When I eventually lift my head, there’s a dreamy look in her eyes.
“Happy Thanksgiving,” I say.
She nods while chuckling, a beautiful smile splitting over her face. “I have a lot I’m thankful for right now. Best orgasm of my life. Watching you come. You on top of me. The list is endless.”
Lowering my head, I kiss her again, and we lose track of time until Lick nudges her snout against our shoulders to get us to let her out.
Chapter 16
Kelcie
With the snow covering the ground, it’s way too cold to sit down beneath the tree, and I remain standing in front of my family’s graves.
My cheeks are flushed, and my breaths turn white as they leave me.
Winter is officially here. It’s freezing, so I can’t visit for long.
A sad smile tugs at my mouth.
I feel guilty for finding happiness with Levi. I know it’s stupid and that you would want me to go on with my life.
Letting out a sigh, I glance over the cemetery.
He loves me.
A breath shudders from me as my eyes begin to sting.
And I love him.
I look at the three headstones again and lift my gloved hand to rest over my heart.
You’ll always be in here, but I think I have to put some distance between us. I’ll always love you. I’ll visit once a week, okay?
I can picture my parents and Sage jumping up to hug me while saying they understand. They would tell me to grab on to Levi and hold on as tight as I can.
That’s what I’m going to do. I’m going to start living again and build a future with the man I love.
I lift my hand to my mouth and press a kiss to my fingertips before blowing it at the three graves.
Turning around, I walk as quickly as I can, my throat closing up. A tear escapes, and I wipe it away. When another rolls down my cheek and they start falling faster, I keep brushing them away.
Exiting the cemetery, I suck in a deep breath and head for the main street that runs through the middle of town.
Yesterday, Levi showed me how much he loves me, and it felt like an unbreakable bond was formed between us.
So this morning, when I left his house to visit my family, I made the decision to start letting go of the past. I know it’s going to be difficult, but it’s something I have to do if I want a future with Levi.
When I pass the general store and I see the sign for Dixie’s Coffee, I lift my chin and go inside.
Mrs. Dixon glances at the door, and when she sees me, shock flutters over her face. “Kelcie! Oh my gosh, aren’t you a sight for sore eyes.” She hurries around the counter, and I brace for impact as she comes to hug me. “This makes my old heart so happy.” Pulling back, she holds me by my shoulders and looks me up and down. “You look so good. How are you doing?”
Smiling, I answer, “I’m doing very well, Mrs. Dixon. How have you been?”
“You know me, dear. I don’t complain.” She walks back behind the counter while asking, “What can I get you?”
I glance over the menu, then say, “A pumpkin spice latte, please.”
“It’s the perfect thing for such a cold day,” she agrees. She gets busy preparing the beverage. “I hear you’re dating the new guy in town.”
