Epilogue

Cassie

Three years later

The meadow is bathed in late afternoon sunlight. I sit on a blanket with Benjamin, our baby boy, painting bright splashes of colour on a canvas. Emma is toddling close by playing with some soapy bubbles.

The grass feels cool beneath me, and the serene beauty of the place contrasts sharply with the unease I can see in Jax's eyes as he approaches. His stride is purposeful, but there's a tense energy about him today.

"Cassie, you are not on your usual spot."

I smile up at him, trying to ease his evident tension. "Everything's fine. Benjamin's been quite the little artist. And we have this huge mountain to ourselves. I thought it'd be nice to give the kids a new view."

Jax's gaze softens as he looks at our son, but his worry doesn't entirely dissipate. He takes a seat beside me, his arm brushing against mine.

"I know I'm being overprotective," he admits, "but I just can't help it."

I reach over, intertwining my fingers with his. "I appreciate how much you care, Jax. But sometimes I wish you could relax a little."

He chuckles softly, but it's tinged with frustration. "Relaxing is easier said than done. I keep thinking of all the things that could go wrong. Especially when I'm working hard and need to go into town. It's for all for us."

I lean in closer, brushing a soft kiss against his cheek. "You know, you're not the only one with dreams. Maybe next year, I'll be able to go into town alone without you shadowing me everywhere."

His eyes narrow playfully. "Is that so? I'll think about it. But don't get too used to the idea."

I laugh, the sound light and airy. "And the year after that, we could even go to Ireland. I've always wanted to see it. Those green hills and the pubs."

Jax raises an eyebrow, a smirk playing on his lips. "Ireland, huh? Don't get greedy now."

I nudge him gently, feeling the warmth of his body against mine. "I'm just dreaming. Besides, it's nice to think about what's ahead."

His hand moves up to cup my cheek, his thumb brushing across my skin. "You know I'd do anything for you," he says softly. "Even if it means facing my fears."

I tilt my head, leaning into his touch. "I know you would. And I love you for it."

Jax's eyes darken with an intense emotion, his gaze shifting to my lips. "It's hard not to want to keep you safe, especially when you look at me like that."

A shiver runs through me at the heat in his voice. "And what if I told you I wanted something more than just dreams and plans?"

He closes the distance between us, his lips grazing mine in a slow, deliberate kiss. "More than dreams?" he murmurs against my mouth, his breath warm and heavy. "What could you possibly want more than that?"

I press closer, feeling the unmistakable pull of desire. "Maybe... a moment where we're not just dreaming but living those moments."

His grip on me tightens, and he deepens the kiss. "You've got me, Cassie," he says between kisses. "And you'll always have me."

I giggle as he avoids answering me.

"I think the kids need their naps now," I suggest with a knowing smile, glancing towards Jax. He quickly understands, and we hastily gather our things and rush back to the cabin. Once the kids are soundly asleep, the quiet envelopes us.

I stride over to Jax and sit in his lap, feeling the strength of his arms as he wraps them around me. I can feel his erection hard against my pussy. He swiftly pulls my dress down from my shoulders, my breasts free in the sudden coolness of the room.

"Are you ready to fuck, Daddy?"

"Always," I reply, his fingers already teasing a nipple into a hardened peak. There's hardly a moment to catch my breath before he lifts me and tosses me onto the bed. He rips away what's left of my dress and my panties, his movements fuelled by his desire for me. I'm wet just thinking about it.

"I'm going to fuck you so hard, baby," he murmurs, his voice thick with lust as he positions himself between my spread legs.

His entry is forceful and direct, igniting a swift rush of pleasure that makes me gasp. My back arches, pushing me closer to him as he sets a punishing pace. "Jax," I moan, the sound lost amidst our hurried breaths and the faint rustling of the sheets.

"You can travel anywhere, Cassie," he declares between thrusts, "as long as I'm there with you—every single step."

"Yes," I gasp, clutching at the sheets, overwhelmed by the intensity of his thrusts.

"Say you'll always be mine," he growls, his voice strained with exertion and passion.

"I'm yours and only yours, Jax." I manage to say, my words punctuated by the rhythmic sound of our bodies slap against each other.

"Yes, say my name." He picks up his pace, thrusting harder. He pulls me up and my tits bounce up and down as he slams into me.

"Jax, Jax, yes Jax." I moan. I can feel myself contracting against him as he fills me up with his seed.

"Say you love me, my wife." We are both trembling and shaking.

"I love you, Jax. Forever," I whisper.

Welcome to Sweetheart Falls

Scenic Trails. Picturesque Peaks. The cozy little town of Sweetheart Falls has something for everyone. And just outside, there's miles and miles of rugged woods. The perfect place to hide. To rest. To recover.

The perfect place for a true Mountain Man to find himself right at home. That is, until love arrives to shake up his quiet existence.

Come along as these big, rough Mountain Men are brought to their knees.

Twelve of your favorite instalove authors have come together to bring the town of Sweetheart Falls to life in these steamy novellas, releasing in October !

Scarred Mountain Man by Cassi Hart

Tempting the Mountain Man by Lana Love

Claimed by the Mountain Man by Lizzy West

Chasing Lustre by Ellie Lukas

Saved by the Mountain Man by Lena Little

Broken Mountain Man by Zoey Rose

My Mountain Man Grump by Sadie King

Kept by the Mountain Man by Shaw Hart

Stubborn Mountain Man by Lilah Hart

Forbidden Mountain Man by Cameron Hart

Scolded by the Mountain Man by Jenna Rose