I look over to him, meaning to smile, but he can tell straight away I’m on the verge of tears.
Hey, hey, hey, June, what’s wrong?”
I take a deep breath. It’s time to be honest.
Another breath in and out. And then all spills out. “I really like you Hudson but you are so good and nice. You deserve someone better than me. You fly helicopters and literally rescue people for a living. I don’t know how to do anything. And….and, I stole my father’s car to get here. I grew up, well, it’s nothing like here.”
I swipe away a tear that has escaped and is rolling down my cheek.
“Come over here.” His voice a husky whisper as he unclips my seatbelt and practically picks me up and puts me on his lap. His strong arms around me, his big chest, his warm breath on my check. I can’t remember the last time someone held me. Touched me. Made me feel this safe.
“I only have to see that spark in your eyes to know that you are someone I want to know. You are brave and determined.” He plants a soft kiss on my forehead. I can feel his smile against my hairline. “You were frightened to go up in the helicopter and yet you still went up. And I could see how much you enjoyed it. Whatever you’ve left in the past, I don’t care. I will protect you.” I feel his grasp on my hip tighten. “I will keep you safe.”
With a bent finger under my chin, he lifts my face to look at him. This is so close. So intimate. The warmth of his body next to mine. His scent is stronger now. Masculine. Intoxicating. And those eyes. I could get lost in the depths of his green eyes.
“I don’t want to push you or have you do anything you are not comfortable with. But, can I kiss you, June?”
Our faces close. His lips just a breath away from mine. I nod. He leans in. Soft at first. Lip against soft lip. And then the kiss deepens and I am lost to it. I’m no longer worried about the weight of my body on his. Or that I’ve never been kissed before.
Now there is just a hunger for more. A need to cling to him. To be closer. To have more. Hunger is the right word. Turning more towards him I grip at his shirt. I feel hot all over. And it’s hard to breathe. But who needs to breathe? I just need his mouth on mine. His hands on my body. I feel his long fingers grip into the soft flesh of my hip. My fat bits. But with him it feels sexy. Womanly.
His hand on my thigh. That’s fine. He did that before. His husky voice in my ear has me wiggling in his lap.
“You are so fucking beautiful June. I have wanted to kiss you from the minute I saw you.”
His hand moves further up my thigh. Slipping down between my legs till his fingers are stroking the denim over my pussy.
Holy helicopters!
I freeze.
This is new. Like all of my whirling emotions have flooded to that area. It feels so good.
“June.” My name is just a moan on his lips. I’m trying not to move around too much on him but my hips are moving of their own free will. His touch is driving me crazy.
“June, I don’t want to wait. There is nobody around.”
“You’re talking about sex?” I ask breathlessly.
He nods. Squeezes me tight. “I want you, June. How are you feeling?”
I think about that for half a second. And then I nod. “I’m ready.”
He gives me the greatest big smile that warms my heart and sends a thrill through me. This man wants me. And he is the one I want. This man. This life. I want adventure and laughter.
Even after such a short time, I know I can trust Hudson. Wiggling back over to the passenger seat I take a deep breath before letting myself out of the truck.
Hudson takes me in his arms and kisses me. Softly. Too gentle for me for the fire he has started within me. He chuckles as I start gripping at his shirt and trying to get closer. He whips off his t-shirt and I get to admire his wide chest. All muscle, golden skin and a thin layer of hair that make me want to run my hands over him.
His hands on the bottom of my t-shirt and then the thin cotton is lifted up and over my head. Bra gone and with a groan he cups my breasts. “Perfect.” His husky whisper sends a hot thrill through my whole body.
His fingers on the button and zip of my jeans, I feel like I should shield myself. Hide my naked body from him. But one look at our surroundings, the tall trees, the mountains. I feel wild. I want this. I want everything.
My hand on his shoulder as I step out of my shoes and then my pants. Naked now, but all I care about is how hot his skin feels and how I want to feel it against mine. Standing up, Hudson smiles, kisses me. And then with a little gasp I am lifted up onto the back of the truck. I hadn’t noticed him maneuvering us here. I hadn’t noticed him drop the back of the tray.
The cold steel on my bare ass, a stark contradiction to his hands running up my thighs. Parting my legs open.
“Lay back, June. Let me show you what pleasure can be.”
