Page 17 of Rescued By the Guard

The door opens, “Well, Miss…oh, yeah. Okay.” Bella’s doctor walks into the room with one nurse who tries to hide a smile while the older doctor blushes and tries to look away.

“Doctor,” I say and nod.

I’d like to think I’d jump up off the bed and preserve as much of our modesty as possible, but it’s not what I do, and not with Bella. There’s no shame and nothing to hide from. It’s Bella’s blushing and shy nature that has me easing off her and the bed and making sure she’s covered. I kiss the top of her head to calm her down and I sit, hoping to hide my erection as much as possible. It’s going to take me a few minutes to make myself more presentable, but I’m not too worried about it.

I may not be ashamed or embarrassed, but we’re all adults here and they know what’s going on. They’re doctors and nurses. They’re aware of what happens with the body.

“Sorry, doctor,” Bella whispers.

“There’s nothing to be sorry about, baby.” I stroke her arm and hold her hand. I hate hearing her apologize when no apology is needed. “So doc, how’s my girl doing? Is she ready to be discharged?”

The doctor clears his throat and comes further into the room while the nurse walks over and rechecks Bella’s vitals.

“Yes, I’d like you to come back in a week for a follow up just for precautionary purposes. If you start vomiting, having fevers, passing out, or feel extremely off, I want you back here immediately.”

“Don’t worry, Doc, I’ll keep a close eye on her and take great care of her.”

The nurse smiles wider but buries her head and fiddles with the machines. Bella’s face goes even redder, and the doctor nods but doesn’t look me in the eye.

I gaze at them all, trying to figure out what I said, but ignore it because I’m happy to get her out of here and all alone. I need to finish what we started. Now I know she’s free to be mine. I’m doing just that.

Pullinginto the driveway of the beach house, I take extra precaution in helping her out of the car, where I take no notice of her rolling her eyes and sighing. Not only do I want her to continue to rest like the doctor instructed for her to do, but I’m still turned on and holding her, touching her, and smelling her is something I need desperately. We need to finish what we started in that hospital room.

I slam the door shut with my foot behind me, only to stop for a second, turn around, and lock it. There are to be no interruptions.

“Dale, where are you taking me?” She squirms in my arms and I hold her tighter. “The couch is that way.”

I chuckle. “Bella, we’re not going to the couch. I’m going to taste, lick, kiss, and suck every inch of your body, and I need room to explore.”

Her little hands tighten on my shoulder and her breath quickens. “Oh.”

I glance at her and lay her on the massive king size bed. This will do perfectly to let me explore her properly.

Bella drops her gaze, and I kneel in front of her, cupping her cheek. “If you don’t want to do this, then we won’t.”

Her head shoots up, and she shakes it adamantly. “No, that’s not it.”

I tip my head to the side as I lock my gaze with hers and ask, “What’s wrong?”

She rolls her lips together as she plays over what she’s wanting to say. I give her time. There’s no need to rush anything about our relationship. Because that’s what we’re having. We’re having a relationship. We haven’t discussed the details, but she’s going to know she’s mine by the end of this conversation.

“I just had time to think, and I’m wondering if you’re sure about still wanting me. I can’t do a weekend thing. I need more, but I’ll understand if that is all you want. I mean, look at the mess I brought into your life. I have nothing to offer, and I’m going to be too much of a hassle for you.”

“Whoa. No, baby. I want you more than anything. Like hell, this will only be a weekend thing. I want you forever. You have everything to offer. You’re offering the most precious thing in the world to me.”

She huffs, “Yeah, right. Like what?”

“You.”

Bella stops and observes me as she’s become speechless. I cup both her cheeks and lean my forehead against hers. “Baby, you’re everything to me. I’ve fallen so hard for you, there’s nobody else in the world for me. If you won’t accept me now,then I’m going to live the rest of my existence alone with a broken heart, but I’ll let you go. If that is what you truly want. But there is nothing you are taking away from my life or making it harder for me. You’ll be giving me the world and I’m going to cherish it for the rest of my days and beyond because I’m going to be chasing you for however long there is out there once we part this earth.”

Tears build in her eyes and I stroke her cheeks with my thumbs.

“I love you, Amelia Grace Brown, my Bella. Now and forever, I love you. I want you. I choose you. Now the question is, do you choose me? Do you love me?”

There’s no hesitation or second-guessing. Bella launches into my arms. Her mouth connects with mine and I’m surprised and fall back onto the floor. I laugh into her kiss.

“I. Take. That. As. A. Yes,” I say as best I can as we make out.

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