Protector by Kate Stone

Author:Kate Stone [Stone, Kate]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-03-21T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Five – Lilly

I stirred from my dreams to find warm limbs draped over my own. Prying my eyes open, I peered behind me to find a sleeping Wade, his hair freed from its usual bun and spilled over the pillow, the raven locks shimmering in the first light of day coming in through the window. Flashes from the night before played across the forefront of my mind, causing a blush and smile to spread across my face in rapid succession.

Even though I felt as though I could have laid there for hours in the calmness of the morning, watching him sleep while also dozing in and out myself, it was my first day at my new job. Begrudgingly, I rolled onto my other side to look at my clock. I groaned, knowing I had to get up to start my morning routine so I didn’t have to rush around like a madwoman. Slowly peeling away from Wade, I tiptoed my way to the bathroom. When I stepped into the steamy shower, I almost screamed when I felt hands on my waist. Realizing it was only a sleepy-eyed Wade put all my fears to rest.

We were in the shower for longer than we should have been, but nothing sexual took place. He held me and rested his head on the top of mine as I washed my body, occasionally peppering kisses on the top of my head. It wasn’t until I slipped from the shower to finish getting ready that he washed himself off. I dressed in my simplest and most professional skirt and blouse before heading downstairs to make some coffee.

“How about I bring you some lunch today?” Wade offered as he sat at the kitchen table, pulling on his boots.

“That’d be nice,” I smiled. “Are you working today?”

“I have that meeting with my brother but other than that, I don’t think so.”

“Well, maybe we can hang out tonight too. Watch a movie or something.”

He peered up at me, something about his expression reminded me of a wildcat lurking in the shadows before it leapt for its prey. Standing up, he towered over me, “You mean to say you’re not sick of me yet?”

“Not yet.”

Hunching over, he brushed the hair from my face and kissed me. I loved the way his beard felt against my skin. Wade pulled back and nodded. “That sounds good. Let me get your number, so I can let you know if something happens and I’ll be late.” Handing me over his out-of-date cellphone, I punched my name and phone number into the contacts list. Moments after I handed it back to him, I heard my phone chirp. “You have my number too. I do take food requests, but if I don’t hear from you then I’ll surprise you.”

We headed outside, Wade giving me one last kiss before he hopped into his truck. Before I could reach my car, I realized I forgot my coffee on the counter. Going back into the kitchen, something caught my eye from the window.

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