Chapter 15
Kayden
I can’t breathe without her.
It’s been six days of me chasing lead after lead, only to find out that the bastard who framed me is living two hours away from my girl.
How the fuck that happened, I’ll never know, but talk about a small world.
With that new piece of intel, I’m driving back to my Wren, hoping that she’s had a few days to cool off and will give me a chance to take her out on a date so we can at least talk.
I know I wrote my feelings in that letter, but I want to tell her how much I love her straight to her face.
I don’t want to hide behind a piece of paper anymore.
After making one stop along the way, I’m finally winding my way back up Wren’s mountain, hoping that she’s not asleep yet because I really need to see her face tonight.
After having gone six years without her, six days feels like a fucking eternity.
Even if I have to sleep in my truck tonight parked outside of her trailer, I just need to be near her. To know she’s safe.
As soon as I park, her door is opening and out walks my girl with her shotgun in hand.
I bite back my smile as I climb down from my truck, having bought a better suited vehicle for this part of the country.
That fancy-ass sports car wasn’t exactly my speed, and it sure wasn’t my girl’s speed either. Another fact I love about her.
I shut my door and turn, finding myself up against the end of her gun again. I’m ready for her to give me lip about trespassing and how I need to get off her property. If she wants to call the Sherriff, she can, but there’s something I need to tell her first.
“I’m only going to say this once, Kayden.” She steps closer, pushing the metal deeper into my chest. “If you ever leave me again, I’m going to put a bullet in your ass and teach you a lesson on commitment.”
She narrows her stare on me, and I’m fucking speechless.
On my drive back, I’d pictured this scene a hundred different ways, figuring she’d be pissed for my return, but never once did I imagine her giving me hell for leaving her.
I send a silent prayer to the man up above and drop to my knees, ready to prove to my girl just how committed I am.
She’s never going to have to worry her pretty little head again because no matter where the fuck I am in this world, my heart is always with her.
“Baby, you mind putting that thing down? I need to ask you something.”
She lowers her weapon down to her side, and tears fill her eyes. “I didn’t think you’d come back, Kade. I thought you’d finally respected my wishes and left.”
I reach for her waist, tugging her closer.
“Never, baby. I can’t even breathe when I’m not near you.
The only reason I left was because there was a matter I needed to handle.
” Although, that matter still hasn’t been dealt with.
But the fucker will have to wait. Right now, I’m not leaving my girl’s side.
Not when she’s letting me back into her heart again.
“I’m sorry, Kayden.” Once more, I’m caught off guard by her response. Not sure what my girl is apologizing for, unless it’s for pointing that weapon at me. Though, I sure as hell like knowing she can protect herself when I’m not around.
She reaches for my cheeks, running her soft fingers through my stubble.
“I’m sorry that I let the pain take over and didn’t even consider your side of things.
I’m sorry that I let my anger blind me to the truth.
I love you so much it hurts, Kade. My pain and hatred never erased the way I feel for you.
Every night, I stared up at the moon and whispered the words. I never missed a one.”
Just when I didn’t think I could love this girl more, she goes and steals the air from my lungs again.
“You don’t owe me an apology, Wren. I understand the way you felt and why you wanted to push me away.
But I sure as hell hope this means we can put all this behind us, because I’m ready to start chasing those dreams with you.
I want us to get married and start our lives together.
I want to see that smile back on your face and wake up knowing you’re mine. ”
Another tear slips down her cheek as her lips tip up into a grin. Soon, I’ll get one of her big radiant smiles, but for now, I’ll take what I can get.
“Marry me, babe.” I reach into my pocket and pull out the ring I got her.
I thought it was going to be some time before I actually got down on one knee and gave it to her, but today turned out to be my lucky day.
“From the day you drove into my life, I’ve known you were the one.
So please, little one, say you’ll be mine. ”
Her head starts nodding as more tears run down her pretty face.
As I was sitting inside that cell, I thought my chance of happiness was gone.
