Chapter 9

9

HAYDEN

“ M erry Christmas, baby,” I whispered before kissing a path from Laurel’s ear down to her bare shoulder.

She shivered and mumbled something incoherent before turning to face me and burrowing into my chest.

I chuckled and ran my hand down the back of her naked body, enjoying the feel of her silky skin. “Wake up, baby. Santa left a little present for you.”

My breath got caught in my throat when Laurel’s hand wrapped around my rock-hard girth. “As far as I’m concerned, Santa left me the best present right here.” Her voice was low and husky, and my cock swelled even more, making her chuckle. “I must be a very good girl because my present just keeps getting bigger.”

She squeezed my dick, pumping the shaft once. Before she knew what was happening, she was flat on her back, and I was balls deep in her tight pussy.

“Fuck!” I shouted as her walls closed around my throbbing member.

“Hayden,” she moaned, wrapping her legs around my waist.

Keeping us connected, I quickly rolled onto my back so she was straddling me. Her generous tits swayed, the nipples puckered from the chilly morning air.

“Ride me, baby,” I growled.

Slowly, she circled her hips, then rose up a little before sliding back down.

“Laurel,” I snarled in a warning tone.

She blinked innocently and continued her lazy pace.

Narrowing my eyes, I smacked her ass hard enough to leave a mark. “Behave, baby.”

Her beautiful green eyes darkened, and her walls clenched, making my dick swell even more when I realized that the spanking had turned her on.

I grabbed her luscious hips and guided her into a faster pace until she was riding me hard, her head thrown back and her big tits bouncing.

She looked like a goddess. My goddess.

“Damn, you are amazing, baby,” I grunted, pumping up into her as she fell. “Best fucking Christmas present I’ve ever gotten.”

I jackknifed up and popped one of her nipples into my mouth, sucking on the sweet bud like it was my favorite candy.

“Oh, yes,” Laurel moaned. “Hayden! Yes!”

“Let go, Laurel,” I rasped. “Give me what I want.”

The second she detonated, I flipped us over and threw her legs over my shoulders.

“Oh, fuck, baby! Yes!” I shouted as I slammed my fat cock into her tight, slick pussy. “Fuck, yes. Oh, baby…that’s so damn good. Fuck!”

My body shuddered from the force of my climax, and come exploded from my cock. I dropped her legs to the sides and fell forward, though I was careful to keep from crushing her. I kept our centers sealed together as I ravished her mouth in a deep kiss.

“Merry Christmas,” she panted with a laugh when I finally let her up for air.

I rubbed my nose against hers and murmured, “Merry Christmas.”

“Where’s my present?”

I laughed at her adorable tone and eager expression. “Give me a minute, baby. I’m still recovering from mine.”

She giggled, and I waited a few minutes until I regained some of my energy. Then I kissed her forehead before finally withdrawing and getting to my feet. Then I helped her up and guided her into the bathroom where I cleaned us both up.

Tugging her with me, I went to the tub and twisted the handle to turn on the hot water.

“The power is back on,” I told her with a wink.

Laurel beamed at me and bounced on her toes. “A hot bath?!”

“Yep.”

“I love my present!” she squealed, throwing herself into my arms.

I laughed. “Wow, if that’s all it takes to make you this happy, I guess I didn’t need to bother with the rest of your Christmas present.”

“The rest? Would that be you joining me in the bath?” she asked in a seductive tone.

“As tempting as that sounds, it will have to wait until next time.” I palmed her ass, giving the globes a gentle squeeze. “Go ahead and soak, baby. I’ll have everything ready when you get out.”

“Everything? What’s everything?”

I grinned mysteriously. “You’ll see.”

After helping her into the hot water, I gritted my teeth and forced myself to leave the bathroom, then padded out of the bedroom into the living area. I looked around at the festive decorations and smiled, thinking about Laurel’s reaction.

Since not everyone celebrated Christmas, Raven and Colin gave the occupants the option of decorating. I’d completely forgotten about it until last night. So after Laurel fell asleep, I quietly raided the storage closet, setting up a small Christmas tree and hanging lights and garland around the room. Then I added all the little items that perked the place up, including several snowpeople—because Raven was obsessed with them.

Laurel had spent so many Christmases without a home, I knew she’d never really decorated. Even though this wasn’t our home, it was close enough for now. I was excited for her to spend the day in a cozy winter wonderland.

Next on my list was a Christmas morning breakfast. Or the best I could do, considering our circumstances. However, knowing that a storm was coming, the inn had stocked the cabins with basic foods and some extras that would make for easy but delicious meals. Since the electric stove was now working, I whipped up some pancakes from a no-egg mix in the pantry.

By the time I had the food warming in the oven and the table set, I could hear Laurel moving around in the bathroom. A few minutes later, she walked out of the bedroom, then stopped in her tracks and gasped as she looked around.

Her green eyes were round as saucers, and she sputtered, “Holy cow! Where did…How did you…?”

I grinned and winked as I strolled over to her. “I told you, Santa left you a present.”

Laurel giggled, and as soon as I was close enough, she jumped into my arms and smacked a kiss on my lips. “This is amazing,” she breathed.

“I hoped you’d like it,” I murmured before sipping from her lips once more. “Mmm, you taste incredible. I’m starving, but I should probably feed you before I eat my breakfast.”

A pink blush bloomed on her cheeks, and I chuckled as I carried her over to the table.

Reluctantly, I set her in a chair and retrieved our food from the oven before setting it in front of her and taking a seat.

She seemed delighted with the spread and dug in enthusiastically.

