Total pages in book: 118
Estimated words: 110278 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 551(@200wpm)___ 441(@250wpm)___ 368(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 110278 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 551(@200wpm)___ 441(@250wpm)___ 368(@300wpm)
FOURTEEN
BRIDGER
We scooped up Legend on our way to my place. He made himself at home in the back of my Tahoe. I was worried he’d pace back and forth in the back, but he shocked me by lying down right away.
“I forgot how beautiful your place was. It’s been awhile since I’ve been out here,” Kellie says. I saw the desire written on her face earlier, and it only made me want her more.
“Thanks, there’ve been a few changes since you’ve been here last. The kitchen is finally upgraded, and the bathrooms are done too. I think next year, I’ll add a hot tub to the in-ground pool. Did you bring your bathing suit?” I ask Kellie, already thinking about her in the backyard floating around in the water in nothing but a bikini. Not having a lot of neighbors could work to my advantage. If the cards are stacked in my favor, I could probably have her naked, which causes a whole other slew of ideas playing on repeat in my mind.
“I can’t wait to see. Of course I brought my bathing suit. There’s no way I’m not enjoying the pool in some way, shape, or form. I figure since Easton isn’t heading here, we’ll be staying at your place more than mine. So, while you scooped up Legend, I packed enough for a couple of weeks.” This is not the woman who was scared and out of her mind Friday when she got the paperwork stating Liam was released early. If anything, she’s regrouped and has come back stronger than ever. I’d like to think I had something to do with that, even though I know I sure as hell didn’t.
“Good, I’d rather not have you going back and forth by yourself. I know we talked about you taking your own vehicle, but after today, you’re sticking to me like glue.”
“It’s a good thing I don’t mind that, then.” Her voice is dripping with desire, and I know exactly what she has up her sleeve.
I park the vehicle in the oversized garage that allows more than just one vehicle even though it claimed to be a two-car garage when I bought the home. It was all part of the update before I even moved in. Slade, Drake, Easton, and I all had our share of sleeping on the couches at Nighthawk when we first got started. It wasn’t a hardship while the house was being renovated too.
There’s a spot right beside my now parked Tahoe that would be perfect for Kellie. If I have my way, once this shit is over and done with, that’s where she’ll park her car. She and Legend, with me now and forever.
I hop out and head toward the back to grab her bags. Kellie wasn’t kidding when she said she packed for a while. The trunk is full of bags and Legend’s things, which shows just how much she loves the pup—two dog beds, dog food, a jar of treats, and a basketful of chew toys for him.
“You need help? I’ll go let him out back and come help you,” she offers. Legend is prancing around, ready to go explore.
“Nah, I’ll get it all squared away then meet you out back. What are we grilling for the crew?” I ask so I know what meat I’ll have to thaw.
“Oh, whoops. I guess we should have talked about that on the way home. I figured since the guys would be here this evening, we may as well invite Taylor and Raelynn too. You grill whatever you feel like eating. I’ll make the sides.”
I love that she’s making herself at home at my place. “Mi casa es su casa, or however the hell they say it. You have the key, sunshine, and you know the codes. You could have been using it the entire time.”
“Bridger.” Her voice is soft. I know that tone. She’s embarrassed though she has nothing to be embarrassed about. I walk to her, needing her to hear what I’m about to say that leaves no thoughts in her head that could cloud her judgment.
“No, sunshine. It’s okay. I knew the shit you were going through. I didn’t tell you that to make you feel bad. It’s just something you needed to know. I’m here, and I’m not going anywhere.”
Kellie’s hands wrap around my waist, holding on to my shirt as she looks up into my eyes and says, “I know, but back then I wasn’t ready. I barely believed in myself. I was scared of my own shadow at one point. You taking your time with me, that was the best thing you could have done, and I can’t thank you enough. It’s why what I feel for you now has come so naturally. You make me feel more than I ever have in my life.” Her hands dig in tighter to my sides, bringing me closer to where I want to be most.