Total pages in book: 127
Estimated words: 120708 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 604(@200wpm)___ 483(@250wpm)___ 402(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 120708 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 604(@200wpm)___ 483(@250wpm)___ 402(@300wpm)
My heart hammered in my chest. “I would totally be okay with that.”
After another few moments, Tanner kissed me quickly on the lips, then said, “Let me get us cleaned up.”
He slowly pulled out of me, and I instantly felt the loss of him. I grabbed onto him and shook my head. “Don’t leave, not yet.”
Tanner smiled, but I saw the concern in his eyes. “I’m not going anywhere, Timber. I swear to you.”
I nodded as I pushed the sudden wariness away.
“Let me take this off and bring back a washcloth for you.”
My mouth opened to say something, but I quickly shut it. Was he really offering to take care of me after we just made love? The gesture was so sweet, I nearly swooned while lying down.
“Do you want to lie out by the fire or in here?”
“I want to stay in here.”
He grinned, then kissed me. “Okay, be right back.”
My body was completely relaxed, and my eyes drifted slowly shut. I opened them when I felt a warm washcloth between my legs. I smiled and let Tanner take care of me. I’d never been taken care of like this before. It warmed my entire body, and I couldn’t help but let out a soft moan of pleasure as he moved the cloth over me. My body and my mind were hyperaware of his every touch.
Tanner removed the washcloth, walked into the bathroom and then made his way back to me. I watched in awe as he walked across the room completely naked, with no care in the world. Would I ever be that confident to just stroll naked in front of him?
Once he got into the bed, he pulled me to his side, covered us with the blankets, and we both sighed with contentment. “Is it wrong that I want you again so soon?” Tanner asked.
I grinned while I played with the hairs on his chest. “Not wrong at all, cowboy, the feeling’s mutual.”
Tanner reached for me and pulled me onto his body as I straddled him. I could feel his length already hard underneath me. I moved slowly and caused him to hiss. He grabbed my hips and raised a brow.
“I’m impressed, Mr. Shaw.”
He laughed. “You should be.”
Tanner reached for a condom, then flipped me over. He quickly rolled the condom on, then settled between my legs. “I plan on keeping you up all night, Ms. Holden.”
My arms wrapped around his neck, and I pulled his mouth inches from mine. “If you meant that as a threat, it didn’t work.”
“No threat, simply a promise.”
Tanner pushed inside me again, making good on his promise.
Chapter Twenty-Five
TANNER
I stared out the window as the snow slowly fell. Timberlynn and I had barely gotten out of the bed except to grab something to eat, take a shower, then climb back under the covers. The strangest sensation of warmth had filled my chest when I first made love to her last night. Or yesterday afternoon. Hell, I had lost track of time.
Timberlynn stirred in my arms, and I glanced down at the sleeping beauty and smiled, then turned my attention back to the snow. I had been up for over an hour trying to think of a way to pitch my idea to both my parents and to Timberlynn. She’d think I was insane—after all, we’d only known each other for a brief time. I had promised her we’d go slow, and this idea was definitely not slow and most definitely crazy. I had a feeling my folks would go for it. Even Brock and Ty would be on board. The one I worried about the most was Timberlynn and getting her to see why this plan would work.
Fingers gently moved across my lower stomach, and my body instantly became aware of her touch.
“Are you awake?” she softly whispered.
“Yes.”
Moving her head, she propped her chin on her hand and looked at me. The sweet smile that she wore had my heart beating like a hummingbird’s. I was definitely falling hard for this woman, and there was no doubt in my mind I wanted her in my future. “How’s your ankle?” I asked.
“I feel a dull ache, but it’s much better.”
“Did you sleep okay?” I moved my hand lazily up and down her back.
Her cheeks turned slightly pink. “Considering you wore me out with the best sex of my life, and I had no choice but to pass out from exhaustion, yes, I slept the best I have in years.”
My brow raised. “Best sex of your life, huh?”
She giggled. “Yes. It was. I don’t even have words to describe what I feel like when I’m in your arms. It’s…peaceful. It’s just perfect.”
I pulled her body a little closer, if that were even possible. I would crawl inside her if I thought I could. She was heaven on Earth. The one thing I had been longing for. My missing piece. “I feel the same way, darlin’.”