Total pages in book: 26
Estimated words: 25234 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 126(@200wpm)___ 101(@250wpm)___ 84(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 25234 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 126(@200wpm)___ 101(@250wpm)___ 84(@300wpm)
I sigh and almost laugh, realizing my dad’s picked up on the churning of the waterfall rushing into the pond.
“Oh, we’re just driving with a window down,” I reply. “So are you going in tonight?”
I’m anxious to switch the topic of this conversation. I hate lying to my dad and don’t want this to go further where I need to lie even more.
“Yep. Just got called in. There’s leftovers in the fridge if you want them. I’ll be working all night. Probably won’t see you until tomorrow afternoon.”
“Aw, I’m sorry, Pops. You work too hard. If only Beatrice would–”
“We all have to make our own way in life, puddin’,” he interrupts. “You take care. I’ll see ya tomorrow.”
“Take care, Pops.”
He hangs up, and I set my phone down with a sigh. Cade instantly has me in his arms. “What is it, baby?”
“My dad,” I reply. “Working his ass off while my aunt lives up there hoarding all her money to herself. It’s absurd.”
“I’m sorry, Sky,” Cade says sweetly. “If I could do something, anything to fix it–”
“It’s okay,” I say quickly. “It’s not your fault. On a good note, though, you and I have my place to ourselves all night. That is, if you feel like spending it with me…”
“Are you being serious right now?” Cade asks.
I’m so taken aback that an odd sound comes out from my throat. Fortunately Cade smiles, and I immediately calm down. “I want to spend all the time I can with you, Sky.”
I feel silly now for thinking he would have rejected my offer.
God his body looks unbelievable beneath the glow of the moon which highlights the curvature of his muscles like the statue of a Greek god.
He drags his eyes unabashedly up the length of my body, drilling a confidence into me like I’ve never known. Not only do I feel wanted when I’m in Cade’s company, but I also feel more feminine than I’ve ever felt. I actually feel sexy and in touch with my body.
And I’m no longer a virgin…
“So do you want to do it again here?” Cade asks, eyeing his cock, which is close to standing at full attention. “Or should we wait until we get back to your place?”
Just seeing his arousal awakens that fuzzy feeling between my legs once more. It’s just like the first time we met, only way more powerful now that I know what it’s like to have him inside me.
“As badly as I want you,” I whisper, “I’m starting to get cold out here.”
“You’re right. It is cold,” Cade chuckles. He stands, and I once again marvel at his physique. His cock hangs from between his legs like a baby’s arm. “Let’s head back.”
I can’t keep my eyes off him as he dresses, and he holds my hand tightly as we hike back up to his truck. He even holds the door open for me and closes it once I’ve slid in, just like my dad used to do for me when I was little.
Safe.
That’s how I feel around Cade. Among so many other things.
Safe.
It’s a short drive back to Cade’s house, which is actually on the side of town where my aunt lives. It’s not the ultra-luxury side where the uber-rich live, but it’s still nice, especially compared to the trailer park where I live.
“Wow,” I remark as we pull up to it. “You must do well for yourself.”
Cade grins. “It took a long time to make it here, I’ll tell you that. And I’ve still got a long way to go.”
This man just keeps getting more and more impressive. This side of town is the side we call “old money,” meaning generational wealth, people whose parents were rich and left them a substantial inheritance. The fact that Cade got himself this far on his own is a testament to his character.
We kick off our shoes at the door, and he leads me into the kitchen.
“I’m not sure what I’ve got in the fridge,” he says. “But we could always order something–”
“Care to let your new woman cook for you, Daddy?”
He smiles. “Oh, I’ll let my new woman do anything for me.”
Feeling all fuzzy inside, I open the fridge and find he has some fresh salmon just begging to be cooked. I hold it up to him.
“Want to taste my secret recipe?”
“Haven’t I already tasted that?” he asks with a sly grin.
I feign coyness and put a hand over my agape mouth. “You dirty, dirty man!”
Cade chuckles as he comes over and wraps his arms around my waist. “You love it.”
He goes out back and starts up the coals for the fire pit as I prepare dinner. By the time the salmon and mashed potatoes are finished, he already has a table set and drinks poured for us. All that’s left for me to do is bring out the meals like the dutiful woman I am tonight.