Chapter 9

CHAPTER 9

JULY

TWO DAYS LATER

“What about this dress?” I am trying on the fiftieth dress in an hour trying to figure out what to wear to dinner to meet his cousin Jude and his wife Hannah. I’m not nervous which in and of itself says a lot. The me from four days ago, yes I know that sounds crazy, would have been nervous and unsure about meeting such wealthy people. Growing up with nothing including unconditional love sort of embedded insecurity in me, but Boone, in micro minutes and days has given me confidence and more care and compassion that I knew existed. He has shown me I am worthy of everything good.

What I am trying to do is get my mind off the fact that this morning I received an email alert letting me know the DNA results are in. I tried to ignore it, put it out of my mind until later today, but there was no way I was going back to sleep. So instead I opened it up and my mind was immediately blown. I have six freaking sisters. SIX! I took this test looking for a family but this, this is amazing and a little scary. I haven’t told Boone yet. I’m not ready to talk about it but it is definitely tumbling around in my mind.

“I told you I loved the last fifty, baby.” His eyes do a slow glide from my pale pink painted toes to my eyes. “Do you know what I think? I think you just like spinning in front of me, having those dresses lift just enough to show me you are not wearing underwear.” Oh God. My body is shaking right now because he is so right. I find I like teasing him at inopportune times. I like watching his self-control slip and I love knowing it is me doing it. “Isn’t that the real reason you’re not dressed, baby? You want to give me something?” Holy shit. He is walking towards me like a predator and my mouth is parched. All I can do is nod and continue to shake from the lust running through me. When his mouth touches my ear a whimper slips past my lips. “Then spread those legs so I can have my dessert early.

He runs his tongue up and down my slit before parting my lips with his tongue. He fucks me with is tongue, using his hands to keep my thighs splayed wide. When he moves up and works my clit, I lose it. He has me coming so hard, he doesn’t stop until my legs stop shaking, which takes a while.

“I’m sorry,” I tell him for the tenth time as soon as we are in his truck. We are running ten minutes late thanks to my little sorcery, his words not mine, and now I feel guilty.

“Stop apologizing baby. I am not upset. Well, not for the reason you think. My cousin and Hannah will understand. Trust me.” Smiling, I nod my head. I take his outstretched hand and smile when he links our fingers together before bringing them to his mouth to kiss. “Are you ready?” Looking up at him smiling I nod my head.

“I am.” The crazy part is I really am. It’s been four days but there are no nerves or dread or anything.

Nodding his head, he opens the door, and I am instantly hit with the smell of something delicious but also with chatter and laughter. I look at Boone, not really sure what is happening because it sounds like a lot of people in there.

We continue walking through the house and into the dining room where we are met with silence and curious eyes. “Boone, so glad you made it.” A heavily pregnant woman comes and hugs him. Once she releases him she moves on to me and smiles. “My name is Hannah. You must be July.” She grabs my hand softly and places it in hers. Her smile is warm and welcoming. It pulls you in.

“Yes. Thank you for inviting me into your home.”

“Oh please. Boone hasn’t stopped talking about you. Here let me introduce you to everyone. This is my husband Jude.” he shakes my hand. She then introduces me to her sisters and their husbands, and the conversation shuffles on like nothing has happened. The ease with which they include me is astonishing.

“Are you feeling okay?” Boone whispers in my ear as he pulls out my chair.

“Yes. This is great. Everyone is so nice.” I find myself looking around the room thinking how I would love to be a part of a family and community like this. I would love it even better as Boone’s wife.