Chapter 15
AVA
A va had never been to Lake Tahoe and was excited to go.
She had been very surprised when Dr. Mars offered her lake house to them for the couple of weeks, and she could feel her excitement growing as she packed a light suitcase.
She couldn’t help but wonder how Elizabeth was faring with her own packing since all she had brought with her from New York was the small carry-on.
Regardless, she was thrilled to be going on this trip.
She thought about their relationship. Fear tried to rear its ugly head, but she was able to tamp it down.
She worried that this relationship was rushed, but someho w it felt right.
She had always believed that when you love someone, when you fit with someone, you would know.
With Elizabeth, she knew, she just knew that it was right.
Doubts and insecurities would always find ways to sneak in and cause problems, but Elizabeth was perfect for her, and Ava knew it.
She finished packing and readied herself to head to the airport.
They were taking a small charter to the main airport in Denver then a short flight out to Lake Tahoe.
Her heart was pounding by the time she made it out to the private charter plane.
She stood on the tarmac waiting for Elizabeth and found herself suddenly paranoid that Elizabeth had changed her mind.
She looked down at herself, suddenly self-conscious.
She had opted for comfort, layering a loose shirt over black leggings and comfortable shoes, and was eyeing her bag for something more formal.
The dark sedan that was usually reserved for hospital business pulled onto the tarmac and Ava’s heart leapt when she saw Elizabeth step out of the door wearing a pair of light colored Bermuda shorts and a tank top.
Elizab eth smiled brightly around a pair of huge sunglasses situated underneath a wide brimmed hat.
Ava chuckled, she must have gone out and bought these things, as Ava seriously doubted that those would have made it into a carry-on for a few days in a hospital.
“You look amazing,” Ava said as Elizabeth approached her, rolling her bag behind her.
“So do you,” Elizabeth said, and despite her insecurities, Ava believed her.
“Is this… Is this weird?” Ava asked, as she flicked at Elizabeth’s hat.
“That depends on the definition, I suppose,” Elizabeth said with a chuckle, “but I’m just going to go with the flow.”
Ava laughed out loud and took Elizabeth’s hand as they boarded the plane.
Heat flowed through her at the soft touch.
She had barely seen Elizabeth outside the hospital in what felt like forever, but now that she was recovered, she was anxious to feel Elizabeth’s touch again.
Judging by the color springing to Elizabeth’s cheeks, she was just as excited.
The flight was short, but Ava somehow managed to keep her touch focused on Elizabeth for th e entire flight, light touches on her thigh, her arm, her cheek.
She had even slipped in a light kiss just as they started their descent.
The flight from Denver to the lakeside was even shorter, and Ava became more and more aware of how much they looked like young lovers on a romantic getaway, which she supposed was true.
Using a car service, they finally arrived at the cabin that Dr. Mars had loaned them for the vacation.
It was small, quaint even, made from dark wood with a red tin roof.
The cabin consisted of an open living area and kitchen with leather furniture and a stairwell on one side that lead to two bedrooms and a bathroom.
Ava watched Elizabeth as she immediately went to storing their belongings in their proper places.
She marveled at Elizabeth’s efficiency as someone who has traveled extensively.
Doubt began to creep in again that Elizabeth would not be satisfied with staying in Phoenix Ridge with Ava—she would get bored so quickly.
Ava’s thoughts were traveling down that road when Elizabeth turned to her and furrowed her brows .
“What is it?” Elizabeth asked and crossed the room to stand in front of her.
“Nothing,” Ava said and forced a smile. Elizabeth said she wanted to roll with things as they happened, and usually Ava was comfortable with that, but she couldn’t help it for some reason.
“I know that look, you’re somewhere else, what’s on your mind?” Elizabeth asked again.
“We’ve talked about this,” Ava said. “I’m just worried that you’ll get bored with Phoenix Ridge.” She lowered her eyes. “With me.”
“I’ll admit,” Elizabeth said, tilting her head in thought, “This is not like me, not like what I usually do, but I’ve always been good at what I do, some would even say great, but I’ve always felt like I was missing something.” Elizabeth touched Ava’s cheek. “I believe I’ve found it.”
Ava’s throat tightened with emotion. “I love you, Elizabeth,” Ava whispered.
