Page 45 of A Family Affair: The Ring
There was no talking after that, only touching, remembering, immersing themselves in pleasure and sensation.Their lovemaking turned fierce, possessive, desperate, filled with moans, sighs, and earth-shattering climaxes.
It was perfect.
“I’ve missed this.”Will lay on his back, Melanie’s head resting on his chest as he stroked her hair, trailed a hand to her hip.“I don’t mean the actual sex part, though that was mind-blowing.I’m talking about the closeness I’ve only ever felt when I’m with you.”
“I know.”She understood exactly what he meant because she felt it too.
“I wish we could go back and erase what happened, but all we can do now is move forward, make sure nothing comes between us again.”
Melanie blinked back tears as his words settled in her soul.“Nothing will come between us again.No matter what.”
“Trust and truth will keep us together.”
If she weren’t more interested in touching Will’s body, she might have questioned that statement.What exactly do you mean?What will you do if you question that trust with me?How will you get past it?We have to be able to get past it because we can’t ever let this happen again.Right?But she didn’t because a naked Will Callahan in her bed was too much to ignoreorrefuse.
But she should have questioned him and saved herself a lot of heartache.
The next three days were surreal, a blend of fantasy and every dream she’d ever imagined.They woke up next to each other in the morning, shared breakfast, ate dinner together, talked about dreams, plans, and their future.Melanie would move back to Magdalena and find a slower-paced position at the hospital.She’d have a personal life and would not let her job consume her as it had these last eight years.No more running from the pastorherself.Now, there was only runningtoWill and their future.
The nights were filled with lovemaking and sheer joy.Life was perfect.Will was perfect.
And then everything changed, and Melanie’s world wasn’t so perfect anymore.
If only Will hadn’t been tiedup with previous commitments, he would have witnessed what did and didn’t happen at Grandma Esther’s that night.I’m getting used to waking up next to you,he’d said that morning, his voice still smothered in sleep.I’m not sure how late I’ll be tonight, so I’ll stay at my place.
Melanie had almost told him it didn’t matter what time he finished up, that she’d wait up for him, keep his side of the bed warm.Make him a snack if he wanted… But she remained quiet because everything was still so new and she wanted to give him space, even if he acted like he didn’t want it.
He’d sifted a lock of hair between his fingers, smiled.I’ll see you tomorrow night?
Of course.She missed him already.
So, presentation prep isn’t the only reason I won’t be here.He’d blushed and shared the rest of the story.I promised my mother I’d have dinner with her.She says I’ve been ignoring her.
Sure.I understand.Of course, she didn’t understand.
Next time, you’re coming with me.Let me get through this so I can set her straight about us.He’d kissed her temple, murmured,I was thinking I could move some of my suits to the spare bedroom this weekend…and shoes…shirts…a few ties.
Oh, so moving in?Her pulse tripled.
He’d smiled.Well, hopefully.
She ran a hand along his chest.Absolutely.
And I guess we should talk about where we want to live.We could buy this place, you could move in with me, or we could build something.
They were moving fast, but they had eight years to make up, and what did it matter when she knew she wanted to be with him?Wasn’t he the real reason she’d rejected every other guy who’d tried to work his way into her heart?Yes, no denying that.
So, what do you think?
I kind of like the idea of fixing up this place.
Cash and Tess are great neighbors to have, and he’s got the knowledge and the contacts to fix any household issues.He’d laughed.That could prove useful because we both know I don’t possess those skills.
She’d rested a hand on his thigh, sighed.You, Will Callahan, possess other very valuable skills.
Another laugh and thenThank you for noticing.
You make it very difficult not to notice.
