Chapter Twenty Two
Riley’s heart raced as Garrett’s eyes flashed with anger.
Deep down, she knew better than to race a horse she barely knew, especially with her current situation.
He had every reason to rail at her, but she wanted to feel free.
Something shifted in her the moment Garrett made love to her.
She no longer wanted to keep running from her father.
She wanted to settle down and make a home for her and Tara.
Not knowing what else to do, she crushed Garrett to her and kissed him with everything inside of her.
Garrett lifted her to his height and continued to kiss her.
“You drive me crazy,” he said in between kissing her and carrying her to the abandoned hay bales from the night before.
“You’re bossy and overprotective,” she said as she unbuttoned his shirt.
“Ha, you’re calling me overprotective. You won’t let your sister out of your sight,” he uttered as he lifted her arms and pulled her dress over her head.
With no bra on, her breasts popped from under her dress, making him toss it to the floor to concentrate on them.
He sucked a nipple into his mouth while his other hand delved into her panties.
“Ohhh,” she moaned, kissing his neck. Her hands roamed to his jeans when she pulled back.
“Condom?”
“In my wallet,” he said, rising and kicking off his boots. He knelt long enough to pull Riley’s off. Riley reached behind him, pulling the leather item from his pocket, and plucked out the condom. Setting it beside her, she worked the buttons on his jeans.
“Did you stock up right after we finished? How many women do you bring to your cabin? You kept condoms in the bedside table,” she said, yanking down his clothes.
“Most men keep them by their bed and in the medicine cabinet, Riley,” he gritted out as he tugged on her nipples.
“What about your wallet?”
“Force of habit. When you’re in the military, you always bring protection,” he explained, pulling her panties down.
“I love you, Garrett,” she said, gazing into his eyes.
He stopped and cupped her face. “I love you, Riley. Please don’t give me a heart attack.”
“Then give me an orgasm, and I’ll think about it,” she said, grinning. Garrett growled, making her giggle. “You sound like a big, old grizzly.”
“Then get ready, because I’m about to devour you,” he said, spreading kisses up her leg and closer to her center.
He loved her sharp intake of breath as his beard scraped along the insides of her thighs.
The honeysuckle scent from her soap drove him crazy as he kissed her belly and dipped between her legs.
His tongue explored her lazily, making Riley pull his hair.
Garrett didn’t stop. The more she moaned and tugged at him, the more he drove her higher. Her hips squirmed beneath him.
“Let go, Riley,” he said between licks. “Allow yourself to give up control. You’re safe with me.”
“You won’t be with me if you don’t make love to me now,” she growled back at him, making him laugh against her delicate skin. It made her jump at the new sensation, and Garrett hummed as if considering it.
“Garrett,” she demanded.
“Let me have control. Trust me,” he whispered. “Come on my tongue, Riley. I want to taste all of you.”
“No,” she said, struggling against the mounting orgasm and submitting to him.
“I’ve kept you safe, will you trust me with your heart?” he asked softly. “You said you loved me, show me.” He took her hand, adjusted it over her nub, and rubbed it in tiny circles.
She whimpered as her movements became more fevered. “I want you,” she moaned.
“You’ll have me. A woman can come several times, Baby Girl. I want to see you lose control. Get out of your head and let me take over.”
Riley licked her lips and touched herself as he continued to explore.
She closed her eyes as the waves of her orgasm hit. Her body stiffened as she hit the peak, and he slowly brought her down. Her body turned into molten liquid under his hands as she opened her eyes and sent him a lopsided grin.
Reaching beside her, she tore the condom packet, and he showed her how to roll it over him.
“When can I taste you like that?” Riley asked as she stared at his hard-on.
“Tonight, when I share the bed with you,” he said as he gently flipped her to put her knees on the floor and bend over the stacked bales of hay, carefully adjusting her broken arm.
“But I can’t see,” she protested, twisting around.
“I know. One of these days, I’m covering your eyes. This will give you a new sensation. Plus, I want to peek at your pretty lady bits,” he murmured as he lined up and slowly entered her.
Her head fell forward as he gripped her hips and slid inside her warmth. Damn, she was beautiful as he watched her perfect breasts bounce to his rhythm. She turned her head and saucily smirked at him, showing her playful side.
“I like this, Garrett,” she murmured softly. “I love it more when I can kiss you.”
Running his hand down her back, he clenched her hips. Riley sat up, giving him the perfect opportunity to cup her breasts and play with her nipples. Her hands covered his, and she turned her face toward him. Their mouths crushed together, and she explored him with her tongue.
“I love when you kiss me,” he whispered against her lips before guiding her back into position and thrusting deep and slow.
Riley pressed against Garrett, taking all of him. “Faster, Garrett,” she pleaded.
“I don’t want to hurt you,” he said, controlling the pace. “You’re still new at this, and I want you to enjoy it.”
“Then give it to me harder,” she demanded.
Garrett chuckled at her sass as he changed pace. “I thought you wanted it faster,” he teased.
“Please, Garrett, you said I was made just for you. You won’t hurt me,” Riley pleaded. “Give me more.”
Her words released the beast in him. He felt like an animal, claiming what was his as he shifted her hips to meet each of his thrusts, going harder and faster. Garrett watched her beautiful breasts bounce with each thrust, and Riley’s moans grew louder.
“You’re mine, Riley,” he ground out, loving how she chanted his name as she neared the edge.
“Mine,” she insisted, too short of breath to complete her sentence.
His hands gripped her hips, slamming them against him, and Riley let go. Her walls clenched around him as she rode her orgasm, making him follow her on the wave. Garrett slowly slid out, took off the condom, and disposed of it and the wrapper. Then he pulled her into his arms.
Cupping his cheek, she whispered, “I’ve never met anyone like you. This feels like a dream.”
“It’s not,” he assured her. “You’re my new reality.” He sat back on the blanket.
She climbed on top of him and snuggled her head on his chest while he caressed her back. “One of these days, I’ll make you lose control, and you’ll regret it,” she promised.
Chuckling deeply, he said, “I look forward to it. How about we return to the cabin? You need to soak in the tub. You might be sore.”
“I feel deliciously fine,” she assured him.
Yes, she did. Riley fit into his arms as if made for him. And he planned on keeping her there forever.