Page 131 of Gabriel & Skye

Yes, Boss

Gabe

You’re gonna pay for that, Red

I smile to myself because I knew that would get a rise out of him; it always does. I also love his nickname for me. He told me about the dream he had before we got together, and that was the nickname he used for me. I prized the rest of the dream out of him, where we were rolling around together… He even had a premonition about his ex that he kept on the quiet. Thank God that part of his life is truly over with.

I’m feeling pretty smug at the little surprise I’ve been planning. Ever since he took me out to Lookout Mountain, that special place on the ridge — where I found out he loved stargazing — I’ve been thinking about it. In fact, I think about that night all the time. That’s when I really knew Gabe was someone special, and someone I wanted to get to know.

My grandparents have been over the moon ever since they found out I was staying, and that Gabe and I were a thing. Gran had a feeling Gabe and I would hit it off. They both adore him and Trinity.

We try to have dinner with them once a week and visit Gabe’s parents as often as possible. The Bassetts may be Stoney Creek royalty, but they’re down to earth and so supportive. Even his brothers, who never stopped ribbing Gabe about us being together while I was working for him. Gayle is already asking how I feel about babies until Robert told her off for prying. I’m sure she was happy to hear that I do want kids. We just don’t want to rush into anything. We’re enjoying this time of newness for the both of us, and taking each day as it comes is something we’re both learning to enjoy.

I smile at the thought of one day expanding the family. Deep down, I’d love to have Gabe’s baby. I’ve had this vision more than once. It would be amazing to give Trinity a sibling, and Gabe has already said he’d love more kids in the future and he’d be open to marriage. I know his first marriage didn’t end well, but he’s put the past well and truly behind him now.

My parents were pretty shocked when I told them about moving, but they were happy for me that I’d found the man of my dreams, and that I’d be close to Gran and Gramps. And when Dad retires, they’ll be here on a more permanent basis themselves.

Gramps is doing a lot better now and followed his doctor’s orders for once; taking it slow and not doing anything too strenuous. He’s looking better and better every day. Nothing can keep him down for long.

When I pull up to the house, I can’t hide my smile that Gabe is already here. The dust has barely settled on the track.

I swung by my grandparents to grab the surprise for tonight; a telescope for Gabe. I’m leaving it in my heavily packed car for later. I wanted to do something that would commemorate the occasion, and this is something Gabe enjoys. And it’s a good excuse for us to go stargazing again.

He appears on the front porch as I swing the car door closed and run up to him. He closes his arms around me and lifts me up off my feet.

“Baby,” he breathes into my hair. “I missed you so much.”

“I missed you too, Gabe.” I reach up to kiss him, and he strokes my cheek with his knuckle and kisses me roughly. I pull back to look at the heat in his eyes, knowing what he wants. I quickly glance at my watch.

“Oh, we have time,” he says, tugging my hand and pulling me toward the front door. He gives my ass a playful swat when I pass him. I giggle as we step inside and immediately Daisy starts to jump up and down excitedly, waiting for me to pat her. I reach down to scoop her up and give her some love. She really is turning out to be such a gorgeous little addition.

“I think she missed you,” Gabe laughs as I place Daisy back on the ground. But Gabe is all hands as he closes the door with his foot and reaches for the hem of my shirt, pulling it over my head.

“Well, hello to you too.”

He grins, kicking off his shoes and loosening his tie, leaning in to kiss me again.

We’re all hot and heavy as I push his jacket off his shoulders and let it fall to the floor. He loosens his cuffs and shoves them in his pants pocket while I make haste with his shirt buttons.

He reaches for my breasts and gives them a squeeze. “I’ve missed these. I’ve missed all of you,” he breathes into my neck.

“I’ve missed you too, and this.” My hand slides down his torso, landing on his hard length. “Wow, you are happy to see me,” I giggle.

“Fuck, yeah.”

He helps me shimmy out of my jeans while Daisy scruffs around in our clothes on the floor. I reach for his belt buckle, then his zipper, and push his pants and boxers down in one fell swoop. We leave our clothes in a pile as he pulls me toward him and pushes me against the wall, hitching me up as I wrap myself around him. “I’ve dreamed of taking you on the kitchen bench ever since…”

“Ever since when?” I bite my lip.

“The first day you came to my house.”

“That’s a pretty inappropriate thought on my first day at work, Mr. Bassett.”

“You better believe it,” he chuckles, righting himself. I cling onto him and he walks buck naked down the hallway to the kitchen, where he plants my butt, pushing Trin’s crayons out of the way. Daisy follows along and runs over to her furry bed to grab a toy, waving it around in her mouth.

“You know we don’t have long until school pickup,” I breathe as he pulls me to the edge of the bench and sucks a nipple into his mouth. I rest back on my elbows, watching him.

“I’d better do my best then, huh?” He pushes into me as I cry out at our connection.

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