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“If you need to go home, everyone would understand. We appreciate you helping.”
“I don’t need to. I like being here with you.” She turned so she was facing me. The light of the moon illuminated her face. “It feels like we’ve been together for a long time.”
“Maybe because we met and dated when we were younger.” The connection was already there; we just had to cultivate it.
“Are you sure you don’t mind that I’m staying here? I could move into the inn if it’s ready.”
“I’d like you to stay.” The thought of her leaving physically hurt. I had a feeling she’d throw up her walls again. “We have Thanksgiving this week.”
“How does that work? Is the farm open?”
“From nine to three. Then we’ll eat at the house. Sarah and Ireland are helping to cook this year. Mom won’t have to do everything.”
“I can help in the shop if you need me.”
I raised a brow. “You’d do that?”
Her brow furrowed. “Doesn’t everyone pitch in?”
“They do. Although my brothers would rather not handle the shop. They prefer the gatehouse.”
“I want to help. Wherever you need me.”
“The shop is perfect,” I said.
“If this gets to be too much, you promise you’ll tell me to leave?”
I frowned. “I can’t see that happening. I love you. I want you here.”
“I’m falling for you more every day. I don’t know what it means to be in love.”
“I feel this expansion and warm feeling in my chest when I think of you and when I spend time with you. I want you to be happy.”
Her eyes searched my face. “I think I feel the same.”
“You fit here with me and my family,” I added because I knew that was important to her.
I kissed her, rolling her onto her back. We slowly removed our clothes, not breaking our kiss until we were naked. I made love to her with my mouth and then my cock. I wanted to show her how I felt. That this wasn’t just a fling. It was the real deal. I wanted a future with her.
I wasn’t sure exactly what our future would look like, with her house in California and the inn incomplete. But I was hoping we’d figure it out together.
I interlaced my fingers with hers on either side of her head, and when she orgasmed, I lowered my head to kiss her while I followed her over. I shuddered, emptying myself into her. I wanted to fill her up with love and happiness. I felt complete when I was with her, and I could only hope she felt the same.
Twenty-Three
Marley
On Thanksgiving morning, Heath woke me with his mouth between my legs, and then he fucked me slowly. It felt a lot like making love. He’d done that often over the week. His sweet words and actions were tearing down any remaining defenses I had against him.
I couldn’t bring myself to be worried about Aiden or what he thought. I was an adult, and I was sure I was in love with Heath.
Later, we showered and dressed quickly so that Heath could show me the register. Ireland and Lori were cooking in the main house, so I was by myself in the barn.
I was hoping most people would be at home, but unfortunately, there were a lot of people wanting a tree before Thanksgiving dinner.
“Why are you working here?” a woman asked when I was checking her out.
I carefully wrapped the breakable ornament. “I’m sorry. Do I know you?”
