There was so much to do at the Hoover Dam. We could go hiking, camping, swimming, horseback riding, and exploring the unknown regions. However, at that moment, we only wanted to explore each other and our newfound love. We would have the rest of our lives to come back here, because my home was now in Vegas and I would make sure we would come back and do all of the fun and exciting things this place had to offer.
But for now, all I wanted was Chase and his arms wrapped around me.
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Three weeks later, we were all surrounded by Turkeys and pumpkins. Halloween had passed by in a blur as we celebrated in hideous costumes while working.
Now, as a family holiday was upon us, it was clear we were now a family. Avery had promised to stay with me this holiday and then would go home to see her parents for Christmas. Jax had agreed to the same thing. Since Chase and I didn’t have a family, we decided to spend the holiday together.
So, we ordered greasy Chinese food, watched eighties comedies, and stayed in Chase’s room the full day of Thanksgiving. I had so much to be thankful for this year. Honestly, it was the first time I ever felt like I was truly thankful for something.
Watching my friends laughing and joking beside me, I smiled as I ate my fried rice and General Tso’s Chicken. Life was good now and I secretly couldn’t wait for Christmas to arrive.
CHAPTER 22
I had never been someone who thought of myself as dependent on others. Growing up, I never knew true love or understood what it meant to depend on someone else. I know that I should have been offended or upset or felt some sort of angry emotion at the thought of Chase wanting to control me, but it was truly the opposite.
Chase caring about me and wanting me all to himself was alluring. I craved his need. My body felt like it was going through with-drawls without his constant touch and want for me. His control over me wasn’t out of hate or some twisted psychological mess. Instead, his need to protect me and have me all to himself was to save both of us. I needed this just as much as he needed me. We were both damaged and lost and together we built the other back into someone who was capable of love.
“What are you looking at?” Chase asked, as he walked up behind me. He began to massage my shoulders and I let a tiny moan escape from my lips. The slight amount of pressure he placed on my tiny frame felt so good after a full day of hiking at the Hoover Dam. Staying true to his word, Chase had taken us back each Saturday since the day he surprised me with the trip. Each visit, we made sure to explore a new part of the canyon and do something fun and different. We had even taken Jax and Avery a few times too. I could see the connection building between them each time we went out as a foursome and I knew Avery was starting to grow feelings for Jax.
Placing his hands around my waist, he leaned down and placed a soft kiss on the back of my neck. Shivers went down my spine when his lips brushed my skin. I knew I would never get tired of that feeling.
Turning, I folded my arms around his neck as he continued to tightly hold my waist. “I just love looking at the city at night,” I sighed. “There is something very magical about Vegas at night. The lights. The people. The possibilities that are nestled in each casino and each tourist’s heart. I really love it here,” I finished.
Smiling, Chase pulled me closer and slammed his lips against mine. Parting our lips, his tongue invaded my mouth and I gladly allowed the intrusion. “I love that you love it here. Vegas has become my home and now that you are here, I never want to leave unless you go with me.”
I loved when Chase said things like that. It made me believe we could really have a future together.
“From now on, I won’t leave unless you and I are together,” I said, as I kissed his cheek. “I only have a few more classes to finish and then I am done with school. We can stay here or go wherever you want.”
“I don’t know,” Chase said, as he began to think. “I haven’t really thought about leaving here. Maybe we should think about staying here for a while and then moving somewhere calmer once we have kids.”
Kids. The thought of having a family had once terrified me, but now, it excited me. My heart began to melt as I thought about what my and Chase’s kids would look like.
“You want to have kids with me?” I asked.
Nodding his head, Chase’s smile only grew wider. “Of course, I do. I never wanted to get married or have kids until I met you. Now, I can’t imagine not having you in my life or having a few kids that share our looks and our love,” Chase finished.
“I never wanted that kind of a life before…” I couldn’t finish my thought because my eyes began welling up with tears. Chase had saved me and brought me back to life again. I loved this man more than anything.
“It’s ok,” Chase offered, as he kissed my nose. “I didn’t want it either. But, we have each other now. You are mine. Forever.”
“Forever,” I repeated, as I wiped away my tears.
Lifting me, Chase carefully walked us over to his bed where he laid us down together.
Lifting my shirt with one hand, Chase gently began massaging one of my breasts with the other. Smiling, I leaned down to watch him take what was his. His tongue began to lick down my stomach as his hands continued to roam every inch of my body. My heavy breathing hitched as I arched my back for more of his touch. Tingles raced down my body and a slight moan escaped my lips as I felt his hands traveling between my legs. My hot wetness made him smile as he began to trace my breasts with his tongue, teasing my nipples with his slow movements.
“Tell me you want me,” Chase demanded, as he looked up at me.
“I want you, Chase,” I breathed.
“That’s my girl,” Chase growled. “I swear, the buildup of getting to pleasure you, but having to wait to fuck you, is so hot.”
I almost began to beg for him to just go ahead and take me, the want and need I had for him becoming more than I could handle. My virginity was the last piece of myself I had left to control and I knew eventually, Chase would have that too. I felt him separate my legs as his mouth began to head to my now throbbing thighs. As Chase began to pleasure me in ways that made my mind explode, I threw my head back and allowed him to have his way with me. I never feared he would venture further than what I wanted. Chase knew my body. He knew that I would give myself to him fully when I was ready.
His patience for me made my love for him skyrocket out of this world.