your training and you got yesterday off.”

This morning I was sparring against Jinsong and Garth together. Jinsong kept me engaged right from the start. I manged to deflect Garth's strikes but didn't have time to think of attacking him. Actually it was a blessing I didn't have any time to think. The sparring seemed endless as I swatted and battered at their swords. Fatigue had drained any sense of skill or grace from my sparring. I fought drenched in sweat more concerned about breathing than the swords coming at me. Always, always there was that darting point of a sword wielded by Jinsong. When he pulled off and bowed my sword dropped and before I could bow Christopher caught me.

“Did we give you a bit of a challenge?” Christopher asked with a smile.

“A wee bit as my dad would say.” I managed. “A very good thing I have a relaxing day taking pictures planned. How did Tim do?”

“The foundation is good.” Christopher said. “We need to build up his strength faster. I'll chat with Jinsong about it while you shower.”

Garth helped Tim get me to the shower. Physically the sparring had drained me a lot but it was the mental stress that left me shaking so badly. There had been this fear and panic I hadn't faced for a long time. When Tim asked why I hadn't felt it sparring against the brothers Garth told us today I had something to live for. Wanting desperately to survive could be a handicap he explained. There is the survival instinct but it doesn't have to cloud the mind.

“The two of you needed to learn from it.” Garth said. “Jinsong or Hui will chat to you before you spar against multiple opponents again. Especially somebody like Jinsong.”

“Good.” I said fervently.

Only the three of them had returned from London this morning. Jinsong to help get my sparring going and the Hospitallers for Tim. I told them of my plans to go out for a picnic. We agreed to return at four so I could practice unarmed combat with Jinsong. Tim was happy to go shopping for some sparring gear with Jinsong before we left. I tossed him the car keys and reminded him to pick up our laundry.

“Brother Murray and Lawrence worked together on your wardrobes.” Jinsong said while Tim hung our clothing in the closet. “No sense in waking them when Brother Murray has taken the time to explain it to me. Tim it will be harder for you to trust your clothing. I think you must take an extra sweater to keep in the car. Please give the clothing as much of a test as you can. Each time please try to go a little longer without putting on your sweater.”

I smiled as Tim listened attentively while Jinsong explained about layering and the dangers of overheating in cold weather. He was safe from the dangers of overheating in the Fall but it was something he needed to keep in mind if we visited Scotland in the winter or were in the Andes. I laughed when Tim hugged Jinsong and kissed his cheek. A pity his husband hadn't taken the time to explain it this well I agreed. His husband was forgiven because the Russian-style wardrobe was a lovely wardrobe that would be perfect for the Andes. Before deciding on taking the sweater Tim tested his new clothing in the backyard.

“No sweater needed Jinsong.” Tim said. “That would be like keeping the training wheels on a bicycle. I trust you, Brother Murray, Lawrence and the clothing designers. Lawrence wouldn't spare any cost. Do you have your camera and our picnic lunch my Love? Then off we go. I'm looking forward to seeing the Dales. This clothing is so wonderful my Love. Hold still while I thank you. Light and warm and it will make outdoor sex a lot easier than my other winter outfits. Bye guys. I'll have him back by four.”

The Fall flowers really popped against the gray sky. I took several pictures that Tim thought were amazing. He had to share them right away. Light Cellular allowed him to send them to his phone and from there to Harriet. She agreed they were lovely and suggested we use them when we decorated new properties. I had to take pictures of Tim amidst the flowers in his minimal cold weather outfit. Yes I definitely had to pull his pants down below his cute cheeks while he peed and take a picture.

“I can't believe you shared that picture with Harriet.” Tim said a few minutes later. “I'm glad she thinks that was your best picture. What I can't believe is how quickly you learned to share things Scoundrel. I am becoming convinced your ignorance of WiFi has been a pretense.”

“You just provided such a clear example I couldn't fail to learn.” I said kissing him. “Does that swat mean you are doubting a clergyman? True anybody in their right mind doubts a clergyman. Makes you wonder how we still manage to get lucky with the altar boys.”

A few miles further on we discovered a country church. The lady cleaning asked us to give her a few minutes to finish before I took some pictures. I agreed if she let us treat her to tea in the village. Tim kissed her cheek when she agreed. I had to take a picture of him kissing her cheek so he kissed the other one. I took Tim for a walk through the cemetery. My husband thought it very naughty but incredibly exciting when I sat with my back to one of the larger headstones and sucked his cock. Bracing himself on the top of the headstone Tim fucked my face with hard thrusts. I groped and spanked his ass to keep it warm.

