Henry Manox bedchambers

I arrived at the Lambeth manor at about midday. I unpacked my belongings and took a small nap before I was to meet with Duchess of Norfolk. This new position as a music teacher, would be a challenge. However, I knew I would be able to withhold my strengths as long as I kept my mind focused.

It felt like it had been ages since I'd seen Henry. Our tryst at the cottage had stayed fresh in my mind and had filled my nights with sweet fantasies of him. This night dreaming was not enough, so I went to his chambers in the dark of night, only in my nightgown. After taking a quick glance around the corridor I knocked upon the door.

I had just laid down, not yet ready for sleep when I heard a soft knock at my door. I wondered who could be at my door at this hour. I opened the door and smiled as I saw Catherine. "What are you doing here? Don't you know how dangerous this is?" I say as I pull into my room and look behind her making sure nobody was in the corridor.

I couldn't help giggling as he pulled me into the room. "I had to see you!" I said in a hushed whisper. "Are you not pleased to see me?" I asked teasingly, keeping close to him. "Because I missed you so much.. and this." I placed my palm on the front of his trousers.

I hushed her giggles "Catherine you don't understand..." I didn't finish my sentence as I felt her palm pressed against my trousers. I looked into her eyes, and forgot all else I kissed her with full passion.

I kissed him back, not realizing until then how much I had longed for it. I slipped my hand inside his pants and smiled. "Oh so you are glad to see me!" I continued to kiss him as I caressed his bulging hardness.

I fell victim to her touch. I moaned as I touched her breasts over her night gown. "How could I not have missed you my little minx"

My breath escaped on a sweet sigh as Henry caressed my breasts, my nipples hardened beneath his touch and I yearned for him to suck them. I used my hand to continue arousing him. "Henry.. I want to please you, the way you pleasured me the other night," I whispered, looking down at where my hand was and then back up at him.

I moved my hands under her night gown and felt her breasts. I knew I could not turn back now. "If you wish to please me, I will not stop you" I said wondering in what ways she knew how to please a man.

With a knowing smirk I led him to the bed. I knelt before him, fully unbuttoning his pants and pulling them down, then had him sit on the bed. I held his manhood in my hands, the tip of it was already wet. Once more I looked into his eyes, licked my lips and bent my head to take him into my mouth.

I laid on the bed looking at the smirk she had on her face. I let out a moan as I felt her warm mouth around my member. "Oh my little minx you what I like" I said as I pushed my hips up more into her mouth.

I took more of him in my mouth, allowing my throat to relax. I sucked slowly at first, then tightened the pressure around his member. I kissed, licked and flicked my tongue across, hoping he would like it. I looked up at him with innocent eyes. "Am I doing well, teacher?" I asked before taking him into my mouth again.

I watched her as I felt her warm mouth wrap around my large member. I saw her look at me "Oh your doing very well, do continue" I said urging her on.

I was happy to hear I was pleasing him so well, and wanted to continue, taking as much of him as I could into my mouth. I used my hands as well to stimulate him. Doing this was causing me great anticipation and I wondered what Henry would show me after this.

After the girls had gone to sleep and the house was still and quiet, I put a robe over my nightgown and, lighting my way with a lit candle within its silver holder, I tiptoed down the adjoining corridor, past the portraits of other Howards, dukes and duchesses I claimed blood with in one way or another. I found Henry's chamber and knocked, glancing around to make sure I wasn't followed.

Pacing the floor, I look toward the table and the meal upon it. A basket of manchet bread, savory cheese and a rich claret with two goblets set beside it. At last, the knock I had been awaiting the better part of an hour for. My heart rises as I hurry to the door and throw it open. I cannot contain my mirth at seeing Catherine standing there, looking ever so lovely, a reserve smile upon her face.

"My dear, I am overjoyed you've made it... come" I place my hand upon her back and escort her in, taking one last glance in both directions before doing so and closing the door. "Please, indulge yourself... I've taken the liberty of preparing us a light repast". I say and pull out a chair, politely awaiting for Catherine to be seated.

I felt somewhat relaxed as I was led inside his chamber, and I put my candle down, placing it upon a nearby table. I saw the food Henry had prepared for us and I smiled at him, taking a seat as I helped myself to some wine first. "I have been wondering all day what surprise you have in store for me," I admitted. "You know my curiosity is very strong." I took some bread and cheese and nibbled at it.

Standing to pour the wine, I glance over at her as I do. "Yes Catherine, that you surely are!" I laugh and set the flagon back down upon the table. "Very well then..." I say and look into her eyes, burning with curiosity, and smile. Without further hesitation, I take leave of the room and return a moment later with an unusual artifact in my hands. A box shaped object, perchance a foot long by half a foot high, concealed 'neath a red velvet cloak. I set it upon the table between us and look up to Catherine. "Are you ready?" I say, eagerly awaiting her reply.

