Road to Redemption (15 page)

I rolled my eyes.

“I grabbed the bag in the hallway and the food for Chance. Everything’s in the truck.”

“Thanks, honey.”

“You okay?”

I zipped up Elizabeth’s bag and sighed. “Honestly? I don’t know.”

“How about we head to your parents, drop everything off, and then eat on the boat?”

I smiled and nodded. “Sounds perfect.”

He reached for the bag, but I grabbed his arm. “I love you,” I whispered. “In case there was any question in your mind. I love you.”

Alex slipped his hand to my neck and covered my mouth with his. I did my best to relay my love in a kiss, but that proved to be difficult to stop, and had he not broken the kiss when he did, I’m pretty sure we would have made love on my niece’s bedroom floor.

“I love you, too,” he said, and I giggled.

“Good thing you stopped.”

He nodded. “We’ll pick this up later.”

I met his eyes. “Please, honey. I really don’t want to wait anymore.”

“Fuck, baby,” he rasped, and kissed me again. He broke the connection quicker this time and stroked my cheek. “The boat.”

I grinned. “Awesome.”

I insisted on doing a little light housework before we left… making beds, doing dishes, and wiping down the kitchen counters and such. I knew Kris wouldn’t feel up to it, and Gordon did all the cooking in order to avoid the housework (his words).

Once I was finished, we loaded Chance into the truck and took off for home. My entire family was in attendance, par for the course when something big happened… or something small. Pretty much all the time, really. Anna and Bailey were prepping food, Mom was playing with the kids downstairs, and William, Brock, and my dad were out on the deck grilling (and probably drinking beer).

I grimaced up at Alex and shook my head. He stroked my cheek and kissed me quickly. “No boat.”

“Sorry,” I whispered.

“Don’t be, baby.” He kissed my forehead. “I told you. Whatever you need.”

“Do you think Kayla would want to bring Lily up?”

“I can call her.”

“Do you mind?” I asked. “I like the idea of the whole family being here.”

The front door opened just as Alex pulled out his phone, and Macey and Dallas walked in. I rushed to my friend and pulled her in for a hug. “You’re here!”

“Where else would I be?” she challenged. “I brought wine.”

“This is why you’re my favorite.”

Alex ended his call, greeted Macey and Dallas, and then we moved enmasse into the family room. Kayla and Lily arrived an hour later, and we sat as a family and ate dinner before my parents headed to the hospital.

The rest of the evening was a much needed distraction, even if we were missing a few of the clan, they were with us in spirit. Kayla and Lily fit right into the fold as they had on Thanksgiving, but it was different somehow. It was permanent this time and we all felt it.

We put the kids to bed, I called in sick to work, knowing I wouldn’t be able to function at school the next day, and then the adults congregated in the family room with drinks and snacks. My parents arrived home sometime around ten, and rushed to join us.

“The baby moved!” Mom exclaimed, clapping her hands. “The bleeding stopped and they found the heartbeat. She has been ordered on bed rest for the remainder of her pregnancy, but the doctors are hopefully optimistic. If all is still good on Wednesday, she’ll be released.”

The relief we all felt was expressed loudly as we celebrated the good news as a group. Macey and Dallas left a little before midnight, as did Brock and Bailey, but Anna and William chose to leave soon after the good news had been relayed.

“We should go,” Alex said after we’d said goodnight to Macey and Dallas.

“I don’t want you to.”

He chuckled. “I know, baby, but Kayla’s got work tomorrow and Lily has school.”

“Do you have to work?”

He shook his head. “I cleared my schedule in case you needed me.”

“I don’t think I could love you any more right now.”

Alex grinned. “How about I pick you up and we’ll eat lunch on the boat? If it’s not too cold, we can take her out.”

I licked my lips. “Yes, please.”

He smiled and kissed me. “I’ll call you in the morning.”

“Okay.”

“Love you, baby.”

“Love you too.”

He gathered a still sleeping Lily into the truck, while Kayla took off in her car, and after one more kiss my way, he left me standing on my parents’ porch wishing I was going with him.

A
LEX WOKE ME at ten the next morning and I was far too happy to hear his voice to be mad at him for calling so early. “Hi honey.”

“You got fifteen minutes, baby.”

I sat up. “What? No! I need an hour.”

“Well, you got fifteen minutes.”

I groaned. “You’re a butt.”

