They acted like she’d told them she’d won the lottery and she was willing to share her wealth. “Sure.”
As quick as she could, she jogged to the break room and poured a cup of water and returned. “Here.”
Marlene drank her fill then handed the cup back to Jade. She squished the cup in her hands and trotted off to wait her turn to kiss the man she loved.
Did I just think that? Yes. I love Logan. I also love Parker.
Parker lightly touched Marlene’s arm. “Do you feel like going on? Or would you rather call it quits for the night?”
“I’m good.” She smiled sweetly at Logan. “Let’s take it from the top.”
Parker disappeared and the scene went ahead as planned. After Marlene exited, it was Jade’s turn to throw herself at Logan. By now she was used to him not responding. She rushed in, said her lines, and wrapped her arms around his neck. She delivered the kiss with as much passion as she could muster. She didn’t have to fake anything.
He leaned back and coughed. “Excuse me.”
Well, that sucked. She was about to try again when Logan strode off, like he was supposed to do. Only this time he never got the full kiss. What was up with that? His thoughts must be back on Marlene’s news.
She watched him disappear into the wings. Wanting to see a bit more of the play, she stayed in the wings to watch. Logan was magnetic. Parker had written a brilliant play, and she prayed the town embraced the show.
Partway through the second act, she slipped out to go home. Once the play opened, she’d be at the theater for the duration. Spending that much time there would take a further toll on her business.
It wasn’t more than an hour after she arrived home when her cell rang. It was Parker.
“Hey.”
“There’s no rehearsal tomorrow or Sunday.”
“I know.” He’d made that announcement during the break.
“I thought maybe you and I could get away for a day or two and enjoy each other.”
The idea thrilled her. “What about Logan?”
“He can’t make it. He wished he could, but the grand opening is soon, and he has a lot of stuff to get ready.”
She should be finishing the railing for the model home instead of enjoying herself with Parker. Maybe if she worked throughout much of the night, she could get away for two days. It might be the last time she had Parker all to herself. “Sounds wonderful.”
“We’re going camping, so dress appropriately.”
“Camping?” She laughed. The last time she’d slept outside was when she was a Girl Scout.
“Yeah. I spoke with your dad, and he told me some things you like to do.”
Did he now? She and her father needed to chat some more. What other tidbits had he told Parker? She wouldn’t be surprised if the concept of babies came up.
“What time?”
“Can you be ready by eight?”
“Sure.”
“Tomorrow then.” He disconnected. She stood there totally confused by the invitation.
Her mind raced. Packing had to come first. Putting in a few hours on the scrolls for the staircase was second. Sleep ranked a distant third.
* * * *
When Parker drove her to Intrigue commuter airpark, she was totally confused. “What are we doing here?”
“Logan graciously offered his jet to us. The pilot is ready and waiting.”
The last trip took her to New Orleans. “That’s awesome. What’s our destination?”
“Your father said your favorite place in Wyoming was the Grand Teton National Park.”
She sucked in a breath. “I love it there. It’s been years since I’ve visited it.”
He lifted her backpack from the back of the truck and handed it to her. He not only had his backpack to tote but several other bags. “Don’t worry. I’ve rented a car. We aren’t roughing it too much.”
Once they got in the air, she’d ask him what was really going on.
Chapter Eleven
Parker leaned his head back against the leather seat and watched Jade. Her eyes were closed, and from the way she was lightly snoring, she hadn’t gotten any sleep last night. She was driving herself too hard, and it killed him to watch her work this much, but she wouldn’t be Jade if she didn’t have such lofty goals.
One of the reasons for the trip was because he and Logan thought it was time to see if Jade would be willing to move in with them. She’d still keep her place, but they wanted a much bigger bed if the three of them were going to share. Getting her out of town for two days might help her disconnect. Once they returned, he’d pose the question.
Jade had been a bit distant of late, and he couldn’t tell if she was bothered by watching Logan kiss Marlene or if there was some deep-seated reason why she hadn’t responded to Logan’s hint about a rich husband.
They’d never suggest she quit her job, but if she could have another assistant to do the books and help with organizing her priorities, she’d be able to do more of the work she loved. The money from the staircase she was creating should help make that possible.
The captain announced they were about to land and to fasten their seat belts. Bless her heart, Jade slept most of the way to the national park.
“Jade?”
She awoke with a start and looked around, as if she’d forgotten she was in the air. “We’re here?”
He chuckled. “Almost. We’re about to land.”
He prayed he’d thought of everything. He’d rented a four-wheel-drive Jeep, had made reservations at a campground that had showers, and even arranged for them to go horseback riding in the mountains. He thought a few days away from the stress of work and the play would do wonders for her state of mind.
* * * *
As soon as they got off the plane, the air seemed cooler, and already her body was beginning to relax. The sleep had been wonderful though she felt bad that Parker had no one to talk to during the whole trip.
He pressed a hand to her shoulder. “Wait here. I’m going inside to get the car. We don’t need to drag all this stuff to the terminal.”
“I can help carry everything.”
