Total pages in book: 103
Estimated words: 103356 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 517(@200wpm)___ 413(@250wpm)___ 345(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 103356 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 517(@200wpm)___ 413(@250wpm)___ 345(@300wpm)
All of that warm, smooth skin was pressed against her naked body.
Lilac ran her hand up and down his dick, but he reached down and grabbed her hand. “Not tonight, baby. Soon, I promise. It’s not that I don’t want you. I know you can feel that I do. But tonight was about you. So, I just want you to rest now. Sleep. We’ve got the rest of our lives.”
45
“It’s so beautiful.”
For the first time in a long time, she felt like she could breathe. Earlier, Tanner had taken her to see the horses. She’d spent time with them, patting them, and giving them treats. Every minute with them seemed to ease her stress.
She didn’t think she’d ever felt so at peace.
And then he had put her in his truck, doing up her seatbelt even though they hadn’t left the Ranch, then driven her up this hill to have a picnic lunch.
She turned to look at him. He grinned at her as he pulled containers of food out of the picnic basket. “You talking about me or the Ranch?”
“Can I not be talking about both?”
He laughed. “Flattery will get you everywhere. Here, what would you like to eat?” He held out an empty plate to her.
She was seized with indecision. She didn’t know what to eat. What might upset her stomach.
Without saying a word, he filled her plate. He didn’t put so much on that it would freak her out, but more than she likely would have.
She breathed out a sigh of relief as he took the decision from her hands. He’d been like that all day. Directing her around without being bossy about it. Picking her up to put her in the truck. Driving her here without asking her where she wanted to go.
It was definitely freeing. What surprised her was that she wasn’t obsessing over Stefan. Having Tanner take over helped clear her mind. Not entirely. She didn’t think she’d be fully stress-free until Stefan was dealt with.
But it helped a lot.
Instead of giving her the food, Tanner moved in behind her, so his legs were cradling hers.
“Tanner?” she asked, hesitantly.
“Shh. Just keep staring out at the scenery.” He set the plate off to the side where she couldn’t see it. Then he held something up to her mouth. She tried to stare down at it. A piece of strawberry.
“Open your mouth.”
Okay. Why did that turn her on? Maybe it was the memory of the fantastic orgasm he’d given her last night.
Perhaps you should return the favor.
Hmm. That was a thought.
“Good girl,” he told her as she swallowed the piece of strawberry.
Next up was a piece of cheese on a cracker.
“Open up again. I want you to eat this.”
“What is this? Tanner’s way of getting me to eat?”
“Yep. I think it’s pure genius.”
He would.
As she swallowed the cheese and cracker, he kissed down her neck.
“Are you going to reward me every time I eat?”
“That’s a nice thought.”
“Not sure it’s very practical. You can’t do it all the time.”
“Can’t I?”
Dear Lord.
“Don’t you eat with your family sometimes?” she asked as he held up a sandwich. She wasn’t sure how her tummy would react, but she was quite relaxed, so she took a small bite, chewing slowly.
“Yep.”
“You can’t do this in front of other people.”
“I don’t see why not,” he teased as he ran his hand up her thigh. She was wearing a pair of loose-fitting jeans. At one time they’d been a bit on the tight side.
“Tanner,” she whispered.
“Just relax and let me take care of you.”
“And what if I want to take care of you?” she asked. Okay, her stomach handled that bite, so she took another one.
“You are being so good, so brave,” he whispered to her.
She wasn’t, but she had to admit to liking the praise.
“You want to take care of me?” He cupped her mound.
She could feel her body reacting to him, wanting him. His scent was potent, it almost felt like a drug. His touch made everything go slightly hazy until all she could think about was where she wanted him to touch her next.
“I do. Please.” She squirmed.
“Hmm, I’m not sure you’ve eaten enough to be allowed to eat me.”
“Tanner!” She meant to scold him, but it came out more like a plea.
“Gosh, you want me that badly, don’t you? A few more bites of food, then I get to eat you. Then I might let you have my cock. Since you’re so desperate.”
“I am not desperate.”
She totally was.
“Uh-huh. Sure, you’re not, baby.” He slowly fed her several more bites of food even as his hand and lips explored her body.
By the time she was full, he had her long-sleeved top off and her jeans unbuttoned. His hand was down her pants, toying with her clit.
“I can’t eat anymore,” she managed to get out as he slowly flicked her clit.