He bursts out laughing. “Oh my, is that all you have to say about my condition?”
“You’re big.”
He laughs.
“You’re hard.” I lick my lips.
Cade’s eyes darken, at my teasing.
“Go and . . .” I let my voice trail away as though I’m going to say something he wants to hear before teasing, “have a shower.” I push him slightly away, laughing. “I’ll stay down here so I don’t distract you.”
“That’s cruel,” he laughs, “Hell. I think Jake’s just pulled up outside, anyway.”
“I’ll start dinner.” I kiss him one last time before he helps me off the counter.
I laugh to myself as I watch him walking up the stairs with a large, damp spot on the front of his sweats.
God, he’s hot and one hell of a sexy guy. I’m not sure how I got so lucky.
Cade
After showering, I decide to pull out my suitcase to start packing for my trip with Rona.
With Rona, I feel as though I’m alive for the first time in ages. She’s an amazing woman, and I can’t keep my hands to myself whenever she’s around. Part of me that wants to constantly touch her is doing it simply to make sure I’m not dreaming and that Rona really is mine. All I need to do is look into her eyes and her feelings for me are so clear to see. Her eyes reflect the love that is in mine.
Not only is Rona beautiful on the outside, but she also has so much inner beauty and strength. I try hard to believe it really is me she wants. When Josh Mitchell was here, it was easy to see the attraction he felt toward my Rona, and he looked to be of a similar age. I’d felt a huge ball of jealousy building inside me when I’d noticed the look on his face, but Rona didn’t return his interest, not even once. At least not while I was watching.
Thoughts of Rona running through my head have me packed in half an hour. Actually it only took me five minutes to pack, but about half an hour to find shorts, tee shirts and a couple pairs of swimming shorts.
Anna had bought the sunscreen for me, along with some after care products. These also came with a lecture. I’d tried to keep my amusement hidden while Anna was going on about the heat and that we had to use protection. Her cheeks had reddened at that point causing her to make a quick exit. I knew she was talking about the elements from the sun as opposed to the other kind of protection, but it was hard not to think about the other.
Smiling with remembrance at Anna’s unintentional blunder, I make my way downstairs. Walking through the living room, my stomach grumbles when the smell of dinner hits my senses. The herbs she’s obviously used make me think Italian, which I love as my woman knows.
I come to a stop and watch Rona as she bends over to check on something in the oven.
“Well, that’s a view I hope no one else ever sees, sweetheart.” I grin.
Rona slams the oven shut, and standing straight whips around to face me. “Whatever lascivious thoughts you’re having will have to wait.” She reaches me and after nibbling on my earlobe, whispers, “Because Jake’s truck is outside, although I’m not sure where he’s disappeared to.”
I wrap my arm around her waist to keep her beside me. “How are you really feeling?”
“I’m good.” She caresses along my brow. “I promise, Cade. Please don’t worry about me. I’m glad Nick is now in the hands of the law so we don’t have anything to worry about.”
I’m hearing her words, and watching her face as she speaks, but I can’t help wondering if she doesn’t want me to know just how much today has affected her.
She takes hold of my face and pulls me down to her. “Cade, listen to me. I really am okay. You make me feel as though I can do anything. The fact that you are here for me and surround me with love helps more than I’ll ever be able to say.” She smiles. “So no need to worry about me anymore.” After a quick kiss, she slips from my arms and looks out of the window. “Shouldn’t Jake be in by now?”
Just as the words leave Rona’s mouth, the backdoor opens and Jake stumbles into the room, his head down, looking as though he has the world on his shoulders.
“Hi, Rona, how are you doing? Elise rang and told me what happened.” Jake shucks his jacket and boots at the door before heading to the sink to wash his hands.
“I’m fine, Jake.”
“Good. I’ll see you both later,
I need to see Elise.”
“Dinner will be ready in about twenty minutes,” Rona shouts to Jake’s retreating back.