His hands grip my hips, guiding me along his thrusts, his breathing ragged. Each movement brings us closer. I arch my back, meeting him with each stroke, welcoming him into every corner of my body. He slows, teasing me, drawing out his cock and then slowly pushing it inside me again.
"Please…" I beg, my voice hoarse with desire. He picks up the pace, his muscles tensing as he drives into me. My own pleasure builds, until a tidal wave of ecstasy crashes over me.
Kade thrusts harder and faster until he groans my name, his entire body shuddering with release. Our limbs are still intertwined as our breathing slows. He strokes my hair as my eyelids get heavier and I drift off into a delicious sleep.
I must have slept deeply, as the late morning sunlight is streaming through the gap in the curtains. I stretch and roll over, my body filled with a delicious ache. I smile to myself remembering last night. Kade’s head between my thighs in the shower, then on this huge bed, giving me the best orgasm of my life as his huge cock plunged into me. It was perfect and the idea of doing it again makes that sweet ache intensify.
Kade’s not here, so he’s probably ordering breakfast. I grab my phone, sitting up when I see a text from the vet.
Dr Abbott: Horace had a restless night, but he’s doing better today. If you’d like to come in and see him for ten minutes today, he should be up to a quick visit. You can take him home on Friday. The nurses here have fallen in love with him.
I dress quickly, throwing my stuff in a bag. I’ll find Kade and tell him I need to get back before I go.
I open the door and head out into the hallway. I pass a room with its door slightly ajar and stop in my tracks at the sound of Daniel’s voice.
“So what shall I do about the contract?” There’s the sound of typing.
“Rip it up, we don’t need it anymore. Let’s make sure there’s no evidence of this fake marriage anywhere. You made the payment on the first day?” Kade’s deep voice asks.
“Yes. It’s in her account.”
“Good. I have to do something. You can see if she’s up yet and tell her you’ve made the payment. I want her to know it’s in her account.”
I back away down the hall, clutching my bag and almost tripping over a floral display. My feet are clumsy beneath me as I walk as fast as I can down the many flights of stairs to the reception area.
My heart is beating too fast, my mouth dry. Is Kade trying to get rid of me? Ripping up the contract? Is he ashamed? Or now his plans have been carried out, it’s just another thing to cross off his list.
Along with screwing me last night.
I walk out into the sunlight, my fingers trembling as I get out my phone and dial the number for a cab. I try not to panic, but tears are spilling from my eyes as I wait for the taxi to arrive.
On the drive back to Snowflake Falls, I close my eyes. My phone’s battery has run out and I’ve left my charger plugged in the wall of the country club. Considering how efficient Daniel is, I’ll probably receive it in the mail in a few days.
On the mountain road, I catch a glimpse of Peppermint Lodge. The whole modern part of the building has burned down and it looks like a shell of its former self. Gazing at it makes me feel even sadder.
At least I can go visit Horace for ten minutes and see how he is. I’ll hold myself together for that and then I can go home, crawl under the covers and cry myself to sleep.
I can’t believe this was all for nothing. I may have the money in my account but that’s meaningless now.
I’d give it all back in a second if I could have Kade with me.
But he doesn’t want me.
And that breaks my heart.
ChapterEight
KADE
Granny squeezes my shoulder. We’ve both spoken to the police, who’ve handed back the engagement ring. She holds it up in the sunlight. It’s a beautiful piece of jewelry, with a large center diamond in a dazzling old European cut, embraced by smaller diamonds in an intricate pattern around it and finished in platinum.
“You don’t know how much this means to me, my sweet. It’s not the jewels themselves as much as it is your grandfather’s name being cleared. And our family’s. You did it, Kade.”
I kiss her gently on the cheek as Palladio wags his bushy tail.
“There’s just one thing, my precious grandson.”
“What’s that Granny? Can I flag down a waiter for a cup of tea? Stroll around the grounds?” I’m in a buoyant mood after last night. All I can think about is my beautiful curvy Minna upstairs waiting for me.
