Promises to a Stallion (Kimani Romance) (15 page)

As Tierra rode him, sliding him in and out of herself, she looked down into his eyes, her gaze locking with his. He clutched her hungrily, his hands gripping her buttocks as he pulled and pushed her against himself. Desire rushed like a storm wind between them, tears misting in both their eyes.

“You are so beautiful,” Travis murmured, his stare sweeping across her face. He hugged her tightly, crushing her chest to his as he kissed her again and again, his tongue and lips dancing across her skin.

The moment was frenzied as Tierra’s pace quickened, the reverie of the moment magnified tenfold.

Air caught in the young woman’s chest as her breathing intensified. She was panting with want, perspiration beading against her skin. “I love you. God, how I love you!” Tierra cried, an orgasm ripping through her body.

And as Travis exploded with her, he screamed out the same, telling Tierra once again just how much he loved her.

T
ierra could only imagine what the Stallion family had to be thinking about the two of them. She and Travis had been closed up behind his locked door for two whole days, the staff leaving their meals on a tray outside the room.

It was either Matthew or John who’d knocked to make sure things were well, and once Travis had assured his family that they had nothing to be concerned about, everyone else had just left them alone.

They had been talking nonstop, ever since Tierra had delivered him that uneatable midday breakfast. Talking, making love and just enjoying the comfort of holding each other close. There was so much about each other that they didn’t know, and the couple was trying to pack as much into the short time they had together as they could muster. Both were acutely aware that Travis didn’t have much more time before he had to leave.

Tierra rolled her body against him, pressing herself along the line of his back as he slumbered peacefully. His body temperature was warm, inciting a wave of heat straight through her. Wrapping her arms around his torso, she pressed a damp kiss to the center of his back. The man felt so good in her arms.

Travis woke up in the middle of the night, a black sky peeking past the room curtains. Not even a partial moon shimmered in the dark. Tierra was wide awake, cuddled down in his arms, marveling at how much being in his arms felt like summer sunshine, banana pudding, a warm bubble bath and everything else she loved so much. Being in Travis’s arms felt everything like home to her.

“Why aren’t you asleep?” Travis murmured into her neck, kissing the soft flesh right behind her ear.

Tierra wiggled her backside against him. “Too much on my mind,” she answered.

The man nodded his head against her.

“What’s your favorite color?” Tierra asked.

“Red.”

“Your favorite food?”

“Chicken, fried. And any kind of potato.”

“Do you like animals?”

“Most. I’m not partial to anything too exotic. Iguanas and sheep don’t give me any warm-and-fuzzy feelings.”

Tierra laughed. “Iguanas and sheep?”

Travis shrugged his shoulders.

“Do you want children, Travis?”

“I’d love to have a child.”

“Me, too. I definitely want kids. At least two.”

“We will have as many as you want.”

“Have you thought about living anyplace other than Texas?”

“I would consider living anyplace that benefited us and our family.”

“Do soldiers make a good living? I mean, are you able to take care of a wife and family?”

Travis leaned up on his elbow, his head resting against the palm of his hand. “I make a very comfortable salary, and since I haven’t had a whole lot of living expenses, the bulk of it has been invested or banked toward my savings. Suffice it to say, though, following my cousin John’s advice has served me well, and I have quite a substantial portfolio and more than enough cash in the bank to live quite comfortably. I own a substantial amount of real estate, and truth be told, I’m what some might consider independently wealthy. You’ll be able to have your house, the picket fence, two point four kids and a dog, in any state across the nation and most European countries, if that is what you want. If nothing else, Tierra, you can trust that you will want for absolutely nothing, and all you have to do is ask for everything you can possibly wish for.”

Tierra giggled. “Whoa, I might like that.” She paused, collecting her thoughts. “So, why do you stay in the military?”

“Because I love it. It gives my life a purpose. It honors everything I trust and value. I never imagined myself doing anything else. Why do you teach?”

Understanding blanketed Tierra’s face. “It’s what I was meant to do.”

Travis pressed a damp kiss to her cheek. “So, what about you? What do you bring to the table, Ms. Braddy? Because you are hardly a woman who needs or wants a man to take care of her.”

Tierra smiled. “You’re right. I don’t need a man. I’m not as wealthy as you by any means, but I do very well for myself. I am tenured, so there is job security, and like you, I’ve invested my money well over the last few years. I own my home and also share a vested interest in my grandmother’s property with my brother, should anything ever happen to her. My grandfather also left my brother and me a nice little nest egg when he passed.”

