The flutter in my chest radiated through my whole body at his endearment. I couldn’t help but wonder if he called other women he took to bed princess. Or baby. Or sweetheart. The thought made me feel sad, so I pushed it away.
“You’re right, I wouldn’t. I’m clean too.”
He kissed the tip of my nose, then pulled out of me. “Let’s shower, then get some sleep. I have to help Brock and Dad plow the south and west pastures tomorrow morning and need to be at the barn by six.”
I snarled my lip. “Why do y’all get up so early? It’s not like it’s getting hot midday.”
He reached for my hand and pulled me out of bed. I followed him into my bathroom like this was our normal routine. How was he acting so casual about all of this?
I, on the other hand, had already begun to slowly fall apart. One night wasn’t going to be enough for me. Would I actually be able to go back to the friend zone after tonight? The best sex of my life, and I was supposed to act like it had never happened. Supposed to accept that one and done was my only option.
No freaking way.
“Early bird catches the worm.”
With a roll of my eyes, I stepped into the shower, then turned it on, staying out of the spray until it heated up. “I never was a fan of fishing.”
Then I was pressed against the cold tile. I gasped, letting a string of foul language fall from my lips.
“That’s it, baby. Talk dirty to me. I like it.”
I laughed but quickly stopped when he used his foot to push my leg out.
Turning to face him, I asked, “Ty, seriously, does your cock never get tired? And how many times are we going to tempt fate?”
His eyes looked almost hopeful, and I had the strangest feeling Ty Shaw wanted to tempt fate. Like this was going to be his only shot at something, and only I was going to be able to provide it.
“If tonight is all I get of you, I’m taking full advantage of it.”
I smiled, but the pain in my chest ached a little more. He hadn’t changed his mind, not even after the most amazing night ever.
Ty lifted my leg, then pushed inside me. He held nothing back, like he knew this was the last time he’d ever be with me. If I had anything to do with it, though, this wouldn’t be the last time.
When I felt him grow bigger, I dropped my head back against the wall. He reached between us, his finger working my clit with the expertise of a man who had done this to me for years.
I came again. He’d gotten his even number with eight orgasms. Then he pulled out and came on my stomach, the water soon washing his cum away but not the overwhelming grief that instantly hit me. The reality that this night was quickly coming to an end. The bubble I’d let myself fall into was about to pop.
Chapter Fourteen
KAYLEE
The sounds of nature caused me to open my eyes and stretch. Instantly, I felt the pain between my legs and grinned like a little girl.
After Ty and I had sex in the shower, we returned to my bed. He pulled me against his body, and we both fell asleep the moment we closed our eyes.
I looked to my right and saw the empty bed. I wanted to ignore the instant rush of sadness, but it gripped at me like a vise, and for a few brief moments, I thought I might have a panic attack. I took in some deep breaths and calmed myself down.
I sat up and noticed a folded-up piece of paper on the pillow. My name was written across the outside, and I couldn’t resist a smile. The tension in my body instantly melted away.
Reaching for it, I held my breath as I opened the note and read what Ty had written.
Morning, Kaylee.
I wanted to wake you up to say goodbye, but you were sleeping so peacefully I couldn’t do it. But I also couldn’t sneak out of here like last night didn’t mean anything to me, because it did. More than you’ll ever know.
I closed my eyes and took in a deep breath. His but was fixin’ to come. I could feel it. I needed a moment to just let this first set of words settle into my memory. Last night had meant something to him, and deep in my heart, I had known that all along. I saw it in his eyes. In the way he made love to me.
With one deep breath, I opened my eyes and kept reading.
Thank you for a night I will never forget. I wish I could give you more.
Ty
I swallowed hard and clutched the note to my chest. Then I dropped my hands to my lap and shook my head. “Damn you, Ty Shaw!”