Chapter Twenty-Three
Warren
Maisie’s gaze meets mine and when she says those last words to me, I melt into her. Every inch of my body is covered in goose bumps as I try to control my racing heart. This is all I’ve ever wanted since the moment she left, and I’m scared I’ll wake up and it’ll all have been a dream.
Drawing her lips to mine, I part them with my tongue and taste the lingering wine on hers.
I know what she’s implying, and that’s good enough for me, but a part of me needs to hear those words to confirm.
“Say it, baby,” I plead against her mouth. “ Please .”
“I love you,” she whispers before meeting my gaze.
“And it only took four days to realize I’m still head over heels, crazy in love with you that I can’t believe I ever forgot how it felt.
But that’s just it—I didn’t, not really.
I compartmentalized my feelings in an attempt to move on ’cause livin’ with a shattered heart was unbearable.
So I convinced myself you had moved on and that I needed to as well.
But comin’ here, findin’ out you hadn’t, and rememberin’ how easy it was to love you made me realize what I’d left behind. ”
“Fuck, Maze.” I try to hold back my emotions. “I’ve waited seven years to hear those words. But I’d be lyin’ if I didn’t say I’m terrified you’ll change your mind again.”
At least until Hayes is out of the picture for good and the knot in my stomach goes away.
“I don’t blame you for not fully trustin’ me. Not sure I’d trust me either. But I’ll spend the rest of our lives provin’ it to you.”
I dip my mouth to hers again, this time going slow and steady, swaying to the music. She tightens her hold on me, and I gently cup the back of her neck, never wanting to let her go.
If it wasn’t for this damn physical activity restriction, I’d carry her ass back to my bed, strip her naked, and kiss every inch of her until she begged me to make love to her.
We continue dancing as we make conversation and kissing in between. My heart’s never felt so full and content.
And I’m hoping like hell I never have to go through losing her again because there’s no way I’d survive it a second time.
Waking up with Maisie’s limbs tangled in mine will never get old.
Even listening to her little snores brings me peace.
My house’s been quiet for far too long and my bed empty for even longer. It only took a couple nights to get used to it again .
After we ate dessert last night, we snuggled in bed, she read some more of her book, and then we passed out.
Well…after I gave her an earth-shattering orgasm with my tongue.
After she read more spicy chapters of her book, I had to prove to her the real thing was better than reading about it.
She’ll be gone for several hours today to attend her brother and sister-in-law’s baby shower. I’d go with her since it’s a co-ed party, but showing up with her estranged husband would put the spotlight on us instead of the parents-to-be, so I’ll be here getting things ready for our final date.
However, it won’t be the last. I’ll continue to date my wife until I’m no longer able to breathe.
“Just a few more minutes…” I beg, burying my face in her neck when she tries to slide out from the covers. I tighten my grip around her stomach, pulling her closer.
“Mm…” She hums, taunting my morning wood by rubbing her ass against me. “Let me take care of that for you.”
Before I can stop her, she spins around and slides her hand down to my aching cock.
“Maze…” I groan, my breath hitching at her rubbing me over my shorts. “Don’t start somethin’ you can’t finish.”
“I’ve got a few minutes to spare…” She taunts, lowering down my body as I shift to my back, then she settles between my thighs.
I lift my hips so she can slide my shorts down, but as soon as my dick comes into view, her lips wrap around it.
“Holy shit…” I gasp, her eager tongue twisting around the tip and barbells before she sucks it back into her hot mouth.
I grab a fistful of her messy hair so I can see her gorgeous face. She wraps her fingers around the base of my shaft, squeezing and stroking as she swallows me down.
“Fuck, baby. You take me so fuckin’ good. Just like that…” When she lifts her glassy eyes to meet mine, I nearly drown her in my cum. Goddamn, she’s a dream.
She bobs on my dick like she’s as starved for it as I’ve been for her. It doesn’t take long for my heart to explode and the warmth to build down my spine. I spill down her throat, moaning through the intense release.
My back flattens on the mattress, no longer able to hold myself up, but her tongue licks me clean. Then she so generously slides my shorts back up.
I almost laugh at the comedic way she does it.
“That should hold you over until I return.” She towers over me, resting her palms on the bed beside my head. Then she smacks her lips against mine, but I’m too sated to pull her back for more.
“That’ll be what I think about all day now…” I groan.
“Good, I like being on your mind.”
This time I do reach up and cup the back of her neck, pulling her down just above my mouth. “My love, you always are. I’m madly obsessed with you.”