Travis nodded. “You’ll always have happiness and security with me. I believe in working hard, but I like to play hard, as well. I’d like us to kanoodle on the French Riviera while we sip expensive champagne!”

Tierra laughed with him. “I like how you think.”

Travis lay back against the bed, curling his body around hers. Tierra grew quiet, falling back into reflection. Travis tightened the grip he had around her, hugging her close. Minutes later both fell back into a deep sleep.

An hour later, Tierra couldn’t help but ponder what she might have done to have gotten so lucky. Damien walking out of her life had opened a door to happiness like Tierra had never known. She felt overwhelmingly blessed.

She pressed a warm palm to Travis’s chest, her pelvis cradled against his buttocks. She smiled as Travis gripped her hand, threading his fingers through hers. She felt blessed beyond reason.

His body was still curled tightly against hers when Tierra rolled atop the mattress, turning to press her face against his broad chest. She inhaled deeply, savoring the scent of him, the warm mix of spice and evergreen teasing her nostrils. She pulled her hands to his chest, pressing the palms against Travis’s bare skin. He smiled in his sleep, heaving a deep breath as she placed a kiss just beneath his chin, her tongue brushing a fine line across his Adam’s apple. He stretched the length of his arms around her torso, pulling her to him, the protective gesture comforting.

Hours later as Travis leaned to kiss her forehead, then her closed eyelids, his lips strolling slowly until they reached hers, he shook the last fringe of sleep from his system, waking himself up fully. Outside, the sun had risen in a deep blue sky, searching for a corner of the universe to settle down in. A cooling breeze eased through the half-opened window, billowing the sheer curtains from side to side.

As Tierra dozed, Travis was determined not to disturb her. He snuggled down closer, her arms still wrapped tight around his chest.

The two had been talking about everything and absolutely nothing. Their conversations had gone from serious to silly and back again. Travis smiled. At one point they’d been discussing the nuances of lingerie and Tierra had taught him a thing or two about underwear. The lesson had been most enjoyable with Tierra’s hands-on approach.

Tierra had burst out laughing when Travis had asked her what boy shorts were and why a woman would want to wear them. Slipping out of the linen slacks she wore, she’d rubbed her palms slowly along her hips, pointing out how nicely the cut of her pale pink panties flattered her feminine form. With perfect form, Tierra had noted how her very brief square-cut briefs had no front fly, designed specifically for a woman. Then she’d turned around, wiggling her butt cheeks to show how the silky fabric hugged her curves. The effect had been so sexy that Travis had almost come in his pants and Tierra hadn’t even removed all her clothes.

Still in learning mode, Travis had been all too happy to complete the homework she then assigned him. He had stroked the fabric against her hips, then had teased her with the tip of his index finger. Tierra had purred with pleasure, closing her legs tight around his hand, as she rolled her hips sensuously against the bed.

It had given him great pleasure to pull Tierra’s boy shorts off her bottom with his teeth. She’d rolled onto her stomach as he’d revealed her caramel bottom in all its lewd glory. Travis had teased her up and down with a gentle finger, enjoying the sight of her twin cheeks wriggling with delight.

When she’d rolled back around, sprawling her legs open, Travis could barely contain himself. He’d stripped quickly out of his clothes, sheathing his erection with a condom as it bounced against the mattress top. Grabbing Tierra’s ankles for support, he’d slid into her with ease, the two sliding into place and locking themselves in a slow, mutual grind. Finding their rhythm, they’d rocked back and forth against each other. His breathing had quickened and Tierra had begged him not to stop. Her plea had almost been a whisper, but she had repeated it over and over again, the urgency for release consuming her.

With his mind and groin at the point of boiling over, Travis had driven himself into her until they’d both dissolved into an erotic scream, Tierra shuddering around him.

Reflecting back, the memory shot a current of electricity straight through him. He palmed his crotch thinking about it, pleasure still consuming his spirit. As Tierra continued to sleep peacefully, Travis couldn’t help but ponder what she might teach him about a thong.

John tilted his head in greeting as the couple made their way into the large family room. The rest of the family had already headed out for the day, everyone disappearing in different directions.

“Good morning,” Tierra say cheerfully.

