Chapter Thirty-Seven
Hunter
I opened my eyes to see Kylie sleeping beside me; her hand placed over my chest. Her head was resting on my arm, locking me to stay beside her until she woke up. I stared at her face, trying to figure out why a woman like her would welcome me back in. She was breathtaking and caused my body to harden as I held her.
While her eyes were closed, I took advantage of the situation. I planted a kiss on her forehead, gently caressing her face while she was dreaming. She moved a little and smiled, enjoying the touch of my skin on hers. I watched her long, thick lashes flutter a little every time she moved; her tender, soft lips parted a little while she drifted off again.
As much as I wanted to lie in bed all day and watch over my beautiful nymph, I needed to get up and get things going. Careful so as not to wake her, I moved to lift her head and sat up. I grabbed my shirt and went downstairs, taking the initiative to prepare breakfast.
The night before was incredible. The three of us spent the whole evening watching movies and eating popcorn on the couch. Kylie dozed off somewhere around the third movie, and I carried her upstairs, lamenting the fact that we wouldn’t be making love. Soon.
While I cooked breakfast, I heard someone coming down from the kitchen to sit and watch me cook from the barstool. I turned around and found that it was Kylie. Her hair was all messed up, but she still looked like a goddess.
“Looks like a mother bird created a nest on your head,” I teased her, enjoying her pretty smile almost too much. She rolled her eyes in reply, standing up and walking toward the fridge to get something. She wore a pair of loose, comfy pajamas with a polar bear print all over it. Her childish taste was amusing, but her body was anything but funny. Thick hips and a beautiful ass that caused my body to burn with lust.
I couldn’t stop myself from staring at her. When she turned around, I smiled and turned my attention back to the stove.
“Mind if I watch you cook?” She hopped up onto the counter next to me, her nipples in tight buds that pressed through her tank top.
“Not at all.” I reached over and touched her face as I leaned down and kissed her. “You cold or turned on?”
“Both?” She smiled and brushed her fingers down the side of my face. “I woke up last night and thought about crawling on top of you.”
I ran my hand down her chest and squeezed her ample breast. “You should have. Don’t deny yourself again.” I licked my lips. “Don’t deny me.”
“Okay,” she whispered seductively, and I gave the idea of breakfast a second thought. Maybe getting back in bed would be a better way to start the day. “I’ll get the table set.”
Before I could object, she hopped down and walked away. I ran my hand over my thick erection and took a shaky breath. Tonight had to be the night, if not sooner. I’d thought about making love to her more times than I cared to admit, even to myself. Now that she was mine again, it was time to make good on my promise to myself. To love her like crazy.
I carried on with my task, cooking the brunch we should feast upon for today. Not long after, I managed to finish preparing a simple yet delicious meal for us. Kylie woke Vince up as soon as I announced that it was all done.
Vince was up in a good mood today, his energy vibrant and sunny. I guessed it was the best time to tell them about the plans I had for the day.
“Kylie, I talked to Nana yesterday and asked her a favor.” I looked at Vince who knew the plan all along. I had told him yesterday while Kylie was busy catching her first fish. He was totally supportive of the plan, seeing it as a chance for us to get along more.
“What is it?” She looked at me with surprise in her eyes and stopped eating. Her brows were crooked with a baffled expression.
“I asked for her to watch Vince today. She said she was more than happy to have him around. She missed spending time with him. She even said she would give him more books to read.” I winked at Vince who had a big grin on his face. He loved the idea of giving us some private time alone, as well as the suggestion of visiting Nana again.
“Oh, is that so? What do you plan on doing tonight, then?” Her clear blue eyes bore into me, stealing my heart. Her beauty was illuminating, evident despite her messy hair and bare face. She was the most enticing woman I’d ever known, and she was somehow mine.
“I plan on taking you out for dinner. No excuses. You’re going.” I was a little arrogant, but she blushed in return, so all was right with the world.
“Well, then I guess I’m left with no choice.” She shrugged and smiled at me.
I lifted a hand toward Vince, offering him a high five. Thankfully, he didn’t leave me hanging as he received it with a resounding clap.
We finished the rest of the meal with Vince continuing to tell Kylie the stories he had read. I heard a work here and there, but it was hard to keep up. My mind was lost in the thought of how to make the night perfect for my girl. I had a lot of making up to do with her.
And it started tonight.
*
After I had taken Vince to Nana’s house, I returned home to pick Kylie up for our date. I was dressed in a more formal attire, a button down untucked shirt with a pair of black trousers.
I entered my house and settled on the couch. As I waited for Kylie, my head drifted in thoughts of the past few weeks. Our relationship was filled with shit and flowers, an odd combination of extremes at its finest. We had a roller coaster ride, and the peaks and lows had become unforgettable and life changing.