“We'll be right in Priscilla.” Tim said waving at the cleaning lady. “Quickly my Love. Suck like you mean it. That's better. Fuck this is so naughty. I fucking love it!”

“I love your cum.” I said a couple of minutes later. “Now let's go take some pictures and treat Priscilla to tea. What's keeping you? I think she'd appreciate you fastening your pants. Is there a problem with them? I mean what are they doing unfastened in a cemetery? You are such a wicked lad. Sex with an old man in a cemetery is sinful. I'll spank you later.”

While I took pictures Tim told Priscilla I had my own little chapel back home. A cardinal ought to have his own chapel she agreed before she realized what Tim had just shared. Tim told her he'd be delighted to take her picture with a cardinal. I promised to sign it for her if she gave me a kiss. We found a shop to print the pictures of her with me and Tim. When she told me she loved a picture of the wildflowers in the Dale I had the store print and frame it for her.

“Priscilla you work hard and with such love on the chapel you deserve some recognition.” I said holding her hands. “Obviously churches play a special part in my life but I cherish these small country churches as much as any grand cathedral. This is my thank you for taking care of the church. I'll be bringing my adopted sons to see it one day and it will look superb because of your hard work. Now what frame will work well in your home?”

The sales assistant brought the framed picture to us while we were having tea. A very happy Priscilla said goodbye to us outside the tea house and headed home to hang her picture. She had given us directions to a nearby wood. I was ready to enjoy some sandwiches and wine so I wasted no time getting us there. Tim smiled when I turned down a few picnic sites because they were too close to the main trail. He told me there was more than one reason to go for a walk in the wood with a Brit. I agreed but they weren't as good a reason. Why settle for perfectly fine when you could experience holy fuck?

“This looks like a splendid setting for some holiness.” I said dragging Tim off the trail. “Now that you've seen my hidey-hole it's only fair to show me your hole.”

“What about lunch Scoundrel?” Tim asked as I pulled him down on the blanket. “Yes it will keep a few more minutes while you ravish me. You can eat a sandwich while driving. No I definitely don't want you to stop what you're doing.”

“You did ask about lunch.” I said releasing his nipple from my mouth.

“That was then Scoundrel.” Tim said. “Let go of the past. The past not my cock.”

I merely pushed Tim's shirt up to suckle at his breast while my hand played in the front of his pants. A man can find a lot of joy fumbling around in a cute lad's pants. The wonderful throbbing of his cock as it stirs to life in your hands. Stroking it within the confines of his clothing is a wonderful challenge. Sliding my body forward I kissed the wanton lad.

“I can't believe you're so brazen.” I said between kisses.

“Me? I'm the one being ravished.” Tim protested. “Somebody can't seem to keep their hands and lips off me today. We really must return home soon Scoundrel.”

“Then I'd better get on with your spanking.” I said scooping him up and carrying him to a fallen tree.

While Tim was answering the call of nature earlier I'd found a nice switch and kept it hidden up my sleeve. Setting him down in front of the tree trunk I pressed forward between his shoulders. Following my orders Tim braced himself with the palm of his hands against the tree. I quickly pulled down his pants and underwear. My husband made a surprised gasp of delight as he heard the swish through the air. Before he could fully express his pleasure the switch bit his ass.

“Ouch! Holy fuck!” Tim cried. “I'd forgotten about the sting and burn.”

We decided he'd been really naughty so I gave him the first traditional six strokes as a warm up. Then a second set of six followed the first. Tim was shifting from one foot to the other after the first four strokes. I loved the way the switch caused his cheeks to flinch beneath it. The outdoors give you plenty of room to swing freely. I made the most of it. A snap of the wrist for the last three got Tim's attention. I could see the welts starting to form. Running my hand over his bum after his thrashing I knew they would stay with us for a few days. Lots of fun kissing them better I thought as I dropped my pants and shuffled up behind Tim.

“What a lovely view.” I said looking over his shoulder. “That's Chesterfield way over there beloved. Look at the wonderful wildflowers but I digress.”

“Oh were you paying attention to the matter at hand?” Tim asked turning his face towards me for a kiss.

“I have nothing in hand but everything in ass.” I responded loftily. “Your ass. A nicely welted ass.”

