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"Well, you are always welcome to stay with us. I will need all the help I can get keeping the other two in line." Asher smiles and pushes away from the wall before pulling me into a hug. "I'm glad you are at least someplace safe, like with Josh, and not on some random guy's ranch. Though it wouldn't hurt you to go on a date or two." "Maybe once I finish this book," I say before heading into my room.
As I replay the conversation with Asher in my head, I get a feeling there was something he didn't ask me but wanted to, and I wonder if he isn't going to drop this so easily.
Chapter 13
Josh
It'sbeenalong,hard day. I'm sore from mending fences and wrangling in a herd of cattle that seem to like the neighbor's yard much better than their massive field.
To top it off, I was hoping to be back at the house much earlier than this so I could watch Jenna work with Dolly. Since Dolly is back in her stall and all tired out, I'm guessing I missed her, and my mood drops even more.
I'm just going to warm up some leftovers and go straight to bed. The sooner I can sleep this day off, the better. The walk from the barn to the back door seems to take forever. Was it always this far of a walk?
Stomping off what dirt I can on the back deck so I don't track it inside, I swing open the door. I'm assaulted with the smell of pot roast and yeasty rolls. Best of all is Jenna in a sundress dancing around the kitchen fixing dinner.
Right then, I almost drop to my knees and beg her to marry me.
After a day like today, this is what I want to come home to – Jenna. Walking right in, I go to Jenna, and wrap my arms around her. I bury my face in her neck and hold her, soaking in the citrus scent of her shampoo and the warmth of her body.
She leans back into me and doesn't say anything. It’s as if she knows I just need a moment. Eventually, she turns in my arms and look up into my eyes and I'll be a goner. This right here is what I want for the rest of my life, and I know it without a shadow of a doubt.
Then Jenna wraps her arms around me, tucking her head under my chin, and holds me tight. No matter how many years go by, I know that I am hers, body and soul, as she is mine. There is nothing I wouldn't do for this woman in my arms.
More than that, I want everyone to know she's mine, but I know I need to go about it the right way.
Gently tilting her head up, I kiss those beautiful lips. I want to do so much more than just kiss her, but I keep it light before releasing her.
"Go get washed up, dinner will be ready in just a few minutes," she smiles up at me. The hard day I had earlier is forgotten, and all I can think about is what I plan to do to her tonight.
Kissing the top of her head, I take in her scent one more time before heading upstairs. I make quick work of a hot shower to wash away the dirt and sweat from the day and put on new jeans and one of the shirts I know she likes before coming back downstairs.
She is putting the last of the food on the table. So, I pull out her chair and wait for her to be seated before taking my seat.
"This looks amazing. Thank you for this." I gaze happily at the pot roast, mashed potatoes, carrots, rolls, and salad on the table in front of me. It sure as hell beats the frozen meal I had resigned myself to earlier.
Jenna smiles at me, her eyes sparkling with affection. "You deserve a home-cooked meal after a day like today," she says. Her voice is filled with warmth and love. "Dig in, cowboy."
As we eat, the taste of the savory pot roast fills my mouth, making all the exhaustion from earlier dissipate. Jenna watches me intently, her gaze filled with adoration and something more. I can feel the electricity between us, the desire building with each passing moment.
I reach across the table and take her hand in mine, my thumb gently caressing her knuckles. Just a bit of contact and connection, hoping she understands how I feel about her since I can't seem to find the words to say it.
"I don't say it enough," I begin, breaking the silence, "but I'm so grateful for you, Jenna. I really enjoy coming home to you like this. It's exactly what I needed after a day like today."
Leaning forward, I reach across the table and capture Jenna's lips in a passionate kiss. Her lips are soft and warm against mine, and I feel a surge of desire go straight to my dick.
Reluctantly, I break away, needing to catch my breath, but not wanting to let go of her hand.
"Eat up." I nod to her plate, trying to regain control because eating is now the last thing I want to do.
Jenna giggles softly, her eyes shining with mischief as she takes a bite of her mashed potatoes. "You're right," she says, her voice husky. "I guess I should fuel up for what's to come later." She winks at me, her gaze filled with promise.
The air between us crackles with anticipation as we continue to eat in comfortable silence for a moment before talking more about our day. I share the issues with the fence and the cattle. We debate the need for an electric fence, and I find she is remarkably knowledgeable on the subject.
When we are done, we both clean off the table and I watch her move around in that sundress that hugs all her curves. She goes back to the table to remove the last few items, and I can't take being so far away. I walk up behind her once again, wrapping my arms around her.
She leans back into me, her body melting against mine. I bury my face in her hair, inhaling deeply the scent of citrus and the desire that surrounds her. My hands roam over the smooth skin of her arms and down, tracing the curves of her waist and hips.
Touching her sends a jolt of electricity through my body. I turn her around to face me, capturing her lips in a searing kiss. Our mouths meld together, tongues dancing in a sensual tango as our bodies press closer.
