Chapter 30
Just Us
Lynn
“You ready to head home?”Trev asks as we climb into his truck.
“Yeah, this has been a long day. I’m ready for a bath and a glass of wine.”
They finally let Daddy out of rehab this week. I have spent the day trying to keep him from getting out of bed. He fussed until I allowed him to at least ride the ATV around the property with Trevor.
The sparkle in Daddy’s eyes as he saw all the changes we’ve implemented already overwhelmed my emotions. The ranch doesn’t owe anyone a dime, and Tasha and LaSalle helped me find a new oil contractor. Between the new horse trainers for racing and the new clients for our services, we’ll be back in the black in less than six months.
“Think you’re up for a little date?”
I turn to him and give him a smile. He’s peeking at me out of the corner of his eye as he drives. I reach to place a hand on his thigh.
“Are you asking me out on a date, Mr. Monroe?”
“That I am, ma’am. I know we can’t go out to town or anything like that, but I have something else planned if you’re up to it.”
“I’m always up to anything that involves you. Bring it on, stud.”
He chuckles and shakes his head. “Maybe I should just put you to bed and do this another night.”
“You done promised me a date, sir. I’m looking forward to it now. Give me what you promised, Trev. I still have those bears and that honey.”
He roars with laughter. “Did I every show you a better use for that honey?”
“Nope. More broken promises,” I sing and give him a sad face.
“I aim to fix that tonight.”
“Looking forward to it,” I purr.
For the last week I’ve been getting up to run with Trevor. We stop by the stables so I can help out with grooming the horses. I forgot how much I loved to do that.
Between writing, helping to get Daddy home, and sorting out the ranch, I’m exhausted, but I feel accomplished. However, I’m wide awake now and excited for what’s to come. Trev and I have fallen into a routine.
He’s as organized as Elise when it comes to his work and home life. I can see him running his company here and the one in New York. When he tells me how many sites he visited in a day, I’m in awe. I can tell the days when he jumps in to help.
I think the accident has left him with some aches and pains. However, the result of those aches and pains has become a highlight of my evenings. We soak together in the tub and talk about our days just like we said we would.
If this date holds any of that promise, I can’t wait. Memories of our romantic time in Paris fill my head and my heart begins to race with my excitement. My stomach growls, causing me to snicker.
“I hope this date has food. If not, my tummy might eat you.”
“I’ve got you covered, darlin’,” he drawls.
I wonder if he had Roman make us something for our date. Matthew has brought my chef in, so I don’t have to worry about cooking. Although, I’ve been side eyeing Roman. He could learn a thing or two from Snacks.
When we pull into the garage, I note all the cars are gone. Elise hasn’t returned, but Wilson, Matthew, and Maggie are still with us. I wonder where everyone has gone.
Trev parks and hops out to come around for my door. I take his hand as he helps me out. He wraps his arms around me and kisses me as he pulls me in close.
“Have I told you how cute you are today? I love this outfit,” he says in my ear.
He palms my ass over my black, wide-legged slacks. I have on a pair of high-tops and a bra-style top. My hair is pulled back in a low bun.
“You may have mentioned it a time or two.”
I inhale him. He smells of the outdoors and his cologne. I could bask in his scent all day.
“Come on. I want to show you something about the house,” he says.
He takes my hand and tugs me into the house. His excitement is palpable, it’s coursing through him into me. I follow him through the house. He pulls out his phone, and suddenly the front yard is lit up. It’s already getting dark out, so the lights are shining brightly.
“I dreamed of us having dates here and added the lights for nights just like this. Later, we can change the setting to dance under the stars,” he says as he looks down into my eyes.
My lips begin to tremble as I fight back the tears. Everything about this house says he thought of me as he designed then built it. I can’t even begin to count all the ways he’s shown that he has always loved me.
“I love you so much,” I say as I palm the side of his face.
He turns to kiss my palm, then pulls me into a searing kiss. I’m left breathless as he pulls away. The date has just started, and I’m already so happy I could burst.
“I love you more, darlin’. Come on, let me feed you.”
