Break In Two (22 page)

The path towards the lodge was lit only by the moonlight as Claire hurried along it, pulling Cole with her. The night was warm and clear giving them an amazing display of stars above them. Claire stopped when they reached the gate to the pool, unlocking it. The grounds to the ranch and the pool were completely deserted.

She led Cole over to the hot tub and turned on the jets. Soft blue lights turned on under the water. She kicked off her shoes and turned to Cole. He pulled her to him and gave her a long, hard kiss, wrapping his arms around her, "You're right. I am going to like this."

Claire ran her hands over his chest and then pulled his t-shirt up over his head. He finished taking it off and then tossed it on a lounge chair. He reached for her shirt but she grabbed his hands and stopped him.

"Just you," she said, raising her eyebrows a little.

Cole gave her a confused look and then decided to go with it. She untied the string on his pants and slid her fingers in, lowering them along with his boxer briefs. She ran her lips down his chest and stomach as she lowered her body to remove his pants. He stood in front of her, completely nude and becoming fully erect next to the hot tub. Claire moved her hands up his thighs and then lifted her body, giving his cock a lingering lick as she moved her way up to standing. A shudder went through his body at her touch. When she stood up, she turned suddenly and walked over to the other side of the hot tub, leaving him standing looking a little frustrated.

"Get in," she told him.

Cole obliged and sunk into the hot, swirling water, curling his lips into a little smile, in anticipation of what was coming. Claire stood opposite him and started unbuttoning her shirt slowly, swaying her hips from side to side as she did.

"I believe I promised to finish this..." she said, with a sexy grin.

She made a slow circle as she pulled her shirt out of her jeans and then unbuttoned her last couple of buttons, turning to face him. She bit her lip and looked down for a moment, feeling a brief twinge of embarrassment. When she looked up, Cole's expression emboldened her and she continued to sway as though there was a slow, sexy beat playing.

With her shirt open, he could see she was wearing a lacy red push-up bra. It made her breasts look even bigger and perkier than they were. Cole couldn't peel his eyes off her chest as she slid her shirt off her shoulders and let it drop to the floor. He spread his arms wide, resting them on top of the hot tub, thoroughly loving the show along with the feeling of the warm jets on his back.

She opened the top button of her jeans and then swivelled so her back was to him again as she unzipped her zipper. She slid her thumbs into the sides of her pants, then wiggled her hips from side to side, lowering the waistband to reveal a thong in the same lacy material as her bra. When she got the waistband just below her ass, she lifted it up again gingerly pulling her jeans back up. She heard a low groan from her audience and she turned, smiling at him. She lowered her jeans again, revealing the front of her panties and then made another circle stopping with her back to him, and bent forward, giving him a clear view of her ass as she slid her pants down to the tile floor.

Cole let out a sigh, "Wow."

Claire lifted herself to back to standing in one quick snap, then stepped out of her pants, one foot at a time. She turned back to face him again, swaying her hips as she lifted her hands up her sides, caressing them with her fingertips. When she reached her neck, she lifted her hair up, raising her arms above her head. She turned her back to him one last time, bending forward with straight legs and a flat back, placing her palms on the ground. She slowly brought her hands to her toes, then slid her fingertips up her body as she lifted herself back up. She brought her hands behind her back to reach her bra clasp. She undid the clasp, letting her bra open and slide off her shoulders ever so slowly, leaving her standing in only her red panties. She swivelled back to him and tossed her bra right at him. He caught it with one hand, grinning at her as he threw it as far from the hot tub as he could.

Shaking her head at him with an exasperated smile, she crossed her arms over her breasts, pushing them up a bit and caressing her upper arms with her fingers as she gazed at him with her lips slightly parted.

Cole sat in front of her, hard as a rock, feeling conflicted. Part of him never wanted the show to end and the other part needed her to get into the water with him so he could touch her.

She stepped into the hot tub, still covering her breasts as she lowered her body into the water, feeling liberated and sexy. She sat opposite him for a minute, looking at him. His expression was completely carnal as he stared back at her. She knew without looking that when she crossed the tub, he would be rock hard and ready for her. She let her arms float straight out to her sides as she stood up, her fingertips skimming the water's surface as she crossed to him. The view of her coming towards him with her wet, naked breasts exposed fulfilled the fantasy he had of her the first night they met.

His hands moved to her waist as she stood in front of him. He looked up at her as he drew her to him, opening his mouth and taking her right nipple in. He swirled his tongue around her hard nipple and then sucked with an intensity that showed her exactly what effect she had on him. She drew in a sharp breath at the feel of him sucking so hard on her nipple and then she grabbed his head with her hands and lowered her lips to kiss him on the top of his head. Cole brought his mouth up to hers, kissing her lips with hard, short, passionate motions.

Claire spun her body away from him and slid onto his lap, lifting her arm up and behind her to touch his cheek. Cole turned his face to hers and continued kissing her while he ran his hands up to her chest and then down to her hips in long strokes.

"You are so fucking sexy, you know that?" he murmured into her ear.

"Only around you. I've never been this way before," she said, kissing his mouth tenderly. He pulled her body closer to his and pressed his chest against her back, sucking gently on her neck.

Claire could feel his erection pressing into her bottom as she sat on his lap with him cradling her in his arms. She shifted her core backward and up against him, drawing him inside her. As she pushed down with her body, he was finally inside her after so many nights apart. Cole moved his hands to her hips and lifted her body up and down, back and forth with his powerful arms. Claire tightened her muscles around him and moved her hands down to touch the sides of his thighs. They stayed like this, rocking slowly and tenderly, bodies pressed together in the swirling water for a long time, until the momentum seemed to take over.

