Connie woke up on her wedding day to her ringing cell phone. She was thinking she should have selected the civil ceremony. "Hello"
"Good morning baby. I take it that you and the ladies didn't get out of hand last night."
"Good morning husband, your mother and Aunt Mabel got a little carried away, but we weathered the storm. I did manage to surprise them with a bag of goodies."
"Please tell me that you did not give my mother a bag of sex toys as prizes."
Connie laughed, Thomas was such a manly man, but the last thing he wanted to know about was his mother's sex life. "Okay so I won't tell you."
"Well I played cards with the guys last night, and all they did was give me grieve about being away from their wives. Please, that was only one night; I haven't been in your bed all week. I love your Aunt Mabel, but there was absolutely no reason for us to sleep apart."
With her Aunt Mabel visiting, she felt weird having Thomas spend the night. It may seem old fashioned, but nothing dried up the mood for sex faster than having an elderly aunt just down the hall. Thomas was trying to be understanding, but he didn't like it at all. "Baby I promise to make it up to you tonight." They were honeymooning at Thomas's cabin in northeastern Nebraska about twenty miles from the old Santee Sioux reservation.
"I can't wait to get you alone."
Before Connie could respond her door banged open, there stood Samantha and Jenna with determined looks on their faces. "Love you Thomas I have to go, the wedding Nazi and her sidekick just entered my bedroom.
"See you at the church in about three hours."
"Three hours! Oh shit!" The last thing she heard was Thomas's laugh before she hung up the phone.
Samantha was frowning, standing there in a robe with her hands on her hips. "Now, which one am I, the Nazi or the sidekick?"
Jenna brought a can of Seven Up and crackers setting them down on Connie's bedside table. "I think you make a better Nazi Sam. Hurry up Connie you need to get into the shower, all the girls are here and most of us our dressed. Johana, Aunt Mabel, and Tati are finishing breakfast. The hair stylist is here with her crew, and so is the makeup artist. We don't want to be late to the church like we were at the courthouse because of Sam's hold-ups. Not get your ass out of the bed!"
Connie and Samantha watched Jenna leave the bedroom in a huff. "I apologize Sam, Jenna is definitely the Nazi."
"Yeah, people tell me that I'm bossy. Eat the crackers; they will settle your stomach. I'm so excited for you Connie." Samantha gave her a quick hug before leaving the bedroom.
Connie got out of bed, grabbed the satin and lace bra and panty set that Thomas gave her before heading towards the bathroom to take her shower. Her dress and veil was hanging outside the closet door in a protective covering. She didn't dare dally, or she would get an ear full from her aunt.
She let the warm water rain down on her as she thought about the last few weeks. Thomas wasn't kidding about marrying within a month; he took care of most of the arrangements to ensure the timeline. She didn't stop to think about how crazy for marrying him so quickly. Would the circumstances change if she waited six months or a year, probably not? She waited a lifetime to find a man like Thomas, and she was ready to be his wife right now.
She thought about her friends and their place in the wedding. It was a given that Jenna, Samantha, Johana, Beth, and Thomas's younger sister Kimberly would be bridesmaids. His other sister Charlene was on a fellowship in London and didn't know if she would be able to make the wedding. Tatiana, of course, would hold the coveted position of flower girl.
Connie was coming out of the shower when her cell phone rang. She wondered who was calling her on her wedding day. "Hello."
"Miss Jacobs this is Agent Constantine, I'm sorry it took so long to follow up with you. As you know, two bodies were recovered from the house where Mr. Roberts and Miss Marling were being held. We have finally made a positive identification of the bodies. Are you familiar with Joseph and Larry Jessup?"
"No I don't recognize either of those names."
"They were cousins of the other suspect we found fleeing the scene with a gunshot to his leg. Your mother was not in the house, so we have issued a federal warrant out for her arrest. I know this is highly unlikely Miss Jacobs, but has Crystalline Jacobs made any contact with you."
It had been almost a month since the kidnapping, Connie held her breath while Agent Constantine talked, hoping beyond hope that Crystalline didn't die in the fire. "No Agent Constantine, I haven't had any contact with my mother. If I hear or receive anything from Crystalline I'll call your office right away."
"Thanks Miss Jacobs have a nice day."
"You too Agent Constantine." Connie sat on the bed wishing that the situation between her and her mother could have ended differently.
"Gal what are you doing sitting there half naked, your hair is a mess, and we still have to get you into your dress."