I thought I’d be locked behind bars for another fourteen years, only to be set free to a life of hell.
I’d anticipated her having moved on by then, being married with kids, having built a life for herself, and I was going to be the miserable interloper, watching from afar, jealous of the man who stole her heart away from me. But fate had a different plan.
I slide the ring on her finger and rise, pulling her to me for a kiss, tasting her salty tears on my tongue as she opens up and lets me in.
God, it’s like the very first time. My entire body is lit with sparks.
My heart is pounding hard inside my chest as my nerves kick me in the gut.
This girl is my world, and I’m going to spend the rest of my days making sure she knows it.
“Are you going to invite me inside, babe, or do I have to fuck you up against the side of my truck?”
I pull back so I can see her pretty eyes, and her coy smile makes my chest swell.
“Who said I would fuck you?” Her sassy little brow cocks, making my dick swell too. “I think you need to make an honest woman of me first, Kayden. And then, I’ll let you between these legs again.”
Look who’s gone and whipped out a sense of humor. I shake my head on a chuckle, leaning back in for another kiss, but her hand comes out bracing my chest, stopping me from getting to her lips.
“I’m being serious, Kade. I really do want to wait.” The fuck? She just rode her little cunt all over me a few days ago, acting like I was her bucking bronco. Now, she’s going to close up shop? Doesn’t she understand that I’ve been locked inside for six years?
“You want to explain why?” I try to keep my voice calm, but my dick is in a near panic.
“Because I want to light a fire under your ass, so you’ll take me down the aisle sooner rather than later.
” She crosses her arms, and my head falls back on my shoulders, my laughter echoing throughout the woods.
This girl sure knows how to keep me on my toes.
If she doesn’t need a big shindig with all the frills and hoopla, then come Monday, we’re going to the courthouse. Damn, I wish tomorrow wasn’t Sunday.
My laughter dies as the heat rises in my gut, and I lift her right off the ground, turning and walking to the bed of my truck. I open the thing with one hand then place her right on the end.
“What are you doing, Kayden?”
“If you’re going to make me wait until marriage to consummate our marriage, then you’re going to have to give me a little something to tide me over, babe.
” I spread her legs wide and pull her right to the edge of my truck, slipping her little pajama shorts right down her thighs.
Damn, I love the sight of her pussy. Pretty pink lips all swollen and glistening under the moon’s light.
The little tuft of dark curls she keeps at the top gives me a little something extra to tug on as I suck on her clit.
I drop my head down and swipe my tongue over the spot, giving the sensitive little button a flick and earning myself a moan.
I go in for more, flattening my tongue over her, rubbing back and forth.
Licking up every drop of her sweet nectar.
Her fingers grip onto my hair and she pulls me closer against her.
I keep my eyes on her face, watching as her eyes roll back, seeing her head grow heavy. Her moans start growing louder and louder and I know she’s close. I slide down and pump in deep, groaning as her muscles constrict around my tongue. She’s got the tightest little cunt I’ve ever known.
“Right there!” She moans as I hit her G-spot. She starts bucking up against me, and I thrust in faster, rubbing my thumb over her clit. Striking her just right to get her to hit her peak. Her pussy tightens and her screams begin to echo into the darkness.
I reach down grabbing my dick, and the simple squeeze of my hand almost sets me off.
I stroke myself as I lick her down from her orgasm, pulling the final waves out of her.
When she slumps back, releasing her grip on my head, I rise back up finishing myself off as I stare at her pretty pussy. Launching my load straight in the dirt.
“You want to stay the night, Kayden?”
I look up at her sweet face and she’s biting back a shy smile. She has no idea how much I want to stay with her. It’s all I wished for while I was inside. To have her in my arms again. Feeling the safety of her warmth.
“Not for sex, but I don’t want to be without you,” she pleads.
“I’m not going anywhere, Wren.” I grip her chin, placing a kiss on her lips. “I’m never leaving you again.”