"I love you, Claire," he whispered in her ear, "I love you so much."

Claire turned her face to meet his again, kissing his lips. "I am so in love with you," she whispered, her voice thick with emotion.

Cole reached his hand in between her legs and firmly held her pussy against his cock as they moved together. With his other hand, he reached up covering her breasts with his arm and holding her to him as she pressed her body onto his thick, hard cock. Finally, they both came in tender, quiet swells of bliss.

When it was over, Cole lifted her off of him and spun her to face him. She wrapped her legs around his waist. They kissed and caressed each other for a long time before either of them spoke.

"I've never been loved like this before, Cole. You're everything I've been waiting for my whole life," she said, as she rested her forehead on his.

Cole kissed her lips gently, cupping her face with his hands. "That's exactly how I feel about you. I just want to be with you every minute of every day," he smiled warmly at her and then hugged her tight.

As they left the pool, after drying off and dressing, Claire took Cole's hand. "Can we sleep at my place tonight? We could go grab Otis so he won't be alone."

Cole raised his eyebrow, looking confused for a moment and then a wave of understanding crossed over his face, "Sure, if that makes you more comfortable."

He raised her hand to his lips and kissed her fingers, "Are you feeling strange about Gabriela having lived there?"

"I am," she sighed, "I know it's in the past, but somehow, I just feel weird about it right now. Can you give me a bit of time to adjust?"

"Of course, Claire," he replied. "I don't think I would necessarily love being in the bed you shared with Antonio. Let's go get Otis and get some sleep."

Just after breakfast the next morning, the guests said their good-byes and left for the airport. Alicia walked over to Claire, "Grab your purse. You're coming with me. Ladies day out."

"Oh fun! What did you have in mind? I have to be back by about five to get ready for a mystery date with Cole."

"I know. He has our day planned too. We'll be back in plenty of time."

"Really?" Claire smiled, "This is intriguing. Am I dressed for what we are doing?"

"Um, wait... you'll need a button-up shirt and flip-flops," Alicia smiled. "I will too. Meet me at my car in a few minutes?"

"Deal!"

As Claire started for her cabin, she saw Cole leaving in his truck with Ben in the passenger seat. He gave her a wave as he pulled out.

Fifteen minutes later, Claire was sitting in Alicia's Ford Escape on her way to the city. "I'm excited and I don't even know what we are doing! Can you tell me where we are going now?"

"Yup! We are going for a spa day. Manis, pedis, massages, lunch, make-up and hair!" Alicia grinned over at her as they sped along the highway.

"Really!?! Wow! So fun!" Claire had a huge grin on her face.

"Cole called and booked everything and paid for it all already."

"Wow, he is just so thoughtful. You know it's our first official date?"

"I know, he told me. He's pulling out all the stops."

"He's the best. How did I get so lucky?"

Claire sent Cole a text as they neared the salon, "
Just found out what we are doing today! SO excited! You must be the sweetest man on the planet. Can't wait to see what we are doing later!
"

The day was pure luxury for both Alicia and Claire. First they were treated to massages. Then they each were taken to private bathrooms lit only with candles for a soak in an aromatherapy bath with rose petals floating on the water. They met up again for lunch after, each wearing bathrobes. They ate on the enclosed terrace at the spa under a large umbrella.

"This is the most relaxed I've ever felt," Alicia said, smiling.

"Me too. I could do this every day," Claire said, taking a bite of her salad.

After lunch, they were treated to manicures and pedicures. Claire chose a soft, light pink for both her fingers and toes. Then it was off to have their hair washed, blown out and done up, then make-up.

It was after 4:30 pm when they left. Claire had her hair pinned in an off-center bun at the nape of her neck with a few pieces of hair falling in waves around her face. Her make-up gave her the look of flawless skin and lush pink lips. Her eye make-up had a slightly smudged, smoky look and her eyelashes were full and long.

Alicia looked gorgeous with her hair falling in curls around her shoulders and beautifully applied make-up on her already glowing face. They walked out of the spa feeling every bit as amazing as they looked.

When they got back to the ranch, Cole's truck was there. Claire hurried back to her cabin to get dressed. She texted Cole to let him know she was back at her cabin.

A few minutes later, she got a message back, "
I'll be over there at 6 to pick you up. Can't wait to see your beautiful face.
"

Claire looked over at the clock. She had forty minutes to get dressed which was plenty of time. She got undressed and took a quick shower, being careful not to wet her face or hair to freshen up and then put on her bathrobe. She rubbed body butter all over herself, giving her a faint smell of plums and flowers. Then she selected a pair of diamond drop earrings and a diamond necklace that had been her mother's. She had only worn these once before, at her sister's wedding. Tonight felt like a special enough occasion.

She sat in her robe for a few minutes, admiring the work of the stylist and make-up artist. Then she wandered over to the kitchen and poured herself a glass of water. She put on some music, deciding on Enigma's
Love Sensuality Devotion
CD to set the mood. She walked over to her room and pulled her suitcase of shoes out from under the bed. She selected stilettos in nude with an iridescent finish on the leather.

She put on a new navy blue push-up bra and matching thong. Then, she slipped on her dress. It was a navy blue Chinese silk brocade dress with a delicate cherry blossom pattern in a muted gold thread. It had a mandarin collar, was fitted through her chest, waist and hips, and fell to her mid-calf with a long slit up one side. She fastened the knotted butterfly buttons, smoothed the dress along the sides and took a long look, feeling satisfied with what she saw. It was two minutes to six when Claire touched up her lip gloss and slid into her stilettos. She was just finishing putting her cell phone and lipstick in her clutch when she heard a knock at the door.