Rock Me Faster (Licks of Leather #4) - Jenna Jacob Page 0,105
sing we did, for several more hours. It was late when Ross lifted me into his arms and stood. After bidding our good nights, he carried me to the guesthouse. The wicked gleam in his eyes told me neither of us was going to get much sleep tonight.
He peeled off my clothes, skimming kisses over every inch of skin he exposed, before tumbling me into bed. We made sweet, passionate love all night until the sky began to lighten.
I was just drifting off to sleep when Ross lifted me out of the bed. “Get dressed, princess. I have a surprise for you.”
“Later,” I moaned. “I’m tired. You wore me out.”
“I’ll let you sleep after we visit your rock.”
“You turned my legs to jelly. I can’t walk, especially not all the way up the mountain.”
“Then I’ll carry you.” He grinned as he brushed the hair from my face and helped me dress.
“Leave them,” Ross instructed as I reached for the blankets and pillows. “You wore me out, too.”
“Then what are we going up the mountain—”
“You’ll see.” A mischievous glint flashed in his eyes.
As he promised, Ross lifted me into his arms and carried me up the path. When we reached the top, he set me down on the rock and took my hand. The grass shimmered with dew in the breaking dawn as the sun, cresting the horizon, illuminated the sky in hues of pink and purple. Rows of tall green pine, maples, oak, and dogwoods lined the jagged hills and valleys. Each peak was brushed in gradient shades of azure fog.
“Jesus, this is exactly how it looked in my dream,” Ross marveled for the second time.
Grudgingly peeling his eyes off the stunning sunrise, he cupped my chin and brushed a feather-soft kiss over my lips. As he eased back, he knelt down on a knee beside me.
“You’re going to get your jeans wet. Here, let me scoot—”
“No. Stay put. I’m fine.”
“Okay, but there’s room for both of us on the rock to watch the sunrise.”
“I know. We’re not here to watch the sunrise, princess.”
“We’re not?”
Ross shook his head. “I brought you here for a couple of reasons. First, to thank you for teaching me how to live again.”
The anxiety pouring off him sent tendrils of unease winding through me. Had he changed his mind about forever?
“You don’t have to thank me. I was glad I could help.”
Unsure what was happening between us, I opened myself up and tried to read his feelings. But when I was met with his formidable walls again, my heart instantly sank. Fears of him leaving me here instead of joining him on the tour…of him deciding he wasn’t ready to give his heart to a mountain woman sent tears stinging the backs of my eyes.
“Me, too. I need you to know that while you might not have saved the world, you did save me. But more importantly, along the way, you stole my heart.”
A flutter of relief skipped through me. “You stole mine, too.”
“I’m glad.” He sent me a shaky smile and swallowed tightly. “I love you. Love you more than I ever knew was possible.”
“I love…” My words died off as Ross raised his hand and offered me the blue velvet box nestled in his palm.
My eyes grew wide.
My mouth dropped open.
My heart drummed in my chest and thundered in my ears.
And the air in my lungs seized as an even bigger wave of anxiety surged off Ross.
Studying my reaction intently, he licked his lips and drew in a shaky breath. “You’ve rocked the foundation out from under me, princess. Rocked me so thoroughly, so fast, I don’t want to spend another second of my life without you.”
Lifting the lid on the box, Ross cupped my trembling hand and placed it in my palm. Tears of joy and shock blurred my view of the massive sparkling diamond.
“Harmony Sharp, will you marry me?”
“Yes. Yes. Oh, god, yes,” I choked.
He let out a massive sigh of relief as I clutched the box, dropped down to the wet grass beside him, and wrapped my arms around his neck. He clutched me like a lifeline. Holding on to him tightly, I sobbed like a baby.
The sun crested the top of the ridge, warming my skin as Ross sipped my happy tears.
He eased back and lifted the stunning ring from its box, sending a rainbow of prisms dancing over the rock as it meshed with the brilliant bright rays.
Love, pure and true, shimmered in his eyes and poured off his big, beautiful unbroken heart as he slid the ring onto my finger and whispered, “Forever, princess.”
“Forever,” I sighed blissfully.
Cupping his cheeks, I pressed my lips to his, pouring every ounce of love, happiness, and promise blazing within me deep into his soul. I might have rocked the foundation out from under him in a short amount of time, but Ross had rocked mine even faster.
Thank You
I hope you enjoyed Harmony peeling back Ross’s layers and the way she worked her special magic on his scared heart. But it’s going to take a lot more than magic for—resident smart-ass and bass player—Syd Wilson’s long-lost friend, Caris Burton to pierce his defenses and unlock his horrific past.
I charm the fans with my wicked bass,
but no one charms my heart…
until she tries to save me.
ROCK ME DEEPER
Licks of Leather, Book 5
About the Author
USA Today Bestselling author Jenna Jacob paints a canvas of passion, romance, and humor as her alpha men and the feisty women who love them unravel their souls, heal their scars, and find a happy-ever-after kind of love. Heart-tugging, captivating, and steamy, her words will leave you breathless and craving more.
A mom of four grown children, Jenna, her husband Sean and their furry babies reside in Kansas. Though she spent over thirty years in accounting, Jenna isn’t your typical bean counter. She’s brassy, sassy, and loves to laugh, but is humbly thrilled to be living her dream as a full-time author. When she’s not slamming coffee while pounding out emotional stories, you can find her reading, listening to music, cooking, camping, or enjoying the open road on the back of a Harley.
Also by Jenna Jacob
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Saving My Submission
Seduced By My Doms
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Bound To My Surrender
Resisting My Submission
Craving His Command
Seeking My Destiny
Hotties of Haven Series
Sin On A Stick
Wet Dream
Beefcake
Revenge On The Rocks
The Passionate Hearts Series
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Winds Of Desire
The Doms of Her Life – Raine Falling Series
(Co-authored with Shayla Black and Isabella LaPearl)
One Dom To Love
The Young and The Submissive
The Bold and The Dominant
The Edge Of Dominance
The Doms of Her Life – Heavenly Rising
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The Choice
The Chase
The Commitment