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your wife and the little one will entail." 
    Lucas nodded as he glanced down at the sleeping girl. "She'll learn, Edward," he said confidently.  "She at least has had some time to grow accustomed to the lifestyle and has the gift of her sister as an example.  I am not a fool, Edward.  I'm well aware that the battles will be difficult.  I do assure you, though that I will dedicate my life to her." 
    Edward knew that his friend spoke the truth.  He grinned, knowing that, of the two girls, Lucas had fallen in love with a little hellcat, instead of the sweet little kitten he seemed to imagine her. 
    Lucas chuckled as he saw Edward's grin. "I'm made of tough stuff, Edward," he said, trailing his fingers down Lucy's cheek. 
    The men both smiled, watching as she gave a small sigh of contentment at his touch.  "She's likely to scratch and claw, but I'm betting she'll purr soon enough." 
    As Henri opened the carriage door, Edward made a last comment. "See that she doesn't purr until the ring is on her finger, and her name on the license." 
    Lucas nodded and grinned, his thoughts going to a special item he had carried for weeks, hoping to one day be able to present it to Lucy. "Don't worry, Edward.  We may be men who demand absolute submission and obedience, but we are both men of integrity.  Your ward will remain a virgin until our wedding night." 
    Edward chuckled, knowing just how hard it would be for his dear friend to keep his promise and was extremely glad that he had no reason to deny his own needs.
    The two men easily carried their small charges up the stairs to the door.  It was promptly opened, and they stepped into the house.  Mrs. Bremmer stood waiting in the hallway as Edward turned to speak quietly to Lucas.
    "I will hold you to your word, Lucas," he said and then grinned.  "Although if she manages to go long without giving you cause to bare and redden her bottom, I shall be surprised." 
    Lucas nodded. “Redden her bottom I shall no longer hesitate to do, Edward.  That I can also promise you," Lucas said.
    Nodding, Edward motioned Anna to precede them up the stairs.  Anna said nothing but was intrigued with the quiet conversation.  They all paused before Lucy's door.
    "I'll take care of her, Sir," Anna said after opening the door.  Lucas gave her a smile and walked into the room, placing the sleeping girl on her bed.
    "She's to be my wife, Anna," Lucas said proudly. 
    Anna smiled but wasn't surprised after hearing the men speak.  She had known this man since he was a babe and had always had faith that he would capture Lucy's heart. "Congratulations, Lucas," she said quietly and reached up to stroke his cheek.  "You will make her a fine husband," she said, and then chuckled.  "I warn you though, these little ones might be twins, but you, Sir, are taking on a sweet little hellion." 
    Lucas smiled and bent to kiss the housekeeper's cheek. "I know, Anna," he said sincerely.  "I wouldn't have it any other way.  If Edward isn't careful, I just might persuade you to come to Hunter's Ridge.  I have a feeling our little one might need you." 
    Anna chuckled as she walked him to the door. "I'm needed here, Sir," she said and saw Edward smiling at her after shooting Lucas a warning glance.  "I have no desire to leave Wintercrest.  However, if you truly decide you need more help than you currently have, I'm sure we can work together to find a proper nanny.  Now, scoot; I need to put your little one to bed and find my own.  It is very late, and church comes early." 
    Anna shut the door behind Lucas and soon was coaxing Lucy to wake enough to allow her gown to be removed.  As she turned the girl to unlace the tight corset, Anna knew the girl would have no need for that garment in her future wardrobe.
    "I hear congratulations are in order, little one," Anna said as she began to remove the pins from Lucy's hair.  "Lord Huntington is a good man; you made an excellent choice." 
    Lucy was incredibly