* * *
Trevor
The smileon her face is everything I was hoping for and more. We’ve been so busy, I wanted to do something just for us. I’ve watched her work tirelessly to fix her family’s ranch and still keep up with her music obligations.
In all of that, she still finds time for Jess and me. I love watching the bond between her and my daughter grow. Scoot and Bam ask to speak to her each time we have our calls.
“Trev,” she gasps as I lead her out the front door.
Jess and Maggie helped me to set this up. Snacks cooked for us, and Jess brought it over to the house. There’s a candlelit table set for two on the wide porch. Something I envisioned when I designed it.
The lighting system I added lights the porch up like I’ve hung twinkle lights. Rose petals surround the table, and our meals are covered by domes.
I wrap my arms around her from behind and kiss the top of her head. I’ve dreamed of doing this for so long, it feels surreal. This home truly has exceeded all my expectations.
“This has Snacks written all over it,” she says as I lift the lid from her food.
“She wanted to do this for you. Sit, that belly keeps talking to me. I need to feed my woman,” I say.
She takes the seat I pull for her. Once she’s seated, I pull out my phone again and start some music. We both begin to dig into our smothered fried steaks and mashes potatoes with a side of smoked greens.
“Oh. My. God. I want to marry your daughter. I’ll pay any dowry you want. Name your price,” Lynn groans. “You’re gonna need the money because the label is going to sue you when Matt has to roll my big behind into their office.”
I laugh and chew my food before I speak. “I think she and Jess are making plans to hit the road with you anyway,” I tease.
She gets this solemn look on her face. I place my fork down and take her in. “What just happened?” I ask.
“I think Jess is going to lose her job because of me. Matt threatened to sue them, but they’ve been giving her a hard time since the incident in the lobby. I think they’re trying to force her to quit.
“I hate that for her. I’ve been wanting to tell her to tell them to shove it and she can come work for me, but I don’t want to overstep,” she says.
She keeps burying herself deeper and deeper into my heart. I love that she’s so protective of Jess and worried about her well-being. The fact that she would think to hire my baby means so much to me.
“I think she would love that. Jess loves to work for her own money. She doesn’t need to.
“I’m okay with her telling them to go to hell. She did nothing wrong. Why should she be punished or punish herself by staying there?
“You two have a bond. Go on and talk to her. Jess is no quitter, so I’m not too worried about her letting this one go,” I say.
“I’ll talk to her tomorrow.”
“Thank you,” I say, fighting the emotions that try to fill my voice.
“Do you know if there’s anything special she wants for her birthday?”
“She mentioned wanting a locket like ours. We had to put her horse down last year. I know Daddy plans to give her a new one.
“I’m going to get her a new car. When I went to look at hers after the repairs, I didn’t like the way it drove, and there was this sound it was making. I’d just feel better if she had a new one,” I reply.
“Can I help? I would like to pay for half.”
“Darlin’, you don’t have to do that. She’s going to be miffed at me for doing it in the first place. She worked hard to buy her own car the first time. She doesn’t need to be mad at us both.”
“Then allow me to buy it. If she thinks it’s just from me, she won’t be mad because I don’t know that about her as far as she knows,” she says with a bright smile.
“I’ll think about it,” I say.
I go back to eating, and we fall into a comfortable silence. My thoughts are filled with how well she fits into my life. We haven’t even had one of our squabbles.
Everything is so easy between us. I look forward to coming home each day. I used to take the long route home, and I would sit in my truck for hours at a time before going into the house.
Now, I’m out of the truck as soon as I park. I can’t get into the house fast enough. My heart nearly bursts each time I find her waiting for me with a smile.
Whatever gap has been between us has been filled with our love. I find myself thinking of her all day. I go to sleep thankful that she’s beside me and wake happy to find her in my arms.
“What has that smile on your face?” she asks as she finishes her meal and wipes her mouth with her napkin.
“You, it’s always you,” I croon.
She stands and holds her hand out. “Come dance with me.”
I rise and take her hand, leading her down to the lawn where she can see the lightshow as we dance. I also have a blanket set up for us to stargaze later.
Adele’s “Don’t You Remember” plays as we pull off our shoes to dance barefoot in the grass. I pull her close, and we begin to sway and dance. She rests her head against my chest.
