Desiring the Enemy (8 page)

     Wade looked lovingly at her, taking in the beauty of her face, the softness of her body. He wanted to spend the rest of the day with her, not wanting to let go of these new and wonderful feelings she was igniting in him.

     “The rodeo’s in town and I was wondering, would you like to go with me today? I know you’re a city girl but it is a lot of fun,” he asked tentatively.

     “I’d love to go. I’ve heard of them and always wanted to go to one. Stanley would always talk about the rodeos and how much he enjoyed them.”

     At the mention of his uncle’s name Wade stiffened.

     “You know what, I think I have some things to take care of around here. Maybe some other time,” he said curtly. With that he got up and went in the shower.

    
What the hell?
Jenna didn’t know what she had said wrong. Why did this always happen with him? She would think that things were going in the right direction, then she would say something that would invariably offend him. She just couldn’t understand him.

     She slowly made her way to her bedroom and went into her shower.

***

     As the water ran down his shoulders Wade thought about what had just transpired. Did she realize how inappropriate it was for her to mention her ex-lover while she was still in his arms? The connection he felt with her had been severed at the mention of his uncle’s name. He didn’t think she would deliberately set out to hurt him, but hurt him she had. Maybe she didn’t know any better, maybe he should give her the benefit of the doubt.

     He got dressed and headed down to breakfast. Gretchen made him some scrambled eggs with toast and he was just starting to eat when Jenna came down. She gave him a nervous smile and he felt like a heel. If he was going to be with her he had to accept that Uncle Stanley had been a big part of her life, and that every now and then she would mention him. But he wouldn’t allow her to insert him into their conversations on a regular basis. He was having a hard enough time knowing that he was bedding his uncle’s ex-mistress, he didn’t need a constant reminder.  

     “I’m sorry I left so abruptly. I just realized I had some things to do and figured I’d get right to them,” he said to her by way of an apology.

     “That’s okay. I’m sure I’ll find something to do while you’re out,” she said softly.

     He wished she was angrier at him. He wasn’t a cruel man, but leaving her in his bed without a look back had been cruel. Any other woman would have been angry, and rightly so. Instead she had so easily accepted his feeble apology. 

     “Jenna, why don’t you come to my house today? Since I leave early on Sundays I like to make a nice dinner for Mike and the kids. You can come spend the day with us.” Gretchen said. She didn’t know what had happened but she felt the tension between them. Maybe a day away from the ranch would ease things a bit.

     “I don’t want to intrude. It’s your time with your family.”

     “Nonsense. We love having company, and I want you to formally meet them. God knows I talk about them enough.” 

     Jenna laughed as she remembered Gretchen griping about something Mike did or talking about the kids’ latest antics. She thought about it and decided that yes, some time away would ease her nerves. “I’d love to come then, thanks for inviting me.”

     “Great.  As soon as I’m done we can head out.”

     Gretchen looked excited, and Jenna loved her for it.

***

     “Joseph, stop teasing your sisters,” Gretchen yelled to her nine year old son.

     “But they’re asking me play with them,” he answered, knowing full well that playing did not equal teasing.

     “Girls, why don’t you go watch some TV while I cook dinner?” Gretchen said, sending the girls off to the living room. “And you, young man, go to your room until dinner is ready.” Gretchen knew that sending him to his room meant playing video games, but she wanted some time to talk to Jenna.

     “They’re great kids,” Jenna said, watching longingly as four year old Erin and six year old Emily walked away.  The one thing Jenna had always wanted was a family. She had fantasized about the house with the white picket fence and the 2.5 kids. She had dreamt of that life with John, but his betrayal had killed that dream.

     “You think they’re great because they’re not yours.” Gretchen laughed, but it was obvious she adored them.

     Gretchen began to put together the ingredients for her dinner.

     “Can I help?” Jenna asked.

     “No, thank you, I work quicker alone. You have a seat,” Gretchen said, steering her toward the kitchen table.

     Jenna decided not to argue and did as she was told. She watched Gretchen worry her lower lip as she continued with her preparations.

     “Gretch, what’s the matter?” she finally asked.

     “Jenna, I hope you don’t think I’m prying, but what’s going on with you and Wade? It seems like you guys were getting along, but suddenly I feel tension when you’re in the same room.”

     “I wish I knew. I think things are going well and then I say or do something that offends him, and I have no idea why.”

