“Yes. And we’ll get to spend the weekend together.”
“I’m excited about that. Though I do have to drive home on Sunday.”
“Yeah, but then we’ll see each other in a few weeks.”
“And you’ll come out when you can.”
“Yes. And before you know it, I’ll be retired.”
She took his hand and squeezed. “We can do this.”
“We can.”
Sadness hit soon after Griz left for work, but she didn’t let it take over. She read a few articles on woodworking shops and equipment she might want to buy, then logged on to her therapy session. Telling the therapist what happened had been hard. She didn’t like talking about it, but she got through it all. The therapist wanted her to keep a journal of her feelings and thoughts. All of it.
Elowen also had a few exercises to do to help calm her. The therapist thought yoga would be something good for her to practice. It would give her some time to clear her mind. She found one yoga instructor online but didn’t like her style. The women had given her their phone numbers, and she texted Danika asking for the name of the yoga instructor they’d done at the cabin.
The reply came back fast, and she downloaded a few free classes and began one. It wasn’t as long as the session they’d done at the cabin, but it was good. The woman was positive and discussed how healing yoga had been for her. She didn’t say what happened to her, but the message was uplifting.
At the end, Elowen lay in savasana, thinking about Griz and how lucky she was to have him in her life. There were some tough things they would go through with both of them living in different parts of the state, but they would be able to get together at least every few weeks.
She’d showered and was wearing a sundress when Griz got home. He pulled her into his arms and held her tight as he buried his face against her neck. After a long moment, he pulled back and held her gaze before pressing his lips against hers.
She hadn’t been expecting sex but was up for it. Again, Griz let her lead them, this time with her riding him on the bed. He came right after he brought her to orgasm. Honestly, it was the most orgasms she’d ever had while a guy had his dick in her.
“I’m liking this,” Elowen said.
“What do you like about it?”
“You know how to get me off, and your cock feels so good inside. I love the thickness.”
He kissed the top of her head. “I like how you feel wrapped around me. I also enjoyed watching you ride me. That was freaking hot.”
Griz tossed the condom and came back to stretch out beside her. “Are you ready for food?”
She shrugged. “Do you usually eat this early?”
“Early mornings mean I have to shift everything earlier. Once I retire, I don’t think I’ll be eating this early, but that’s only if I don’t have to get up so early.”
“Working construction, I spent my life getting up early, but not as early as you do. We had to wait for the sun, or if we were in a neighborhood, we had to wait until restrictions lifted. Do you think you’ll be able to adjust?”
He nodded. “I think so.”
“So tomorrow morning, we’re meeting Thario.”
“Yes.” Griz pulled her up, and they headed into the kitchen after she pulled on her underwear and one of Griz’s T-shirts.
“I want to talk to him about getting a dog,” Elowen said.
“Really?”
“Yes. I was sitting outside the other night, and I realized I would feel better if I had a dog. I have enough money to go to a good breeder. I need a dog who will listen and never attack one of the guests. So It has to be a good dog.”
“We’ll find you a good dog. If Thario doesn’t know who to go to, we’ll find someone who does.”
“Thank you. I think I’ll feel safer with a dog by my side.”
“Frog is amazing. I’m sure we can find you a dog who will be great.”