“I love you too, Ava,” Elizabeth said and pressed her lips to Ava’s in a deep kiss.
Heat surged through Ava as she wrapped her arms around Elizabeth’s shoulders and ran her fi ngers through Elizabeth’s light hair.
Her smooth silky strands fell from Ava’s fingers like water as she probed Elizabeth’s lips with her tongue.
Elizabeth’s breath caught as she allowed Ava access to her mouth and Ava’s tongue slipped between Elizabeth’s teeth.
Ava moved her hands to cradle Elizabeth’s cheeks as she deepened their kiss.
Heat began to build in her stomach and suddenly she could not get close enough.
Elizabeth’s hands wrapped around Ava’s waist and slipped beneath the band of her leggings.
The feel of Elizabeth’s fingers against Ava’s skin sent her soaring.
She pulled Elizabeth’s shirt over her head and ran her hands up Elizabeth’s back and unclasped her bra, letting it drop to the floor.
Elizabeth pulled Ava’s shirt off and her eyes dropped to Ava’s breasts, her nipples already hard and peaked through the silky fabric.
Elizabeth made quick work of the clasp on Ava’s bra, and they paused for a moment looking at each other, joy and wonder mirroring in their expressions.
“You’re so beautiful,” Ava whispered as she traced her fingers down Elizabeth’s neck and ar ound the curve of her breast. “I can’t believe I’m here with you.”
“Believe it,” Elizabeth said with a chuckle as she ran her hands up Ava’s back and pulled her close, “there’s nowhere I would rather be.
” Elizabeth kissed Ava again, and Ava saw stars.
This woman was beyond amazing, she was perfect in every way.
Ava quickly unbuttoned Elizabeth’s shorts and let them drop to the floor.
She moved Elizabeth toward the bed, and they collapsed in a heap.
Elizabeth pulled Ava’s leggings down and Ava kicked them free with a laugh before resuming her exploration of Elizabeth’s body.
She kissed down Elizabeth’s jaw to her collarbone and down her breast. Elizabeth moaned softly as Ava turned her attention to one peaked nipple and then the other, before continuing her trail of soft kisses down Elizabeth’s abdomen.
Ava hooked her fingers through the hips of Elizabeth’s panties and slid them from her, tossing them to the floor.
She pushed Elizabeth’s knees apart and stared at this gorgeous woman, open and ready for her.
Ava slid her hands up the insides of Elizabeth’s thighs and Elizabeth threw her head back with a deep m oan as Ava’s thumbs slipped across her vulva.
Ava slid two fingers inside Elizabeth and curled them seeking her G spot and Elizabeth let out a gasp of pleasure.
Ava could feel her tensing beneath her, so Ava slid another finger inside her and began to work them back and forth.
Ava leaned down and ran her tongue over Elizabeth’s wet clit and she bucked beneath her.
“My bag,” Elizabeth whispered in between gasps, giving Ava pause.
She looked up at Elizabeth, who was grinning down at her.
“My bag,” she said a bit more firmly. Ava smiled and stood up, though the cool air touching her heated skin was like torture.
She went over to Elizabeth’s carry on and found what she expected.
In a brand-new box, Elizabeth had purchased a strap on shaft.
Ava giggled at the fluorescent pink coloration as she unwrapped and sanitized it before slipping it around her waist. A secondary shaft was pushed inside of Ava, and she gasped in response to feeling it inside her, while Elizabeth watched in fascination.
Ava went back to the bed and climbed on top of Elizabeth.
Her face was flushed with excitement. Ava adjusted the angle, each moveme nt sending waves of pleasure through her, and slowly pressed the shaft inside Elizabeth.
Elizabeth reached down and pressed a button on the side of the belt and the shaft started vibrating, which made Ava shudder in ecstasy.
She thrust into Elizabeth, the movement almost sending her crashing over the edge, but she managed to hold herself back.
She pulled back and thrust inside Elizabeth again, the vibrating shaft sending her to heights she had never dreamed possible.
Elizabeth rolled her hips against Ava, and she knew she wouldn’t be able to hold herself back for much longer.
Elizabeth took her by the shoulders and rolled so that Ava was on her back, the shaft penetrating deep into her.