Page 40 of Memories of the Past

“Hi, Luna,” he said, gently rubbing her head with his large hands. Immediately, she began to purr.

“She likes you,” I said, shoving her into his arms and leaving the two of them to get acquainted.

I went over to the small kitchen and turned the kettle on and pulled two mugs from the cupboard and watched as Thomas gently placed Luna onto the couch. He then walked over and leaned up against the counter and crossed his arms. We stood in the quiet, both of us looking at one another. It felt weird to have him here again, and for a quick second, I wondered what I’d been thinking when I invited him up.

I gently smiled at him. Only he didn’t smile back. He stood there looking at me with such heat and intensity I had to concentrate on my breathing for fear I’d faint. My body was already beginning to respond to his look alone when he surprised me by taking one step and crossed the kitchen, pulling me into his arms, hugging me tightly. As he let me go, he gently cupped my cheek with his large hand, leaned in, and met my lips. The instant our lips touched, my body was on fire, every nerve from everywhere firing.

Instantly, my arms went to his strong shoulders, and I rested them there, my fingers finding the thickness of his hair, just like they’d done when I was younger, as we kissed. His arms went around my waist, one strong hand resting on the small of my back, as the other rested on my hip, his thumb stroking the soft skin of my abdomen under the edge of my shirt as he kissed me deeper.

“I forgot how good you tasted,” he murmured between kisses, his tongue washing through my mouth. “How much I missed these lips.”

His kiss deepened, and his body rested against mine, pushing me into the counter. I could already feel his arousal as he pressed against me, harder this time as his hands gripped my hips and pulled me closer against him. I let out a soft moan as his tongue swept through my mouth, then his lips danced down the side of my neck.

In an instant, I was transported back to seventeen, when in my aunt’s small apartment, with her in bed, we made out in the living room on the couch one night after we’d returned from the movies. I could still remember how hard he was and how he held onto my hips as I ground myself into him. It had been so intense that he had to keep his mouth over mine, swallowing my moans as I felt myself let go. Almost like now, except for the fact we didn’t have to be quiet.

I gripped his shirt as he kissed me harder, then he moved his lips down the side of my neck, then back up to my ear. I let out another moan, louder this time as he flicked his tongue over my earlobe. My body was on fire, he was on fire, and I wanted more; I wanted him. His hands slid down my backside, cupping my ass and gently squeezing as his lips met mine once again. He held me tight, almost afraid if he let go I wouldn’t return to him. I pulled at his shirt and led him down the hall to my bedroom.

CHAPTER 17

Thomas

Four Weeks Later

I opened my eyes, familiar surroundings coming into view. The room was still dark, but I could see the hint of daylight through the blinds. I heard the vibration of my phone and grabbed for it, seeing an email waiting for me. Whatever it was could wait, I thought as I felt Trinity’s body pressed against mine. I placed my phone down just as Trinity rolled over and placed her arm around my waist. It felt so natural to have her tucked into my side, and I pulled her into my arms.

Ever since the night down by the water, we’d been inseparable, going out for dinner, working together on the bookstore, or just hanging at her place. I very rarely made it back to the ranch, and this was generally how our dates ended, waking up the next morning, curled up in one another.

Her body was warm as she snuggled into me. I relaxed into the bed and closed my eye. Instantly, my mind went back to last night. We made love for hours, making up once again for lost time, or so it felt. It was almost three when we were finally spent, both of us, lying in one another’s arms, exhausted and breathless. I finally felt at home after feeling so lost for so long. I had everything I needed right here, and my soul was at peace.

“You’re still here,” Trinity mumbled against my chest as she let out a yawn. I wrapped my arms around her. She was so warm and so at home in my arms, I didn’t want to let her go.

“I am. I was planning on getting an early start this morning, but then I decided I wasn’t going anywhere,” I whispered, placing a kiss on her forehead as once again memories of last night invaded my thoughts.

I’d loved listening to her cries as I licked at her nipples, gently rolling them between my fingers. I’d loved watching from below as she bit her hand to silence her cries, while I sucked that perfect little bundle of nerves into my mouth until she came, her legs resting on my shoulders. She was so responsive to me, and I loved making her beg me to stop when right after she’d come down, I started on her again.

I reached down under the blanket and gripped my already hardened cock. Even though I was all geared up again, my entire body felt relaxed, and I knew that right here with her, this was where my heart laid. It was what my life had been missing all these years. I’d been searching for something that had been under my nose the entire time, and I just hadn’t realized it until now.

Trinity closed her eyes and lay there, her breathing steady as she fell asleep in my arms, and I, too, closed my eyes, allowing myself to drift back off. I had no idea how much time had passed when I heard my phone vibrate against the table again, and with Trinity still asleep in my arms, I quickly checked to see who had messaged me. Serenity’s name appeared. I was about to open the email when Trinity stretched and let out a yawn.

“Morning,” she whispered, then sat up and swung her legs out from under the covers.

“Good morning,” I said, my hand gently squeezing her side, wishing she was still naked but taking pleasure in how adorable she looked in her tank top and shorts this morning as she slid from the bed. I watched her as she made her way out of the bedroom and into the bathroom. The way her hips swayed side to side as she moved away from me.

I grabbed my phone as I heard the shower start and took a moment to read Serenity’s email. There had finally been an offer made on the ranch.

“Just jumping in the shower,” I heard Trinity call.

I barely had time to think about anything. Instead, I quickly replied to the email. At first, I’d asked Serenity to keep the listing private and not put a sign up as I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do after Trinity and I had gotten together again. She had kept it quiet and did as I asked and now I’d just accepted the offer. I swallowed hard. I had yet to tell Trinity that ranch had even been for sale. I’d planned to tell her right when I listed it, however we’d just gone out for the first time. I’d tried to tell her one afternoon while working in the store, but a customer came in, then I’d hoped to tell her over dinner one night this past week, but instead, I hadn’t, but to me that didn’t matter because I knew what I wanted. I wanted her.

“Care if I join you?” I called.

“You know where I am.” I heard her giggle.

I quickly got up out of bed and headed toward the bathroom when Trinity came out. She came into the bedroom and pulled open her dresser drawer, pulling out a pair of panties and a bra. I couldn’t help but go up behind her, place my hands on her bare hips, and pull her back into me, my cock already hard. I kissed her neck, my hand gripping her breast, my thumb running over her hardened nipple. She let out a slight moan as my other hand found its way between her legs and I ran my fingers through her wet center.

“The shower.” She moaned.

I couldn’t help but chuckle as she squirmed in my arms, while my fingers, slick with her juices, continued to run over her already swollen bud. My cock ached, and I wanted to take her right there, when my cell phone rang. Distracted by the ringing phone, she took the opportunity to wiggle away from me, giggling as she ran to the bathroom. “You know where to find me, you better hurry,” she called out.

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