Could it really be possible to dive into something with a massive load of responsibilities with someone you’ve only known for one freaking week? We do connect on deeper levels, but again…seven damn days.
I guess you don’t know unless you try, right? I am financially independent and could stand on my own two feet if things go wrong but in reality? I want this intense connection between Redding and I to continue and grow. I want love, commitment, children; I want a shared future.
Taking a deep breath, I confess, “I want it all with you. But I do think we need condoms to give us a little more foundation. I mean, if we’re both in this for real there is no rush. We would have a future to look forward to where we can take life-altering changes one step at a time.”
I feel his lips on the top of my head once more. “I agree. But I’m also going to eat that pussy of yours again and jerk off while I fingerfuck your pussy and spray my cum all over your belly. Like I said. No condoms so I guess that’s the better option.”
I swallow hard as desire starts to pool between my legs. “Sounds like a plan.”
With my next breath I’m on my back with his face buried between my legs. He makes good on his promise, giving my body the much needed gratification it needs to fully accept what this man is willing to give.
CHAPTER FIVE
– REDDING –
I steal another glance at the woman who is checking out goats and release a happy sigh. Who knew just looking at a woman could give such a comfortable feeling? Last night we connected in a solid way. Not just our bodies but the late evening discussions afterwards is what grounded the both of us.
No more fake anything; what we have is real and we’re both in it for the long run. Finally. I knew she was special when she walked inside the bar that night but as always, time can be on your side if you want something bad enough.
And I want her. With every cell inside my body. It was hard enough not to sink myself inside her sweet pussy again last night. First thing I did when we passed a store this morning was buy the biggest box of condoms.
Like many other things we discussed last night, she offered to get a birth control prescription so we can ditch the condoms as soon as possible. The both of us want kids but she’s right to explore “us” before adding anything else.
For now, we’re only going to add a goat right next to the new mare we just picked up and is loaded safely inside the trailer. Fenna is checking out young ones while I notice an old man who has an older looking goat right next to a few others.
Strolling over, I point at the animal and question, “Afternoon, sir. How old is this one?”
“He will be ten by the end of the year. There’s still a lot of life in ‘em. He was a buddy for my granddaughter’s horse but the horse was sold three weeks ago. We’re not getting another horse and he’s been lonely, best thing to do is look for another owner to give him a few more years.”
I nod and give the man a smile. “I think I know the perfect home. My old lady is breeding miniature horses and the stallion is a bit of a wanderer.”
“Ah, he keeps escaping on ya?” The old man chuckles. “My granddaughter’s horse used to get bored as well, it’s why we bought Goaty here to keep her company.”
I feel a hand on my lower back and a soft, “Hey,” coming from beside me as Fenna joins us.
“I found us the perfect goat,” I quip and point at the brown animal lying comfortably on the ground. “Almost ten years old and a former buddy of a horse.”
“Perfect,” Fenna muses and leans over the fence to slide her hand over the goat’s head.
The old man accepts the first offer Fenna makes and it doesn’t take long for us to put the goat in the trailer.
“Want to eat something before we hit the road again?” I ask and I can tell by the way her eyes light up, she’s liking the idea.
We stroll toward one of the stands where they are flipping burgers when my phone rings. I grab it from my pocket and notice it’s Dinand calling. A hint of concern slices through me because I asked him to finish working on the fence for Houdini.
“What’s up?” I grunt.
“Someone just tried to set fire to your old lady’s stable.” His statement makes me stop dead in my tracks.
“Come again?” I mutter, wondering if he’s shitting me.
“No worries, brother. Ewald and I managed to smother the fire and none of the horses were in the stable since the mares were in the pasture and Houdini was in the one we were working in. We haven’t been able to check the security feed yet. I don’t know if it was up and running but we did put up the cameras and let Decker know to handle the rest but that was hours ago so. That’s all the info I have at this moment but I thought I’d let you know anyway instead of coming home and seeing part of the damage. It’s only on the outside, though. Fucking lucky we were here otherwise no one would have noticed and the stallion would have been in there, right?”
“Right, brother.” I manage to keep the anger pulsing through me at a minimum since he’s the one I should be thankful for. “Thanks, man. Appreciate it. We’re heading back right now. See you in a couple of hours.”
“No rush, we got this,” Dinand says before the connection ends.
“What’s wrong?” Fenna’s voice is thin and laced with worry.
“First you’re thrown face-first into a wall and then they try to set fire to your stable. Don’t worry, the damage was kept to a minimum because Dinand and Ewald were there to catch it in time. Who knows if they are connected or separate incidents, though, my money is on a connection. What and who I have no clue, but we’re gonna find out.”
She swallows hard and brushes past me to head for my truck. I have to up my speed to keep up with her and when I finally do, I take her by the arm and spin her around. Acting on pure instinct I wrap her in my embrace and pull her flush against my body.
Her hands fist my leather cut and I can feel her chest expand to take a deep breath, releasing it slowly while her body slightly trembles. Fucking hell, I hate not knowing who is doing this to her.
“It’s going to be okay, I promise,” I vow. “With Houdini escaping all the time, I asked Dinand and Ewald to install cameras but they weren’t sure if they were up and running when the fire was set. Like I said, we’re going to find out who is doing this and end it.”
Her head rubs my chest as she nods.
“Come on, Dinand ensured me everything was under control. What do you say we get those burgers to go since we’ll be on the road for a couple of hours anyway and you can’t handle shit on an empty stomach, eh?”
I get half a choke, half a sob as a reply and take a step back so I can cup her face with both my hands. Gently I wipe away the few tears spilling over her cheek and brush my lips against hers.
“We got this,” I fiercely tell her.
It’s only a soft murmur, but she says it nonetheless. “We got this.”
Releasing her face, I take her hand and lace my fingers with hers to guide us back to the stand with the burgers. We order our food and take it with us. The miles on the road are mostly made in silence.
Dinand and Ewald are waiting for us when we finally arrive. Fenna jumps out of the truck as soon as it comes to a stop. She rushes toward the stables and as I get out as well, I can clearly see the damage of the fire. Thank fuck my brothers were here because it looks like some kind of accelerant was used.