Epilogue
Freya and Willow took off running from the McDonald castle the moment they saw the horses.
Kate had not told them that she would be leaving, and when they had realized it, they were terrified, and waited all night to see her again.
But there they were, riding their horses back to them.
Lily smiled at them, jumping off the horse and rushing to embrace her sisters once again.
They horses were brought in, and Hilda quickly saw to their injuries.
Grear walked into the room as Hilda finished on the cut on Kate’s neck, “It will leave a little scar, but that would be a memory of what ye had to do this day,” said Hilda with a smile.
“I hope mine won’t,” Reuben added, “I already have enough of those to go around.”
“Kate, Reuben. Welcome home, both of ye. I am more than proud of what ye have accomplished here today,” Grear began, rubbing Kate’s arm as she looked at both of them. “Max is dead?”
Reuben nodded, “And all of the workers at the McGowan estate are free to choose their fate. Some chose to leave, and others did stay back to take care of the household, as it is all that they have ever had.”
“Now that yer uncle is gone, someone will have to become the new Laird, or dare I say, Lady of the McGowan estate,” Grear continued, staring at Kate. “What plans do ye have?”
“Well,” Kate looked to Reuben and he nodded, “Reuben and I have made a decision. For now, Hudson stayed behind to make sure everything was fine, but he will be back by tomorrow. We will run the affairs of the estate from here for now. But, I daenae think I will be the one taking the position.”
The smile that appeared on Grear’s face spread all over the room, “And why is that?”
“Because I intend to take Kate of McGowan, as my wife,” Reuben finished, turning back to Kate with a smile. “As long as ye agree to that.”
Kate nodded, and turned to Grear, “If it is fine with the Lady McDonald.”
“Ye both have my blessings.”
The wedding was a grand celebration, with Kate and Reuben tying the knot together. People were invited from all over, from Lairds and Englishmen, to the commoners. Everyone was treated equally, save for Kate and Reuben, who could not be any more in love with each other.
“I will always listen to ye Kate, I will always tell ye that ye’re right…
even when ye annoy me,” said Reuben as they held the knot, trying it together.
The crowd laughed as the smell of drinks and food wafted in the air.
Kate’s sisters giggled from the side, all dressed in their matching gowns, with flowers from the garden tucked in their hair.
“And I will always follow yer lead, even when ye say the craziest things.” Kate replied, finishing off the knot.
Together, as husband and wife, Kate and Reuben lay side by side, watching the stars in the night sky. The wedding had gone off just fine, and they lay in silence, holding on to each other. There was a new chapter of life starting, and they would face it on together.
Kate had thought of Reuben as a killer and a brat, but she had come to see him as a loving and brave man, who cared deeply about her.
Reuben had seen Kate as a pompous threat, who disrespected him.
But he had come to see her as a woman who would put it all on the line for those that she loved.
They had fallen deeply in love with each other, more than they could say.
Reuben laid with his back to Kate, the lights of the candles on the window ledge bounces across his skin as they flicked from the steam which rose up from the small fire outside.
Kate had used the fire to keep the room heated, but now, it was serving a different purpose.
Reuben took off his pants, leaving himself completely nude and alone with her.
For a few moments, Kate stared at his body, seeing the taught muscular body that seemed to tighten up beneath her.
She let out a breath as she ran her hands over his shoulders, getting a feel of his body.
His skin was warm to the touch, and Kate loved how it contrasted against her cool fingers.
She bit her lip as she imagined what he would look like on the other side.
She wished he was the one standing over her.
Kate let out a breath and picked up a jar of her coconut oil and poured it into a plate which was being heated by the fire.
She waited a few seconds and allowed the oil to heat, with its pleasant scent filling the room.
Once it was warm, she picked the plate and placed it beside her, dipping her fingers inside.
Taking a generous amount of the liquid, she applied it to his back, running all the way from his nape to his bum.
She ran her hands across him, feeling Reuben get more comfortable as she worked.
The tension in his body seemed to vanish, and she could hear his breathing pick up.
She spread the oil all over his back, moving her hands gently over his butt, and paying extra attention to it.
Kate kneaded and folded, moaning as she did, and after a while, she moved past his hips and began reaching around him.
After a few moments, and subtle signs of frustration, Kate pulled away, causing Reuben to pull up his face and look right at her. She could see that he was flush with expectation, and he was barely in control of her breath. She smiled seductively at him, tapping his shoulder. “Turn around, Reuben,”
Kate worked slowly, moving down his body as she massaged him, making sure he was entirely ready for her.
Finally, she got to it, and wrapped both her hands around it.
It felt so hard and warm in her hands, she noticed she was shaking in anticipation.
She pulled back the skin and admired it for a few seconds, and then she got to work, starting slowly at first, and then picking up the speed with both hands.
Reuben began groaning, him arms grabbing the sides of the bed as Kate continued her massage. She turned to him and stared at his eyes, trying to tell when he would orgasm.
“Wait…”
“What?” Kate asked with a flirtatious voice. “Lay down, the massage is not over yet.”
“Wait, uhm...” Reuben stuttered and looked at her dress. Through the blouse, he could see her hard nipples pointing right at him. “How about I do something for ye?”
“What? No, this is yer massage...” Kate began, but Reuben moved quickly, lifting her over him and placing her down on the bed. He looked across her body and noticed her slim waist bucking underneath him. He wanted to have her, right then and there.
He moved his hands across her dress, unlatching the hook and pulling it off. The blouse had all but hidden away her gifts, and now he had taken it off, they were out for him to see. Reuben moved quickly, grabbing them both as he lay her flat against the bed.
He began massaging, doing his best to control himself and remain gentle.
Using a single hand, he reached for the oil and lathered it all over her breasts, squeezing them together, and paying attention to the nipples.
Kate began moaning softly, he watched as she shut her eyes and allowed him to take over.
Kate could feel the wetness between her legs, and she knew what she wanted. But Reuben was being slow, just as she was. A few seconds later, she felt his tongue on her nipple, and he took her into his warm mouth, his tongue dancing all over her.
Kate grabbed the sheets, moaning loudly, egging him on.
Reuben took his hands down to her skirt and pulled it off with a single tug.
Kate had unconsciously been taking it off, and Reuben made the final move.
Once it was off, he lowered himself down between her thighs and thrust his head between them, lapping up her sweetness.
Kate moaned, grabbing his head and running his hands through his hair as he flicked his tongue across her, moving quickly, focusing on the spot which drove her to the edge.
Deciding to play the same game which she had, Reuben waited until she was right at the edge, and just before she could orgasm, he pulled away.
“Yer nae the only one who can play dirty,” said Reuben with a twinkle in his eyes. The laird lowered himself to her ear and whispered, “Get on yer hands and feet, Kate.”
She bit her lip as she realized Reuben entered her from behind.
Reuben started slowly at first, allowing her to get used to him.
Then he picked up the pace, feeling himself bulging inside her.
Kate felt her body rock with every thrust. Her mind was all over the place and her body was erupting with pleasure.
Reuben began moaning, louder than before and he went even faster, thrusting even harder. Kate could feel it too, as she grabbed the sheets, knowing that she was close to the edge.
“Oh, yes...yes...yes...yessss”
They both orgasmed together, with Kate holding on to her from behind as she squirmed in waves of pleasure.
“I love ye,” said Reuben.
Kate remained quiet for a moment, and Reuben turned to look at her, wondering why she had not replied. “Are ye nae saying it back?”
Kate smiled and sat up, grabbed the back of his head and pulled him in for a long smothering kiss. Reuben kissed her back, and he understood what she had not said.
She loved him too.
The End?