rocket.” He zips up his jeans then bends down to pull mine back up.
As I finish putting myself back together, I turn to look at Cade, “I’d never had an orgasm until I met you, now I’m addicted. I think it has more to do with the fact that it’s you, the guy I love with all my heart.”
“You’re my heart, and it broke my heart knowing how much I hurt you this morning. I love you.” He pulls me in for a kiss. “Come on, let’s head back to the house, it’s a bit late for riding. Besides, I think we should make some hot chocolate and get cozy in the chair in front of the fire. I just want to hold you.”
“I’d love that too.” I’m close to tears.
Entering the house we can hear Jake’s voice rising and I just hope it isn’t Elise he’s starting to shout at. I look at Cade, just as we round the corner, we find Jake on the phone and Elise crying softly on the sofa.
“Elise, are you okay?” I ask, running over to her. Sitting on the sofa, I pull her into my arms to try and offer some comfort.
Cade sitting on the coffee table in front of us asks, “Is Jake talking to Daniel?”
Nodding her head she pulls away, I notice her left cheek is slightly swollen and there looks to be a bruise forming.
“Oh, shit Elise. The bastard,” I say, seeing her face.
I place my hand into Cade’s and squeeze, “Can you put some ice in a bag and wrap it in a towel for Elise?”
“I can do that, give me a minute.” Cade walks towards the kitchen.
“Is everything okay between you and Jake?”
“Yes, he told me he’d turned the job down, but only went because I broke up with him.... I love him and miss being with him like crazy. He told me he loves me,” she says, watching Jake in the kitchen on the phone.
“He does love you.... I just hope you aren’t too mad that I’ve seen your house, although I haven’t been inside. My guess is he’s saving that for you to see first.” I smile.
Looking back to me, “I don’t mind you seeing the house first. In fact, if you hadn’t told me, I might not have had the courage to leave Tom. You pointed out to me how serious about me Jake is. It was the shove in the right direction that I needed.”
“Here you go Elise. Jake’s nearly finished on the phone.” Cade passes Elise the ice pack. Then sitting down next to me, he takes my hand and laces our fingers together.
We both seem to need the physical connection to each other after the stress and upset of this morning.
“Daniel has put out a warrant for Tom’s arrest, but so far nobody knows where he is. They found his sister Grace, unconscious in her house, they think she’ll be okay, but for now she isn’t going to be able to talk to anyone,” Jake says, heading over to us.
“Oh no, I should visit her. She doesn’t have anyone else.”
“Elise, you can’t. Daniel thinks Tom might keep watch at the hospital for you turning up.”
“Oh god, what a mess.” Elise puts her face into her hands.
“Here Jake, sit with Elise.” I get up from the sofa so Jake can sit down and comfort her.
“We’ll give you some privacy.” I drag Cade with me, towards the kitchen. “We’re going to make some hot chocolate. Would you both like some?”
“That would be great, thanks Rona.” Jake starts to comfort a distressed Elise.
“You’re welcome.”
In the kitchen, I pull Cade out of sight of the front room, pulling him real close. I put my arms around his shoulders as he puts his arms around my waist. After a couple of minutes of just staring at each other, Cade leans down and places a soft kiss to my lips. “Move into my bedroom with me, make it our room, I love you.”
“I love you too. I would love to move into your bedroom, but do you have enough closet space for me?”
Laughing, “We could always knock through to the next room and use that as a walk in closet!”
Pushing him away from me, “Ha ha, very funny.”
“Yes there will be enough room. If there isn’t, then leave some in the room you’re using now.”
“Okay, let’s get that hot chocolate made.” I place a quick kiss on his lips.
Chapter 12
~~ Cade ~~
This morning I’m sure as hell not