My day dreaming was soon interrupted by the sound of someone coming down from the stairs. I anticipated Kylie’s entrance as I fixed my gaze toward the living room. My heart stopped as she came into the room. The most beautiful creature I had seen to date walked toward me, her body the stuff of wet dreams, her heart the kind a man could cherish forever.
The black dress she wore fit her snuggly, accenting her curves beautifully. It’s like the damn thing was handmade for her. The low cut on her neckline allowed me a peek at her supple breasts. Her figure-hugging dress made her more enticing and captivating. No doubt all the people would turn their heads to snatch a second look on my sensual girl.
“Sorry to keep you waiting.” She came closer, standing near the couch where I sat. I stood up to meet her. I offered my arm, which she accepted. My eyes were fixated on her, still mesmerized by her beauty.
“You look wonderful tonight.” I took a shallow breath and touched her face before leaning down and kissing her softly. “Have I told you how sorry I am today?”
She laughed. “No, but stop saying it. I forgive you. It’s over. Seriously.”
I nodded. Her angelic face had minimal makeup, but she looked perfect without it. Only her lips were stained with a light pink gloss, drawing my attention to them and promising so much more than I deserved.
“All right. Let’s get out of here.” I took her hand and walked her to the car, staring her down the entire time. We drove across town to the restaurant where we had our first date. As I expected, everyone looked at her with admiring eyes. I was too lucky to have the most magnificent and attractive woman on my arm that night.
We were welcomed by the waiter with the menu. After we had picked out our meals, I stared at her with impassioned eyes. I reached for her hand and squeezed it, holding her tight and not wanting to let go.
“Kylie.” Her eyes were on mine, reflecting the same passion as mine showed hers. “I can’t thank you enough.”
She raised her brows, waiting for my further words. I smiled instead, amused by the beauty she possessed. “For what?”
I caressed her hand as I stared back into her eyes. “For coming into our lives. You don’t know how happy Vince and I are. You complete the missing pieces of our hearts.”
She blushed once again. I loved how her cheeks turned red. “You don’t have to thank me. You and Vince complete me too. I was lonely before we got together, and when I thought it was over,” she paused, and tears filled her eyes, “I didn’t know what I would do. I think I fell in love with you a long time ago, but having it all come together was a dream. Is a dream.”
“For me too, baby.” I reached up and brushed a tear from her cheek. “No more tears, okay? Just good times for us from here on out.
I felt her hold my hand tighten, expressing the bliss in her heart through her actions. Our romantic moment was soon interrupted by the waiter’s return, bringing with him the dishes we had ordered.
We shared the night with a sumptuous dinner. I laughed at how much she nitpicked the food she ordered, critiquing the little details she found wrong with it. She giggled when I wiped the sauce at the edge of her lips; a simple move just to see her blush again.
After dinner, I paid the bill and stood. “Come on, pretty girl. Let’s go home.”
I offered her my arm as we walked out of the restaurant. The night air rose up around us, and I pulled her close, wrapping my arm around her shoulders and kissing the side of her head. “I love you.”
“I love you too.” She got into her side of the car and buckled up as I walked around, stealing glances at her as I did.
We drove home with the radio blaring and both of us singing at the top of our lungs, the scene comical at best. She wasn’t only going to be my lover for the rest of my days, but my best friend too.
After I had parked the car in the garage, I opened the door for Kylie. She got out and moved toward me, her cheeks pink.
“You thinking naughty thoughts?” I smiled and wrapped my arms around her as we stood by the car.
“How did you know?” She lifted to her toes and kissed me.
“Cause I can’t stop thinking about all the ways I want to touch you, to kiss your skin, to fuck you, baby. I was hoping I wasn’t alone in it.”
“Not at all.” She pressed her breasts against my chest and ran her hands down my back, cupping my ass. “I want you so bad.”
“Good. Let’s get inside and let the games begin.” I moved back and gripped her hand to walk into the house.
We walked inside together. I followed her as she sat on the couch, resting her feet from the stilettos she wore. Sitting beside her, I felt the urge to stay near
While she freed her feet from the strappy heels, she let out a long breath. “Much better.”
“Good.” I pulled her feet into my lap, forcing her to turn as I rubbed them. “I know it might sound trite, but I never thought I would let myself love someone after Linda left. Not because she was the best thing that ever happened to me, but because it’s so fucking hard to get over the death of your dreams.”
“I understand.” She nodded, her sweet face filled with a million emotions.
“But I’ve fallen madly in love with you. I want us to build a life together, to make dreams come true in this house, for you to be my wife and Vince’s mom in the near future. I want all of that.” I leaned over as she slid her hands up the back of my head and kissed me several times in quick succession. “You’ve caused my heart to start beating again. I love you more than words can say, Kylie.”
“I love you too, Hunter.” She pulled me down again.
Our lips touched, but this time was different. There was something new. The warm kisses of her lips were addictive as always, but I tasted more. Lust had been so delicious in her arms, but tonight I was ready to open myself up to love as well.