He laughed. “Fourteen.”

“I’m hanging up now.”

I took the fastest shower in history, pulled my hair into a ponytail, and dressed in record time. Since I never knew what to expect, I threw a few things into a backpack in case we actually got to be alone for more than five minutes, and headed upstairs.

Mom was in the kitchen, pouring a cup of coffee and she smiled when she saw me. “Hi honey. You’re up early.”

“Alex is picking me up and we’re going to lunch.” I grabbed a travel mug of coffee. “How’s Kristen? Is she up for visitors?”

“She’s doing better and better and she said she’d like everyone to come around dinner if that works. She’s liking the uninterrupted sleep she’s getting.”

I giggled. “I bet.” The doorbell rang and I screwed on the lid of the coffee. “Dinner’s good for me,” I said. “So I’ll see you then.”

“Okay, honey, have fun.”

I pulled open the front door and launched myself at Alex. He laughed as he caught me and leaned down to kiss me. “I take it you missed me.”

“So, so much,” I confirmed.

“How hungry are you?”

“Starved.”

“Burgerville?”

“Hells, yes, please,” I retorted.

“Hi Alex,” my mom called.

“Hey, Melissa.” He grinned and separated himself from me. “I’ll just say hi and then we’ll go.”

I wrinkled my nose, but his politeness won out, and he spent a few minutes chatting with my mother before we were finally on our way. Food acquired, we made our way to the marina, and then we were on the boat, and I couldn’t wait to eat and then get him naked.

“This is the helm,” Alex explained, and unlocked another door that had stairs leading down. The helm had a nice white chair that sat in front of the steering wheel and it sat up high for the best visibility. He led me down the narrow stairs and flipped on lights as we went. I had to admit, I was somewhat floored.

“Wow,” I whispered.

Alex grinned. “This is the salon, at that end is the master stateroom and bathroom, and this end is the galley, and beyond the galley is another bedroom. That’s the room that’s not finished yet.”

I turned to the nicely appointed kitchen, kind of like the one that had been in the big RV my parents had rented one year for a trip down the west coast. Very compact, but had everything one would need. There was a dining table, then bigger than expected sofas with a flat screen television, and Alex showed me the bathroom that would work nicely for Lily or guests. The room he was still working on was quite big and would hold four bunk beds.

We walked back through the salon area and into the master, where Alex dropped my bag on the king-sized bed. There was another bathroom attached to the bedroom and it had a shower, sink, and toilet.

We headed back to the salon and I removed my boots before sitting on one of the sofas and opening my bag of food. “What time do you have to pick up Lily?”

Alex sat beside me and handed me a napkin. “Kayla’s got her.”

“Your sister needs to be sainted.”

“No doubt.”

“So I have you for a few hours?” I grinned and bit into my burger.

“Or all night if you want.”

I widened my eyes. “Really?”

“Yeah.”

“We’re meeting at the hospital around six and I have to work tomorrow, but I can always drive in from here if we can make it work.”

Alex grinned. “We’ll make it work.”

I was suddenly very, very glad I’d packed a change of clothes. I finished my lunch, gathered my trash, and rose from the sofa. “I’m gonna brush my teeth and then I want you naked.” Alex choked on the soda he’d just sipped and I giggled. “Too forward?”

“You do your thing, baby, and I’ll meet you in there.”

I made a run for the bathroom, took a minute to check my appearance, and then brushed my teeth. I stripped down to my light blue lace bra and panties, and then stepped into the bedroom.

Alex whistled wrapping his arms around me with a grin. “Gorgeous, baby.”

“Back atya.” He wore nothing but his jeans and he was delicious. I slid my hands to his pecs and smiled. “Trust me?”

“All the way, baby.”

“I trust you too, Alex.” I patted his chest. “I need you to hear me on that.”

He nodded and kissed me, unclasping my bra and tugging it down my arms. I slid my hands into his hair as he lifted me and settled me on the bed, then stretched out beside me. He drew a nipple into his mouth and bit down gently. I arched into his mouth as he continued to shower attention on my breasts while sliding a hand under the waistband of my panties and between my legs. His finger slid through the wetness and then slipped inside of me. I groaned and pushed against him as he slid another inside. His thumb found my clit and I moaned. I could feel my orgasm building, but before it washed over me, he removed his hand.

“Don’t stop,” I demanded as he stood. “Where are you going?”