Connie watched her aunt enter her bedroom full of sass, ready to read her the riot act. She was dressed to the nines in a floral green and white dress with a matching hat and shoes. "I just received a call from the FBI; Crystalline's body was not amongst the remains in the house where Chad and Beth were being held captive. A federal warrant has been issued for her arrest."
Mabel came and sat on the bed next to Connie. She put her arm around Connie's shoulders, giving her a warm hug. "I'm glad that your mother didn't die in that fire. It has always been my hope that one day both of you will be free from your painful past. Baby girl you don't have to be guilty of loving your mother, you could never be disloyal to Lettie because you long for a connection with Crystalline. We as humans have a great capacity to love, which means we never have to be ashamed or sorry about our feelings. This is your day, a day that won't be mired in loss and past regrets. You're marrying a man that loves you which is more than any woman can ask."
"Thanks Aunt Mabel you always get to the heart of the matter."
Mabel stood and kissed Connie on the cheek. "We have less than two hours to make it to the church on time; I don't like being late. So shake your tail feathers and put on a robe I'll send in the stylist and the makeup artist. Of course, I don't know why you need all these people to help you get ready, you get dressed every day by yourself and today is no different."
"Yes Ma'am!"
***
Forty minutes later Connie's hair was a crown full of curls and the makeup artist was just finishing up when Jenna and Samantha came back to help her get dressed. The black bridesmaid dresses were classy and suited all of her bridesmaids. "Both of you look beautiful. Are you beginning to feel a weird sense of déjà vu?"
"Yes, I was just thinking about how you two where there for me on my wedding day. Come on Connie it's time to get dressed." Jenna uncovered the veil as Samantha removed the protective plastic surrounding Connie's dress. "Connie put on the under slip while Jenna goes over your checklist."
“Okay. Something old?”
Connie touched Crystalline's silver pendant around her neck. “Check.”
“Something new?”
"I have the diamond barrettes in my hair that you two gave me last night.
“Something borrowed.”
“Joanie gave me her mother's wedding ring to wear." Connie studied the intricate silver band with a small carving of a wolf etched on the inside.”
“Something blue?”
Samantha handed Connie a little box. Connie opened the box and inside was Laura’s blue garter that both Jenna and Samantha wore on their weddings. She slipped the garter on her leg pulling it up until it reached her thigh. Connie promised herself that she wasn't going to cry, at least not until after the ceremony. "Now this is one garter that has seen a lot of action. I am so ready to marry the man of my dreams and become Mrs. Thomas Greywolf Galvin.”
“Look at the time! We’ve got thirty minutes to make it to the church."
“Well at least we don't have to search for parking this time.”
Connie left the bedroom and the women in her wedding party clapped their hands and promptly hustled her out of the house into the waiting limousine. "Come on ladies, I'm ready to get married.
***
The wedding coordinator Melba Dorsey and Chad were waiting for them at the door as they entered the church. "Connie the groom and groomsmen are ready. I'll have the ushers escort your Aunt Mabel and Joanie to the front of the church, and then we'll be ready to begin."
Aunt Mabel hugged Connie, "Both of your mothers' would be so proud of you today. Be happy baby, no one deserves it more than you."
"Thanks Aunt Mabel."
Joanie hugged her too as her escort patiently waited for her. "Constantina I knew from the moment I met you that you were made for my son. You are already the daughter of my heart."
Several minutes later, the introduction of 'All My Life' by K-Ci and Jojo came over loud speakers. Melba came for Tati, she had her basketful of rose petals, and she couldn't be happier. She was adorable with her Shirley Temple curls. She waved back at them before going down the aisle.
Connie was a nervous wreck as she watched her bridesmaids' line up. Kimberly was first to walk, Connie always wanted a younger sister. Next in line was Beth who blew a kiss to Chad and winked at Connie before walking down the aisle. Jenna was next, she was so happy for Connie she couldn't keep the smile off her face. Samantha was the last bridesmaid to walk down the aisle before the bride. She gave Connie the thumbs up sign just before she walked through the double doors. Chad and Connie were alone in the vestibule waiting for the traditional wedding march to play.
Connie was so quiet that Chad tried to break the ice. "You know it's not too late, you don't have to go through this if you don't want to."
Connie turned to him her eyes changing royal blue, "If anyone including you brother, tries to keep me from marrying Thomas, I won't be responsible for my actions."
