A White Affair

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“I never said I was in love.” Michael defended himself as he was not going to give the men any satisfaction. “I’m not attached to her. She is not attached to me. So I can do whatever I want. That includes bedding someone right now.” He sees William picking a redhead for himself. “Cheeky bastard picking a redhead!”

He turns to Alex, clearly not interested in any of the ladies here. But he did wonder one thing.

“Between us men,” Michael asks Alex, “When you finally wed, how many times will it be?” She smirked, making sure Alex and William got the message. 
@alexanderdavenport William Slade

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Alex smirked at Slade.  No I don't read that Whistledown nonsense because she had never mentioned me so I am insulted.  I do know the lady you are to wed, well I have seen her.  She is beautiful and one that has been said to be this season's whatever the Queen says is the highest rating, pearl of the first water or some such nonsense.  He said giving away that he did in fact read every word from Lady Whistledown.  Arranged marriage, I hope that you find some happiness with her.  And Stirling, would you please just admit that you want her so bad it clouds your judgement.

His tone was challenging as he looked at Michael.  For the record I think she cares about you too but you will never know if you don't change your stubborn ways. 

When the talk turned to redheads Alex immediately thought of Penelope, he had enjoyed talking with her and she was quite charming.  You do know that there is a family of beautiful redheads too, you could have a redhead for a wife not just for a night.


@mstirling William Slade

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"Sure you aren't," William quickly retorted when Michael denied his affections toward the anonymous girl. "Why lie to me after all these years?" He rolled his eyes, chuckling. He then asked about how many times he'd bed his wife. "You are terrible, Kilmartin. How on earth are we friends?" Alexander mentioned the Featheringtons, or at least Will assumed that was what he was talking about. "What of their dowry? Lord Featherington can hardly repay his debts." His eyes did not leave the redhead as he spoke. Will watched as she approached their party, along with two other courtesans.

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Alex downed some more bourbon then he chuckled.  Stirling has had it bad for this lady for some time, he just won't act on it. He turned to look at William.  The Featherington girls are all lovely, maybe their father has their dowry planned out.  I hope so, the girls are all out this season.  I have met Penelope, she is wonderful.  

Thinking of Penelope he hoped that it was not true that her father did not have dowries for them all.  Would it be improper to offer to pay for them himself.  He hated ladies being held back from marrying for such a petty reason.

@mstirling William Slade

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“Redheads are a delight. So fiery in the bedroom!” Michael winked as he recalled a few redheads he bedded in recent years. “With that said, William is right about their financial situation. Their father is a notorious gambler. It will be a surprise if any of the Featherington ladies have a dowry. It’s a shame though. The youngest is handsome enough to tempt me.”

He saw the courtesans approaching them, knowing he needs to find a way to get Frannie out of his mind, even for a short time. William definitely doesn’t seem to have a problem with his redheaded companion. 

“Ladies, you want us to buy you a drink?” Michael offered while giving a wink to his male friends. “You see one is betrothed and needed some action. One of us is in love and needs direction on how to propose. And then there’s me, more than happy to tell you wicked stories about my magic fingers.”
William Slade @alexanderdavenport

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Alex shook his head at his friend's words about redheads and chuckled.  If anyone would know about that Stirling of course it would be you.  And wait you don't think any of those girls have dowries?  He frowned thinking of Penelope and her sisters and thinking again how he might be able to help them.

When the ladies came over Alex was not at all interested in any of them.  There was only one lady that he wanted but he was more than content to be here with his friends until they went off with their choice of the night.  Well I say one more toast and then I shall leave you both to your flavor of the evening.


@mstirling William Slade

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“Make sure you bed her well on your wedding night.” Michael reminded them as one of the ladies sat on his lap. “I never had a virgin but some of these ladies are ready for more after their first time. Of course, it all depends on present it on the first time.” He envisions his first time would be with Francesca. Plenty of kisses. Plenty of positions. Plenty of dirty things to say into her ears.

He turns around to see a couple of men fighting nearby, laughing over it. 

“Silly fops.” Michael continued to laugh at their expense. “Probably won’t let go at what happened in Parliament.” 
@alexanderdavenport William Slade

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Alex rolled his eyes at his friend and then chuckled.  I don't think that will be a problem, our only problem is having to wait until we are married.  

