Cameron, Paige - Commando Cowboys Desire Their Queen [Wyoming Warriors 8] (Siren Publishing Everlasting Polyromance) (5 page)

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A knock on her door woke Kira. “I have your coffee. May I come in?”

She sat up and brushed her long hair out of her eyes. She was naked since she hadn’t brought nightclothes with her. “Wait a moment. In fact, please leave the coffee at the door. I’ll get it when I’m dressed.”

“All right, but hurry. Breakfast is almost ready.”

Kira heard his footsteps going back down the hall. She got up and glanced around for her clothes. Hakan’s room reminded her of him. The walls were painted a light tan, and the curtains and bedspread were tan with green and blue stripes. Several paintings hung on the walls. They were pictures of the seaside in all its different moods, from peaceful to stormy, and his slight scent of earthy sage and woods hung in the air.

Grabbing her clothes, she rushed into the adjoining bath.

His razor lay by the sink and his toothbrush. One towel had been thrown haphazardly over a towel rail. Kira turned on the water to a cool temperature. It would help get her going. She pulled her hair into a twist but found nothing to secure it. She’d have to let it get wet.

When she stepped under the cold water, she shivered. But it did fully wake her up. After a quick shower she dressed and opened the door. Her coffee was gone.

Hakan leaned against the opposite wall. “The coffee got cold so I refilled it.” He held out a mug.

Kira grabbed it and took a long swallow. “That tastes heavenly.”

“Come on, breakfast is ready to put on the table. Did you sleep well?” he asked as she walked beside him to the kitchen.

“Yes, and you?”

“So-so. I had difficulty forgetting you were on the other side of the wall sleeping in my bed.”

“Poor Hakan. You’d better have another cup of coffee to keep you awake.”

“There’s no danger of my sleeping with you around.” He pulled out her chair. Then he went to the stove and filled her plate with half of an omelet, potatoes, and toast.

“I thought you didn’t cook.”

“I can do a fairly good breakfast.”

After they were both seated, Hakan raised his mug. “To many more days and nights with you in our home.”

“I might agree if you quit talking about marriage. I have nothing against dating and enjoying sex. But I’m commitment phobic.”

“Someday you’ll trust me and Lonato enough to change your mind.”

“Don’t count on it.” Kira started eating. “This is good.”

Hakan smiled, but he didn’t respond to what she’d said earlier or on her compliment.

“When do we go to Sahale’s place?”

“As soon as we finish eating. I called in and another internist is taking my calls for today. I think I shocked him, because I so seldom take a day off without planning ahead.”

“I’m putting you out. We can go another time. I probably should contact Mitch anyway. Oh my, I forgot about the town meeting. I must be tired.”

“It’s early. I called Mitch, and the meeting is planned for five o’clock, right after everyone gets off work. We have plenty of time to ride to Sahale’s cabin. You can see where it is and go back when you want to. After I explained the situation to him this morning, Sahale said to go anytime. No one is planning to be there anytime soon.”

“You’ve been busy. When did you get up?”

“The usual time, around five thirty.”

She studied his strong face, the chiseled cheekbones and firm jaw. With his laid-back personality, a person might miss his strength and determination.

“I’m beginning to like you, Dr. Connor.”

He came around the table, tipped her chin and kissed her mouth. “Don’t forget that, but I won’t stop until you love me.” He put the dishes in the dishwasher while she finished the last of her coffee.

His kiss had made her heart beat faster, his words had flowed in her veins like warm cognac, and his scent had made her want to taste his golden skin. She was in trouble. She’d be spending the day with him and part of it confined in his car, unless she insisted on driving the truck. But to be honest, she didn’t want to.

“Ready to go, sweet one?” Hakan pulled her up against his body and hugged her. “You smell good.”

“I don’t have on any cologne.”

“The natural scent of your skin is what I was talking about.”

“Please don’t get mushy with me.” She smiled and led the way out of the house.

Hakan laughed as he walked behind. “My daunting lady, I knew I’d raise your hackles. But one of these days you’ll grow to like my compliments.”

“Don’t hold your breath.” Kira said the words but couldn’t make them sound firm. She suspected he’d notice the difference from yesterday when she was much stronger and much more firm in her demands.

Soon, they were riding eastward. “Sahale’s cabin is several hours from the ranch, but not as far from here. It’s nine o’clock. We’ll arrive there by ten and stay a few hours then drive to the ranch.”

“I have to get my father’s truck.”

“Lonato will be home by then, hopefully. He can drive it to the meeting.”

Kira held up her keys. “Not without these.”

He laughed. “When we were young and wild, we learned how to hot-wire a car. I’m sure he hasn’t forgotten.”