"Hey calm down, put that tigress to bed, I wouldn't dream of coming between you and your man. All kidding aside, Connie you're one of the best women I know, and I'm proud that you're my sister."
"Chad, I got a call from Agent Constantine today, they identified the bodies from the fire and Crystalline made it out. A federal warrant has been issued for her arrest, so don't be surprised if you receive a call for the FBI."
"I was hoping she would make it out alive."
"So was I Chad." The double doors were opened by ushers as the wedding march began to play. She could feel the warmth of Momma Lettie's touch embrace her as she walked down Bethel's main aisle. The church was full to capacity of well-wishers from the church, Women's League, and The Purple Feather. Once her eyes rested on Thomas, she didn't see anyone else. He was so handsome in his black suit, his green eyes were full of happiness, and he smile at her showing her the dimples she loved so dearly. Chad handed her off to Thomas and she gave her bouquet to Samantha before taking Thomas's hand.
The wedding was presided over by Joanie's pastor from St. Peter's Presbyterian Church. Connie never took her eyes off Thomas's face, not even when they exchanged rings. He belonged to her as surely as she belonged to him. The last thing she heard was "you may kiss your bride". Thomas pulled her into his arms and kissed her as if his life depended on it. When the kiss finally ended, the pastor introduced them as Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Greywolf Galvin.
Connie gave a whoop of surprise when Thomas picked her up carrying her back down the aisle. Her feet didn't touch the ground until they reached the vestibule. "Thomas you were supposed to carry me over the threshold at the cabin, not down the aisle."
Thomas gave her a predatory grin. "You're damn lucky I didn't carry you off and ravish you in the limo Mrs. Galvin"
"Uhmm I like the way you think Mr. Galvin."
***
Melba did a good job of moving the well-wishers along to allow the photographer to take the wedding photos. The wedding party arrived almost two hours after the ceremony. On specific instructions from the bride, the wedding guests could begin their dinner without waiting for them. In Connie's mind, the first order of business was to cut the cake upon their arrival. She lost count of how many ceremonies she attended who put cutting the cake at the last moment.
Connie and Thomas cut the cake together and fed each other a taste of cake before kissing again. "Serving the guests early and cutting the cake upon our arrival was brilliant. I always like eating my dessert first before enjoying the full meal."
Connie didn't miss the double entendre or the desire in Thomas's eyes. He wanted to claim his wife, and he doesn't care who knows. "Well I figured that we'd lose half the crowd early if we cut the cake sooner.
"Mrs. Galvin how long do we have to stay at this wedding reception before I can take you away?"
Connie kissed him again pulling him to the head table reserved for the wedding party. "Thomas you know this is reminiscent of the Valentine's ball are you going to have your wicked way with me in some small party room down the hall."
"I'm eager to claim my bride. If you hadn't been so stingy with your loving this week I wouldn't be so needy."
"Quiet down before someone hears you. We were together Thursday night after the wedding rehearsal dinner."
"You mean the quickie in the garage, that doesn't count. All that did was leave me wanting more. Then you roped me into hosting a bachelor party. They were all restless and pissy because they wanted to be with their women, me included. You're walking a thin line Constantina. I'll give you two hours, and we're leaving to celebrate our honeymoon."
"I know you wanted our first night together as man and wife to take place at the cabin. What would you say if I told you that I reserved a room upstairs so that we wouldn't have to make a three hour drive after the ceremony? We'll spend the night here and head off for the cabin tomorrow morning."
Some of the tenseness left Thomas's body, "Oh God how did you know I was dreading the drive to the cabin."
"Because I know you Thomas, so settle down and enjoy the wedding reception because I've got a surprise for you that will blow your mind."
"Promise."
"That's a promise. Now smile and make all the ladies hearts flutter. We'll eat are dinner and enjoy the best man's toast. Next comes the bride and groom's dance. I'll throw the bouquet, and you can toss the garter to the males. A few more dances and the electric slide and we'll be done."
"You can throw the bouquet, but there is no way in hell I'm going to take a garter from your body and throw it at a bunch of horny males. Not going to happen."
Connie patted his cheek. "It's okay honey, the garter I'm wearing is a keepsake. I brought an extra one just for the reception; we can't skip over the garter toss. The guy who catches the garter dances with the woman who catches the bouquet."
"If nothing else, staying for this reception should prove just how much I love you."
"If I had any doubts before I certainly don't anymore."
