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A half-hour later, Colton set down the flyer beside his small Blue Ridge cabin in a meadow just a half mile east of Enclave territory. He’d picked that spot because there were no roads through the thick forest that covered most of it. That made it unlikely anyone would inadvertently wander onto the property.
“It’s adorable,” Tessa said as they landed in front of it.
“It’s only three rooms and a bathroom, but we can get additions as we need them.”
“For our kids? You still want them?”
“Only if you want them too.”
“I do, but not right away. I missed you so much while you were gone; I want time for just us.”
“I’d like that, too.” Colton smiled at her and opened the flyer’s doors. He climbed out and went around to help Tessa unharness. Taking her hand as she stepped out, he led her to the cabin.
The door slid open automatically when Colton stepped in front of it. They entered the kitchen/dining area. There was a traditional cooker and a food processor in the kitchen and a square table with four chairs in the dining area. The living room was perpendicular to the dining area with the entrance to the bedroom off the living room.
“This is everything we talked about,” Tessa beamed as they stopped in front of the bedroom door.
“Say ‘open,’” Colt told her.
Tessa did, and the door slid open. The room was dark blue with a huge bed in the middle. Across from the entrance, the en suite was opened. Inside, she could see a deep tub big enough for two people. It also contained a shower, sink, and toilet, but only the tub was visible through the open doorway.
As they stepped inside, Tessa glanced at the bathroom tub and then turned her attention to the huge bed in front of her, made up with a contrasting blue cover and two large pillows.
Colton wanted her badly but didn’t want to rush her because of her ordeal and their seven years apart. He feared triggering those memories if she felt pressured.
Tessa turned to him, stepping close until her breasts pressed against his lower chest. She slid her hands up over his chest and clasped them behind his neck, leaning into him as she always had when she wanted sex. He was almost afraid to put his arms around her.
“Do you think we should christen this bed?” she pressed her belly against his erection, making it clear what she meant without words.
“Do you want to?” He looked down at her hopefully.
With an affectionate smile, she nodded.
Colton groaned and bowed his head to claim her lips in a long, slow kiss.
It was so good to be home. Colton didn’t care if they never left again as long as Tessa was there with him.
Chapter Twenty-Five
It was almost a mating frenzy from when Max returned to the homestead to evening chores. The last time was in their bed. Falyn lay on her back, naked and blissfully exhausted.
Max lay on his side with his head propped on one hand while he stroked Falyn over her torso. He casually massaged her breasts and teased her nipples into stiff peaks.
It felt so good; she didn’t want to stop him even though she felt aroused again. But she could hardly move a muscle, let alone embark on another round of sex. She was not a cyborg after all.
“When is your next mission?” she asked to distract from the throbbing of her clit.
“I’ve given my resignation.”
“What?” her eyes widened as she turned to meet his gaze. “Why would you do that? Don’t get me wrong. If it means you’ll be around more, I am thrilled.”
“Even though it’s been a few years, going to war day after day for a future I might never see—I’ve had enough. Now that I have you, I want to spend my time with you. I want to help you run the homestead and get that horse we talked about.”
“That sounds wonderful,” she murmured on a sigh followed by a gasp as Max’s finger glided over her clit.
“And we have a wedding to plan,” he added, sliding two fingers inside her with his thumb working her sensitive bud.
“Max… Oh, Oohh!” Her hips bucked as a full-blown orgasm shook her. She looked up at Max, who was looking quite satisfied with himself. He leaned down to kiss her as his intimate caresses kept her release going.
