Jerry’s possessive tone warmed her straight to her core. And when he squeezed her ass cheeks and pushed his finger a small way into her puckered hole, her body exploded as wave upon wave of crashing pleasure covered her, her cries echoing in the valley, bouncing off the pine trees. Gasping, she buried her head in the crook of his neck, then felt him stiffen. A low, guttural moan pushed through his lips, his breath ghosting the side of her face.
“Fuck, Kylie. Fuck. Fuck!” His words were low and hoarse, and they washed contentment over her. He hugged her close to him, and she could hear the beating of his heart as he came down from his climax. He pulled back and kissed her shoulders. “That was unbelievable. I’ve never done that before. We’re gonna have to come to the lake more often.” His deep chuckle soothed her.
Knowing she was the first woman he’d ever made love to in the lake made Kylie feel fuzzy and cuddly all over. He’d been with so many women that she’d thought he’d done it all, but finding out this was something he’d done only with her made it that much more special.
“We should get dressed,” he said softly against her hair.
“Do you have your boxers? I can’t find my panties and bra.”
“I’ll buy you some sexy new ones.” He winked at her.
She laughed. Losing her underwear was so worth the orgasm he gave her, and the closeness they’d shared. They walked out of the water and quickly dressed. Even though sex in the lake was fucking fantastic, she didn’t want anyone to see her. Fastening the snaps on the back of her halter top, she looked down and saw the material clinging to her breasts.
“Without a bra, I look like a slut,” she groaned.
She shook her head when Jerry leered at her chest. “I love the way your tits look. Damn, you look hot, but I don’t want any guys staring at you when we go for lunch.” He went over and took something out of the saddle bag on his bike. “Here,” he said, handing her a black T-shirt. “Wear this. You can keep it.”
She slipped on his shirt. It was miles too big for her, but she loved it and decided it would be her nightshirt from then on. “How do I look?” She twirled around.
Jerry’s gaze was as soft as a caress. “Beautiful. Come over here.”
She walked to him and he cocooned her in his arms. “I love you so much,” he said in a low voice.
“I love you, Jerry.” Tears glistened in her eyes, and it was as though her heart would burst from happiness and love. He was her soulmate, and no matter what her dad said, she’d never leave him.
They broke away when they heard the distant voices of a man and woman. “Let’s go get lunch. I’m starved,” Kylie said. Jerry kissed her deeply, then helped her on his bike. They drove out of the valley with the sun shining on them, her arms hooked tightly around her man.
***
Kylie stayed onthe porch until she couldn’t see Jerry anymore. Her body was still tingling from their lovemaking and all the wonderful things he’d said to her during their day together. She’d have to convince her dad that she loved Jerry and wanted to spend time with him. The thought of never seeing him again or feeling his body next to hers made her break out in a cold sweat. Surely her father could understand; after all, he’d once been young and in love with her mom.
The coolness from the air conditioner washed over her as she stepped into the foyer. As the days crept into July, the heat bounced off the pavement, even lingering in the shadows of nightfall. She ambled to the kitchen in search of a cold drink.
“Oh,” she said when she saw Belle sitting at the table. “I thought you were at the doctor’s office.” Panic threaded around her, and she hoped Belle hadn’t seen Jerry dropping her off.
“No, I postponed it until the end of the week. The heat is too much.” Belle lifted her leg and rested it on the chair opposite her. “Did you have a nice time with Jerry?”
Kylie blew out a long breath. “Are you going to tell Dad?”
Belle shook her head. “No. I think you and Jerry are good together, and he obviously makes you happy. You’ve been on a high for the last few days.” She wiped her forehead with a napkin. “You do have to have a long talk with your father. Explain how you feel. He’ll understand.”
“No, he won’t. I tried that, and he wasn’t even listening to me. He’s made up his mind.”
“Well, you don’t have to do it tonight, but you do have to do it before you go back to school. You’d be surprised how understanding your dad can be when he wants to.”
Kylie plopped down on the kitchen chair. “I know that, but in this case, he doesn’t want to be understanding. Anyway, I’ll figure it out.”
Belle smiled then shifted in her chair. “I’ll try and soften him up too. Maybe you can talk to him after the baby is born. I suspect he’s going to be nothing but a big softie when he lays eyes on his son.”
Kylie laughed. “You’re devious, and so right. How’re you doing? Did you get Dad to agree to be with you in the delivery room?”
“After a long battle, I can proudly say I won. His butt is in there holding my hand.”
“I have to see that. I never would’ve thought he’d agree to it. Good job.”
“It was one of my better moments. Anyway, it’s hard to say no to a pregnant woman who is super hormonal.” Belle pushed up from the table. “I’m going to rest for a while. I’m so damn hot at night that I have the ceiling fan twirling on high, the AC at sixty-eight degrees, and a small portable fan directed at me. Your poor dad has taken to wearing a sweater to bed at night. He can’t wait for the baby to be born.”
Kylie laughed along with Belle. When she’d left the room, Kylie checked her e-mails, eager to see whether she was offered the job at the wildlife rescue or not. When she saw a message from them, she crossed her fingers and opened it. After scanning the contents, she raised her arm high in the air and yelled, “Yes!” She’d been offered the job and was beyond thrilled. The day she’d spent with Jerry had been magical, and now it culminated in her finally having a job. It didn’t get much better than that. She quickly sent Jerry a text.
