Page 26 of Unbreakable Connection (Connections Duet)

“Sorry, too soon?”

“Yes, and you deserve to be spanked for it, but you’re still recovering, so punishment is on hold for another day.”

“And, I welcome it,”

“Naughty girl,” he said and then got out of bed, giving me the delight of viewing his beautiful naked body. He was hard, and his muscles flexed over his glorious back every time he moved. He was putting on a show for me and didn’t even know it. Damn, he was beautiful. Before heading into the bathroom to shower, he returned, placing his two palms on the bed with his face close to mine, and then he said, “That’s two,” and kissed me.

“Two?” I questioned.

“Yes, two spankings you have earned; keep staring, and we will go for three,” winking at me, leaving me unsatisfied and very horny. An hour later, we were seated downstairs eating breakfast, with Edric looking mighty pleased that he had regained the upper hand again.

I love this side of him and am eager to explore it again. He cleared our plates and pulled me into him, kissing me gently. I wasn’t as fragile as he believed, but I understood his reasons and would never question him again. I pulled back just a little to look at my man, who was trying to mask the many emotions he wore. I held him in my arms, loving how he felt. He was brooding, and there was no better time to share my feelings with him.

“Edric, I want to talk to you,”

“We are talking,” he whispered against my neck. I smiled, knowing he was right because our bodies were communicating now.

“You’re right, we are, but now I’d like to talk with words you need to hear. Before Edric could say another word, I leaned up on my toes and kissed him. “I love you, and I know I’m a handful. Thank you for not giving up on me.”

“Never, and no man is better for the job than me. Now, I know you have something on your mind. What is it?”

“You know me so well, and it’s kind of scary,” I laughed and asked my question. “Is it safe to go outside to take a walk? I’ve been in bed for days and well enough to get some fresh air.”

He sighed and then said, “Give me a minute,” He walked away from me, pulling out his phone and typing something out. I waited patiently for a moment, and then he turned around and extended his hand for me to take. We stepped out and were greeted by the warm sun caressing our skin. After spending the last three days locked inside, it was nice to be outside. We walked hand in hand for a while in quiet silence until we came upon a small stream that ran through the vast property. Unfortunately, it would be too far to return to the waterfall I had taken him to on our last walk, so this would have to do for now.

I had a bench installed a year ago and sometimes would come down here to think and enjoy the trickling sound of the water running through the rocks. It was peaceful here, and although I never shared it with anyone else, the desire to share it with Edric was what I wanted. We sat down facing each other while holding hands, and then I brushed my fingers over his knuckles to show him I was okay. Before the car explosion, I rehearsed exactly what I wanted to say to Edric the moment we were together again, and now he’s here, and I’m here, and it’s time to tell him everything.

“Hey, look at me,” he said, lifting my chin with his free hand. “It’s okay. I’m here, and we are together. We have all the time in the world, so take your time and say what you feel.”

“There you go, making it easy on me. I don’t understand why you do that when all I’ve done is make it hard for you.” He shifted closer and then pulled me onto his lap. He loved it when I was close, and I wouldn’t complain because I loved it, too.

“Oh, woman, you make everything hard, but loving you is the easiest thing I will ever do. Now, let me hold you, and when you’re ready, I’ll listen because I’m not going anywhere.” Ismiled and kissed him, knowing the perfect words to say because he said them to me first.

“I love you, Edric. Let’s begin and always end there.”

CHAPTER TWELVE

Edric

Ellen’s head rested on my shoulder as we linked our hands. It was silent, but that was alright as I replayed the words she said to me earlier,“I love you, Edric; let’s begin and always end there.”I loved her even more, knowing she took my words and held them in her heart. I knew she may not have been ready when I first confessed my feelings, but now those words sealed our commitment, and the moment I heard them tied Ellen to me forever. I was never letting her go, and when I closed my eyes, I saw Ellen and her beautiful eyes looking back at me as I pulled her in for a kiss as we were pronounced husband and wife. It’s a lovely fantasy I intend to make real as soon as possible.

“Edric,” she said my name and then kissed me to bring me back from my daydreaming.

“I’m sorry; what did you say?”

She laughed and then said, “I love you,”

“I love you, and I don’t think I will ever tire of hearing those three words from you.”

“It took me a long time to get here, and after I lost my parents, I thought I would never be able to say those words again. Edric, forgive me for making you wait for something I always felt was real but was too afraid to voice my truth.”

“Baby, I’m here, and I am not going anywhere, I promise you,”

“Edric, you can’t promise me that, and neither could my parents when they said they would return to me. When I watched them board the plane, it was like I knew it would be our last time together, and when I tried to tell them how I felt, Dad just laughed it off and told me not to worry. How could he say that to me when traveling to another dangerous place surrounded by constant threats? I don’t understand it, and I probably never will. And then there’s you, GI Joe, the British version, taking out the bad guys one by one. What makes me believe I’ll be able to hold onto you when I couldn’t with my parents? They died, Edric, and left me all alone.”

GI Joe? Did she call me that?“Wait, hold up,” I said as I turned her around to look at me. “Where did you come up with that?”

“I didn’t, but yes, it’s your new nickname given by Kyle; he thought it suited you.”

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