June’s Ride with Lightning: Mustang Mountain Riders

8. Piper

“Good morning,beautiful. I know it”s early, but it”s time to get up because I have a surprise for you,” Lightning says as I start to wake up.

Every morning this week, he’s woken me up with his head between my legs, so it”s a slight disappointment that”s not the case this morning. However, he definitely has my interest piqued as he says he has a surprise.

“And what would that surprise be?” I ask as I roll over and pull him in for a quick kiss.

“You have to get dressed for this, and we have to get out of the house here in the next hour. Dress comfortably. There will be a bit of walking involved, and we will be outside, but you will want to be photo-ready as well.

“That”s the only hint you”re going to get. Now get dressed. I’ll make you some coffee and breakfast,” he says, then gets up and leaves the room.

What the hell kind of surprise does he have planned? As I get dressed, I rack my brain, trying to come up with something. Ideas run through my head, from a couple’s photo shoot outside to a farmers’ market.

When I get downstairs, he”s got breakfast for me and coffee.

“Eat up. I”m going to head upstairs and get ready. You look beautiful, by the way.” He kisses my temple, then runs back to the bedroom to get ready.

I”m wearing jeans, a cute pink T-shirt, and matching pink sneakers. I”ve put on a little bit of makeup, mostly tinted sunscreen, and pulled my hair back in a messy ponytail.

Lightning rejoins me back in the kitchen just as I”m finishing eating. He’s wearing jeans and a t-shirt that clings to all his muscles in just the right places.

“Ready to go, Doll?” he asks as he picks up my dishes and puts them in the dishwasher.

“Yep. I”m excited to see what you have in store and just a little nervous,” I tell him truthfully.

“I think you”re going to love it,” he says, taking my hand and leading me out to the passenger side of my car.

“Do I get to know where we”re going?” I ask once we”re on the road and heading south out of town.

“You should be able to guess here soon. Otherwise, you will just figure it out once we get there,” he says with a big smile. Then he takes my hand in his and brings it up to his mouth, placing a gentle kiss on the top of my hand.

The farther south we go, the more I try to figure out what he could possibly have in store. It’s not until we roll into West Yellowstone that it hits me.

“Are you taking me to see Old Faithful?” I ask, almost scared that he”s going to say no, but a big smile crosses his face.

“You”ve always wanted to go, and you didn”t want to go alone. I”m here with you, and I”ve always wanted to see it too. We have the whole day to ourselves. I figured it was perfect timing with the weather being so beautiful.” He looks over at me, waiting for my reaction.

My jaw just hit the floor. It is by far the nicest thing anyone has ever done for me.

“It”s perfect. I can”t believe you remembered,” I say, still in shock.

“Of course, I remembered. I paid attention to everything you”ve ever told me. You”re important to me, Piper. Of course, I”m going to remember,” he says, pulling over to the side of the road just as the other cars reach the West Yellowstone entrance sign.

“What do you think about us taking the first of many photos together?” he asks, and I practically jump out of the car.

We get our photo in front of the sign before getting back in the car and heading down to the Old Faithful Visitor Center. On the way, we see multiple wolves and even a wolf running along the tree line.

“This place is magical,” I say, taking it all in.

“We haven”t even gotten to Old Faithful yet, and it”s not the only geyser. There are a bunch of others we”re going to check out too,” he says, proving he”s done his research.

I sit there and stare at this man who remembered something that meant so much to me and even did the research before bringing me to make sure we make the most of the day.

And boy did this man do his research. Not only does he know the best place to park, but he also found out the approximate times Old Faithful will erupt, and even has a reservation for us for lunch at the lodge. We finish up lunch just in time to get front row seats. Old Faithful goes off and we take some amazing photos together.

After that, we go for a walk through the area, seeing other small geysers and even the Morning Glory pool with its bright colors.

“This is the most perfect day,” I sigh as we get back into the car to head home.

My feet hurt, and I am thirsty and hungry, but I have never been happier. Not only did we get so many pictures, but we also got tons of mementos from the gift shop.

“Seeing the smile on your face all day was well worth it,” he says, leaning in and kissing me before pulling out of the parking spot.

As soon as we get home, he hands me a glass of water and sits next to me on the couch, pulling my feet into his lap and starting to rub them.

