Chapter Eleven #2
If there's one thing Beau Calhoun has done, it's that he’s made it perfectly clear that I'm his and he's damn glad to be in my orbit. Normally, I'd feel stifled by now, but I just can't get enough of the man.
It's going to suck not being in his bed tonight, or he in mine, but my coochie and ass could use the rest. I've always been a bit of a brat by nature, but something about Beau just pulls it out of me.
I love riling him up and then feeling him take it out on my skin and my pussy.
The sex is fucking mind blowing, but the way Beau takes care of me after is so much more than I've ever experienced.
A comfortable silence falls as Nana and I enjoy our late lunch together. We both startle when my phone rings.
I pull it out of my pocket and see Beau's name flash across the screen, making my heart race.
"Hey, handsome." I smile.
"Hey, Joey girl. What are you up to?"
"Just eating a late lunch with Nana. How about you?"
"Getting off work for the day. Wanna go on an adventure?"
"What did you have in mind, cowboy?"
"You think your girl Rogue would like to stretch her legs?"
I scoff. "You know the answer to that, Beau Calhoun." I roll my eyes even though he can’t see me.
"Think Nana would mind if I took out Apollo?"
"Why don't you ask her yourself?" I pull my phone from my ear and put it on speaker, then set it on the table between Nana and me.
"Hi, sonny." Nana beams.
"Hi, Nana. Would you mind if I borrowed your boy, Apollo, to take our Joey girl on a little adventure?"
"You aren't planning anything too wild, are you?" Nana's using her stern voice, but her face is full of glee.
"No, ma'am. Besides, I don't think anything I could plan would ever be too wild for Jolene. Now, if the rules were reversed, you know I couldn't make the same reassurances."
"Well, ain't that the dang truth." Nana slaps her hand on the table.
"Hey! I'm not that wild."
There's a pause, then all three of us start cracking up.
What can I say? I know how to have fun.
"Alright, Trouble. I'm gonna go home, shower, change, and then head your way. Should I"—Beau clears his throat—"bring a change of clothes for tomorrow?"
Knowing his hesitation is because Nana is sitting right here, I let him sweat for a minute until Nana swats my arm. Her look tells me to put him out of his misery.
"As much as I'd love for you to stay, I don't know if I’ll be much company past eight. I'm exhausted."
"That's fine. I know how hard you work. I'm almost home now. I'll see you in about half an hour. Sound good?"
"Yep, see you then." I hang up and avoid Nana's eyes.
I grab our now empty plates and head to the kitchen.
I don't know why Beau asking me if he should bring a change of clothes has me squirming this much when we just talked about staying together most nights.
It's like admitting I'm exhausted from our sex marathons and not the million things I do every day on the farm is too much to talk to my Nana about.
"Oh, quit acting all shifty. I might be old, but I'm not dead. I know why you two can't stay the night together if you want real sleep, even if that wasn't a ruse for tonight. Beau is one fine-looking man. I wouldn't be getting any sleep if I were you either."
"Nana!"
She waves over her shoulder as she laughs the whole way out of the house.
Not having much time before Beau gets here, I head back over to the barn to clean up the mess I made earlier.
I make quick work of the hay then decide to give Rogue a quick grooming before our ride.
I'm not sure what Beau has in mind, but if I need to saddle her, I want to make sure she's as comfortable as possible.
I'm lost in the motions of taking care of my girl when her whinny and head toss alert me to someone in the barn.
I can't fight my smile as she paws at the ground, impatient to see Beau. If there’d been any doubt in mind that Beau was a good man, it was gone the first time I saw him with Rogue.
My horse is not a fan of men, but she took to Beau immediately.
"Two of my favorite girls."
I couldn't fight the smile spreading across my face if I wanted to.
Beau's arm slides around my waist, pulling my back to his chest as he nuzzles my neck, nipping and kissing it. I thread my hand in his hair, holding him there. It isn't until Rogue headbutts my chest, making us stumble back, that we’re pulled from our own little world.
Beau chuckles low in his chest as he raises his head and rubs Rogue's face. Rogue steps forward and weasels her head between me and Beau. She forces me out of the way to nuzzle Beau.
"Wow, Rogue. Really?"
Beau is loving the attention as Rogue demands more snuggles and rubs.
"I can't even be mad at you. I get it, girl." I pat her neck as she continues to demand affection from both of us.
"Alright, we need to get moving so I can get you home and tucked in at a decent time," Beau teases as he loves on Rogue a little more.
"Quit making me sound like I’m an old lady about to expire. Your dick is the reason I’m dragging ass,” I huff as I take a step towards the tack room but then stop when Beau snags my hand.
"Damn straight I am. I just wish you’d let me stay and hold you tonight.”
“If you stay, we won’t sleep.” I roll my eyes at him. “Saddles or bareback, pretty boy?"
“You know I always want you bare." He tugs me close as he nips my neck.
"Gah, that was bad, Beau. Corny much?" I toss my head back with a laugh and push his chest, taking a step back out of his reach.
"Fine, I can admit that wasn't my best line. Let's saddle them. I don't plan on going too far, but it will be quicker."
We get the horses ready and are on our way in no time. I'm not sure what Beau had in mind, but I'm just happy to be with him and out on Rogue.
I follow him as he leads Apollo across the DuVall land until we make it to the pond on the south edge of the property. A blanket is laid out with a cooler and a few towels sitting on it.
Beau turns in his saddle as we make it to the blanket. "I thought we could go for a swim to wash off the heat of the day."
"I love that idea."
We dismount and then turn out the horses. Rogue won't go far from me, and Apollo won't leave her. Those two have been sweet on each other since the moment we brought Apollo home.
"Come on."
I let Beau tug me to the blanket, where he wastes no time stripping me bare. I'm lying down as I watch Beau undress above me. His muscles bunch and ripple as he exposes more skin. I can't resist sitting up to my knees and taking his long length in my mouth.
"Fuck, Jolene." Beau threads his hands in my hair as he guides his cock down my throat.
My eyes water, but I don't care. I love the way he fills me, whether it's my mouth or my pussy.
Beau pulls me off his length and stares down at me. So many emotions swirl in his eyes, but his gentle caress matches the love I see shining there.
"I need to be inside you."
"Okay."
I lie back.
Beau follows, and within seconds, he’s buried in my needy center.
Sex with Beau is usually a workout, but today it's different.
It's more, even though it's slower and less frenetic than it normally is.
Our bodies find the perfect rhythm as our pleasure builds together.
We're as close as can be, chest to chest with my legs anchoring him to me. I still feel like I need more.
Beau’s body moves over mine in languid strokes, slowly building my release and our connection as he whispers words of longing in my ear. His gentle kisses on my neck have my eyes fluttering closed and my senses completely overwhelmed.
His fingers lock with mine, squeezing gently.
Looking up, I see Beau staring into my eyes. My breath spills from my lungs as I get lost in his jade gaze. The telltale signs of my orgasm sail through my body, making me tremble and my eyes shutter.
"Eyes on me, Joey girl."
I open them and instantly shatter as Beau stutters and joins me.
We stay connected for who knows how long before Beau pulls out and rolls to his side.
We spend the rest of the afternoon eating the treats Beau brought and swimming in the pond. I’m totally and completely wrapped up in Beau Calhoun. It's as if the world ceases to exist outside of the bubble Beau's created for us.
As we head back to the barn and Beau goes home for the night, I know that everything I'm building with him could come crashing down any minute. I just don't know what to do to prevent that from happening.
I want Beau, but I need to protect those who can't protect themselves. It’s even more important than my desire to keep the man I'm falling head-over-boots in love with.