He leaned over and ran a finger down her cheek. “That’s true, Iron Lady, but can I spoil you for once?” He kissed her.
Joy spread through her. “Absolutely.” She wasn’t used to men treating her so well. She could definitely get used to this kind of care.
Parker trotted off, and she couldn’t be more thrilled about his concern. The Grand Teton stood off in the distance, and she embraced the beauty. It had been too long since she’d been this close to nature. Except for the trip to New Orleans, she hadn’t been out of Intrigue.
The pilot stepped down from the cockpit, went below, and emptied the cargo. He set their gear at the base of the steps. “Have a safe trip.”
“Thanks.”
Parker had told her that the pilot would be ready to take them back tomorrow.
A few minutes later, Parker drove up and got out. “Ready to rough it?”
From all the gear he’d brought, they’d hardly be roughing it. “I can’t wait.”
After they loaded up, she relaxed in the passenger seat, as Parker seemed to know where he was going. “Is it safe to sleep outside up here?”
“The campground is fenced, but if some big animal sneaks in, I’ll keep you safe.” He beat his chest with his fist.
She laughed. “I didn’t see a rifle.”
He lifted his hands off the wheel for a moment, wove his fingers together, and cracked them. “I’ll tear the animal apart with my bare hands.”
She laughed at his macho attitude. “Let’s hope he’s too scared to approach.”
When they arrived at the campground, they stopped in the office to find out their location. Driving right up to where they needed to camp worked for her.
“What do you want to do first? We can set up the tent and then go for a horseback ride or do it in reverse order.”
“Even though the weath
er looks perfect, I think I’d feel better if we set up the tent first.”
“You got it.” He put two nylon bags on the ground, opened them up, and pulled out foldable poles. “Hold one end and help me straighten it out.”
After they opened all six poles, they stretched out the tent that lay flat on the ground. “Now what?”
Parker walked around the heap of nylon. “I don’t know. I just bought it.”
She rolled her eyes. “You are such a guy. There must be instructions.”
He laughed. “I threw them out. Men don’t read ’em anyway.”
“Great.” She swore it took them over an hour to figure out how to erect the damned thing. “I can see you need a keeper.”
He dragged her into the now-erect tent that stood seven feet tall and wrapped his arms around her. “If you’re volunteering, then I’m accepting.”
She hadn’t quite meant it that way, but she didn’t to want to say anything to spoil the night. His kiss was hard and desperate, but she had to push him away. “Wait.”
“What?”
“Once we get started, you know there’s no stopping us. Can we at least blow up the air mattresses?”
He grinned. “With you in my arms, I lose all reason. Air mattresses and sleeping bags it is.”
She couldn’t believe he’d actually brought a converter that plugged into the cigarette lighter in the Jeep to pump up their mattresses. While she never considered herself a high-maintenance type of girl, having the convenience was really nice. Once they inflated both mattresses, they carried them into the tent.
“How about we put them together?” she suggested. “We can lay one sleeping bag on the bottom and the other on top and cozy up to one another.”
“Now you’re talkin’.” His grin made her pussy dampen. Once they made the bed, he pulled her to his chest and nuzzled her neck. “I love being in the wild all alone with you. I tried my cell, and I got no reception. That means no interruptions.” His lips traveled to the hollow of her throat.
Her skin prickled under his tender touch. “Nice.” She dragged her hands over his back and inhaled. “As much as I’d like to fuck your brains out right now, I think we need to collect some firewood so we can have those s’mores you told me you brought.”
He dragged his thumbs over her breasts. “You’re going to make me work for it, aren’t you?”
By it, she assumed he meant sex. “Always.”
“You owe me.”
She laughed. “Come on, we need wood.”
“I got some wood right here.” He placed her hand on his hard cock. With his other hand, he cupped her pussy. “You sure you don’t want to spend a few minutes playing?”
She couldn’t say no when he asked so nicely. When their lips met, her body melted into his. It might have been still light out, but there was no rule against having sex during the day. “I think we better test that the mattresses won’t shift during the night.” It felt good to be in charge for a change.
Parker dragged her down to the sleeping bags. The soft down surrounded them. He pulled her on top on him and devoured her lips.
It was a bit chilly up in the mountains, but the tent blocked the cool air. “If you want me naked, I need to get under the covers.”
“Mind if I undress first?” He rolled her to the side, sat up, and slipped off his jacket.
She covered her face. “I’m not sure my virgin eyes can look at a naked man.”
“Hmm. That is a dilemma. How about if you close your eyes and help me take off my clothes.”
Playing the game sounded like fun. “Okay.” She got up on her knees, ready for the tactile stimulation, and closed her eyes. “Why don’t you take off your boots and I’ll take off mine.”
“Go.”
She sat, unlaced her shoes, and tugged them off. Even with her eyes shut, getting them off proved easy. Now came the hard part. She scooted closer and pawed the air to find him. Parker grabbed her hands and placed them on his chest.
“You’re making it easy for me.”
“I’m no dummy. The sooner you get me out of my clothes the faster I can get you naked.”