My husband had his forehead pressed against his arms. I leaned back slightly to grab his hips and pick up the pace. Tim's little winces as I pressed against his cheeks spurred me on nicely. I pounded a little harder with each thrust. So fucking tight I thought. Good fucks are as individual as snowflakes. Why go to the trouble of getting somebody hot and bothered if you plan on switching to auto-pilot when you get down to business? I chose to change the angle of my thrust at random intervals. Easing up or picking up the pace helped keep my attention on my cock, his ass, the emotions welling within me and the beauty of our setting.

There's always some risk of being caught in the act while fucking outdoors. I also knew there was a point where that no longer mattered. I'd passed this point a few minutes ago. Nobody was going to stop us from finishing what we'd started. The natural splendor surrounding me faded from my awareness as the pleasure increased within me. Dragging my mind to every pleasurable sensation my orgasm washed through and over me. I shook, cursed and trembled as my body did what it needed to get relief.

“That was a rollicking good time old bean.” I said with my softening cock still in Tim's ass. “Thank you so much for inviting me to share in the fun.”

“Very good of you to show up and bury it up inside me.” Tim said still with his head resting on his arms. “Really wouldn't have been nearly as much fun without you old chap.”

“Well now that we're done with the fucking I see no reason for the delay in lunch.” I said. “I suppose removing my cock from your ass would make it easier for you to wait on me. Luckily for you I'm in a generous mood. I'll even help you get your pants up.”

According to Tim's fancy phone we had thirty-minutes before we had to start back home. This was enough time for us to enjoy a couple of glasses of wine and some sandwiches. We ate our third sandwich on the drive home. Tim leaned over to rest his head against me. I draped my arm over his shoulders and kissed his forehead. Both of us thought even if we didn't have as much time we must get away for a picnic more often. Especially now Tim was more comfortable outdoors in the cooler weather.

There were three closets in the sparring space and each held a set of protective gear for the scurvy knaves. Jinsong had the gear inside laundry bags hooked to the closet rail. Tim's set was upstairs in our closet. I agreed with Jinsong that it was best for the boys to wear them while they learned to master the force of their blows. Jinsong and I wore some open-fingered padded mittens and a padded boot to fit over our feet.

Twenty-minutes later I was glad Jinsong had suggested the padded mittens and foot covering. Now that I had an idea of what emotions the sparring stirred up he taught me a breathing and grounding technique. I practiced it for about fifteen-minutes before we rounded off the hour with more sparring. There was a difference when I used the breathing technique. The value in bringing a meditative state to the sparring was pretty clear to me. My Lady reminded me I could use the pulse technique just as easily without weapons. I told her I was just teasing when I suggested this information would have been useful at the start of my session. There was stuff to learn or she would have reminded me to use the technique. A lot like the time Garth and Jinsong sparred together against me.

I insisted everybody had to have some of the good Scotch before dinner. There was no polite way for me to drink the good stuff while they drank something else. Christopher waited until I was halfway through my drink before taking me upstairs for an examination. Garth tagged along to ask me questions about how I was feeling. He thanked me for being willing to share with the Order. I shared dinner with them and Jinsong. We enjoyed a relaxing evening chatting. Tim loved hearing about my misspent youth. I enjoyed listening to Jinsong share his adventures in China.

The next morning I sparred with a broadsword against Christopher and then Jinsong. I cooked breakfast but let Tim know tea was all on him. The burgers for lunch were ready and in the fridge. The entire gang would be coming over for lunch on their way to afternoon tea with Joseph and Costanzo. Tim did a lovely job for tea. Lance asked me to teach him how to grill burgers. Grilling would keep me from seeing my gift. Nancy kept us company and agreed Lance had learned quickly.

Phyllis, Sam, Ingrid and Caryn had returned earlier without us knowing to put the finishing touches on the tea house. Tim had to trust Grace when she told him the website looked wonderful because there were pictures of the finished tea house he couldn't see until tomorrow. He agreed he could do a few tweaks in the afternoon if he wanted. I suggested since it was a school assignment he let the other guy try first and offer his help if he got stuck. Grace had the staffing sorted out with some help from Petersen about how much staff they'd need. The A-frame was ready. There were even business cards and a one page marketing hand out for local hotels. Tim decided offering the owners and staff of the hotels a free drink and treat was cheap publicity. They couldn't be enthusiastic about the product if they hadn't tried it.

All of us arrived at Costanzo's together and rang the bell. There was a lovely deep tone from inside the home. Sam told us Costanzo needed something he could hear with the roaster going so they had rigged up a bell on the inside and fed the pull through the wall. Everybody laughed when Costanzo kept me standing on the doorstep for ten-minutes while he scolded me. This time he included Caryn in the scolding towards the end.

