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ChapterSix
THALIA
I wake with excruciating pain in my knee.
I’m not sure what the time is, or even if my sister came back. All I know is I need some pain relief. Now.
I didn’t want to worry Theo, didn’t want him to stop when he was so close to bringing me to orgasm. And although he did stop for a beat, I convinced him I was fine. But I wasn’t. I did jolt my knee. It did hurt. But I was so caught up in my pleasure, wild horses couldn’t have stopped me getting the release I so desperately craved. My knee hurts now, but it was worth every bit of discomfort I’m feeling.
I wiggle my way out from under Theo’s arms, only to glance back at him. I smile. He looks so peaceful in sleep. I want him too always be like this. Calm. Content. I hope now that we have gotten rid of Mel, he will be more like this and less tense, like he has been these last couple of months.
Dropping a kiss to his forehead, I slowly push myself up and hobble to the adjoining bathroom where I know the pain killers my doctor prescribed are. Tomorrow, or today, depending on what the time is, I will see the specialist to discuss my physical therapy. They say to wait three weeks before you can start rehabilitation on an injury like mine, but because it’s not a severe fracture, I think they will give me the go ahead to start next week. I’m keeping everything crossed for that outcome. The sooner I start, the sooner I can get back in the saddle. Nothing and no one are going to ruin my chances of competing on the Nations Cup teams in Madrid, which is why I’m so anxious to get started with therapy.
I rummage through the drawer, finding the bottle I want. Opening the cap, I pop two pills in my hand, grab the glass on the side, fill it with water, and then swallow. Hopefully they kick in soon. There’s no way I will get anymore sleep whilst my knee is throbbing like it is. Dropping the glass on the counter, I use the toilet, then hop back to the bedroom, only to startle when I see Theo sitting up, his intense, knowing gaze on me.
“Jesus, you scared me,” I say, continuing to the bed.
“I heard you shake a pill bottle. Are you in pain?”
I sigh as I maneuver myself on the bed, then murmur softly, “Yes, my knee hurts. I took some pain relief for that. Don’t overthink or worry about it, Theo.”
He wraps his arms around me and pulls me in close. I rest my head on his chest, breathing him in. He smells like home. Like mine. “I will always worry when it comes to you, piccola. I want you to be honest when you are in pain. Tell me, so I can help.”
“It’s fine, honestly. Nothing the tablets won’t fix. What’s the time?” I ask with a yawn.
I feel him reach towards the nightstand. “Just after three. I must have been tired. We didn’t even get dinner, just slept straight through.”
He’s right. After he gave me two mind blowing orgasms, I fell asleep before we had the chance to eat. “I didn’t even hear my sister come back. I should check if she’s here.” I start to move again when he stops me.
“Wait here, I’ll go check the spare room and grab something from the kitchen. I’m starving.” His stomach rumbles as if to prove his point and I giggle. I could do with a snack, but I don’t want to eat loads at this time in the morning, especially when I can’t exercise tomorrow. My diet is normally very healthy; the fact I’m always active helps me keep a toned, slim figure. It all helps when riding, since you don’t want to carry extra pounds if you don’t need to.
Theo climbs out of the bed and pulls on his grey sweats, leaving his muscled torso bare as he disappears out of my bedroom door. I fall back against the headboard, my mind drifting to Theo and what comes next. I know my mama knows about us, but now we need to tell my father. I would like to do it sooner rather than later; I don’t want people to find out before he does. I know he won’t take the news well, but I think he will come to terms with it... Maybe. Eventually.
I think of Melody, of all the things she has done. The assault. Drugging my horses. Are there any lengths that woman wouldn’t go to, to try and keep someone who doesn’t even want her? It’s embarrassing to say the least and I wonder why she can’t just let go. She will have to now; we have too much evidence against her that could send her to jail for a long time if she doesn’t adhere to our terms.
“Your sister is in bed with her guard, both fast asleep,” Theo’s voice drags me out of my thoughts.
I smile. “I hope those two works out. They’re cute together.”
Theo climbs in beside me, handing me a bag of chips and some candy. “Tell me about them. Do your parents know about their relationship?”
I shake my head as I take a handful of chips. “No. Aria should tell them. I think she might be surprised by their reaction.”
He nods. “You think they would accept it?”
“Yeah. I mean their situation isn’t ideal, and I know my father would be angry to begin with given Bishop is supposed to be guarding Aria, not sleeping with her, but I think when he sees how happy Bishop makes her, he will accept them. I’m not sure about how he will react to us though, whether he knows you make me happy or not, given the age difference and the Mel situation. I know my mama is supportive of it but...” I trail off letting out a breath as I turn to face Theo. “I think we should tell my father,” I blurt.
He shrugs, a smile curving his lips. “I agree. I want to be out in the open with you. I want the world to know you’re mine.”
“Whether the world knows or not, I’m still yours, Piccolo,” I say honestly.
He leans forward, brushing his lips against mine before pulling back. “We have the ASJA gala in a couple of weeks. I want us to go, but maybe not as a couple.” I frown at his words. Not together? I thought he wanted us. Sensing my thoughts, he grabs my hand and squeezes. “Obviously I would like to show you off there, but your father isn’t coming back to Wellington until after that event and telling him about us is something I want to do face to face. It’s the right thing to do, man to man. I want him to see how much I love you and I can only do that if he’s in front of me. I only want to do right by you, by us, and if that means facing him, even if he might kill me... I will.” He blows out a breath.
My heart squeezes at his words. It’s the right thing to do and the fact he wants to do that, talk with my father in person, makes me love him even more. I snuggle into him. “I love you,” I whisper.
“I love you too, piccola. So, so much.”
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