Chief Cook and Bottle Washer (23 page)

And then he did it. She totally fused against
this powerful man as he took full possession of her mouth and body.
He left no doubt of his sincerity in his kisses as he enveloped her
soul. Soul mates, she had heard the expression, never envisioning
there could be someone out there for herself, like Deke. But all
doubts fled from her mind when Deke swooped her up into his arms
and carried her to the stall.

He looked into her eyes and smiled the
warmest smile she'd ever seen. "I'm not going to make love to you
here, Emma. But you're gonna want me to before the night is over.
Because we'll sit and help ole Josey bring a new life into the
world, and share the precious moment with her, we're gonna be
dreamin' about the same things for ourselves. And I promise you the
day will come when I make you mine."

"How can you forgive me for all the lies?"
she asked between kisses.

"I had to, darlin'," he caressed her cheek
again, drawing an imaginary line down her cheek. "You were only
doin' what nature told you to do. Taking care of your young,
defending, protecting. A mother's instinct. And you didn't really
lie, Emma. She is your daughter. Soon to be our daughter. And we'll
have more, darlin'. I can guarantee that. And I only wish we could
start on that tonight. But we've got work to do . . ."

"Oh Deke, I love you so," she whispered as
they both reached to pet Josey.

"I know darlin'." He glanced at her surprised
face. "I only wondered how long it would take you to realize
it."

"Why Deke Travers, you conceited–," she
laughed and pushed him into the hay, falling on top of him and he
pulled her closer for another mind-boggling kiss. A kiss that went
on and on forever and took her to places only dreamed of.

"Nope–convinced. You just convinced me. And
if you don't get up, we aren't going to make it to the alter in
white," he chuckled kissing her endlessly.

But Josey let out a loud moan and they raised
up from the hay. "Okay Josey, we'll behave–for now . . .But
later–me and the chief cook are gonna roll in the hay."

The End