***
Connie didn't follow anyone's rules but her own. She didn't exactly throw her bouquet; she walked up and placed it in Johana's hands. "Dear cousin I hope that you find someone who'll make you happy."
Johana humored Connie and got behind all the women eager to catch the bride's bouquet. When Connie walked through the expectant throng of women and place the bouquet in her hands, Johana felt like disappearing. "Connie this is so embarrassing."
"It's my wedding, and I'll do what I want. The right woman got the bouquet, but I don't know if Thomas plans to follow through with tossing the garter. Thomas and I are dancing once more and then we're leaving."
Johana hugged Connie and kissed her cheek. "Be happy." She stood there for a few minutes watching Connie and Thomas dance they were a beautiful couple. Jenna, Samantha and their husbands joined them on the floor. At first, she felt envious and then envy turned to yearning. Johana's husband loved her like that and then he was taken away from her. She was afraid that she would never find another man to love.
Aunt Mabel left the reception hours ago and got a ride with Joanie. It was time for her to leave. She went back to the table were Tati patiently waited for her. She was tired, and it showed on her face. "Come on baby it's time for us to leave."
"Okay Mommie."
They didn't get far before someone tapped her on the shoulder. Johana turned around only to see Aaron standing there waving a white garter. "I was told that you owe me a dance."
Johana smiled at Aaron, he was a amiable man and darned good looking. "I'm sorry Aaron; you'll have to take a rain check on that dance. My daughter is tired, and I need to get her home to bed."
"Well let me walk you out to your car."
"Okay." Johana was walking, trying to keep a sleepy Tati on her feet and was failing miserably.
"Let me take her." Aaron picked up the child and carried her out into the night. He felt the strangest feeling as though he wished he were carrying his own child. He needed to shake the madness from his mind. Johana was a beautiful woman, and he would like nothing better than to see her naked, but he was clearly not family material.
He followed Johana to her car and placed Tati in the back seat. He stood there a moment longer while Johana buckled her into. He kissed her cheek. "Goodnight Johana."
"Goodnight Aaron. Thanks for carrying my baby." She got into her car and waved again.
Aaron felt empty inside as he watched her drive away. He wouldn't allow it to happen; he would never let another woman get close to him again. "I'll never fall in love again."
***
Connie's hands were on Thomas's shoulders, and her head rested on his chest as he whisked her around the dance floor. She couldn't keep the smile off her face as she watched Jenna and Samantha dancing with their husbands. "I never could imagine that I could be so happy."
"The first day of the rest of our lives."
The dance ended, and Connie and Thomas were walking back to her table as she spotted Johana. Aaron picked up Tati and followed Johana out of the ballroom. "Aaron better watch out."
Thomas glanced around to watch his friend following Johana with her child in his arms. He loved Aaron just like a brother, but he also knew that he had a lot of issues to work through before he could be consider a suitable mate. "I wouldn't try to encourage that relationship."
Connie looked at him in shock. "Well why not?"
"Because Aaron's not the settling down type. I don't want to see Johana and Tati get hurt."
"You know I thought the same thing about you, but here we are."
"Yeah the big difference is that I wanted to get caught." He bent down to kiss her only to have her snatched away by Samantha and Jenna.
"What the hell?"
"Don't get upset, I'm sure are wives are just giving her some last minute instructions on how to drive you crazy tonight."
Thomas turned to find Allen and Mike standing behind him. "Constantia already drives me crazy she doesn't need any tips."
Allen had a bottle of champagne and three glasses. He handed a glass to Thomas and Mike and poured the champagne before making a toast. "To our wives! Thank God for bringing them into our lives or we'd still be walking around only half-alive. I wish the both of you all the best that life has to offer: good friends, children, and wives who never stop loving us even though they'd like to kill us sometimes."
"We are lucky men indeed." Thomas took a sip of champagne never taking his off Constantina.
Connie walked over and slipped the room card into this hand. "We're in the honeymoon suite on the 20th floor. Give me about twenty minutes to get ready."
"That's going to be the longest twenty minutes of your life." Mike slapped Thomas on the back.
"Goodnight guys. Constantina knew good and damn well I'm not going to wait any longer to claim my bride." Thomas realized that Jenna and Samantha was openly laughing at him as he passed by. "Ladies."
Samantha couldn't resist getting in a jab. "Hurry up Thomas, I made a bet with Connie that you wouldn't last five minutes.
Thomas stood outside the honeymoon suite with sweaty palms. He opened the door his eyes immediately sought out Constantina. The beauty of the room was lost on him; his only desire was to claim his wife. "Constantina."
