The mere usage of the word ‘sex’ brought a rush to Ellory. She hadn't used that word even with Cash, who was her best friend and knew many of her secrets. It was so liberating to be able to speak about such things. It was kind of exciting that she would get to experience this sex thing. She had received conflicting information about the act, however, she was aware that some people brought scandal upon themselves for that act.

‘‘Alright,’’ Ellory replied. ‘‘I will hex you if you're lying, though!’’ He said that it would hurt ‘a little’ so Ellory imagined it wouldn't be as severe as the Cruciatus Curse. After that experience, Ellory had become more jumpy at the prospect of experiencing pain, but there was something to the way Claude had spoke that made her trust him. Besides, they would need to do the act in order to produce children and Merlin help her if she didn't do that duty. She had Uncle Lucius capable of disposing of her if she was infertile. So they would have to do the deed. And perhaps it would end up being fun, seeing that this was the forbidden thing lovers did.

‘‘Are you going to kiss me? Is this how it begins?’’ Ellory asked. ‘‘Should we get more wine?’’