We've already turned out of town and are heading home when it clicks. "We can hire them!"
Jenna turns to look at me. "Hire who for what?"
"Sorry, I was just chatting with my brothers. We’re going to put together a couple of work crews to repair the roads all over this section of the mountain before it gets too cold, which gives us about three weeks.”
I look over to see her beautiful green eyes staring hard, confused. "You mean you're going to ask the town council to help?"
"No. We’re going to buy the equipment and supplies and pay the workers ourselves."
Her expression is still kind of frozen, so I pull over and stop the truck before I turn and take her hands in mine. "Look, I wasn't going to bring this up quite yet, but if you look up my company online, you'll find out soon enough."
I thread our fingers together, smiling gently. "Wolfe Security has accidentally become a global encryption powerhouse. We’re making a fortune, like, a truly ridiculous amount of money. My extended family has always supported businesses in towns around here, but since the company exploded, we’ve really been looking to spend as much as possible. We’re finishing up a school expansion. Kai has started work on an RV park to bring in tourists. And now we're going to fix all the roads. I mean, it needs to be done, right? So…"
Jenna's shock seems to be wearing off as we both lean closer. "When I first laid eyes on you, I assumed you were a lumberjack. Then you tell me you're some super tech guy. Now you’ve basically told me you're Robin Hood?" She smiles, quirking up an eyebrow. "Which of those is closest to the truth?"
"Put those three in a blender," I chuckle, "then blitz it up with a dash of boring homebody."
"Sounds delicious," she murmurs as I lean in to kiss her gently. This time it feels different. Like we're truly bonding. My fingers slip into the back of her hair, and as the kiss deepens, I hear a faint hum or a moan.
Knowing that Jenna feels this electricity too sends a surge through me as prickles dance across my shoulder blades. I realize with embarrassment that my cock is already thickening, and it takes a moment of concentration to get myself back under control.
"You're so beautiful," I whisper, pulling away. “Trust me – I need to kiss you for at least an hour or three. But I promised I'd get you home on time."
"Right."
We straighten up and start driving, then I shoot her a sideways glance. “I still don't know what you mean by feeding a monster."
"I'm staying with my aunt and taking care of her cat. His name is Monster. He’s on a very specific schedule. If he's not fed at four pretty much on the dot, he's been known to tear the place apart. It’s her one rule for staying there."
"Then rough roads or not, I'll get you there."
We arrive at five to four, which gives me just enough time to walk Jenna to the door. “Is your aunt around now?” I ask, as we lean against the big wooden post on the front porch.
“No. I’m house sitting for the week.”
“Any nosy neighbors to worry about?” My hand slides slowly around Jenna’s waist, holding her close. The sweet fragrance of her hair is already arousing me. “I don’t want to get you in trouble.”
She smiles. “No, I think most people are still at work.”
I pull the jewelry box from my back pocket and slip it into her purse. Then I dip my head to kiss lightly along her cheekbone. “I had an amazing time with you today.”
“Yeah, it was fun.” She looks up at me through her long lashes. “Thank you for a wonderful lunch and the gorgeous necklace.”
As I stare into her stunning eyes, my breath becomes unsteady. “So beautiful,” I whisper, leaning in to kiss her softly.
The taste of her skin on mine sends my mind spiraling. I’ve never wanted anyone or anything as much as I want this precious girl. The way she kisses me back sends fire surging through my veins.
Before I know it, I’ve backed Jenna up against the siding, our bodies pressed together as her fingers trail into the back of my hair. A deep shudder runs through me when I picture what’s going to happen soon: my gorgeous girl naked and spread out for me while I worship every delicious inch of her. It’s just a matter of time.
Speaking of which…
After one more frantic, breathless kiss, I step back. “Go feed your floof monster, beautiful. We don’t any kitty freakouts. I’ll text you tomorrow.”
“Okay. See you.”
When she opens the door, there’s an accusatory yowl from inside. Jenna shoots me an adorable grin, then disappears.
I stride back to the truck with a spring in my step I’ve never had before.
