Midlife Wolf Captured My Heart (Fated To The Wolf #7)

13. Sadie

13

Sadie

S adie was excited to see him. She made sure the house looked great. Three different dresses lay discarded on her bed. She finally decided on a V-necked sweater dress that formed to her body. It came just above her knees. If they were going out somewhere she would have worn her black knee-high, three-inch heeled boots. However, she figured she would look silly wearing them in the house.

Growling at herself for not asking what Dakota wanted to eat earlier, she sent him a link to the online menu and asked what he wanted.

You choose. I’ll eat anything that doesn’t involve tripe or cow tongue.

Sadie grinned because she knew these were ingredients used in some traditional Mexican dishes. She wasn’t a fan of those particular items, either. “I think the triple meat fajitas is a good choice,” she said, and made the order online.

The food delivery service had her payment method on file. She was certain that all of the drivers knew her well.

Her heart raced when the doorbell rang and Dakota’s face showed up on her ring camera. She smoothed her dress and ran her fingers through her hair.

She threw open the door before his finger was off the button. He looked shocked.

Sadie shrugged. “I heard your truck pull into my driveway.”

He laughed and pulled her into a hug. “I think you were waiting on me.”

“Maybe. I’ll never tell.” She stepped aside and he walked into the kitchen. Just as she was about to shut the door, Anna, her usual delivery driver pulled up.

“Hello, Sadie. You know you are my best customer?”

“What can I say. I’m not a fan of cooking, but I am a fan of eating. I left you a tip on the credit card.”

“I appreciate it.” Anna handed her the bag of food and left.

“She knows you well, huh?”

“What can I say? I like supporting the local youth. She is going to school online and pays for everything herself. She is getting her degree in psychology.”

Dakota laughed. “Supporting local youth, huh? That’s as good a cover as any.”

They sat down to eat. The food was as delicious as always.

“How was your trip?”

“The meeting with the publisher was fine. We really could have done it over the phone. He could have sent me the documents to sign and email back. But what the hell, he paid for the first-class tickets.”

“Did you have a glass of fine champagne on the flight there?”

“No. I tried to sleep. However, the people in the seat next to me and behind me were involved in synchronized snoring. I can sleep through some pretty loud noises, but they were impossible to ignore. Then, the turbulence started and the freight train next to me started wigging out. He kept grabbing my arm and knee and asking me if we were going to die. I assured him that we were not going to die.”

“Poor guy. He had a lot to live for.”

“I guess. He must have recited The Lord’s Prayer at least a hundred times. He might have thrown in some Hail Marys, too.”

Sadie giggled.

Dakota threw up his hands exasperatingly. “It wasn’t even bad turbulence.”

“I’m not really a good flyer, either. I feel for the man.”

“The publisher sent a limo for me, so I was able to get about a half-hour nap. He paid for a nice breakfast. We talked, I signed papers, and we made a schedule for potential book signings if they didn’t interfere with my photography schedules. He bought me lunch, we met with the editor, and cover designer, and then there was dinner. Finally, the limo took me back to the airport.”

“How was your flight back?”

Dakota growled. “It was entertaining, to say the least. The stewardess stumbled when there was an unexpected jolt and spilled a martini all over a guy’s suit that probably cost more than her yearly income. Luckily, he was a nice guy and said that at least it was a dry martini.”

“He also knew that if he pressed it, the airline would replace it.”

“True. The guy behind me was watching some kind of military movie and was constantly correcting the action, verbiage, and props. He wasn’t quiet about it, either.”

“Poor you. I guess you’re tired.”

“Yeah, I wasn’t even able to sleep late, either. My internal alarm clock woke me up at six.”

“Poor baby.”

After they finished eating, they cuddled together on the couch. She reached up and gently caressed his face.

“Sadie, we should talk.”

She put her fingers on his mouth. “No. We’re good. I know the deal. You aren’t staying and I’m not going. There’s no forever or happily ever after for us. We just have now.”

He nodded.

Sadie looked into his eyes. “That’s all I’m asking for.”

Dakota leaned down and pressed his lips against hers. His tongue demanded entrance into her mouth. Sadie sighed as the hair from his five o’clock shadow brushed her face. Their breaths mingled and she felt fire rush through her body.

Her fingers found the bottom of his T-shirt and lifted it over his head breaking the kiss. She touched his chest and arms.

“You are so sexy.”

“Stand.”

She obeyed.

The rest of their clothes seemed to disappear as if by magic. Dakota wrapped his arms around her. Sadie was sure that she had gone to heaven as her breasts pressed against his chest. His shaft pressed against her stomach.

He sat on the couch and pulled her to him. She straddled him, pressing the large apple tip of his cock to the entrance of her pussy. Slowly, she lowered herself onto him until he was completely embedded inside of her.

Dakota moaned. “Oh, damn. You feel so good wrapped around me.”

Slowly, she moved up and down on his shaft. He lightly scratched her back and then grabbed her ass, squeezing it.