     “I know he won’t want me talking about his personal affairs, but I think you should know something,” Gretchen said, trying to measure her words. “Wade had a pretty long term relationship a few years back. Her name was Susan, and we all thought they would end up marrying. One day Susan told him that she couldn’t envision a life with him. She needed to ‘find’ herself and in order to do so she needed to break all ties with him. It threw him for a loop. He couldn’t understand why she left and from that day forward he seemed to swear off women. His aunt and uncle have tried to find nice girls for him, but he never takes the bait.” Gretchen paused, then looked at Jenna. “When you first got here I saw that he was trying to build a wall. I guess he figured it was just another matchmaking scheme and he wanted no part of it. But I watched him thaw a little with you, and I really thought you might be good together.”

     Jenna thought about what Gretchen had said. This would certainly explain his animosity toward her, he just didn’t want to get involved with anyone and resented his aunt and uncle’s intrusion.  She also thought about Rose and Stanley and, realizing that they had had an ulterior motive when they’d sent her to Wade’s, she smiled inwardly. Those two lovable cupids. The only problem was that she had fallen in love with him, but she was sure her feelings weren’t reciprocated. Once they had made love he had retreated into his world again, and there was no place for her in that world, she thought sadly.

     “I don’t know what to do. Should I try to make him see that we’re good together, or should I just let things be? I don’t want to have my heart broken again, I don’t think I could take it.”

     “Maybe you should give him a little more time to get used to having you around, then you can slowly try to break through. But don’t wait too long before you let him know how you feel.”

     “I guess you’re right. Thanks for the advice Gretchen, it feels good to get this off my chest.”

     “No problem. But I have to tell you, I would love to see the two of you together.”

     “You and me both,” Jenna said, smiling at her friend.

     Gretchen finished cooking and called her husband Mike and the kids to dinner. They enjoyed a wonderful feast and Jenna went home feeling much better than when she’d arrived.

***

     The next day Wade had to drive into town to pick up some supplies.

     “Do you want to come with me?” he had asked Jenna.

     “I promised Gretchen that I’d help with the men’s lunch. But maybe we can get together after you get back?”

     “Sounds good.” He kissed her softly and set out.

     Wade had decided to stop letting the past interfere with his future. On the drive out he kept thinking about the night he made love to her. He had never felt with anyone else like he felt with Jenna. Could this be the love he had been waiting for his whole life? It sure felt like it. He smiled to himself, then frowned at the thought of telling Uncle Stanley. He hoped this wouldn’t damage their relationship.

***

     That night he came home determined to make things right with Jenna. He heard her in the shower and went into his own. When he was done showering he went into her room.

     She saw him and couldn’t help the surge of heat that coursed through her body. He was wearing only jeans, no shirt, and his muscled abs and wide shoulders took her breath away.

     “Hello beautiful. How was your day?” His eyes took in the sight of her, looking so sweet in her t-shirt and pajama shorts, and his heart constricted.

     “It was okay. Just went for a walk, then a swim. It was pretty relaxing,” she said, trying to remain calm. She never knew how to approach him.

     He looked at her face, knowing that he was the source of the tension he saw etched in her delicate features.

     “Sweetheart, I don’t want you to feel uncomfortable here. I know that I’ve been a bit unpredictable when it comes to us, but I want you to know that I’m turning over a new leaf. If you still want me I want to assure you that I’ve escorted grumpy Wade out and he won’t be setting foot in this house anymore.” He smiled that smile that melted Jenna’s heart.

     “I do want you,” she said, smiling at the thought of him actually escorting a grumpy version of himself out the door.

     She walked closer to him and he took her in his arms. He lifted her chin and kissed her gently, slowly parting her lips as he deepened the kiss. He pulled her body closer and again she felt his arousal pressing against her.

     “I have to go get something, I’ll be right back,” Jenna felt empty as she watched him leave. He was doing it again, she thought, getting her hot and bothered, then abandoning her.

     She was starting to get angry when she saw him come quickly back into the room.

     “I’m sorry baby, but I had to go get these. Last time came as a surprise and I was unprepared, that was unfair to you.”

     She looked down to see a handful of condoms. “Well, it looks like someone has high aspirations tonight,” she said, laughing.

     “Better safe than sorry,” he said, giving her a lop-sided grin.  

     He put the condoms on the night stand, then turned to take her in his arms.

     “Now where were we?”

