She collapsed against him, still hardly able to believe that they had just done this together. Her body responded to his, and he gave back everything he took.
When he eased her down, they clung together under the spray, swaying slightly, trying to take it in.
In the afterglow, she sensed Travis with her the way he had been with her before everything had changed. And she knew they had lost nothing, only gained more than she could ever have imagined.
As the water sluiced over them, she let herself open to his thoughts. He had been two different men who had somehow merged into one—were still merging in ways they were still exploring.
There won’t be hot water left for anyone else in the hotel,she finally whispered in his mind.Maybe we’d better use the shower for its primary purpose.
The suggestion led to hands slick with soap and bodies that heated again, never mind the water temperature. This time, they had more restraint. They washed each other, dried each other, and stepped out of the shower ready for round two.
Sorry. I have to dry my hair, or we’ll get the pillows wet.
Not a problem.
She watched him watching her, his expression greedy as she did a quick and dirty job on her long, thick mane. When it was almost dry, they staggered across the bedroom together and climbed under the covers, rocking in each other’s arms before making love again. This time it was slow and delicious rather than frantic.
She felt his smile as his mouth traveled down her body, finding her center and teasing her until she was begging for release.
But not this way, I want you inside me again.
He wrapped her in his arms, and at the same time, she felt his hands in places on her body he shouldn’t be able to reach.
How are you doing?
Don’t know. But I like it.
Me too.
Words became impossible as they climbed together above the earth’s atmosphere, then streaking back like a meteor to land in this lovely, comfortable bed.
The miracle of Travis bringing Gabe back would never be lost on either of them.
As they lay tangled together, she tried to absorb the reality of the man who held her close. It was still a wonderment.
For me too. But the thing I know best is that I love you.
She knitted her fingers with his. He could read her thoughts. She didn’t have to say that she loved Travis. And she felt the joy of having Gabe, too. The totality of what she had with this man was just beginning.
She read his silent response, all his feelings open to her. She waited a beat before asking,You’re sure you want me to call you Gabe?
He laughed softly.That’s an easy decision. All the people in my life already know me as Gabe.
Are we going to join the others in...Lafayette?
Decorah Security has a New Orleans office, but what about your business? You have a reputation here.
I think I can build one in Louisiana. I want to be with the rest of the group, at least for a while. They saved us. We wouldn’t be here without them.
And they wouldn’t be free of the threat of Mr. Smith hanging over them—without us.
Yes. But I need to stop in at my office and tell Frank what happened.
Will he believe you?
Frank...yeah. He collects agents with talents you couldn’t imagine.
Like what?
