Chapter 6

The royal coach pulled up in front of the society's hall and the Chamberlain, with as much dignity as possible, lumbered down to open the door for Her Highness and the young girl she proclaimed as her favorite granddaughter. He was greatly insulted when he was told by her that he couldn't accompany her and take care of her needs. He was nervous, if anything happened to upset her, it would devastate him. He had been in love with her for 40 years but would never have admitted it.

Once inside the hall, the queen was not surprised that she and her granddaughter were left to themselves. That was quite normal. Lady Lucinda spoke to her on entering to tell her that the the surrogate had not arrived yet but it shouldn't be long. Then she had excused herself to attend to making final arrangements.

Lady Lucinda had been surprised at seeing the relative she knew as Ann with the queen. She remembered Ann from the coming out party for one of Diane's daughters. She had really expected one of the European royalty girls to be here for the initiation. Worse, Donald had been at the same function. Maybe, they hadn't met. That would certainly be for the best.

I had written Mother to tell her exactly when I would be returning home. She had responded by sending our carriage and driver to take care of me. Earlier, this afternoon the two of us had loaded all of my belongings into the coach and I was now being driven to the society's hall in London.

It was my last initiation and I would go home immediately after. It would probably be the shortest one on record. I had no doubt but that I was being called on to initiate the ugliest and least desireable of the Queen's vast family.

I leaned out the window, "We're here, Bently. There is an ale pub down the street. Come back here in about an hour. I shouldn't be long."

Women's Society Hall

The Queen and Ann were standing in the middle of the hall and were commanding everyones attention. The place was clearly full and all of the senior members of the society were in attendance. They were mesmerized by Ann's animation and the obvious argument going on between them.

"I thought I was your favorite granddaughter. At least that is what you always told me. Why are you doing this to me?"

"You are my favorite, young lady. You are being given an extraordinary opportunity to serve the crown in two ways. One is to join this society and gain their support for my policies and the other is to help with international relations by simply marrying the heir and eventual king of Denmark." That he may go insane before his father died, the Queen didn't think it appropriate to mention. "Tonight's simple procedure will be quickly forgotten."

"Tonight," hissed Ann, "is not what I am protesting about. I have already decided who I want to marry."

"Ann, if you keep protesting, I shall punish you."

"Nevertheless, I must protest." Ann said, and then bowed her head in shame as the Queen turned her back in rebuke.

The Queen's attention was drawn by the sound of a door at the entrance. "I see that the boy surrogate is finally here. I have gone to a lot of trouble and inconvenience to assure myself that he is competent for tonight's simple task. He's a damned handsome young man. The least you can do is look at him."

Ann turned slightly and glanced up. Her heart almost stopped beating and she was forced to lock her knees to keep from sliding to the floor. She dropped her eyes. What was her love doing here as a surrogate for initiations to a women's society? They had told her that the boy had four years of experience. OH, Donald, who are you? "I won't protest anymore, Grandmother."

I had recognized Ann the moment I entered the room. Everyone's attention was directed that way. I couldn't help but see her with the Queen. She looked beautiful to me. I watched as Lady Lucinda separated herself from a nearby group of women and approached.

"Donald, don't turn your back to the Queen but follow me and I'll explain what is happening."

The Queen was looking straight at me so I bowed to her formally. She gave me the slightest of nods and looked away. I followed Lucinda out of the room.

"I am glad you are here, Donald, so we can get this over with. The girl's name is Ann and she is not a foreigner as I was led to believe. They have been arguing since they arrived and everyone is on edge. This means so much to the Crown and the Society. We don't want any muck ups or any more problems. So, please just do the minimum required to keep everyone happy."

"She will be the only witness in the room with the two of you. The girl is being checked now, and, of course she will be again after. The Queen was at last months initiation and was apparently so shocked that she fainted. So she knows what you are capable of doing to innocent girls. Of course, we'll all be waiting out here for you to finish. I almost forgot to tell you something that is also important. Lady Christopher wanted me to mention that if you want, you may continue as the surrogate. I would also be pleased with that, Donald."

"I'm sure you know how much I have enjoyed being with you once a month for the last four years. That also goes for Lady Christopher. But, I think I need to make a clean break so I can determine what I want to do with my life."

With a sigh, Lady Lucinda said, "I really do understand, Donald. I have appreciated your attentions during your tenure here. I will sorely miss you. It's time now for you to go to the room and your last task for us. They will be in shortly."

About 5 minutes later, Lucinda opened the door to admit the Queen followed by Ann. Lucinda left closing the door quietly. I was standing beside the bed waiting. When Ann was close and blocking the Queen's view, I whispered, "I wish I could do everything, but I must do only the minimum."

"I understand," she whispered back.

Her Highness stood by the door thinking of her love for Ann. She noted that a chair had been placed beside the door for her use. She sat thinking. Ann was more like a daughter than a granddaughter. Why was she even contemplating sending her favorite relative to a foreign country. Especially to a near idiot who wouldn't appreciate her. Well, she had just changed her mind about that. She wanted Ann close-by and a member of her court. That settled in her mind, she focused on what Donald was doing.

Last months initiation was still vivid in her mind. She had thought of it too many times since then. She had never seen anything like it and was unlikely to for the rest of her life. She knew she was alone in here with them and unobserved.

I got on my knees and reached under Ann's clothing to slide her panties down. Then I guided her to the edge of the bed and had her lay down. I just unbuttoned my pants and moved close to her.

"Here, here, Sir Donald. One does not get in bed with their clothes on."

I was surprised and then suddenly remembered Lucinda's comment about turning my back to the Queen. I assisted Ann in standing back up and turned her around so she was facing her. I was surprised that she wanted us unclothed. I slowly reached around Ann and unbuttoned her bodice, letting it drop. Her under-garment covering her small breasts was sheer and thin. I was getting excited despite myself. Afterall, she was the one I thought of the most when I considered what to look for in a wife. I slid my two hands up from her waist and gently cupped her breasts through the garment. I heard Ann's breath catch and her head sagged back against my shoulder. I leaned down and kissed her earlobe and neck. Her nipples were hard against my fingers.