He pushed his jeans from his hips and I grinned. God, he was magnificent. After he slid my panties from my hips, he slid on a condom and rose up above me, settling his hips between mine and guiding himself inside of me. I wrapped my legs around him and arched up.

“Fuck, baby.” He slid out of me and then back in slowly. “God, you feel so good.”

“More, Alex.”

He covered my mouth with his and thrust deep inside of me.

“Yes,” I whispered against his lips.

His tongue slid into my mouth as his cock surged deeper and deeper, faster and faster. I broke the kiss and moaned. “Yes!” I called out.

I felt my orgasm build and relished the feeling, but when his hand slid between us and his finger found my clit, it was over and I exploded around him. I screamed out his name as I gripped his biceps and tried to catch my breath.

Within seconds, I felt Alex’s cock pulsate inside of me and he kissed my neck as he rolled us onto our sides. “I’ll make that last a little longer next time.”

I couldn’t help but giggle. “I was doing fine until you added that little clit action at the end.”

He grinned, kissing my chin. “God I love you, Payton.”

“Love you too.” I looped my arms around his neck and wove my fingers in his hair. “You’re not bad at this sex thing, honey. I quite enjoyed that.” He dropped his forehead to my chin and I felt his body shake with laughter. I kissed the top of his head and grinned. “I hope you have a
lot
of condoms.”

His body stilled. “Yeah, baby. I have enough.” He smiled and kissed me before sliding out of me and heading to the bathroom. “I got tested last week.”

I leaned up on my forearms. “For?”

He returned and stood at the edge of the bed wrapping his hands around my thighs. “For everything. I should get the results by Friday. You on the pill?”

“Yes. Do you want me to get tested?”

“When’s the last time you were with someone?”

“Two years ago.”

“Were you clean two years ago?”

I wrinkled my nose. “Yes, honey, I am most definitely clean.”

He pulled my body down the bed, causing me to fall onto my back again, and sliding my legs over his shoulders. “Then, no. You don’t have to get tested.”

I shifted as his mouth kissed his way down the inside of my left thigh. He gripped both of mine and found my eyes. “Don’t move. Get me?”

I took a deep breath and bit my lip, dropping my head back to the mattress. He lowered his mouth to my clit and sucked until I couldn’t help myself from bucking my hips. He gripped my thighs tighter and lowered my bottom to the bed, spreading my knees. I whimpered as he sucked harder, slipping a finger inside of me. I slid my hand into his hair and arched against his mouth.

Without warning, he stood, pulling me further down the bed, and slammed into me. I cried out and arched again.

“Too much, baby?” he asked.

“God, no. Harder, Hawk.”

He grasped my thighs again, holding them against his hips and lifting me slightly as he surged into me. I fisted my hands in the comforter, somewhat unable to do much else because Alex had me anchored to his body. He thrust into me again and again, his body locked as he held me to him. I cried out as I came around him, but didn’t have time to enjoy it as I was flipped onto my stomach and taken from behind.

I steadied myself on all fours and Alex reached around me to cup my breasts. His movements were slower now, which only managed to drive me crazy. “You okay?”

I pressed back into him. “Yes.”

He squeezed my leg gently. “Wider, baby.”

I widened my legs immediately and his hand left my breast and found my clit. I groaned, grinding against him. He slid in slowly again and I sighed. “More, honey.”

“Patience, baby.”

I reached between us as he slid out of me again and wrapped my hand around his cock. “Screw patience, Hawk. I want you to fuck me.”

He pushed into my hand and I released him. He hissed. “Fuck.”

“Yeah,” I retorted. “Gonna take care of me, handsome?”

Alex slammed into me again and I cried out in relief. His thrusts came harder until I exploded around him and my face hit the mattress, then he surged in two more times and I felt his cock pulse as he came inside of me. He kissed my lower back and then my bottom, before sliding out of me and heading to the bathroom to get rid of the condom.

I let my body fall to the mattress, my legs nothing but jelly, and smiled as he returned to the bed. “Well done, honey. I quite liked that as well.”

He laughed and stretched out beside me, pulling me into his arms. “You’re bossy in bed, baby. Didn’t peg you that way.”

“Liar.”

He laughed again. “You got me.”

I nuzzled his neck and sighed. “I can honestly say, not only have I never had an orgasm that intense, I was sure women who said they had multiples lied.”