Chapter 16

Somehow I manage to keep my movements steady and relatively gentle as Sage squirms and wriggles wildly while coming all over my cock.

It"s the most incredible feeling on the planet, but I can"t release into her yet. Can"t let her think that I"m some guy that comes fast and won"t give his lady everything she needs. Still, it"s so hard to not drive into her that my hips almost ache from the effort of holding back.

Her back arches as a last jerking shiver goes through her, and I hold still inside her, my shaft as deep as it will go.

"Is that what you needed, princess?" Pulling my length almost all the way out, then gliding inside again, she"s still unbelievably tight. "Your snug little pussy feels incredible around my cock."

"Yeah?" she breathes, blinking up at me. "Good. Because I feel that you need a bit more."

She squeezes me with her inner muscles, and I inhale sharply. "Dammit, princess. I"m trying to be gentle here."

She grins at me saucily. "What if I don"t want you to be gentle?" She digs a fingernail slightly into my shoulder, tracing a line down my back. "What if we were out in the forest together, and you got so horny you had to shove me up against a tree and take me then and there?"

Godammit…

In a second, I"ve scooped her up, still plunged deep inside her as I carry her a few steps from the bed to the wall. With her back pressed against a wooden beam, I lift her higher. I use my entire lower body to thrust freely, every stroke making her luscious tits bounce.

"Like this?"

Sage gasps, gripping me as she locks her ankles around me, moving with me. "Yeah. Just like this. Take me any way you want."

My loud growl makes her eyes blaze. "I will. Any way, any time I want." Her pussy flutters around me. Damn, she likes that. "When we go for hikes, I"ll pack a blanket so that I can take you right there on the forest floor."

"Uh-huh…" she moans. She"s so beautiful, all flushed and wild as she opens herself to me.

"And I"ll take you up against a tree just like this. Your hot little squeals will scare away the birds."

Leaning in, I bring my lips to her ear. "If there"s hikers around, you"re going to have to be so quiet, princess. Can you do that for me? Come on my cock over and over again while not making a sound?"

She whimpers, squirming between the hardwood and my hard wood. "Maybe."

The tight velvety grip of her pussy is driving me to the edge hard and fast. Not even her softness, her sweetness, can take the savage edge off my deep, possessive thrusts. This moment of bonding is so clear and pure, like a fierce summer storm driving everything else away.

Her mouth hangs open, eyes glassy as she twists her hips. I slide my hand between us. "Is this what you need, sexy? Just a bit of pressure right…here?"

My middle finger fluttering against her clit is all it takes to trigger another climax. "Yes," she shrieks. "Barrett…please…oh…yes!!!"

It"s impossible to hold back any longer. Once she stops shaking, her snug wet pussy still quivering like crazy around me, I hold her hips steady. Driving deep and hard, my sexy, sweet girl smiles at me, nodding and panting. "More. I want it all. Please."

Fuck me.

Hearing such a sweet girl beg for my cock with that sexy look in her eyes is too much. My balls have been so tense for so long, but finally they unlock. Thrusting deep into her tight heaven, I watch her bouncing breasts for a few wonderful moments before ravaging her mouth.

My entire body shudders as I spurt hot bursts of my seed deep inside her. "Mine," I roar, overcome with pleasure as I plunge deep. "My perfect princess."

Sage"s eyes grow wide as she gasps brokenly, her lips swollen from our kissing. My hips can"t stop pumping and she comes again, squeezing me as if she"s milking my shaft.

Kissing along her throat as she cries out my name, I feel a wave pass through me that"s even bigger than the climax of a lifetime crashing over me.

We are together. Completely. Forever. Sure, we"re going to get married and have kids and all that great, amazing stuff. But in this perfect moment, I can feel that Sage"s decision is already made.

"I love you," I murmur gently against her lips as we grow still.

Her voice is barely a whisper. "I love you too, Barrett."

Then her eyes snap all the way open. "But I think I need to go to the bathroom for a second or I"m going to leak all over the place." I start to chuckle, and she smacks my shoulder. "Seriously, dude. If I laugh, your floor is toast."

I carry her to the bathroom door before setting her down. She"s trying not to giggle as she shuts the door between us.