“What do you plan to do with me once you accomplish that feat?”
He groaned. “Where would the surprise be if I told you?”
“True.”
She unbuttoned his shirt and dragged the sleeves to his wrists. She hoped the restraint might hold him still for the second it took to find his nipples and suck on them. His groan was her reward. Her fingers itched to explore all of him. Without the use of sight, the peaks and valleys of his muscles seemed more pronounced. Her nipples hardened thinking about his lips sucking on her tits. Her hands traveled up and down his muscled skin, enjoying the hard body.
He leaned forward. “Don’t you want to touch my cock?”
She laughed. “No.”
“Can I do something to make you change your mind?”
She loved that he was so much fun to tease. “Maybe if I get you out of your pants, I might run into him by mistake.”
“That works.” He must have gotten out of his shirt himself, for he clasped her wrist and lowered her hand to his belt. “How about starting here?”
Unbuckling him was easy, as was popping the buttons on his fly. “Lie down so I can take off these pants.”
The air mattress shifted and she almost lost her balance. Feeling her way, she moved between his legs and pulled down his jeans. Once she got them off, she dragged her hands up his legs to take off his briefs. By pure luck, her hand landed on his cock. “Whoops. How did I get here?”
He pressed the back of her hand against his dick and moved her fingers up and down. “That feels so good. Sure you don’t want to suck on him?”
She loved how his voice cracked. “Be patient. We have all day.”
“Sugar, since the moment you stepped on the plane, I’ve been dreaming of sinking my cock in you. I’ve been holding back all day. I’m not sure I can last much longer.”
Her finger touched the tip of his cock, and he jerked. “A little edgy, are we?”
He groaned. “That’s what I’ve been trying to tell you.” Caressing his cock again through the cotton, she squeezed. “You know you’re going to pay for taking your time.”
She grinned. “I hope so.” Needing to feel his skin under her palms, she dragged down his briefs. “These need to go.”
“That’s what I’ve been trying to tell you.”
She thumbed the waistband and eased them over his large bulge. The eye closing had one big disadvantage. She loved admiring his big cock, and with her eyes shut, she was missing out on a big delight. “I need to see you.” As soon as she opened her eyes, his glorious cock jumped. Her heart lurched at his nakedness. “Wow.”
He winked. “Now it’s my turn.” Parker scooted to the side and lifted the top sleeping bag. “How about you get in here so you don’t catch cold?”
“What are you planning to do?”
“Make you scream.”
“I like that plan.”
He crawled to the end of the mattress. “First things first.”
In a flash, her jeans and panties disappeared. His eyes glazed over. The moment he ran his tongue over his lips, spasms of delight raced down her pussy. When he got flat on his stomach between her thighs, she squeezed shut her eyes, waiting for the exquisite bliss to descend.
“You know what would have been fun?” He licked her inner thigh.
“What?”
“Tying you to a tree, naked, and fucking your pussy until you cream all over my cock.”
She loved when he talked dirty. “Oh, yeah. You know what I would like to do?”
A smile stole across his face. “What?”
“I’d stake you to the ground then suck your cock until you screamed. After you shot your wad, I’d dance around naked until your cock got hard again. Then I’d straddle you and fuck you just until you were about to burst before stopping.”
“You wouldn’t.” He might direc
t plays, but the man was a consummate actor in his own right.
“Try me.”
The wind buffeted the tent and a cool breeze shot through the screened entrance. “I think your nipples would pucker in this wind and goose bumps would mar that smooth skin of yours. If I didn’t know how much you hated being cold, I’d get up and drive the stakes into the ground myself.”
She laughed until tears wet her lids. “You’re right. So how about we just pretend?”
He pushed aside the top bag and made like he was a Michelangelo figure with his legs spread wide and his arms out straight. Now that she’d made the suggestion, she couldn’t back down.
First she wanted to wet her pussy. Straddling him, she lifted his cock and sank down on him. The divine pressure nearly undid her resolve. His hands clasped her waist.
“No touching.”
He immediately opened his arms. “You are a witch.”
She loved the control. “And you love it.”
Once more, she lifted and dropped down onto his cock. His head dropped back, and he blew out a breath. Not wanting to step past the point of no return, she lifted off and dropped back on her heels.
“Don’t stop, sugar.” His words came out as a croak.
“I’ve only just begun.”
Chapter Twelve
Jade leaned over and nipped Parker’s balls. He sucked in his stomach. More wind flapped against the sides of the tent and chilled her. She pulled the second bag over her back and began once more to enjoy him. Instead of drawing his balls into her mouth, she pretended she was played the piano, pressing and tapping everywhere, making sure to press harder and harder each time she went back and forth.
“You’re trying to kill me, aren’t you, sugar?”
“Aw, you don’t like it?” Before he could answer, she leaned over and drew his thick cock into her mouth, slightly tasting her own juice.
“Damn, but that feels good. Keeps working him.”
To get as much of him as possible in her mouth, she swallowed to open her throat. The tip tickled her tonsils. Baring her teeth, she lifted, scraping the foreskin.
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