Blake and Anna went inside to his apartment after saying good-bye to David. They sat on the couch together with not even an inch of space between them. He moved her long hair out of her face, frowning at the dark circles under her eyes. He kissed her forehead and held on to her so tightly, surrounding her with his strength and his warmth.
Anna couldn’t stop the joyful tears trailing down her cheek. Finally she was home in Blake’s arms. “I love you, Blake Murphy, and I missed you every second I was gone.”
He used his thumb to wipe her tears away. “I love you, Anna Marie Lopez, and you’ll never be that far from me again. Those were as good as any marriage vows, so does sex come next?” He looked hopeful and she couldn’t help but laugh out loud.
“I hope so. I have spent the last three months planning on all the things I wanted to try.” She kissed his neck and nipped his earlobe lightly with her teeth. She smiled as she felt his jeans bulging with his erection.
“My parents expect us for Sunday dinner in three days. They are anxious to meet the love of my life. Melody has been bugging me to bring you to see her, too,” he explained, talking as he stood up and led her to his bedroom by the hand. “But I say we hide until Sunday. We do nothing but eat, sleep, and make love. How does that sound?”
Anna eagerly followed him, feeling her belly tighten with desire and the moisture gather between her legs. It felt good to feel all that again. “It sounds perfect.”
Blake turned his head and looked at her behind him. “You’re perfect for me, Anna. Finally you’re home where you belong.”
Anna thanked God that her truck picked Shady Grove to break down in. It must have been destiny. Here she had met her soul mate and found her freedom. And here she would live her life out in happiness.
THE END