I wrap my arms around her and hold her tightly as I close my eyes and bask in the feel of her in my embrace. The night is warm but not sticky—it’s perfect with the breeze coming off the lake. As we dance, I feel the pieces of my heart coming back together.
“This is perfect,” she says as if reading my thoughts.
“It is.”
I reach for her chin and lift her face so I can take her lips. The kiss starts soft and innocent. It doesn’t take long before it turns hot and heavy.
“Trev,” she whimpers as I move my lips to her neck and palm her breasts. I dance us over to the waiting blanket and lower her to it.
She shivers and her back bows as I kiss my way between her breasts and down her stomach. I’ll never get tired of the way she feels in my hands.
“You taste so good,” I groan.
“Trev, honey, please.”
“Let me take care of you, darlin’. We don’t have to rush.”
The playlist turns to an RB tune “Wanna Be Close” by Avant. Jess did a good job. These tracks fit the mood.
I smile into Lynn’s belly button as I unfasten her pants. Gently, I tug them down as I lick her soft skin. I take my time feasting on her as I kiss, lick, and suck my way down her leg.
Once I have her pants off, I move up the other leg giving it the same treatment. When I come face-to-face with her sweet core, I pull her legs apart and slowly run my nose through her soft, glistening lips. Then I lick at her sweetness, causing her to cry out as she writhes beneath me.
“Trev, yes.”
Looking up her body, I lock eyes with her as I continue to eat her pussy. I groan deeply. Gliding my hands up her body, I slip my palms under her top and push it over her mounds as I grab a hold of her plump flesh.
I pull at her nipples as I push my face in deeper, angling my head so get more of her into my mouth. She begins to wiggle and tries to get away. Using my hands, I pin her to the ground and feast more vigorously.
“Trevor,” she screams as she comes in my mouth.
I lap her juices up and climb her body to take her lips. She cradles me between her thighs as we work together to pull my shirt over my head. We only break the kiss long enough for me to get the shirt over my head and toss it aside.
She works to release my belt and unzip my pants. I shove my pants down my hips in my impatience, losing the restraint I had been holding onto.
Reaching for my length, I line up with her wet entrance and shove into her. Her body folds in around me. I grab her ass and deepen the kiss as I keep thrusting.
Fire fills my veins. I’m completely consumed by her and the feel of being inside her. It’s the greatest feeling in the world.
I pull back to look down at the connection between us. As I’m watching my flesh penetrate her over and over, she catches me off guard and pushes me onto my back. In the next motion, she’s tugging my pants the rest of the way off.
Then she’s between my legs pulling me into her mouth. I groan and throw my head back, looking up at the night sky. She’s giving me head so good; I start to rock my legs back and forth.
I drag a hand through my hair, trying not to blow my load. Damn, she’s killing me. The slurping, the way she’s circling her hands on my length, the wet feel of her drenching my shaft—it’s all enough to bring me to the edge.
I push one hand into the back of her hair and the other I use to fist the blanket. My hips pump into her mouth as if they have a mind of their own. I curl my toes into the blanket and roll my eyes back in my head.
“Fuck, darlin’. That’s so good. I’m going to come if you keep that up,” I say through my teeth.
“I want you to come for me,” she says as she comes up for air while stroking me.
She looks me in the eyes as she covers me with her mouth once again. Lynn deep throats me until she chokes and her eyes water. I lose the battle I’m barely able to fight. I never stood a chance.
I come hard down the back of her throat. Stream after stream, all while she looks me in the eyes and smiles around my length still in her mouth. When she does release me, I’m still hard and ready to go.
This only happens for her. I reach for her and bring her to straddle me. She sinks down and her head rolls back. I don’t know how long we stay out here making love, but I know it’s long enough for me to have her every and any way I desire.
I took her with her legs pinned against her chest, while her ass was in the air as I mounted her from behind, and then while straddling her ass and thrusting deep into her. I even took her with her legs spread wide and my hands palming her inner thighs as I drill down into her hot pussy while balancing on my toes.
During this time no one else matters, no one else exists. It’s just us. Me and the love of my life. The piece that makes my heart complete.