I barely ate, too busy watching her eat and talking myself out of knocking everything to the floor and fucking her on the table.

Finally, she finished, and I took a relieved breath.

“You seem to be pretty good at this whole snowed-in situation,” she mumbled after swallowing her last bite of food.

I shrugged. “Comes with living in a town high in the mountains. The snow is great for the ski slopes and tourists. But we get a fair share of storms.” I gestured to the window, where we could see the snow still falling and blowing around in the heavy winds, making it dangerous to leave the cabin. “Blizzards like this aren’t as common, but we try to be prepared when they come.”

We chatted a little more while I cleared the table. Once that was done, I moseyed over to her seat and lifted her into my arms. Then I did exactly what I’d been fantasizing about, eating her for breakfast right there on the table.

A short time later, we were cuddled on the couch in front of the fire, watching a movie, when my phone buzzed. I was lying on my back with Laurel tucked under my arm between me and the cushions. Her head rested on my shoulder, and she had a leg and one arm thrown over me.

Raising my hips a little, I dug my cell out of my pocket and saw a text from my mom. As soon as I’d realized I wouldn’t be able to make it to my parents' house for Christmas, I let them know and promised to call Christmas Day.

“I need to call my parents,” I murmured before kissing Laurel softly on the forehead. A second later, my phone rang with an incoming video call. I rolled my eyes at my mother’s impatience. I could practically hear her arguing with my dad about it. It always made my brother and me laugh because they were so freaking in love that even their fights were kind of adorable. Until they made up…then we took off as fast as possible.

Laurel moved to climb off me, and I frowned, tightening my arm to keep her in place.

“Where do you think you’re going?”

She gave me an exasperated look and tried to wiggle out of my embrace again. “You can’t answer your mother’s call with some random woman draped over your body.”

“First of all, yes, I can. And second, you are not some random woman. You’re mine.”

Before she could try to get away again, I accepted the call and smiled when my mother’s face filled the screen.

“Merry Christmas, my sweet boy!” she chirped.

“Merry Christmas, son!” my dad added from over my mom’s shoulder.

“Merry Christmas,” I echoed with a laugh. “I’m sorry I wasn’t able to be there today, but I promise, I have an excellent reason.”

“Oh?”

I turned the phone a little so that they could see Laurel, who was currently trying to burrow into my side.

“Mom, Dad, this is my Laurel. Baby, this is Betsy and Clavin Douglas, my parents.”

Laurel peeked out and gave a tiny wave. “Um, hello,” she squeaked.

My mom’s face brimmed with excitement, and I knew she’d picked up on what I was implying.

“Hello, Laurel!” she gushed. “My, aren’t you beautiful. My son has excellent taste.” Then she shot me a disapproving glare. “And why didn’t you bring this lovely girl to meet us? You made her stay in a hotel? Hayden Frederick Douglas! I taught you better?—”

“I just met her on Christmas Eve, Mom,” I cut off her rant with my explanation. “I found her a room at the inn, and when I brought some chains for her van, we got snowed in together.”

My dad grinned while my mom sighed with a dreamy expression. “How romantic,” she whispered.

Laurel giggled, and my mom beamed at her. “Well, I’m sorry we aren’t meeting you for the first time in person, but we’d love to get to know you.”

Laurel tried to sit up again, but I tightened my arm around her, forcing her to stay right where she was. She huffed in annoyance but smiled at my mom. “I’m happy to get to know you as well.”

“As Hayden told you…” My mom gave a quick introduction of her and my dad, then jumped right into questioning my girl.

“What do you do, Laurel?”

“I’m a sort of travel blogger, focused on van life,” she replied before explaining it in a little more detail.

“Wow,” my mom said with a bit of awe. “That sounds fascinating. And so fun to be able to see all those new places.”

“Did I hear you right?” my dad piped up. “You live in a van?” There was no judgment in his tone, only curiosity.

Laurel told them how she’d slowly built what essentially became a tiny motorhome out of a van. She got more animated and excited as she talked, and I could tell my parents were enchanted by her.

“Okay,” I finally cut in. “That’s enough interrogation for today.”

My mom looked like she was about to argue, but my dad said something in her ear, and she huffed and then acquiesced. “Okay. But I expect you to call again soon.”

“Sure, Mom,” I agreed.

We said our goodbyes, and I hung up, then tossed my phone onto an end table.

“Sorry about that. My parents can be a little…over enthusiastic, you might say.”

Laurel chuckled. “I think they’re adorable.”

I thought about her situation and nodded. “Yeah, I got pretty lucky.” Then I grinned and teased, “Just be prepared for them to treat you like one of their kids now. They clearly adore you, which just shows where I got my excellent taste from.”

Her head tilted back, and she rolled her eyes at me. “I doubt they’ll be adopting me into the family after one phone call.”

I snorted. “Don’t say I didn’t warn you.”

I’d heard the note of longing in her voice, and I was immensely glad that my parents were so accepting and loving. They’d easily seen how much she meant to me, and that alone would have made them like her. But it had been glaringly obvious that my mom had fallen in love with Laurel, too.

I was going to give my girl the family she’d always deserved, starting with friends, amazing parents, and then our own babies.

Hopefully, I’d already accomplished that goal. The first time I’d fucked her without a condom had been accidental. But after realizing I wanted a family with her, I’d been doing my best to speed the process along. It also hadn’t escaped my thoughts that getting her pregnant would tie her to me permanently. I intended to get a ring on her finger as soon as possible, and if she was carrying our baby, it would give me the perfect excuse to make sure the wedding happened immediately.