“Do you want to end this with a kiss Caryn or should I?” I asked her calmly.

“Thank you for asking Rohan.” Caryn said stepping past me. “Allow me.”

Joseph laughed delightedly as he watched her kiss Costanzo soundly. Then he invited us in. Caryn kissed Joseph when he told her he had a little more for her to decorate on the lower level. He had divided up the ground floor into a restaurant space and a separate entrance for the top two floors with Ingrid's help.

“You haven't greeted the guys back home or in Poland.” Tim said stepping forward with a laptop in hand.

“My friends you got up very early.” Joseph said. “This is very, very sweet of you. Come along and see the new space. There's not a lot to see because it's so small. You're very kind to call it cozy Dylan. Catherine we were able to get the resistance bands but the local shop had to order the kettlebells. They'll be here on Tuesday. I tried a workout this morning and was pooped. The bathing area with steam room and sauna was a godsend. Tammy the office is amazing. So well-organized and efficient. I don't know how you did it.”

“Thank you for your help with the filing and accounting.” Costanzo said. “I will take you up on your kind offer. You are sure your boss won't mind you helping me?”

“Her boss suggested it.” Lawrence said with a smile. “I might fly them over so you can thank her in person. Between Elaine and Sanne you don't need to worry about Clifton. Seems like Joseph will need some help when he opens his restaurant. When will that be Joseph? That's perfect. I'll have Tammy and Bert visit you next weekend before you open on Tuesday. Rohan will find you a bed.”

“You can stay at my cottage.” Millie said. “Charles is returning to Scotland on Wednesday.”

“Hush Tammy this is a very generous gift.” Bert said. “Thank you Lawrence and you Millie. We'd love to visit and help our friends. Tammy if you feel the need to do more I'm sure they'd appreciate your advice at the tea house.”

“Yes we would.” Grace said. “I'm not very good at the business side of things and Curtis is going to school to learn so I know he'd welcome the help.”

“I'll have them with you on Wednesday afternoon.” Lawrence promised. “They'll leave here Tuesday and arrive at Heathrow Wednesday morning. Then they can hop on a train. I will send you guys their itinerary. Now let's see the rest of the space. Costanzo is it warmer now with the new windows and plaster?”

“Much warmer Lawrence.” Costanzo said. “I don't need to wear a sweater indoors. They even put in a skylight for me above the bed so I can look up at the stars. Let's start with the roasting area. Yes Rohan the floors got refinished. Do you like the dark wood? The clever man used ground coffee in the varnish to get that color Bram. Something he thought of watching his wife use tea to stain some material on the weekend. We tried a small area and I loved it.”

“Ingrid and Caryn insisted on the extra windows Rohan.” Joseph said. “The lights are on a sensor so we don't even have to bother with them. These clever ladies even have them set to turn down at the end of the work day. No overtime allowed they told us. You wouldn't really spank us for working too hard would you Rohan?”

“Those ladies know me too well.” I said giving him a squeeze. “Yes I would. When you get that busy it is time to hire some help. There are always people who need to make an extra couple of hundred for some part-time work. Churches are a great resource to find temporary staff. The same rules apply to your restaurant. The two of you need to spend time together on picnics and walks and romantic dinners.”

There were wonderful pictures of people harvesting coffee. Costanzo told us Caryn had called the farms where his coffee came from and got pictures taken for him. They had sent over pictures of the workers in the field, workers bagging the green beans and their families. Beneath each picture was the name of everybody photographed. Some of the kids had sent cards thanking him for buying their coffee so they could go to school and have a home. Caryn told us getting the cards shipped overnight was worth every penny.

“People need to see this Costanzo.” Tim said. “This personal touch will get you a lot of business. I'll give you Hollie's number so she can put together some marketing stuff about the people behind the coffee. Costanzo there are plenty of customers living all around you. They get milk delivered to their door so why not coffee? You and Joseph can take a walk together in the morning with a basket and make deliveries. Later you might need a bicycle to get to everybody or hire some kids.”

“I can see Rohan's influence rubbing of on Tim.” Dylan said. “We tend to forget how clever our dad is when it comes to business. He takes the opportunity to help somebody and turns it into a business venture. I think that's a wonderful idea Tim. Maybe the kids can sign small thank you cards to attach to the bags of roasted coffee.”

“Now who's killing them with kindness?” Sophie said kissing him. “That would be too irresistible. I'd want to buy the coffee just for the cards.”