Her nipples rubbed against his chest, sending hot bolts of electricity coursing through her. Biting her bottom lip, she moaned, and tilted her head back, closing her eyes. Lightning flashed around them as she rode his cock. The thick shaft massaged her inner walls.

Sadie’s heart was beating a million miles an hour and her breath caught in her throat.

“Dakota. You make me feel…”

She didn’t have the words to finish. Her body started trembling and she felt as though an earthquake had hit.

Her pussy walls tightened around his cock, pulsating, massaging him.

“That’s it. Cum for me.” Dakota’s fingers tightened into her hips as his cock throbbed inside of her, shooting a fountain of hot ecstasy deep inside of her.”

“Wow,” she said, once she could speak again.

“You’re welcome.”

She laughed and reluctantly climbed off of him, feeling empty inside. He followed her into the bathroom to wash off.

“Not sure what to do about your couch.”

“I’ve got some fabric cleaner. It’ll be fine,” Sadie assured him.

She didn’t bother with the dress, choosing her long T-shirt and underwear instead. Sadie hoped that he would stay and was extremely disappointed when he brushed a kiss across her lips.

“You’re something else.”

“Is that a good or a bad thing?”

“Great thing. Have a good night.”

“You, too.”

Sadie smiled as she shut the door behind him and then picked up her clothes. She hadn’t planned on having sex but was glad they did. There was nothing that felt as exquisite as being with him.

She was in a completely different mood when she woke up the next morning. The clan was holding a ceremony to honor Billy’s grandfather. She despised these events because they were supposed to be about happy memories and honoring accomplishments, but everyone was just pretending because they were sad. She liked Billy’s grandfather. He was a very nice man. However, she wasn’t looking forward to seeing Billy.

Several people had stories about the old man and the event seemed to go on forever. People were crying, smiling, and laughing, sometimes all at the same time. Sadie gave her condolences but mostly just smiled and nodded. These events were always so awkward and she had no idea what to say. Everything seemed so asinine.

Billy was standing alone in front of a portrait of his grandfather. Knowing it was the right thing to do, she walked over. “I’m so sorry for your loss. He was a good man.”

“Thank you.”

He opened his arms for a hug and Sadie felt as though she had to oblige. She didn’t see a way out of it without causing embarrassment. Billy wrapped his arms around her and she patted his back gently.

As the seconds ticked by, she started to feel uncomfortable. Billy’s grip didn’t loosen. If anything, it seemed to tighten. Sadie started to pull away, but he held on.

“Please let go of me.”

He released her but tried to touch her face. Sadie’s heart sank. She knew what was coming before he even said it.

“I still care about you. With everything that’s happened, I’ve realized how short life is. Please give us another chance.”

Sadie took a step back, creating a physical distance between them. She could feel the eyes of some of the clan members on them.

“Billy, I’m sorry, but no. We aren’t getting back together. I don’t care about you that way. That particular chapter of our lives is closed.”

She tensed, terrified that he was going to make a scene. Instead, Billy just hung his head and walked away. Suddenly, the room was stifling and she couldn’t wait to get back outside and get some fresh air.

Her parents followed. “What was that all about?” her mother asked.

“Billy wants to get back together. I’m not interested.”

She didn’t miss the looks they gave each other and waited for a lecture from them about how she should give him another chance.

“We’re heading to Howlers’ if you want to join us,” her father said.

“Are you buying?”

“Yep, they sure are,” Eric said coming up behind them.

“I’m in.”

Her relief was short-lived. As soon as the waitress took their orders her dad looked at her with a mixture of concern and sternness. “We noticed that you’ve been hanging out with Dakota a lot lately.”

“Yes, I have.”

Her mother shook her head. “Why?”

Not wanting a lecture, Sadie told half the truth. “I’m helping him with research on his project.”

Her father stared at her. “The man has always done his own research. Why would he need help now?”

Sadie shrugged. “Ask him.”

Her mother touched her arm. “We aren’t stupid. We know that there is more going on between you two than just research.”

“Fine. We are seeing each other, romantically. I enjoy his company.”

Eric made a face like he was going to be sick. “He’s the same age as Dad.”

Sadie crossed her arms over her chest. “So?”

“That’s a little gross,” her brother replied.

“Not to me. Our age difference isn’t a you problem.”

“There’s also the fact that he won’t be sticking around. You’re only going to be hurt,” her mother said gently.

“I know full well that he isn’t going to stay in Angel’s Creek. He might stay the winter and then he’s going to leave again. He’s never lied to me and told me any differently. My eyes are wide open on this.”

“We don’t approve of your relationship with him.” Her father’s voice was firm. “We’d like you to end it.”

Sadie glared at him. “I’m an adult. I make my own decisions. You no longer get to run my life. Now, either we change the subject or I’m leaving.”

Her parents looked at each other and then started talking about the ceremony. They were smart enough not to bring up Billy because they were fully aware that she wasn’t bluffing. She would walk out if they kept pushing her.

After lunch, she went home and decided to take a nap. She stared at the ceiling. “One thing they were right about. My heart and soul will hurt when he leaves. I’m pretty sure that I was stupid enough to let myself start falling in love with him.”