“Hey, cousin!” Travis exclaimed.

John smiled, a wide grin filling his face. “Glad to see you two come up for air. I thought we were going to have to send up a search party to rescue you both.”

Tierra blushed, color flooding her warm complexion.

Travis laughed as they took a seat at the table. “Glad to see you still have a sense of humor, family.”

John chuckled. “I’m sure you are. So, now that you two have come out of your dungeon, what’s on your agenda today? Anything special planned?”

Travis nodded. “I’m glad you asked, John. I’ve had something on my mind and was hoping you might be able to give a brother a hand.” He cut his eye toward Tierra, then returned his gaze to John.

Nodding, John sat forward in his seat. Tierra was suddenly curious, having no clue what Travis was referring to. John couldn’t help but see her inquisitive stare.

Coming to his feet, John gestured with his head. “Why don’t we take this to my office,” he said casually. “Tierra, there’s a fresh pot of coffee on the stove, and I’m sure you won’t have any problems finding something to eat. Let me go see if I can solve your man’s personal problem for him. I promise I’ll bring him right back.”

Winking in her direction, Travis followed his cousin out of the room. Bewildered, Tierra could only nod her head and wait. She rose from her seat, moving to the counter to get a ceramic cup and the pot of coffee. A plate of fresh-baked pastry beckoned for her attention. As she was prepping a plate of fresh fruit to accompany her pecan biscuit, Travis poked his head back into the room.

“Hey, sweet cheeks, you do have a passport, don’t you?”

“Yes,” Tierra answered, the curiosity filling her tone. “Why?”

Travis smirked, winked again and disappeared out of the room, not bothering to answer her question.

“I swear that man is trying to work my last nerve,” Tierra said out loud, not expecting anyone to hear her.

From the doorway, Marah and Eden both burst out laughing.

“Sounds like you and Travis are getting along just fine,” Eden said as they moved into the room.

Tierra laughed. “Where did you two come from?”

Marah grinned. “John said we were needed. What’s going on?”

Shrugging, Tierra looked from one to the other. “Apparently you two know more than I do.”

“And they don’t know anything,” John said as he stepped into the room behind them. “Not yet, anyway.”

Travis was following close on his cousin’s heels, a smug grin plastered across his face.

“Now I’m really curious,” Tierra said, moving to her man’s side. She wrapped her arms around his waist. “What’s going on?”

Travis met his cousin’s stare before smiling down at her. “It’s a surprise,” he said finally. “But we have to get a move on it.”

“What… Where are we—” Tierra stammered as Travis pulled her along by the hand.

Travis gave a goodbye wave to everyone in the room. “I’ll tell you on the way,” he said.

Tierra shook her head, turning to wave goodbye, as well. Behind her, the Stallion clan beamed with joy, everyone waving at them excitedly.

I could really get used to this,
Tierra thought as she settled back into the luxury accommodations, her palms caressing the leather on the armrests of their chairs.

Travis smiled down at her. “You should get used to this,” he said, reading her mind. “I don’t roll like this on a daily basis, but whenever you want we’ll always go first class. Of course, I’m also very comfortable driving my Mustang, communing out of an apartment and eating home-cooked dinners three or four times a week. If you marry me I promise you’ll have whatever lifestyle makes you comfortable. It can be as casual as you want, or not.”

Tierra laughed. “Sergeant Stallion, you could move me into a tent in the middle of a desert and I would be perfectly content as long as I am with you. Just don’t, though, ’cause you know I’m not good at camping.”

Travis rolled his head, laughing with her. He leaned to kiss her cheek. “Baby, I promised you the world. You will definitely get that and whatever else I can muster up.”

Leaning into his shoulder, Tierra settled down against him, resting her head on his arm. They’d been moving nonstop for the last three hours. Travis had thrown a few changes of clothing into an overnight bag and then they’d driven to her house for her to do the same thing. After checking that they both had their passports, they’d made a quick pit stop at the drugstore to pick up a few toiletries. From there they’d stopped by her grandmother’s home to let the woman know they were both alive and well, Tierra having ignored her calls for the past two days. After a lengthy reprimand, Mama Dee had sent them on their way, and shortly after noon they were back at the airstrip boarding the Stallion jet for Mexico.

Marah, Eden and Marla were taking notes as John dictated Travis’s wants. The three women were grinning from ear to ear, their excitement building exponentially.