Page 33 of Protecting Clove
“Maybe you can break it and move in with me.”
She leaned back and met his gaze. “Are you sure?”
He nodded. “Yesterday, when that happened, I realized you both are way too important to me. I was fooling myself to think I wasn’t committed to you. I am. And I want you in my life. I’ve fallen for you. Maybe it’s too fast, but I have feelings for you that go beyond liking. I’m falling in love with you.”
She reached up and cupped the side of his face. “I have deep feelings for you, too. I’ve fallen in love with you, and I don’t want to lose you.”
“You won’t. I’m yours.”
His lips found hers, and they melted together. She clung to him, needing to feel him. But he had to get to work, so she ended the kiss and stepped back.
“Tonight,” she whispered.
He nodded. “Yes. Tonight.”
After he left, she cleaned the kitchen, though it didn’t need much done, and then started on the bathrooms. She was surprised Neo slept late. Her daughter seemed fine, but when the doorbell rang, she ran to the downstairs bathroom to hide.
Clove went into the bathroom and pulled up the security camera, seeing it was police. “It’s okay, honey. It’s just the police.”
Neo nodded but didn’t leave the bathroom. She felt terrible for her daughter. Keith had ruined everything. The officers were just checking in. She called Neo out of the bathroom, but she reluctantly came. She hung back, looking afraid, and that broke Clove’s heart. She didn’t want Neo to be too afraid to live in their house. She needed to do something to get Neo to feel better and fast.
The officers left, and she asked Neo if she wanted to read together. Neo nodded, then crawled onto Clove’s lap when she sat on the couch. It had been a while since Neo had climbed ontoher lap, making her chest squeeze hard. She loved Neo at this stage but sometimes missed those tender younger years.
Clove read to Neo for almost an hour. Then they ate lunch, and Neo played for a bit before coming back to sit on her lap. Neo played with Clove’s hair, which was a sure sign she was going to start asking questions. After a moment, Neo started talking.
“Why did he take me?”
“He isn’t a good person. I’m sorry he was able to get to you. I want to protect you, but I wasn’t prepared for him to show up like that.”
“It’s okay, Mommy. It isn’t your fault.”
But she felt like it was her fault. She never should have gotten involved with Keith, but then she wouldn’t have Neo. Examining the truth of the situation brought up weird feelings. If she hadn’t met Keith, she wouldn’t have Neo. Still, what Keith had put them through was horrible.
“Did he ever know me?”
Clove shook her head. “No, baby. He left before you were born.”
“Why were you with him?”
“Sometimes people don’t show you who they really are until you’ve known them for a while.”
“You trust Bud?”
“He’s different. And yes, I do trust him.”
“He’s good. I like him.”
When Bud arrived home, Clove felt better. She also noticed that Neo relaxed a little once Bud was there. She understood. It was better having Bud home, but he couldn’t stay with them all day and night.
After Neo went to bed, they headed to her room, and she stripped down, ready to show Bud how much she loved him. He didn’t waste any time getting her hot and wet. His tongue on herfelt amazing. She came hard and fast since she’d been waiting for this all day.
He kissed his way up her body, making sure to pay enough attention to her breasts. The way he knew exactly what she needed made her feel even more special. His gaze held hers as he slid into her. Whatever connection they had before was dwarfed by what she felt now. It was like her soul came alive and combined with his. They weren’t just sharing their bodies, they were sharing their souls.
The way he made love to her was deep and slow. He’d gotten her to come before he slid in, and he was pushing her higher, bringing her closer to another orgasm.
“Clove, my love, I want you forever.”
“Yes,” she cried out as he shoved in, taking her even higher. Pure pleasure flowed through her. It was enough to drive her crazy. He covered her mouth with his own as she cried out, coming around his dick. He was right behind her with his orgasm.
