Chapter Thirty-Two
CHAPTER THIRTY-TWO
The look in Doug’s eyes sent a bevy of butterflies springing to life in Katy’s stomach.
“Uh…what about it?” she managed. “I mean, it worked.”
“You’d already sent out the text message.”
“But I didn’t know if you’d figure it out.”
He smiled.
“You might have a point. I admit it was Jim who spotted the clever SOS…Sack of Sand. But I recognized your request to send Billy just a minute later. That was very clever. The entire message was. So why did you feel the need to push your luck? If he’d caught you trying to close that bathroom door…Katy…I shudder to think.”
“I guess I saw a chance and I jumped at it. If I’d known Billy had taken the key to the truck—”
“That’s my point,” he said with a frown. “Coming up with the idea to lock that bastard in the bathroom using a knife wedged into the door frame is kind of brilliant, but it was dangerous. Sheriff Cooper and I had only just arrived when we saw you running from the cabin. If we’d been only a minute or two later…”
“I see what you mean.”
“I’m so relieved and grateful you’re okay. But if you ever get into a sticky situation again and you’ve managed to get me a message somehow, please be patient. I told you, my main job description is to keep you safe, and Katy, I will always protect you from harm—me and my trusty sidekick,” he added with a grin looking across at Butch.
“He was such a hero,” she said with a sigh.
“And now,” he murmured, rising to his feet and taking her hand, “I’ve asked Billy not to disturb us for at least an hour.”
“Why?”
“Why do you think?” he asked, wrapping his fingers around hers and leading her towards the bedroom.
As they entered the room he swiftly undressed her, laid her on the bed, then stripped off and stretched out beside her.
“Now,” he said softly, wrapping her into his arms. “Repeat after me. I won’t take any more unnecessary chances.”
“Seriously?”
“Yes, seriously,” he replied, rolling her onto her side and slapping her backside.
“Ouch, okay. I won’t take any more unnecessary chances.”
“Good. And who is here to take care of you?” he asked, spanking her again.
“You are—and Butch.”
“You know, you have a very spankable ass,” he muttered, sitting up and shifting her over his lap.
“Is that good?”
“Very good,” he replied with a chuckle. “Now I’m goin’ to make sure of a few things. Are you ready?”
“I guess so.”
“I want you to be all mine,” he declared, slapping her on each cheek. “Do you have any problems with that?”
“Um, no, but can I ask what that means?” she asked with a squeal.
“We’re here for each other no matter what. We share our ups and downs, pastries and pastas. And most importantly, no secrets. Got it?” he finished, moving his flattened palm from cheek to cheek.
“Yes, I got it. You can stop now.”
“I’ll stop when I’m ready,” he retorted, continuing to spank her until her skin was the perfect shade of red. “There. Now, Katy, how do you feel?” he asked, softening his voice and rubbing away the sting.
“Sore.”
“Is that a good sore or a bad sore? The truth.”
“A good sore,” she admitted with a sigh. “I just don’t know why.”
“Because lovin’ this kind of attention is in your nature,” he replied, softening his voice as he slid his fingers into wet sex. “But don’t test me to get a spankin’. You’ll end up bein’ very sorry.”
“Sooo…what should I do if I feel the, uh, the need?”
“Whisper it in my ear.”
“Okay…and that feels amazing,” she mumbled as he thumbed her clit. “Please don’t stop.”
* * *
Doug had planned on teasing Katy for long minutes, but delivering the quick, sharp spanking and thrusting his fingers in and out of her slick pussy had sent a surge of energy through his loins. Swiftly maneuvering her off his lap and onto her back, he leaned across to the nightstand and was relieved to find a sole condom. Reminding himself to pick some up the following day, he sheathed his hardness, placed himself against her hungry entrance and slid into her warmth. As he thrust with slow, strong strokes, he relished her deep moans and whimpers until she let out a sudden cry.
He knew what it meant.
She was nearing her climax.
Pausing and staying buried inside her, he lowered his lips to her nipples and hungrily drew them into his mouth.
“Please…” she begged, raising her chest. “Please let me come?”
“This time,” he said breathlessly, “but next time you’ll be waiting a while.”
Though she didn’t respond he heard her gasp and it brought a wicked grin to his lips. Raising himself up, he gripped her waist and began pumping with vigor. When she squeezed her eyes shut he took it as a signal she was drawing close to her orgasm, but she suddenly wailed his name and her body stiffened. She was already there, and he found himself abruptly hurtled into his moment…
* * *
What felt like endless minutes later Katy let out a heavy, contented breath and opened her eyes. Her head was resting in the crook of Doug’s shoulder, and she felt weightless and wonderful.
“I never want to leave here,” she murmured softly.
“You mean the ranch?”
His voice sounded husky.
“No, I mean here, next to you. Goodness, I’m so tired.”
“You’ve had a helluva day and I have to go and help Billy. Why don’t you go back to sleep?”
“I think I have to. I feel like I’ve been hit by a truck.”
As he slipped from the bed, she wrapped her arms around his pillow, and was slipping away before he’d even left the room.