AllFreeNovel
Share Us
Another advantage of moving to New York was that Zane was closer to his relatives. Lillian and her family lived in Connecticut, just a state away. And visiting Zane’s mom was an easy three-and-a-half hour flight to Florida; a trip we took in twos and threes, just to get some sun.
The truth was, we needed this. Getting out of a big city like Seattle seemed tough at first, but there were so many positive changes it was hard to miss it. Tyler and Axel found work together with the same construction company, and were currently moving toward GC’ing their own jobs. And with all the good lumber in every direction, Axel was in talks to take over a supply house. With his vast experience they could incorporate the place into their new venture, which included a stone masonry yard as well.
Between my coffee shop, their new business, and Zane kicking ass with the River Kings, we were almost too busy for anything else. But no matter what, when the sun went down, we always made time for each other.
I drifted through all these pleasant thoughts and more, leaning on Axel’s shoulder until we rolled up our long, gravel driveway. I saw Zane’s truck immediately, even before I saw him. He was halfway back to the house, a load of firewood dangling from a carry bag at the end of each arm.
“YESSSSS!”
Throwing the Jeep’s door open, I crunched my way across the driveway in a full-blown sprint and flung myself bodily into his arms. Zane dropped the firewood and stepped back, laughing and cursing. Twirling and lifting and kissing me in a circle, as he moved to avoid tripping over the pile of spilled logs.
“You’re back!” I cried. “For how long!?”
“Day or two.”
“But we haven’t seen you for weeks!”
Beneath my hands, I felt his big shoulders shrug. “Sorry, baby. There’s a week-long combine up in Oakville, Ontario. A couple of tournaments in Saskatchewan. And then there’s—“
I kissed him again, this time deeper and longer and with much greater intent. It didn’t matter where he was going, really, or when he’d get back. All that mattered was the time we had.
And I planned on making the most of it.
“Tyler’s cooking,” I told him, once I was back on my feet. I took his hand and began pulling him toward the house. “That means we’ve got enough time.”
“Time for?”
“For me to take you upstairs,” I winked. “And welcome you home properly.”
Axel stood nearby, hands on his hips. His grin was a knowing smirk.
“He can come too, of course,” I smirked back, nodding his way. I jabbed a finger into Zane’s chest. “But you’re going first.”
I pulled him into the house, with Axel following close behind. I knew immediately there was a fire going. I could smell it from out in the driveway, but now I could actually see the flickering flames. Even better I could feel the uniqueness of the warming heat against my skin, driving away the winter chill.
“She found you, huh?” Tyler called out to Zane. He was standing before the stove in the kitchen, licking his middle finger.
“Yeah.”
He laughed. “Take her upstairs, then. We’ve got a half-hour before dinner anyway.”
“A half hour?” Axel grumbled.
“Sorry, yeah.”
“A half-hour’s plenty of time,” I shot back. “You know the damage I could do to you boys in a half-hour?”
Tyler chuckled. Axel rolled his eyes.
“We created a monster, didn’t we?”
“Yup,” Zane agreed. “Sure did.”
“Might as well take advantage of this monster then,” I told all three of them. I blew Tyler a sensual kiss. “C’mon. Head upstairs with us. Zane’s getting his brains fucked out first, but it’ll be a lot more fun with you two watching.”
My stomach erupted with butterflies as Tyler began untying his apron. I winked at him.
“And I know you like to watch.”
