Page 19 of The Mountain Man's Girl

“Why didn’t you tell me you broke your ankle?”

“I tried. Remember when I called you three weeks ago and you were having dinner? You never called me back; otherwise, I would’ve told you.”

It’s on him. Not me. He’s the one that’s been the absent dad, and judging by the look on his face, I think he’s realizing it.

“Anyway, my friends and I went backpacking. We got spooked by a wild animal in the woods.” I glance up at my big grumpy man who’s got a smirk on his face. “We all took off running, and I ended up falling and breaking my ankle. Carter and Kelsey left me behind on the mountain, and I had no one there to help me. But then Traeger found me.” More like captured me. “He stopped and helped me. He took me to his cabin and bandaged me up. If it weren’t for him, I never would’ve made it back alive.”

My father’s head snaps up to Traeger, and I see the shift in his eyes. He holds out his hand. “Thank you for saving my daughter. I never liked those two.” My dad’s attention shifts tome. “That roommate of yours always rubbed me the wrong way. And that kid you were dating was a pompous ass.”

Traeger’s hold on me tightens. He agrees with that sentiment.

“Guess we have a bit of catching up to do. How about we go grab something to eat so I can get to know this special person in your life. Will you join us for dinner, Traeger?”

“I’d be honored, sir.”

Traeger takes my hand, and we follow my dad out, coming up with a plan to meet at the restaurant.

“Can we just swing by my place really quick?” There’s something I need before we go eat. Something I’m desperate for.

“Sure. Do you want to tell your dad we’ll be running late?” Nah. After all the times my dad has made me wait on him, he deserves to know how it feels for a change.

“We shouldn’t be too long. I just need to get something. Besides, with graduation, there will definitely be a wait at the restaurant today.” It’s the finest steakhouse in town and where everyone is probably going for their graduation dinner. My father forgot to make a reservation, so I’m guessing we’ll have a long wait to get in.

“What do you need to get?” He reaches for my hand and locks our fingers together.

“My graduation present.”

His head turns. “Can I give you mine while we’re there?”

“That’s what I’m hoping for. But if you have another present for me, I’ll take that too.” I bite down on my smirk as his nostrils flare. He catches my drift, and then we’re suddenly breaking the speed limit to get to my apartment.

As soon as we’re locked inside, it’s like two wild animals going at it. Our mouths come crashing together, and our hands begin tearing at each other’s clothing. It’s an aggressive attack on all my senses. My body is trembling, and my panties getsoaked in the storm. I’ve been desperate for this moment for weeks, wanting him to claim me and make me his.

“You should let your dad know we’re going to be a while. Once isn’t going to be enough.”

“Just fuck me already, Traeger.”

He lifts me on a wild roar and carries me to my bed. My back hits the mattress and then my thighs are pressed up to my hips. He’s staring between my legs, making my clit quiver under his scrutiny. If I’d known he was going to show up today, I would’ve shaved.

“I like this.” His fingers rub over my little patch of curls, causing me to buck off the bed as his thumb brushes over my clit. “Always so sensitive,” he groans. “God, I missed this pretty little pussy.” His thumb is stoking the flames. Making me burn so hot, I can’t take it any longer. If he doesn’t fuck me now, I’m going to go insane.

“You need to put that big dick inside me now, Traeger. I can’t take it any longer.”

Another growl barrels from his throat and he shifts forward, lining himself up right with my entrance. “There’s no turning back, angel. Once I come inside you, you can consider yourself mine. Is that what you’re ready for? I’m talking forever, babe.”

I nod my head, pushing my hips forward and showing him exactly how ready I am. I press against his crown, feeling the pressure at my entrance. My body expanding to take him in. It’s a slow slide down his shaft. My walls stretching around his wide girth, trembling as the feeling starts to take hold. “You can consider me owned now,” I moan. “I’m yours, Traeger. And this pussy is now your private property.” No one will ever be allowed to trespass on what’s his again.

“Fuck, baby. You feel so goddamn good.” His voice is strained and his shoulders are practically shaking. It’s like he’s fightingthe tension, fighting to hold himself off. “I just need a moment, babe. I’m about to come.”

I lean up, right to his ear, licking across his soft skin before I suck his lobe between my lips. “I want you to come, Traeger. I need you to mark your territory.”

It’s like the last string of his restraint snaps and then he’s suddenly fucking me like his life depends on it. He’s like a madman, thrusting deep, fucking me hard, slamming the bed against the wall with every thrust. It’s a cataclysmic eruption of intense need mixed with insane pleasure, and my body shatters. The orgasm plunders through me like a violent storm. Shocks hitting every nerve. My screams probably heard next door. He bears down on my clit and another orgasm plows through. It’s almost too much, yet divinely perfect at the same time. And by the time the storm passes, I’m wrecked. Head to toe shattered in the most delicious way.

“Damn, baby. You sure know how to wring a man dry.”

He pulls out and drops to my side, tucking me right into his chest. I nuzzle in, breathing in his cologne, relishing the feel of his strong arms wrapped around me. It feels like I’m whole again. The homesickness gone. The pain replaced with relief, happiness. I feel safe and protected. And for the first time in my life, there’s not a single doubt on what I want for my future. It’s him. Nothing else really matters, just as long as I’m this mountain man’s girl.

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