Surviving (Surrender 2)

“You make me so happy. Thank you for taking me back.”

“Thank you for everything.”

“Nothing is too much for you, how can I prove it?”

“I can think of a few things. You can start by kissing me.”

“As you wish.”

The rest of the night we spend wrapped up together in each other’s arms and christening every surface of the hotel room. Our room service came, but we ended up eating a cold dinner because our reunion was more important. After multiple orgasms, I finally cry uncle and Declan makes love to me. I missed our connection more than I ever dreamed.

Chapter 11

Homecoming

Declan

I’m not ready to let her out of my sight when we pull up to her parent’ house. After making love all night and then again this morning, I still want to ravage her until she screams my name. She laughs at me as I adjust my shorts.

“Please keep that thing under wraps until we leave my parents’ house. I’m not sure my dad needs to get any other detailed ideas in his head.”

“Sorry, babe, just thinking about this morning.”

“Yeah, that was an excellent way to start the day.”

“If I have my way, we’ll start each day that way.”

“No objection here, but control yourself for a little while longer. I’m excited to see my parents.”

“Okay, Sparkle, how long will we be here?”

“You don’t have to stay. I’m sure they want to talk to me about the whole trip, and my dad is going to want to talk about my job.”

“I’m going to stay for a while. But I’m sure they want some time with you alone.”

Jenna walks onto the front porch and wave at us. I open Raven’s door and link my hand with hers as we walk to the house. Once on the porch James joins us, and both parents smother Raven in hugs and kisses welcoming her home. James breaks out of the huddle and comes to shake my hand, and we follow the women into the house.

As expected, we haven’t even gotten in the foyer before Jenna is firing off questions about Raven’s trip. I know they spoke several times a week, but it’s like she’s forgotten. I get everyone a drink and settle in to listen to Raven tell her parents all about her summer. I thought it would be painful to hear again and again, but I’m so glad she’s back I’ll gladly suffer through it.

After an hour, I get a text from Abbi telling me to try and get Raven home as soon as possible. She’s planned a gathering and the girls are anxious.

Raven and her mom haven’t stopped talking since we sat down. James throws in a few comments, but mostly we listen to the women. I get the feeling he wants to ask about Finn but is reserving his questions until I’m not around.

“Rave, I’m gonna head on over to your house. I’ll go ahead and unload your bags and figure out dinner.” I get off the couch, and everyone stands with me.

“That’s okay, I’ll go with you.”

“No, stay and visit. I need to stop by the store on my way, and I know your dad is anxious to talk about your job. I’ll see you soon.”

“Okay, I won’t be long. I’ll walk you out.”

Jenna hugs me, and I whisper about Abbi’s surprise homecoming for Raven. She shakes her head and tells me she’ll send her home soon.

When we get to my truck Raven wraps her arms around my waist and hugs me tight. I rest my hands on her hips and breathe in her scent. She smells like honeysuckles, and I missed it so fucking much.

“Are you sniffing me?” She laughs.

“Yes, you smell good.” I shrug nonchalantly.