“You deserve to be pampered after all that walking today,” Lightning says as he massages my aching feet. I lean back, closing my eyes, basking in the blissful feeling of relaxation. His hands work magic on my tired soles, easing away the tension.

“I can’t thank you enough for today. It truly was a dream come true,” I say softly, opening my eyes to look at him. His gaze meets mine, filled with warmth and affection.

“I’d do anything to see you happy, Piper. You mean everything to me,” he replies sincerely, his thumb gently tracing circles on my foot.

I don’t think. I just lean in and kiss him. Our lips meet in a sweet, tender kiss, expressing all the gratitude and love that words can’t capture. His hands go to my hip and pull me to straddle his lap. He’s hard between us, and when I grind on him, he groans but doesn’t stop me.

“Piper,” he whispers against my lips, his voice husky with desire. I can feel the heat between us intensifying, sparking a fire that ignites every nerve in my body.

He deepens the kiss, his hands roaming over my body, igniting a fiery passion between us. The exhaustion from the day fades away as the intensity of our embrace grows. I lose myself in the taste of him, in the feel of his hands on me, in the way his body fits perfectly against mine.

I tug at his shirt, needing to feel his skin against mine. He helps me remove it, his gaze never leaving mine as our bodies press together. The connection between us is electric, undeniable, and all-consuming.

He gently lifts me off his lap and lays me down on the couch, his eyes never leaving mine. With a soft smirk, he starts to unbutton my shirt, his skilled fingers working their way down.

As he unclasps my bra, he pulls the shirt off of me, revealing my skin. His hands start to trace paths down my body, sending shivers of pleasure down my spine. I can feel the heat between us growing stronger with each touch, the passion building between us.

He leans down, his lips trailing kisses along my neck and collarbone. I arch my back, my hands tangling in his hair, pulling him closer as a moan escapes my lips. His hands are everywhere, his touch both gentle and sultry, setting my body ablaze with desire.

“Please don’t tease me. I need you so bad,” I moan.

He gives me a seductive smile and trails his fingers down farther, tugging at my pants. He wants me just as much as I want him. I can feel it in the way he”s touching me, the way his eyes are locked onto mine, the way his breath is hitting my skin.

“I want you too, Piper. More than I can say,” he whispers in my ear before he starts to undo my pants.

I reach down, eagerly helping him remove them, and as soon as I do, I feel his hardness pressing against my skin. I can”t help but moan at the feeling of it.

He picks me up with one arm, and I wrap my legs around him, my hands gripping his shoulders. He carries me to the bedroom, and the second he lays me down on the bed, he quickly starts to remove his own clothes.

He crawls up my body, his lips meeting mine. He is everywhere, touching me, tasting me, exploring every inch of me. I can feel his need for me, the desperation in his touch. I want him just as much, my body craving his touch.

He positions himself between my legs, his eyes locked on mine, and slowly, ever so slowly, he enters me. I gasp as he fills me, his warmth encompassing me, and I arch my back, meeting his every thrust.

His hands grip my hips, guiding me through the rhythm as he moves inside me. Every touch, every kiss, every word is filled with a deep sense of connection, making the moment all the more intimate.

I wrap my legs around him, pulling him closer, our bodies moving in perfect sync.

My hands grip his back, my nails digging into his skin as I cling to him, eager for more of his touch. I can feel the tightness in his body, the tension building within him, matching mine.

He picks up the pace, his thrusts becoming more forceful, our bodies slamming together with each powerful movement. I can feel the world around us fading away, replaced by the intensity of our connection.

His breath becomes ragged, each moan escaping him as we reach new heights of pleasure. I can feel his release coming, his body trembling with the force of it.

And just as I feel the peak of his release, I too feel the wave of pleasure wash over me, our bodies becoming one in a passionate embrace.

As we lie there, panting and basking in the afterglow, I can’t help but think about how my wish for the day has become a reality. This man has gone above and beyond to make sure I’m happy, and I couldn”t be more grateful.

With a contented sigh, he rolls off me and pulls me close, resting his head on my shoulder. I run my fingers through his hair, feeling the softness of it, and whisper, ”Thank you. Today was more than I could”ve ever hoped for.”

He kisses my neck and replies, ”You”re worth it, Piper. No matter what it takes, I”ll always do what I can to make you happy.”

I might be able to get used to this.