He looked over where Michael was looking then shook his head.  There are some who always have issues that they cannot let go, you won't settle that here you fools.
Chuckling he raised his glass to down it.  They just need to have a few more drinks I think.


@mstirling William Slade

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Will simply observed as his friend made first contact with the harlots that had approached them. To them, the men were just culls — that they could sink their sharp, fangs into and drain them of most of their wealth. The Duke could help but chuckle at Michael’s comment regarding his ability to please a woman. Taking a seat, he helped the redhead by taking her hand and gently pulling her onto his lap. A flute of expensive champagne was in her hand as she artistically dished out the raspberry inside and sensually took a bite. She was killing him. Distracted, Will peered over toward the group of men that Michael referred to. ”The Thames needs to be cleaned and they cannot arrive at a conclusion. I’ve said my part, much to their displeasure.” He sighed, taking a sip from his own drink. Then, the courtesan chimes in, ”Nonsense, Your Grace, you must have won the masses.”

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Michael watched William enjoying his redhead while he had two ladies sitting on each of his thighs. He is happy that he only need to make occasional appearances. Better stay in Scotland where they are a little more civilized. 

He then shifted his focus on Alex, clearly uncomfortable with the ladies. 

“Seriously, Dowd!” Michael looked at him, pushing the glass to him. “You really ready to bed her. Just ask her to marry you and then once you two say I do, find a room and hump like bloody rabbits.”

He then enjoyed the two ladies gridding themselves on each of this legs. He didn’t have to say a word. The women just love him. 
William Slade @alexanderdavenport

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Alex didn't realize that Michael had noticed him purposely ignoring the ladies and instead he was making friends with the nearest bottle of bourbon which was already half empty.  He rolled his eyes at his friend.  Don't be such a prick, I don't just want her so I can hump her.  I love her and since we have been ....He hesitated there, he did not want to imply that he had touched her in any way before their wedding so he stuttered then quickly changed what he was talking about.  I just don't want anyone but her.  I have already become one of the taken men.  

He smirked to himself feeling pleased, he was happily taken and now he understood how a man could only desire one lady.  For him that was his Helena, she was his angel and the ladies here could have been begging and he would not have noticed.  


@mstirling William Slade

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The conversation that the men were having was incredibly boorish, but William was used to such talks in the company of drunken men, especially those like Michael. He often wondered how they'd become close in the first place, even going as far as sharing some of his secrets with him. Nudging Michael, he laughed, "Leave the reformed rake be, Kilmartin," Will teased the baron with a wink. "I shan't ask you of Helena Bishop -- I respect her as well as her father far too much."

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“Okay then.” Michael smirked as he continued to enjoy the ladies rubbing themselves on his legs. “Unbiased opinion because Dowd is in too deep. What does she look like, Wellington? How is she look like? Is she as beautiful as Francesca Bridgerton? Is she friends with Francesca Bridgerton? Please tell me Miss Bishop knows Francesca Bridgerton.” Michael knew he was letting too much drink go into his head as he let out a merry laugh. “She must be Venus or Aphrodite or Francesca Bridgerton to make Dowd ignoring three ladies here.”
@alexanderdavenport  William Slade

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Alex was rolling his eyes at Michael and then chuckled.  Yes of course I am bias, she is the love of my life and I am going to marry her but if you don't believe me, Slade tell him. When Alex heard Michael start to mention Francesca by name he knew that his friend was drunk, so drunk that his guard was down or he would never have mentioned Francesca Bridgerton here where others might have heard him.  Helena is my own goddess, and you, are you listening to yourself?  You are in just as deep as I am but you won't admit.  If you could have her tonight would you?  

He looked over at Slade then with his redhead and he shook his head.  I think I need more bourbon, anyone else?


@mstirling William Slade

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William could not help but pale when Kilmartin began speaking of Francesca. Even the courtesan on his lap noticed his expression, moving closer to him and placing her hand on his cheek. He gently touched her hand, moving it away and quickly glancing around the room to ensure that Anthony Bridgerton was not in the room. Thankfully, he was not there. Realising that there was no-one eavesdropping on their conversation, Will replied to Kilmartin and the Earl, "Helena is of the heavens and so, I understand the Earl's infatuation," He noted, believing it was acceptable for him to say so. Gladly, he'd changed the conversation. "Yes, a bourbon for me, please."

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