Page 50 of Evergreen Desires
CHAPTER 41
JAKE
I entered the house, the warmth of it wrapping around me like a comforting embrace. It was an odd feeling, given the recent chaos at the diner, but it was a feeling of safety that's become synonymous with this place. My footsteps echoed in the quiet house as I made my way down the hallway toward my bedroom. My mind was still racing from everything that had happened today.
I heard the front door open and close softly, and a moment later, Beau's footsteps followed behind me. I paused at my bedroom door and turned to face him, the words he shared earlier still echoing in my mind. The fear and uncertainty that had taken root in his eyes when the FBI stormed into the diner hadn’t left me. I'd never seen Beau look so vulnerable before, and it terrified me.
"Beau," I started, my voice soft but laced with concern. "Are you okay?"
He steps came closer to me, closing the distance between us. His eyes, those beautiful green eyes that had become my sanctuary, locked onto mine. There was a depth of emotion in his gaze that I couldn’t ignore.
"I'm okay," he replied, his voice barely above a whisper. "But, Jake, I need to tell you something."
My heart fluttered with apprehension, and I nodded for him to continue.
He took a deep breath, his chest rising and falling with the motion. "I love you," he said, his voice trembling slightly. "I love you more than I've ever loved anyone, and I'm terrified."
His words hung in the air between us, and I could feel the weight of them pressing down on both of us. He loved me, and that terrified him? It was a paradox that I was not sure how to unravel, but I didn’t want him to bear that fear alone.
"Beau," I whispered, reaching out to cup his cheek. "I love you too, more than I ever thought possible given how my last boyfriend treated me. But I don't want you to be afraid. We'll figure this out together, whatever 'this' is."
He leaned into my touch, his eyes closing briefly before reopening, searching my face for something. Reassurance, maybe. I leaned in and pressed my lips against his, a soft and lingering kiss that spoke volumes about how I felt. His lips were warm and pliant against mine, and it was as if the world outside ceased to exist.
We broke the kiss, but our foreheads remained touching, our breaths mingling. "I want us to be together," I said, my voice low and full of longing. "I want to figure this out, whatever challenges come our way."
Beau's lips found mine again, this time with a hunger that matched my own. His hands moved to the small of myback, pulling me closer, our bodies pressed together. There was a desperation in our kiss, a need to feel as close as possible, to erase the fear and uncertainty that had been haunting us.
As our lips parted, we both caught our breath, our foreheads resting against each other. "We will," Beau murmured, his voice thick with emotion. "We'll figure it out, step by step, together."
I smiled, my heart swelling with love for this incredible man in front of me. "I wouldn't want it any other way."
Our hands began to explore each other's bodies, rekindling the passion that had been simmering beneath the surface. There was an urgency in our movements, a desire to be as close as possible, to feel every inch of skin and every beat of our hearts.
Beau's lips traced a fiery path down my neck, leaving a trail of kisses and gentle bites that made my skin tingle with pleasure. My fingers tangled in his hair as I pulled him closer, my own lips seeking out the warmth of his neck. I tasted the salt of his skin, my tongue flicking out to tease and tantalize.
"Jake." He breathed my name like a prayer, his voice filled with longing.
I moved my lips back to his, our mouths colliding in a fierce kiss that ignited a fire within me. His tongue danced with mine, a passionate tango that left me breathless. Our bodies pressed closer together, the heat between us building with each passing second.
Our hands continued their exploration, finding all the sensitive spots that made each other gasp and moan with pleasure. The world outside our little bubble faded away, leaving only the two of us and the unspoken promises that passed between us with every touch and kiss.
As the passion between us mounted, I pulled back slightly to look into Beau's eyes. They were filled with a raw intensity that mirrored my own. "Beau," I whispered, my voice husky with desire, "I want you."
His response was a heated kiss, full of hunger and need. In one swift, smooth movement, he swept me off my feet and threw me over his shoulder. With both of us laughing, he ran up the stairs to his bedroom. Kicking the door further ajar, he tossed me onto his bed.
He stumbled towards the bed. Clothes were shed in a frenzy of desire, and soon we were lying naked, our bodies pressed together in the most intimate way possible.
“Ready to figure out whatever ‘this’ is?” he growled out as he slid right up beside me.
I nodded, my breath catching in my throat as I felt the heat of his body against mine. "More than ready," I whispered, pulling him closer. His eyes darkened with desire as he lowered himself over me, his muscular body pressing me into the soft mattress, his skin so damn hot against me, every point of contact sending a rush of pleasure and ecstasy while I caressed his toned frame, marveling at his otherworldly strength.
His stubble grazed against my skin, sending delicious shivers down my spine as he planted kisses alongmy jawline and down my neck. He found that sensitive spot just below my ear, and a soft moan escaped from me. Lost in the moment until his full lips found mine again; this time the kiss was slow, deep, and full of promise. His tongue explored my mouth as his hands roamed my body, leaving trails of fire in their wake. I arched into his touch, desperate for more.
"God, Jake," he murmured against my lips, "you're so beautiful." His words fueled my desire even further, and I arched into his touch, eager and yearning for more. He moved his lips back to my neck, devouring me with a voracious appetite as I tilted my head back, granting him better access.
“Ohh…”His tongue explored me whole. It flickedand teased across my parted lips. I tugged at his hair, silently urging him on as he satisfied his unquenchable thirst for me. "Beau," I breathed, my voice so thick with desire. "Please..."
He understood my unspoken request, his captivating eyes locking with mine as reached for the lube in his nightstand and positioned himself. There was a moment of hesitation, a silent question in his gaze. I nodded, guiding his hand to my ass. He looked up at me, his pupils dark with desire. "Tell me what you want, Jake," he murmured, his breath hot against my skin.