     “I think we were just about here,” she said, pulling his head down to hers and joining their lips in a renewed exploration.

     He lifted her shirt, cupping her bare breast as his mouth left hers and began its journey downward. He pulled the shirt off completely and took a breast in his mouth, sucking the hardened tip until she cried out with want.

     He pulled her shorts down as she lifted one leg, then the other, letting the pants fall to the side. He picked her up and carried her, laying her gently on the bed. He stood up and looked at the magnificent woman lying naked before him. He could feel the bulge in his pants, begging to be released, and swiftly undid the zipper, pulling the jeans off in one swift motion.

     Jenna was again taken aback. He was so big and hard, the tip of his engorged shaft glistening in anticipation. He stood before her, enjoying the look of pure desire in her wide eyes.

     She began to slowly rub her thighs together, wanting him but refusing to call out to him. He saw her tongue dart out as she moistened her lower lip. Knowing that she desired him, that just looking at him turned her on, made his cock jump in response.

     He finally lowered himself to the bed, taking her lips as he kneaded her breasts. She responded by rubbing herself against his throbbing length, her body silently begging for more. He cupped the mound between her legs and felt an overwhelming need to taste what was hidden behind the small triangle.

     His mouth left her lips, following a path downward, first stopping at her hardened nipple, then slowly, agonizingly, continuing south. He licked her taut belly and gently spread her legs as he positioned himself to expose her core. Delicately he pulled open her feminine folds, and watched in awe as her swollen nub throbbed in response.

     As if in a trance Wade’s lips hovered just over her hidden treasure as his eyes relished the sight of her.  Jenna could feel his hot breath over her and arched her back impatiently.   

     “Please Wade, take me in your mouth, make me come,” she said, pulling him onto her.

     Wade’s tongue darted out, tasting the exquisite flavor that could only be Jenna’s. He felt himself grow bigger still as she writhed under him, and he began licking faster, enjoying her loss of control as she begged for more.

     “Suck on me, hard, please Wade.”

     He finally gave her what she wanted, opening his mouth and encircling her clit with his hot lips. He suckled gently at first, then took her completely in, sucking hard as she tossed her head from side to side, calling out his name.

     “Wade, I’m coming, I’m coming,” she cried out as she shattered under him. 

     He felt her body stiffen as the orgasm rocked her body, then collapse onto the bed. Jenna slowly came back down to earth, breathing hard as she tried to regain her composure. Her breathing finally slowed and she looked down to see Wade smiling up at her.

     “I guess you liked that,” he said, a wicked grin on his face as he lifted himself up to her.

     “It was heaven,” she said dreamily.

     He held her against him for a while longer, then took her chin as he kissed her gently.  He let his hand roam her body, settling between her legs. His finger explored her, feeling the moist heat as his shaft begged for entry. 

     “You’re so wet Jenna,” he groaned as he took her breast in his mouth. His tongue swirled around the pink bud as she again arched her back toward him. 

     Just minutes before she had exploded with pleasure, her body spent from the pure ecstasy of the experience, yet her body still craved more.

     “Wade, I need you inside me,” she said as she lifted her hips toward him.

     Wade swiftly reached for the night stand, quickly sheathing himself as he poised himself over her. Not wanting to hurt her he slowly led his engorged cock inside.

     But gentleness was not what Jenna wanted. She wrapped her legs around his waist as she pulled him in.

     “Deeper, Wade, I need to feel you deep inside me.”

     Wade didn’t need any more encouragement. He pushed himself deep, then began pumping, feeling her muscles wrapping around him, sucking him deeper into her.

     “Jenna, if I don’t slow down I’m going to come right now,” he said through clenched teeth, trying to hold himself back.

     He felt Jenna’s body rebel as she lifted her hips and began that age old rhythm that would soon bring them to the pinnacle of pleasure. She moved faster and faster, and he abandoned any notion of extending the moment.

     Their breathing quickened and he felt her tighten around him as she called out his name.  Seeing her face contort with the power of her orgasm pushed him over the edge. Clenching his jaw he gave one last push as he released into her.

     They held onto each other as their bodies once again relaxed. Not wanting to let go of this moment just yet he lay on top of her for a bit longer, careful not to put too much of his weight on her. Only when his breathing evened out did he pull out and move over on his side. He held Jenna close to him as he stroked her waist, then her hip, his hand reveling at the feel of her soft body next to his. At this moment he knew that this was where he was meant to be.