Costanzo pointed out some extractor fans when I remarked on how fresh it smelled inside this room. I thanked Grace for helping Costanzo get his production line and equipment organized more efficiently. She told me she didn't want any delay in the coffee for Tim's tea house. The workout room was wonderful. I laughed when Joseph took out some bands he called Rohan bands. Catherine told us he'd asked for some so he could be reminded of me. Yes I would be delighted to attach them to a special hook on the wall I told him. Then I kissed him for the sweet gesture.

“One day you will use those resistance bands for your workout.” I said looking Joseph in the eyes. “That adventure is one of the best I've ever been on in my life and I've been on a lot of adventures. Stay patient and you'll get there one day.”

“I can't imagine it Rohan.” Joseph said. “Costanzo and I both have to pull on them to stretch them. I cannot imagine how you do it. Yes you've worked out hard for over a decade. I'm glad you're so patient. Now isn't this bath area like a spa? Yes Tim these are the same towels they got for Rohan's home.”

“Speaking of towels.” Tracy said. “A certain somebody sent us all some of the most ridiculous towels on the planet. I cannot wait to get my hands on you Tim. Cheers!”

“There might be a morsel or two of him left when we finish thanking him Rohan.” Sophie said.

We all had to take turns lying on the bed looking up at the stars. Costanzo told us he felt part of a much bigger system and it was very reassuring. He found all the beauty of the stars confirmation there was some god or divine force looking after things and him. The little altar area off to the side of his bedroom was exquisite. Garth had arranged for a small icon of St. Francis for the altar because Assisi was Costanzo's birthplace. I agreed it was very nice of the chapter house to send it over.

“There's a lot of wall space over there Ingrid.” I said when we returned to the living room. “Do you have any plans for it?”

“No Rohan.” Ingrid said. “We are waiting for the perfect table or sideboard for it. What were you thinking? French doors and a telescope would be perfect. I'll arrange to have it built while they work on the restaurant. We'll need to check it is permissible and get permits. We can make it large enough for a small grill area. Once the tea shop opens there's little for us to do except wait to see if any problems arise. We might as well spoil Joseph and Costanzo with an engagement present.”

“Another one?” Joseph asked. “This really is too much Rohan. Yes Costanzo does love looking at the stars. The sweet man says he likes looking at me even more though. Isn't he a sweetheart? I can never thank you enough for bringing us together. Oops I did just give you permission to give us a gift didn't I? One day I'll learn it is the generous, kind people you must take extra care around. You know I can't refuse an area for Costanzo to star gaze.”

“I've got the champagne ready on my side.” Tracy said. “Go ahead and confirm you guys got engaged so we can drink to it.”

“This wonderful man Joseph agreed to marry me.” Costanzo said simply but with lots of love when we each had a glass in hand.

“To Costanzo and Joseph.” I said raising my glass.

The others all joined in the toast. I asked if they had shared the news with Reginald. A flustered Joseph told me he hadn't because well you er know they had been well a uh little distracted. Tim gave Reginald a call while we all got a refill. We'd have another toast with him and not mention the first one.

“I'm sure there's a good reason I am holding champagne while dressed in pajamas and a robe.” Reginald said. “Congratulations Joseph. I can understand why you were always afraid to take a vacation. You took one and ended up giving me a share in the profits. Then you took a second to England and got engaged. So much for thinking you'd be safe traveling with a doctor. I'm glad I'm alone and don't have to share this bottle.”

“Yes Tim you're right saying I ought to tell him I'm opening a small restaurant here serving lunch.” Joseph said. “Isn't that wonderful Reginald? Would you like to buy me out of the one back home? I'm sure Rohan and Petersen will figure out a way for us to make it happen.”

“No I won't because then I'd never see you.” Reginald said. “I have to meet Costanzo so plan a trip here soon.”

“We'll bring him back to visit.” I promised. “Thank you Reginald. You're a very good friend.”

“A friend who is about to say goodbye or else you will see me crying.” Reginald said. “I'll call you back in a little while Joseph for a chat.”

“What a lovely friend.” Costanzo said. “I would really like to meet him.”

“You will.” I said. “I just made a promise. Now before I faint from hunger what have you made for our tea Joseph? Please tell me you kept the ghastly sandwiches separate.”

There were scones, Chelsea buns and quiche for our tea. I kissed Joseph when I didn't see a single cucumber sandwich. Only after I'd kissed him did he bring out a platter of the sandwiches. Tim kissed him several times for the sandwiches and the look of shock on my face. Two dozen of the monsters would illicit shock in any sane man I declared. Thank goodness I had some quiche and champagne to help me through.

