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His powerful thrusts prolonged my release. I trailed my hands over his muscles, having missed touching him, greedily exploring every inch of his body I could reach.
Our mouths clashed in another kiss, and Archer came, his body tensing before he buried himself deep. We stayed connected, our lips caressing, exploring, worshiping. Eventually, he positioned us so we were facing each other, our bodies still connected.
Tracing a line along his chest, I found myself unable to stop touching him. I craved him with an intensity that should scare me, but all it did was make me feel overcome with happiness.
“You ready to tell me why you’re living in Everleigh’s shed instead of your bedroom at William’s?”
Archer’s question doused my desire with cold water. But I guess we had to talk about what was next at some point. If only I could stop the worry that flared up. Despite all of Archer’s reassurances and actions, I was still scared he’d decide I was too much trouble and walk away.
Only this time, I’d fight for him.
“I didn’t think it was appropriate to still live there while we were getting a divorce.”
Archer’s body went stiff, and his arms tightened to the point of pain. I squeaked at the treatment, and he immediately released his tight hold. He also moved so I was back underneath him, his body suspended above me.
There was awe on his face, and his eyes had gone soft. “You’re getting a divorce?”
“Yes. You see, I met someone who means everything to me. He made me realize I no longer wanted to live a lie.”
He kissed me, his lips brushing mine in a soft caress. When he leaned back, I drank in his hooded eyes, still finding it hard to believe that I could put such a look of desire in them.
Archer kissed the tip of my nose, then drew back so he could look at me. “I love you. And I’m never letting you go. You’re mine just as much as I’m yours.”
“I love you too.”
My voice was tinged with awe, my head slow to catch up with what was happening. Because it was as if everything suddenly clicked into place. I finally found where I belonged, and it wasn’t a physical location. It was a person.
“Auntie Thea,” Sofie’s voice sounded before the door to my bedroom slammed open, bouncing off the wall. This was her usual entry, and the door and wall both had grooves from the harsh treatment. “I have the best news. You’re going to love it.”
She came to a stumbling stop in front of the bed. She blinked at me, then at Archer. Her face lit up and she threw herself on top of us. “Uncle Archer, I knew you’d come back.”
Clutching the sheet to my chest, I smiled at Sofie. “Hey, honey pumpkin. You mind giving us a minute? We’ll be right out.”
Nodding so hard her ponytail flew up and down at the movement, she hopped off the bed. “I’ll wait in the living room.”
“Okay, honey.”
Giggling, she ran out, leaving the door open. Since it was the weekend, she didn’t have school today. We usually spent the morning together when I was on the late shift. Something I had to get ready for soon, the clock showing I only had about an hour left before I had to be at the diner.
Looking down at our bodies, I noticed the sheet was thankfully still covering all the important bits. “At least she didn’t get an eyeful.”
“She would have if she’d come in five minutes later.”
The laughter bubbled out of me as I tilted my head back. “Ever would have never forgiven me if that had happened.”
Archer stood up and closed the door. “We need to remember to lock the door from now on.”
We dressed, stealing kisses in between pulling on our pants and sweaters.
Archer took my hand, and together we walked out to the living room. Sofie wasn’t alone anymore. Ever was sitting next to her, braiding her hair.
When she spotted us, her eyes went to our joined hands. “Well, isn’t that an interesting development.”
She sounded hesitant, and I didn’t blame her. It had been her shoulder I’d cried on nearly every day since moving into her guesthouse.
Her attention then turned to Archer’s limp that was more pronounced since he wasn’t using his cane. “What happened?”
“Got shot while on a mission.”
