“Just you both, something private so you can talk through your feelings and everything.”
“Jessica...” Running Wolf started.
“Worry not about that. Catori and I will take care of the little one,” Chito grinned. “Just take care of creating the perfect place for her.”
“But… you can’t take her into the village. She...”
“Then, we will spend some days here in your shack, brother. It is the least we can do for you. You finally have another shot at happiness. We are going to do everything in our power to ensure there are no problems. Little Jessica has started eating solid food, am I correct?”
Running Wolf laughed as he said, “Yes.”
“Perfect. You can stay in your perfect place for a week, and we will be fine, I promise.”
Running Wolf smiled, “All right, but if Elaina does not agree to this...”
“Oh she will, I am sure. She loves Jessica but I bet she will appreciate the break.”
Remembering the previous day when Jessica had made an entire mess of the shack and sent Elaina into a frenzy made Running Wolf smile fondly. Chito was very right. Elaina would be grateful to get some rest.
*
Elaina leaned against Running Wolf as she listened to himtalk about the family he lost. There was a moment of silence and she squeezed his hand. She whispered, “You are not alone, Running Wolf, not anymore, you have me now. I will be by your side for as long as I can.”
She leaned forward and kissed him softly, pressing up against him. When they pulled apart, he stroked her face and she smiled, “You do not have a curse and you are not responsible for the loss of your loved ones. Please let it go.”
Running Wolf sighed and placed his forehead against hers, “Ever since I met you, Elaina, I could feel the wounds closing up and I began to doubt my thoughts. You helped me see better.”
She smiled and turned back to the rain drops. They were seated at the opening of the large tepee which Elaina and Jessica had finally been able to move into just the previous day. From where they sat, they had a perfect view of the pouring rain but they were protected enough from it.
“Do you and Jessica have a home to return to?” Running Wolf blurted out. Elaina turned to him and her heart broke when she saw the fear in his eyes.
She tilted her head and said softly, “How long have you been scared to ask that question?”
“For a really long time,” he said quietly.
She entwined her fingers with his and said, “My wounds run deep and someday soon, I will tell it all to you. Though I am not ready yet, I want you to know that my home is with you, mine and Jessica’s. You are our home.”
“I want nothing else but that.” he whispered as he pulled her into a hug.
Elaina held him tightly. This beautiful and amazing man had captured her heart at a time that she thought she would not be able to love ever again.Live well, for me, for yourself and for our baby!Love again!She smiled as she remembered James’ words.Back then, she had thought it was impossible. But here she was completely smitten by this man. She felt such profound feelings of love, and a deep connection to him, even stronger than she had felt for James. She would tell him how much she loved him soon, when she told him of the hellhole he had saved her from, the pain he had helped her heal from. For now, she just wanted to feel him, and be as close to him as she possibly could. She wanted to be his.
“I want to be yours….” Elaina whispered softly, looking deeply into his eyes. His eyes held a deep passion that she knew was mirrored in hers.
Running Wolf lowered his head and Elaina moaned as he kissed her bare neck. He stood up and pulled her along with him. They moved further into the tepee as he showered kisses over her neck and shoulders. His hands skimmed over the blouse of her dress, over her hips and then, he cupped her round butt cheeks. Elaina shuddered and moaned softly as he caressed her. She was unable to control the deep desire she had for him. She wanted him more than she had ever wanted any man in her life.
Running Wolf’s hands moved down to the hem of her dress. The deerskin dress hunched up around her waist and Elaina sucked in a sharp breath when his hands made contact with her bare butt cheeks. The insides of her thighs were already wet with desire. She screamed his name and arched toward him as he stroked her wet spot. He pulled her close to him and with one hand still stroking her, he used the other to skillfully pull the dress over her head.
Elaina stood before him, naked and moaning with pleasure as he stroked her.
“I want you now, Running Wolf!” she cried.
“Soon, my love, soon.” he groaned as he kissed his way over her face, still stroking her wet spot. Elaina felt her legs go weak and she moaned louder as he licks her nipples. He stepped away and she whimpered but it was only for a moment becausehe picked her up and carried her to the buffalo hide to lay her down gently. He returned to showering kisses all over her body and she groaned with pleasure.
“I need you now, Running Wolf,” she cried in a strangled voice.
“As you wish, my love.”
Running Wolf pressed himself against her inner part of her legs and then, he entered her. Elaina screamed with pleasure and begged him to go faster. She pressed her hips firmly against him and went along with his rhythm as he pounded harder. Their screams of each other’s names filled the small space. She releases around him just at the same time he tensed up and they shuddered in pleasure. They rolled apart but did not let go of each other. Running Wolf kissed her forehead and said,
