Gunner whispered in my ear,
“I’m going to make love to you now, Ellie. ”
“Okay. ” Jesus. After that one word came out of my mouth, I wanted to die, but it was the only word my brain could think to say.
Gunner helped me out of the bathtub. While he dried me off, he continued laying kisses all over my body. He picked me up and carried me to the bed where we spent one of the most amazing nights of my life making love to each other. I wasn’t sure how he was able to do it, but he gave me two more orgasms. He made love to me so slowly and so beautifully that I found myself praying to God that this night would never end.
***
I woke up to the sun shining on my face. I grabbed a pillow and pulled it over my head. No! I just wanted to sleep in for once. I moaned as I rolled over and reached out for Gunner.
Nothing.
I sat up and looked around as I called out his name. I saw his clothes were gone, so he must have gotten up earlier. I stretched out and could feel every muscle I had used last night. I smiled at how I was a little bit sore. I’d never been on top as much as I was last night…or when Gunner woke me up at 4 a. m for another round.
Just then, I heard a key slide to unlock the door. I pulled up the covers over my chest as I watched the door open.
Gunner walked in, and he smiled as soon as he saw me. “Good morning, baby. How did you sleep?”
Sitting up straight, I purposely let the covers fall away from my chest. The look on his face caused me to let out a small laugh.
“I slept very well, thank you. Better than I have in ages!”
“Good. You’re gonna need your energy for today. ”
When I raised my eyebrows at him, he laughed.
“Not for that, but I’m more than ready if you want to skip this yummy breakfast I just brought you. ”
Laughing I reached over and grabbed my shirt, and I slipped it over my head. Gunner sat down next to me and pulled out a bowl full of fresh fruit, a strawberry-banana yogurt, and an orange juice. This was my favorite breakfast as of late.
***
I was shocked at how fast I ate everything. I must have been starving.
“So, what’s the plan for today? I see you thought this through” I nodded my head toward the overnight bag he’d brought in and set down on the chair.
“I thought a trip out to Enchanted Rock sounded like fun. Are you up for some hiking and climbing today, babe?”
“Yes! Oh my gosh, I love Enchanted Rock. ” I reached over and gave him a hug.
“I already called Jeff and Ari, and they’re down for it as well. At first, I thought it would just be you and me, but since that bastard brother of yours stole my idea, and they’re here as well, it might be fun having them go with us. ”
“Sounds perfect. One thing though, can I ask Heather if she’d like to come? I feel so bad for her, Gunner. She’s been through so much, and I’d never seen her cry so much as she did last night. I hate that she keeps calling herself a whore. God, it just tears me up. I knew something was wrong. I just knew it. ”
“Of course, ask her. My heart hurts for her. She deserved to have her first time with someone she truly loved. ”
“Yeah. . . and she doesn’t even remember it, Gunner. That’s what makes me so sad. Then Josh came and found out the next day. He must have been so heartbroken. Do you think things will ever be the same between them?”
“I’m not sure, baby. He and Lynda seem to be getting closer and closer. Although, I don’t know how he puts up with her ass. She might be my cousin, but holy shit, she’s demanding and treats him like shit. I never thought Josh would end up with someone like that. ”
I shook my head as I looked at Gunner. Shit, I’m so lucky he never gave up on me.
Reaching down into my purse, he pulled out my cell and handed it to me. “Call her, Ells. She needs her friends right now. Then, get dressed. Jeff and Ari are meeting us in the lobby in fifteen minutes. ”
After ten minutes of convincing Heather that she needed this, she finally agreed. I hung up and smiled. Being around friends who loved her would be good for her. Hopefully, we can take her mind off of Josh and Jerry-the-asshole.
***