Total pages in book: 77
Estimated words: 74256 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 371(@200wpm)___ 297(@250wpm)___ 248(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 74256 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 371(@200wpm)___ 297(@250wpm)___ 248(@300wpm)
She shivers against me, her pussy convulsing around my dick. “Sounds like a long night.”
“I plan on using every minute I have with you, love. I can sleep on the plane,” I state, only feeling slightly guilty about my plan to keep her up all night.
She doesn’t complain, though, just cuddles against me more. My hand slides down her sweaty back and traces the edge of her thong. Her very stretched, distorted thong that’ll definitely need to be ditched after tonight.
“Where did you get this?” I ask, kissing her shoulder and still trying to slow my racing heart.
“At a little boutique near where I got the dress.”
“I was pleasantly surprised. Feel free to shop there again. Though, maybe wait until I’m returning,” I state, realizing I’m not at all joking. The thought of anyone else seeing her in a white, lace thong has me ready to fight.
We sit together, her smaller frame tucked securely around me, and just breathe each other in. After a few minutes, she murmurs, “My legs are starting to fall asleep.”
Smiling, I kiss the top of her head. “This is gonna be messy.”
Her giggle vibrates through me. “I think you’re right.”
“We’ll definitely need a shower,” I state, wishing my pants weren’t around my knees right now. Otherwise, I’d just stand and take us to the bathroom.
A wicked gleam fills her eyes. “And then we can get dirty all over again.”
She has no idea how much tonight—today, really—has meant to me. When I said my vows, it was with only her and our future together in mind. All I have to do is make it through the next handful of months, and then I get to come back to her. It’s going to be hell, don’t get me wrong, but knowing she’s here, waiting for me, is all the inspiration I need to do everything in my power to make sure I return safely.
Tomorrow isn’t guaranteed, but it’s what will keep me moving forward.
Every day that passes is one more closer to her.
Trying not to get too far ahead of myself and committing to staying in the moment, I push all thoughts of what happens tomorrow out of my mind. I have one night with my wife, and I plan to use every second.
All sorts of naughty ideas fill my mind, and my chuckle is low and gravelly. “I’m looking forward to it, beautiful. Tonight, you’re all mine.”
CHAPTER
FOURTEEN
Faith
I’m staring at the clock, watching, waiting as each number ticks by. In an hour, we have to be up and moving so that Chad can make it to the base in time for his departure. I’ve been dreading this since the moment he told me he had to deploy. My heart hurts, the ache a steady presence with every beat.
My husband wraps his arms around me and places a kiss on my bare shoulder. I snuggle into his embrace. I’m soaking up every touch, every breath of his against my skin. I want to be wrapped up with him until the very last second.
We’re both wide awake. Afraid to miss a single minute of time together before he has to go. I was worried he’d be exhausted, but he’s assured me it’s a long journey to where he’s going, and he can sleep on the plane.
I don’t want this to end. I’m deliciously sore from making love to him throughout the night. We tried like hell to make memories that would last until he comes home.
I know he has to go and I have to be strong for him. I have to set up his home so that he has a place to come home to. I don’t know what waits for us when he’s back, but I know he needs this. He needed someone to come home to, and I’m glad I can be that person for him.
Hopefully, by the time his deployment is over, he’ll love me as more than just his friend, and we can keep moving forward with our future together. I shouldn’t be thinking about that right now, but it’s hard not to when I’m enveloped in his arms. I can feel the love and the dread of leaving rolling off him in waves. Part of me thinks he might already care more about me than we’ve shared, but the other part knows it’s wishful thinking and my own feelings of hopeful projection.
My heart tells me there’s more to this, and I’m going to grip that feeling with both hands. I’m going to be the best damn Army wife out there. He needs this. I can’t imagine what it’s like for them to deploy.
My brother loathed the idea of continuing to leave Shayne behind. I want Chad to have his military career. I just want to be there with him while he lives out his dream. Besides, he’s giving me mine. He’s given me a home, benefits, and security to take my dream job across the country from my family. He’s my biggest supporter, and I’m determined to be that same person for him.