Ingrid motioned me over to her and Caryn. They were busy looking at the building with different balcony designs. I agreed it looked silly with only one on the top floor. A second one below it just seemed so much more logical and balanced. We didn't have a choice I agreed with a smile. Joseph dragged Costanzo over when he saw us huddled together.

“Show him the original plan please Caryn.” I said drawing them around to see the pictures. “That balcony comes with a grill, seats, tables and a telescope. Now it looks a little top-heavy like that so we need a counterweight. The only option we have to balance that is a second balcony below it. See how nice that looks.”

“The balcony will be a nice place to take coffee when you are showing people your workspace.” Caryn pointed out. “Which of these designs do you like the best? Yes I like the thick beam over the top of the railings as well. I'll chat to the clever man who did the floors and see if we can get the wood stained like it. There will be a slight difference.”

“Don't worry Costanzo this isn't another gift from Rohan.” Tracy said. “I need to give you an engagement gift. You can give an equal share Rohan. I'll do a head count. Ingrid will let me know the cost and we'll settle up.”

“You can go look at telescopes at the local store but it was an item you included in the gift so we pay a share of it as well.” my housekeeper said.

“I'll take Tim shopping for one tomorrow.” I said. “Tim you will need a break from the tea house by the afternoon. I have plans about the opening which we'll discuss later.”

“You guys will need to get your first restaurant outfits ready for a trip Tuesday afternoon.” Charles added. “This is part of Rohan's duties as my heir and I know Tim would never forgive me if he missed a proper tea with a duchess.”

“Royalty?” Tim asked. “Oh I'd forgive you but it would be a long time before I stopped spanking you. We'll need to brush up on our etiquette. Thank you Griogair.”

I was not surprised when the guys told me they were enjoying waffles and sausage for breakfast. This was becoming Zachary's favorite breakfast as well. He was flying back to England with Tammy and Bert. He would spend a few days at home before coming out to Blyth the middle of next week. A short while later we thanked Joseph and Costanzo for the lovely tea and headed home.

Along the way we had a very amusing and life-changing run-in with some local thugs as we were passing a block behind the tea house. A lean guy with a wicked-looking knife in hand stepped in front of us and told us to hand over our wallets.

“Mind your manners.” I said keeping my arm around Tim. “What's your name?”

“He's Jarvis and I'm Lyle.” a second knifeman said startled. “You idiot Jarvis this is the guy we're supposed to leave alone. Him and his friends or when he's finished with you the boss will pick over your remains. Put that knife away you idiot. You'll only end up hurting yourself. Sorry Guv' but times have been a bit lean. Jarvis is acting out of desperation.”

“He looks a little gaunt.” I said eying him closely. “I might have a little business venture you can help me with but I warn you it is honest work.”

“We're desperate enough to take it.” Lyle said.

“No that won't work.” I said. “You cannot do it because you're desperate. That's not the energy I want. I'll see what I can do to find you more suitable work on the weekend. What you can do tonight is join us and help my friends prepare dinner. They insist I have to chat with my husband and father about some stuff so I can't cook.”

“There's plenty of beer and wine.” Tim said. “I'm Tim. The owner of the tea house a block over. Really good to meet you guys. I haven't had time to make any friends here. The only people we know from Chesterfield are visiting America at the moment. Please join us.”

“I'm Grace and we're making some beef pies for dinner.” Grace said. “Yes Jarvis we can do chips. Do you like them thick cut? That's my favorite. You'll need to get cleaned up before dinner but we have time for you to take a quick shower. Tim and Charles will keep Rohan busy so he won't pester you about helping wash your back.”

“Yes Jarvis I would have offered to wash you back but that would have made it a very long shower.” I said with a smile. “So you pulled a knife on me. You wouldn't have hurt me or any of my friends. Tim will show you some stuff at the house to convince you. Come along it's getting late and you look hungry.”

“We don't want to upset the boss any more Jarvis.” Lyle said quickly. “This is very kind of you Rohan. Sorry we got off on the wrong foot.”

“You're kidding.” Jarvis said as we approached my home. “What racket are you in?”

“Religion.” I said. “Now you know why a man with a knife doesn't scare me.”

“I'll show you where the showers are.” Tim said. “You'll have to wait for me before you go upstairs my Love. Come along guys.”