I smiled and turned in my chair, eager to see what was under the scarlet covering. "Whatever could it be?" I mused aloud, smiling up at Henry.

With a mischievous smile, I reach out slowly and for a moment pause with the velvet cloak pinched between my fingers... at last I quickly tear it from the object and look up to catch a glimpse at the expression upon Catherine's face when she sees...

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"'Exquisite, is it not?...'tis truly the most rare and valuable thing I possess... several years ago I was commissioned by the Prince of Aachen to teach his young son music theory as well as how to play a number of musical instruments... in return for my service he gave me this... go on Catherine, touch it... 'tis pure gold.". I watch as she reaches out and sensually traces a line with her fingertip over the gleaming gold dome and gilded craftsmanship of the piece. "Now watch... and listen".

I touch my hand to hers, and guide it down to the small hand crank on it's side and together we begin turning it slowly. Instantly the dome opens, revealing a small red bird, flapping it's feathered wings and open and closing it's beak whilst it's body dances and turns to the strains of a sprightly tune sounding like the chime of a bell. "You must keep the crank turning at a moderate speed, lest the music speed up or slow down... let it flow from your fingertips... strike the perfect rhythm, my dear, and you shall find bliss".

I look up and we share a smile. "Take it Catherine..." I say. "it belongs to you now".

The music box with the tiny mechanical singing bird delighted me, I continued at winding the crank, the music high, sweet and hopeful. I smiled broadly at Henry, laughter bubbling in my throat. "Oh, it is marvelous! And it is all mine? Truly?" I continued playing a few minutes longer and let the music wind down as I stopped. "Thank you so much Henry," I said, still in awe of the precious gift.

"'Tis the least I may do after my abominable behaviour the other night... Darling Catherine I must confess something to you... whilst my adoration, my devotion toward you is indeed most ardent and my passion burns like the sun... I have a beast inside of me... a beast of a possessive nature that at once consumes me and that which I love most dearly".

I reach out and caress Catherine's warm cheek. Looking deeply into her lovely sparkling blue eyes.

"Jealousy... for any man who dares look at you, much less be with you... I wish more than anything to slay the beast, rid myself of it for good... I hadn't felt this way in a long time, but seeing you with Dereham... exchanging pleasantries, laughing... it was all too much to bare... stay with me tonight Catherine... at least part of the night... I want to know... I need to know that there is no other in your heart"

I lean toward her and nuzzle my cheek against hers, softly kissing her face. "Show me, Catherine... show me tonight" I whisper into her ear, my kisses now dappling her neck "... and help me to slay this dragon once and for all".

I was astonished at this revelation, and kept my thoughts to myself as I felt his kisses on my skin, luring me to the bliss we had reached together before. Too tired of fighting back, I wrapped my arms around him, allowing myself the pleasure of his touch. "I don't want you to be trapped by your jealousy anymore, Henry. If I can help you slay this dragon and be rid of it for good, then I will gladly help you. But I do think you mean to bed me once more."

I push my chair back and rise, walking over to Catherine... Reaching out my own hand to take hers~my heart fluttering~I lift her from her seat. As she stands, I take and caress her lovely, fair face in my hands. Brush her silken, golden tresses with my fingertips and draw my lips to within a mere hairs breadth of hers.

"Remember Catherine, the most important rules of harmony..." I say, deliberately gliding my hands down her neck and shoulders, to the lace below her bodice, and taking it in my eager fingers, pull it out ever so slowly. "Stay within your range, never lowering your own to accommodate another's..." As the bow of her bodice loosens and becomes undone, I embrace and pull Catherine's petite body to mine. "... and let no octave come between the two harmonious upper voices".

My lips at last meet Catherine's. Gentle, tender at first. But becoming more and more fierce with each consecutive kiss.  Our tongues probing, tasting heatedly. Her mouth juices sweet as warm honey upon my lips. My hand slides down to her bosom, and fondles it through the soft fabric of her chemise... I can feel her nubble harden to my touch beneath it, as my own raging arousal presses with great discomfort against my breeches... Reaching down with both hands, I take Catherine by the waist and with one swift motion~lift her aloft in my arms. She let's out a squeal of surprise, and we both laugh. I set Catherine down upon the table beside the music box and we look at each other eye to eye. I smile at her and rub the tip of my nose to hers."...Now, my darling" I whisper breathlessly. "... Let me show you the joys of harmony".