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“Ian, please,” she pleaded.
“I always do, darlin’,” he murmured, a hint of a smirk on his lips. He shifted over her, using one knee to gently spread her legs open before pressing his lips to hers. His kiss was slow and deliberate, his tongue dancing with hers in a passionate dance. She moaned into his mouth as he slowly entered her, inch by agonizing inch.
She wanted him to take her hard and fast, but at the same time she wanted this moment to last forever. Her body trembled with desire as Ian held still inside her, gazing into her eyes with an intensity that made her heart race. Wrapping her legs around his waist, she urged him to move.
But instead of giving in to her demands, he shook his head.
“I want to take my time with you,” he whispered.
The anticipation was killing her as he started moving at a torturously slow pace. Every thrust sent waves of pleasure through her body, but it wasn’t enough. She tried to speed up the rhythm, but he gently stopped her.
“I want this to last,” he explained, kissing her deeply before rolling onto his back, taking her with him.
Eden straddled him, savoring the feeling of their bodies pressed together. Each movement brought her closer to that blissful release. And when it finally washed over her, she cried out his name.
Ian sat up and captured her lips once more.She pushed him back down and kissed him eagerly. He grabbed onto her hair tightly as they continued to explore each other's mouths. Just as she started to get lost in the moment, he suddenly flipped her onto her back again. As he pulled away to gaze at her, she saw a lone tear trickle down his cheek. She tried to hold back her own emotions, but tears streamed down her face, nonetheless. They both knew this was the end. But Ian seemed determined to make it unforgettable. He picked up the pace and thrust into her with an intensity that made her moan with pleasure. Their passionate kiss never broke as they reached their peak together. Afterward, he rolled off her and she rested her head on his chest, more tears streaming from her eyes. There was a heavy silence between them before Ian got up and went to the bathroom, shutting the door behind him. When he returned, he quickly dressed without saying a word and left without looking back. The sound of the front door closing echoed through the room as Eden broke down in sobs.
****
On Sunday, Ian entered the registration cabin and came to a stop when he saw Eden standing at the counter. He was hoping she’d be gone by now. She turned to look at him but quickly looked away. He strode around the counter.
“Did you need something, Ian?” Josie asked him.
Did he need something? Yes, for Eden not to leave.
“I got it, Josie. I’ll be out of here in a minute.”
“Okay,” she said, then he heard her talking with Eden and Cammie. “We hope you enjoyed your stay at the Bur Oak and will come back to see us.”
He didn't hear their response to her and instead focused on finding the necessary file in the cabinet. Once he found it, he took a deep breath and returned to the counter where Eden was standing. He couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness knowing that she would soon be gone from his life forever. He tore his gaze away from her, opened the door, and stepped outside onto the porch. The hot air surrounded him as he hung his head, realizing that last night had only brought more heartache. When he heard the door open behind him, he turned to see Eden and Cammie joining him on the porch.
Cammie quickly made her way down the steps and got into their car, leaving him alone with Eden. He looked out at the woods surrounding the cabin before turning to face her.
“Goodbye, Eden Fairchild,” he muttered with a hint of bitterness in his voice, touching his hat as he descended the steps to his truck. The sun beat down on him, heavy and hot, as he drove to the barn. Despite the warmth, a chill had settled over him, seeping into his bones and making him feel worse with each passing moment as the day wore on. She had only been gone for a few hours, but already he missed her fiercely. It was painful to know that she not only left behind the Bur Oak, but also him.
He couldn’t help wondering if their relationship could have worked if she hadstayed. He had never considered a long-distance relationship before, but now the thought nagged at him. Would it have been better than never seeing her again? He shook his head, knowing deep down that it would have been just as hard, if not harder, to be apart from her for extended periods of time.
With a heavy sigh, he pushed those thoughts aside. It was better to let go and move on. She would take the partnership and Ian would fade from her memory with each passing day. He tried to convince himself that it was for the best, but deep down he knew that parting ways would leave an ache in his heart that would never fully heal.
“Hey, Ian.”
He saw Jaxon walking toward him.
“Jax.”
“Are you ready to leave for the day?”
“No offense, but hell yes. Especially after this heat we’ve been having.”
“It’s been a hot month. I’m heading to the office to go through some last-minute things, then we’ll close for the winter.”
“Yes, sir.”
“Are you okay?”
“Uh, yeah. I’m fine. I need to get busy on the stalls.”
“Okay. If I don’t see you before you leave next week, I guess we’ll see you in March. The ranch hands will take care of the place over the winter. You enjoy your time off.”