Before I thanked Charles I sang a blessing over the Laughing Buddha statue he'd bought me. Jinsong had helped him select it in London. There was such a sense of friendliness emanating from it you couldn't help smiling. The statue was the perfect height and fitted just below the window.

“We will call you Huan” I said firmly. “Tim it means happy or joyous. Thank you Charles for the gift of Huan.”

Jinsong told Tim several Buddhist teachers would shudder at the thought of naming the statue but he loved it because it was in keeping with me. Tim decided if Jinsong was happy with it being called Huan then we had the only blessing we needed. I guessed Lao would shudder and blame me for embarrassing him in front of Jinsong. Our meetings didn't take very long. Charles told me since we had nobility right here we might as well start by getting me known among them. Word will spread he promised. Then I let Tim know of my plan for opening the coffee shop. He told me it was perfect and he wouldn't change a thing. Before we left the bedroom I took some cash from the safe and filled my wallet.

Lyle and Jarvis were busy cooking vegetables in bathrobes while their clothes got washed. Garth told me they weren't in very bad shape. Nothing a few good meals and plenty of water wouldn't fix. He didn't doubt I had plans to take care of that for them. Grace asked him to take me to the living room and help make us all a drink before I started eating the chefs. Everybody was happy to have a whiskey and soda. Griogair gave me a hand preparing the drinks and helped me carry them to the kitchen.

While I prepared a second round and the ladies brought the food to the dining room Tim led Jarvis and Lyle upstairs. He opened the weapons closet while they got dressed. I could hear them laughing and Jarvis cursing from downstairs. Tim called me up a few minutes later. I had to show Jarvis I could swing the heavy mace and broadsword. He asked if I could show how I would defend myself if he attacked me with his knife. I agreed because I knew he needed the confirmation that backing down was the right choice.

A skilled knife fighter Jarvis impressed me by striking at my stomach with a reverse cross-cut. I had told him not to hold back. My right arm came down in an arc from outside his arm and blocked his strike at the wrist. The block was also a forceful strike that drove his knife back outside my body. Pivoting forward with my left foot I brought my left hand up in a punch to his neck. Lyle had barely seen Jarvis' strike before I was standing with my fist pressed against his neck.

“There's a second round of drinks downstairs.” I said calmly. “Dinner is ready to serve as well.”

“Glad you didn't embarrass me my Love.” Tim said gaily as we headed downstairs. “Nice restraint on the knee strike to the thigh. I will tell Jinsong you are showing a hint of promise. Yes Lyle that sweet Asian man is helping my husband learn to use less force. He traveled all the way from America to help.”

Nobody mentioned us taking a while to return. I simply sang a blessing and welcomed our new friends to the table. Caryn kissed Jarvis' cheek when he accepted thirds. A blushing Jarvis didn't miss a beat as he matched me plate for plate. I stopped after thirds to save room for dessert.

“You heard me tell Garth you would be getting regular meals while I find some work for you this weekend.” I said as Jarvis looked longingly at the remaining pie. “I don't like to conduct business at the dining table. We will chat after dinner.”

“I'll pack this and some leftover veggies in a container for you.” Grace promised. “We are glad to have help getting through the food Rohan cooks. Save room for dessert. This is a pretty good dessert considering it comes from America.”

“Thank you kindly.” I said with a smile and blew Grace a kiss. “Tim my hot, buggered Brit is there any chance we might be in time to watch a game of soccer on the telly? Fifteen-minutes will be perfect. I'll steal Jarvis and Lyle away while you find it for us in all those channels. Let's go out back guys. I'd like Christopher and Garth to join us. They're doctors and religious folk so you don't need to worry about anybody making them share what we discuss.”

Lyle sheepishly confessed they were high-school dropouts. He did say Jarvis was incredible with numbers. When Garth told me his laptop was full of vocational and other tests I asked him if he would help Jarvis and Lyle work through some of them. I wanted to get an idea of what work would suit them. Even if I am setting you up in a criminal enterprise I want you happy at work I told them. Christopher laughed when Jarvis asked if they'd get fed while doing the tests. He thought giving up some blood was a small price to pay for lunch and teas. Garth reminded me the game was about to start so we headed in.

Everton and Liverpool kept us entertained for a couple of hours. Everton won by three goals to two. Tim simply relaxed with me through the game. There was so much going on in our lives kicking back seemed really good.

“Help yourself to as much cash as you want.” I said tossing my wallet at Jarvis while we enjoyed a nightcap after the game. “Yes you can take it all if you want. Whatever you don't spend you can return to me. Taking more now is very sensible.”