She turned sideways in her seat. “You and Lonato hot-wired cars? I can’t believe it.”

“We did, a few times. We’d wait until our parents were asleep, slip out and hot-wire one of their cars or trucks. About the third time, we got caught. I won’t forget the paddling I got for that. Dad seldom got mad, and he almost never spanked us unless we did something really dangerous or bad.

“I’ll never forget what he said. He told me it was stealing. The truck was his and Mom’s. And he said we could have had an accident and been killed. We didn’t have our driver’s licenses yet. We deserved the paddling and the restrictions. Lonato and I decided it wasn’t worth the punishment, and we felt bad about being dishonest. We never took anything that wasn’t ours ever again.”

“I liked your parents when I met them at the wedding. I admire them now. They taught you a valuable lesson.”

“Did you ever get spanked?”

“No. Being girls, our mischief was much less exciting. We’re getting very close to the mountains. I really love this land.”

“Wait till you see Sahale’s place. We’ll be there soon. It’s built on the edge of a canyon.” When they went over a bridge, Hakan pointed out Nanna’s home. Then he drove on for about thirty minutes. “This is it.” He pointed to the cabin. “We’ll walk the rest of the way.”

He took her hand, and they strolled to the front door. “Sahale leaves the door unlocked most of the time.” Hakan turned the knob and opened the door.

Kira walked inside. He directed her to the windows facing the canyon. She stood transfixed by the view. Below, wild horses ran free.

“I want a place here by the canyon. Do you think Sahale would sell his cabin to me?”

“No, he and his wife, Ellen, love this place too much. But I’ll check with Mitch. There must be some land around the canyon available to build on. I know Mitch has a place somewhere in this area. I think his cabin might be on the other side of the canyon. He keeps it very private. Few people know where it is located.”

“That would be wonderful if I could build a little cabin to use as my retreat. I’ve been a loner for years. I need this.”

“You’ll really like what I have to show you next. We need to go walking again.” Hakan led her outside and down a sandy trail. “See the places in the rock where you can put your feet? We’re going to climb up to the cave.”

“You go first and show me.”

“I will, and if Sahale still has the rope ladder, I’ll throw it down to you.”

She watched him climb skillfully up the foot holes to the cave’s entrance. He went inside for a moment, and then a rope ladder fell down the side of the mountain. Kira took hold and climbed upward. At the top, Hakan took her hand and pulled her into the cave.

It was dim and cool. The sound of rushing water had her looking around.

“Come over here and see this.” Hakan took her hand and walked to where there was a waterfall cascading down the cave’s wall. “The water runs down along the stone floor a short distance, and then off into a hole in the rock.” He pointed to the area.

“What a great hideaway.” She walked back to the front and sat on the floor to look out at the mountains and the horses.

Hakan settled behind her and pulled her between his legs to lie against his body. She didn’t resist. This was close to heaven, his warm body wrapped around her and the beautiful vista in front of them.

He pushed her hair aside and kissed her neck, while his hands ran up and down her arms. She noted his quickened breathing and the feel of his cock growing harder against her buttocks.

Leaning down he breathed into her ear and whispered, “If you want me to stop, say so now.”

Her resistance had worn thin. It was simple. She wanted him. He’d been warned she didn’t want a commitment, so they were both taking a risk.

“I don’t want you to stop.”

He inhaled deeply and breathed out. His hands went up and massaged her shoulders. Her head fell back against him in total relaxation until his hands slid downward and under her blouse to cup her breasts and stroke them.

“Ah, that feels very good.”

“Good to know.” His deep voice vibrated through her back and sizzled along her nerve endings. “Maybe this will be better.” His fingers tightened on her nipple while he continued to caress the other breast.

Hot desire started at her center and flowed outward. She leaned her head back. He took the cue and kissed her. His tongue explored the interior of her mouth, and she tangled her tongue with his. Slowly he let her slide down to the sandy floor, just inside the cave opening. She put her arms around his neck to bring him closer.

Hakan moved one leg between hers. He pulled back and looked at her face.

“Your eyes are a beautiful dark purple, and your skin has flushed to a rosy pink.” He nibbled along her lower lip. “You taste like the ripe strawberries I love to eat right out of the field. I want to take your clothes off, feel your soft body against mine, and taste you all over.”

His words sent fiery desire rushing through her body. She was hot and needy. Her pussy clenched with the need to feel his hard cock inside her. A smile curved her lips. “What are you waiting for?”

He quickly unbuttoned her blouse and unfastened her bra. He lifted her to remove her clothes and then put them aside. “Exquisite.” Hakan sucked on her lush nipples, and his tongue swirled around her breasts. His kisses trailed across her midriff making her quiver. Her buckle was undone in an instant, and her jeans button opened.