She sinks down on top of me but shifts half her weight onto the bed to avoid my ribs. Although they’re feeling much better, I wouldn’t care if she crushed me at this point as long as it meant I got to taste her.
When she moans against me, I cup her ass and pull her up closer.
“You better prepare yourself for tomorrow night. The moment I get you alone and rip off your clothes, there’ll be no mercy.”
“Goddamn you.” She grinds into me. “How’re you gonna say that when I have to get ready to leave?”
I give her ass another tap, then arch my hips into hers. “And that should hold you over until then.”
After Maisie left, I showered and got ready for the day. I need some help getting things ready for tonight, so I texted Colt to borrow a projector and screen they make available for the guests at the resort. If someone wants to watch a movie on a large screen, staff will set it up for them.
However, I want it so Maisie and I can watch a movie in the bed of my truck like we were supposed to at the drive-in. But in the privacy of my own driveway where I can touch my wife without getting an indecent exposure violation.
“Hey,” I say when I find Colt in the waiting area of The Branch Haven. It’s where most of the resort items are stored, but I need his master key to get what I need.
Next to him are the rest of our siblings.
“What’re y’all doin’ here?” I ask, suspicious of their intentions considering they all look like they’re up to no good.
“We’re bondin’…” Bellamy says, but I’m not buying it.
“Is that so?” I cross my arms. “Without me?”
“Figured you were too busy to spend time with us…” Posey’s snarky tone makes me roll my eyes.
“When has that ever stopped you from buggin’ me? ”
Bodie snorts. “They’re only here to get info about you and Maisie.”
“Dude!” Posey and Bellamy scold him at the same time.
“As if he doesn’t know you’re a couple of gossips.” Bodie shrugs but then looks at me. “So? Are you gonna tell us how things are goin’?”
I humph at how eager he sounds and how nosy they all are.
“They’re goin’ fine.”
“Just fine ? Yeesh…” Posey’s eyes widen before darting to Bellamy.
“Oh, and your datin’ life is goin’ so well?” Bodie snickers. “Tell ’em about the last guy you scared away.”
“Hey, it’s not my fault all these men are insecure babies.”
I purse my lips. “What’d you do?”
“This guy was goin’ on and on about how hot and tall he is, and that he gets it from his dad, who’s like six-foot-five and supposedly some hotshot lawyer. He wouldn’t shut up about it, so I told him to show me proof.”
“And then what?” I ask.
“He sent me a picture of a very handsome older gentleman in a three-piece suit lookin’ fine as hell.” She pinches her lips as if she doesn’t want to say her next words. “And I replied, smash .”
Everyone bursts out laughing, and I shake my head.
She sighs. “Yeah, he blocked me after that.”
“Well, I can confidently say my relationship is goin’ much better than that.”
“So y’all are back together?” Bellamy asks eagerly.
“Technically, yes. But she needs to break it off with her fiancé when he arrives in a couple days.”
“That’s not weird or anythin’.” Posey grimaces. “But she’s movin’ back here? ”
“We haven’t discussed all the specific details but yeah. She needs to pack up her things and get ’em shipped here. I already have an office she can use, so she’ll be able to work while she waits for the rest of her stuff.”
“I’m still in shock you won her back over in less than a week,” Bellamy says.
“Are you sayin’ I have no game or what?” I ask, pretending to be offended.
“Pretty much. All I saw you do is sulk and growl at anyone who tried to flirt with you,” she replies.
“You look happier,” Posey says, smiling. “So she better not hurt you a second time or?—”
“She won’t,” I say confidently but hoping I’m right.
We chat for a few more minutes before Colt helps me bring the projector and screen to the back of my truck.
“I’m gonna give you the same speech I give the guests…” he says, closing the tailgate. “The projector cannot withhold your weight, therefore, do not lean on it, put too much pressure on it, or use it as a wall with your body or anyone else’s.”
I laugh at how professional he’s trying to sound, no doubt the same voice he uses on the guests. “So basically you’re tellin’ me not to fuck against it?”
“Correct, so please don’t.” He smirks. “Or there’ll be an added fee to your bill.”
I spend the rest of the afternoon getting things ready.
Although we have leftovers from last night’s dinner, I make some finger foods and snacks to eat while we watch the movie.
We have to wait until it’s dark so we can see the screen, but it should be easy enough to set up.
The projector will sit on top of my truck while I set up the screen on the ground.
It has a stand, so I’ll be able to adjust the height as needed .