“Cor blimey these are hundreds.” Lyle said looking over at my open wallet in Jarvis' hands. “You'd trust us to return any leftover money if you find us work next weekend? I guess on principle you would have refused to hand it over at knife point.”

“He does this to us all the time so we know how you're feeling.” Caryn said holding out two drinks to them. “I've known him for a while and I can tell you he really does trust you. This isn't a trick. He helped a gang in London with some legal aid. No questions asked or any favors required. He also got them beaten up and laid by some nuns.”

“Yes he did.” Sister Deanne said with a smile. “You should have seen the look on their faces when the nuns insisted on helping them in the shower. Lyle I know it really happened because I was one of those nuns. We had a good time together. Jarvis you might have injured me if you attacked me with your knife but you would come off worse. There is no way you would get close to scratching Christopher, Garth or Rohan with any weapon.”

“That I can believe.” Jarvis said with a smile. “Rohan showed me a defensive move earlier. I don't want to leave you all out of cash Rohan. Well if you're certain you can get more in the morning I'll take it. Thank you for trusting me with all this money. I'll keep it safe and return what's left.”

“I hate to call things to an end early but we have an early start to our day.” I said catching my empty wallet. “The tea house opens at seven but Tim is serving Christopher and Garth hot chocolate at six-thirty. They will be alone in the tea house until it opens apart from the staff getting ready for the opening shift.”

“Would you guys like to join us at the tea house before you work on your tests with Garth?” Tim said. “I'd like my new friends there when I open my tea house.”

“Now that we've got some money to spend we will be there.” Lyle promised as we said goodbye on the doorstep.

“Don't forget this.” Grace said handing over some to-go containers filled with leftovers. “There's some cobbler and ice-cream. Don't dawdle or the ice-cream will melt.”

“Thank you so much.” Jarvis said hugging her impulsively. “The food was the best I've ever eaten.”

“I really liked the Scotch as well.” Lyle said. “Cragganmore twelve-year old with soda is my new drink Jarvis. Don't let me forget. You're a true friend promising to buy me a bottle. I'm going to sleep like a well-fed baby tonight. That's some luck you have Jarvis. The guy you try stabbing feeds us the best food and drink and lets us leave with two grand in hundreds. We might have a problem changing that into smaller bills. Oh well if we have a couple of twenties as well we can manage for a day or two. Hope those tests aren't too hard. I'd hate to fail a job application.”

We stood on the steps and listened to them talking until they were out-of-sight. I told Caryn if they wanted a life of crime and I could help them get work in a non-violent area that didn't involve trafficking in children or drugs I would help them. Otherwise I'd just be enforcing my beliefs upon them. Christopher added if you stayed in touch with them and showed them a legal way to make enough money without the danger of prison it helped bring people around. Setting them up where they wanted first bought a lot of goodwill even if they ended up in prison. Grace smiled at how happy Tim was to have made friends with guys around his age no matter what work they were in.

“This could only happen to Rohan's husband.” Sister Deanne decided. “They belong to the same gang that approached him for protection money. I think Caryn is right. When Matilda finds out about this she will marry Rohan. No we are most definitely not keeping this from her Rohan. You love us too much to deny us this fun.”

Tim thanked me for helping him make some friends when we were alone in our bedroom. He told me he wanted to go to sleep soon but needed some release. I'd done so much for him already but if I could lend him my cock to ride he promised me a free pot of tea at his new tea house in the morning. A whole pot he assured me. How could I possibly refuse such an offer? Tim thought it was very sensible of me to accept purely because of the tea and not get caught up in the hot naked teen sliding up and down my cock.

“Getting a teen on my cock is easier than having tea with the wonderful soul called Tim.” I said honestly. “I love you so much it hurts Tim. You're doing a good job kissing it better.”

“How can I be when we're not kissing Scoundrel?” Tim asked rising slowly so I could watch my cock slide out from his ass.

“Those cheeks of yours are kissing my head perfectly.” I said moaning in delight. “Getting you to ride me was my best idea tonight.”

“And you get a pot of tea out of it.” Tim said plunging down hard.

“Fuck you got to love contrast.” I said. “Do it again Beloved. Oh gods that's so good.”

The orgasms we experienced were pretty good as well we agreed when Tim had licked my torso clean. I restrained myself in the shower because Tim needed his rest. Before he fell asleep Tim asked me to wake him early enough for us to meditate for half-an-hour.