Connie stood in the doorway wearing only a sheer white teddy and a smile. "That can't possibly be my husband; he was supposed to give me twenty minutes before he came up." Connie walked towards her new husband determine she would give him a wedding night he would never forget.
Thomas couldn't take his eyes off her; the sexy lingerie was clinging in all the right places. "I tried to comply with you wishes, but I missed you as soon as you left my side and I couldn't stay away." She kept walking towards him until she stood right in front of him. He could sense her desire, her eyes bright with lust, and her body tense with need.
"You don't have to wait any longer to claim your bride." Connie grabbed his hand and pulled him into the master suite. She helped him undress until he stood nude before her. "Get on the bed Thomas, that quickie on Thursday wasn't enough for me either."
This was Constantina's show, but it was hard for him to lay there like her sex slave and not be involved. She kissed and sucked every inch of his body, working her way down to his cock. She cupped his erection in both hands stroking him long and hard before taking the mushroom tip of his cock into her mouth. Her tongue swirled around stimulating the already sensitive skin.
Connie lifted up his cock and laid it against his stomach while giving particular attention to his scrotum. She licked and stroked him until she heard Thomas say a few swear words. The next thing she knew she was flat on her back with his face buried between her legs. "Thomas!"
Thomas was too far gone to be teased by Constantina. He stripped the teddy from her body, picked her up and threw her onto the bed. He turned her on her stomach hoisted her to her knees. His cock throbbed at the sight of the white ribbon attached to the anal plug. "What have we here?"
"It's your surprise."
He couldn't resist the urge to smack both cheeks with his hand. Thomas turned the plug making Constantina squirm on the bed. "This is the best surprise I've had all week."
Connie became incoherent as Thomas played with her clit and turned the plug at the same time. Thomas had become the master at manipulating her body. He always took the time to ensure she had at least two orgasms before he came. She never experienced anal sex before, and the thought of Thomas's cock in her ass increased her anxiety.
"Is this what you really want?"
She turned her head to see his cock heavy, erect, and ready for action, and she didn't want him to wait any longer. "Yes Thomas. I've been wearing an anal plug all this week trying to stretch myself so I could accommodate your massive length." Connie held her breath as Thomas took the time to bring her pleasure. He had a talented tongue, and he wasn't afraid to use it were she need it, he lapped at her pussy and sucked her clit while his fingers surged into her gaping hole.
"Thomas!" Connie's back arched as her orgasm came over her.
Thomas continued to take her to new heights as he slowly removed the anal plug from her ass and stuck it back in. He entered her from behind while the plug was still wedged in her ass. He grabbed her hips and took his time giving her the deep, long strokes you enjoyed. When he felt her shudder is pulled out of her pussy removed the anal plug and surged his cock into her ass. He didn't stop until he was fully seated in her ass. "How do you feel?"
There were no words to describe how she was feeling. She was still reeling from the double penetration. She didn't know if she liked anal sex. "I'm okay."
Thomas held her in that position letting her get used to his penetration. "In a few more minutes you're going to beg me to take you harder. He pinched her nipples hard before placing his hands in her wet pussy. He manipulated her clit with one hand while fucking her with three fingers. When she pushed back against him, he knew she was ready for the ride of her life.
He put his hands back on her hips, holding her and place as he rode her ass. She was crying and pleading with him to let her cum. He felt himself reaching the pinnacle of his release when he rubbed her clit again sending her into orgasmic heaven. "Come for me baby."
Feeling Thomas cum fill her ass was like nothing she ever felt before. He slowly pulled out of her ass pulling her body against his. Afterwards, she bit one of his nipples. "Once you've rested you need to do that again."
Thomas gave her a satisfied grin. "You're new to anal sex and as soon as the adrenaline rush wears off you'll find out just how sore you are. Now tomorrow after you've soaked and relaxed your muscles, we'll do it again." He laid back and closed his eyes momentarily.
"Promise."
"That's a promise."
"Thomas I have a confession to make."
Thomas opened one of his eyes to look at her. "What's that?"
"I neglected to tell you that I like playing dress up during sex. Before the night is over I want to play the dirty bride."
Thomas laughed loudly at his wife's confession. "Constantina you're my wife and I take my duties as a husband seriously. I will play any sexual game you want as long as I get to claim you as my prize."
"I'm the only prize Thomas."
"You're all I'll ever need."
The End