“Are there any parameters that I need to be aware of, or are you talking about any place on Earth?”
“I wasn’t thinking I’d need parameters,” she scoffed. “I was just asking if there was a place you’d like to travel to sometime. You know, like Switzerland or Greece.”
“Well, when you put it like that... I’ve always wanted to go to the cliffs of Moher in Ireland.”
“Oh, that’s a good one. I’ve always wanted to see the Dublin castle.”
“Maybe we could go there sometime.”
“I’d like that.” She splashed the water with her toes, then suggested, “Maybe we could start with something simple like dinner and a movie first.”
“Yeah, I think we could manage that.” I started gathering all the food and our drinks as I told her, “For now, how ‘bout we continue with our ride around the lake.”
“I’d like that.”
Everleigh slipped on her shoes, then helped me put everything back in the truck. Seconds later, we were both back in the truck and making our way around the lake. She thought we were just taking a causal scenic drive, but it was much more than that. It was my opportunity to check our surroundings and make sure there were no unexpected guests. Thankfully, the only thing I saw was a few deer and some ominous clouds rolling in.
I didn’t want us to get caught out in a storm, so I decided to head back. By the time we got to the cabin, the clouds had grown even darker, and the wind was starting to pick up. Everleigh sounded a little nervous as she said, “It looks like we’re in for another storm.”
“Yeah, we better get inside before the bottom falls out.”
I grabbed the stuff from the backseat, then we both raced up to the front porch. I unlocked the door, and we’d just started inside when the clouds broke and rain came pouring down. A loud rumble of thunder had Everleigh bolting into the living room with a shriek. “Wow, this storm isn’t messing around!”
“No, it isn’t.” I carried the cooler into the kitchen and started unpacking it as I told her, “I’ll light a few candles in case the power goes out.”
“I can do it. Just need to know where I can find a lighter.”
“There should be one in the utility drawer.” I motioned my hand toward the end of the counter. “Pretty sure the candles are in the storage closet down the hall.”
“Got it.”
I finished unloading the cooler and put everything away while Everleigh took care of the candles. The thunder continued to rumble and roar as she placed them throughout the cabin, and just as I feared, it wasn’t long before the power went out and we were both encased in darkness. With the light of a candle illuminating her face, Everleigh smiled and said, “Just in time.”
“Yep, you did good.”
I thought she would go over and make a spot on the sofa.
She didn’t.
Instead, she simply stood there staring at me with a look of wonder in her eyes. It was the kind of look dreams were made of, and it stirred something inside of me. I felt more alive than I had in years. I held her gaze for a moment, then shook my head and asked, “How do you do that?”
“Do what?”
“You just look at me, and then I suddenly feel things I never thought I’d feel again.”
“Like what?”
“Hope.” I brought my hand up to her face and gently ran my knuckles across her cheek. “I really never thought I’d feel it again.”
She placed the palms of her hands on my chest as she whispered, “You make me feel it, too.”
Her eyes darkened, and her gaze drifted to my lips. That’s all it took. I couldn’t wait a moment longer. My hand dove into her hair, and I pulled her close, crashing my lips against her in a hungry kiss. The kiss quickly became heated—our hands wild and possessive, our hearts racing with need.
I gave her hair a firm tug as I delved deeper into her mouth, and she inched even closer, making my cock throb. My hand dropped to her shorts, and after a quick twist, I’d undone the first few buttons. A light moan vibrated through her chest as I slipped my hand down between her legs and eased her lace panties to the side. I grazed her center with the tips of my fingers—my already-hard cock pulsed against my jeans when I found she was soaked. “Do you have any idea how bad I want you right now?”
“I think I have a good idea.” She inched her hips forward. “I want you, too, Billy. More than you know.”
There was no better feeling than being with someone who wanted you just as much as you wanted them. Her eyes were locked on mine as I reached for her shorts and slid them down her long legs. Desire flashed through her eyes as I quickly shed her panties and lifted her up, then guided her to lay back on the kitchen table.