After a few minutes, she returns and crawls into bed with me. I love how after all of that frantic intensity, Sage curls up my arms and grows still and quiet.

"If you do go back to Mackton to work at your friend"s daycare for a while, I"ll go with you," I murmur, stroking her back gently. "We can stay in a hotel. Check out all of the local restaurants."

Her delicate face lights up. "Really?"

"Why not? I"m a homebody, but I do like checking out the world sometimes, too." My fingers trail slowly around her hip. "Especially different restaurants. Baz was going on again about the incredible food at this winter chalet he visits every year. Got me thinking I should get out a bit more."

Sage grins, her bright eyes sparkling. "So it"s not just me dragging you out of your shell, it"s for the sake of amazing food as well? Good. That makes me feel a lot better."

"Baby, I don"t mind changing for you." Rocking her gently, her soft, naked body feels so perfect against mine. "I was long overdue for a change, to be honest. People are supposed to grow and evolve, not stay as still as a stone."

"Yeah…" Her fingers walk across my chest. "Wouldn"t want moss growing all over you."

"I know you won"t ever let that happen, princess." Taking her delicate fingers, I kiss across her left hand. "Hey – isn"t there something called a princess cut diamond? That almost rings half a bell."

She shakes her head quickly. "Yes, but no. You can"t possibly be thinking about fancy rings and stuff."

"Sure I can."

Her sexy bottom lip wobbles. "Barrett," she whispers, "I don"t have any money. I"m not in debt or anything, but other than my clothes, and a few boxes of knick knacks, the only thing I had in the world that was worth anything was my share of that crappy old car."

Her breath is shaky. "Meanwhile, you"ve got a house and land and a truck and who knows what else. I don"t have anything to bring to this relationship. So I can"t accept any?—"

I cut her off with a soft, breathy kiss. "Shh, baby. You"ve got so much that you"ll bring. For a start, you"ll help me help the community by bringing in the right kind of tourists." I smile at her. "You"re going to help with promotion, and signage that people will actually want to read. Help us protect the trails, while still letting hikers enjoy them safely. Most importantly, you"re going to help me be less grouchy when I have to deal with…what do you call them again?"

Her eyebrow raises. "People?"

"People. Yeah. That"s it. We"re going to make a great team."

My lips brush across her forehead as she laughs. "I still don"t think that"s exactly equal. My photos, blogging, and sign creating powers versus your house and land."

"You"re a wonderful chef"s assistant. Honestly, you"re the best spinach shredder I"ve ever worked with. You can"t put a price on that."

She smacks my chest lightly. "As soon as you let me walk again, I"m definitely going to be pulling my weight with housework."

"As soon as your foot is healed, our first priority is for me to take you down to the wilderness store to get you some proper hiking boots. Then we"re going to go through and clear all of the trails together."

I"m already addicted to her soft sweet giggle. "Yes! You can hack back the high branches and I"ll stay low to pick up any litter."

"Don"t forget to leave some of your three stick markers whenever there"s a bend in the trail and people need to be directed."

"Sure." Her head rests against my shoulder, and after a moment she sighs. "It"s funny,you know."

"What is, baby?"

"Just a week ago, I hadn"t even met you. I figured I"d be at the daycare for at least another year and then…who knows? I just sort of followed Carl wherever he went, or where friends could help me find a job, and a place to live, or whatever. I wandered around pretty aimlessly. But now I"m actively choosing to be somewhere." She grins. "It feels really good."

"I"m glad." My arm squeezes her gently. "Because you feel really good. Like you belong here."

"I honestly think I do."

Sage"s hand strokes my chest for a while, then slowly stops as her eyes drift closed. Her breath becomes slower, deeper, as she gently sinks into sleep. I listen for a while to her soft sounds, to the forest outside, to the wind rushing over the mountain.

Rescuing a fairy princess from an evil wizard, even if it was her brother? Check.

Getting the most beautiful woman I"ve ever seen to fall in love with me, and stay here with me? Check.

Being lucky enough to find a woman who understands my cloudy moods, my surly attitude, and my grumbles? Check.

I hold back my chuckle, not wanting to wake her.

Am I going to look up what a princess cut diamond looks like, and start shopping for an engagement ring as soon as I can?

Check and double check.