Cash

by Vanessa Devereaux

  “I’ve ordered us some room service and then I’m going to give you so much pleasure, you’ll remember this trip to Vegas forever.”

  “I like the sound of that,” said Katy.

  There was a knock on the door.

  “That will be our breakfast,” said Cash, heading toward the door.

  Katy sat on the side of the bed and saw Cash open it.

  “Hi, yes, if you could bring it in here,” he said.

  A man wheeled in a table with silver domed trays on it. Cash handed him some money.

  “Thank you sir, enjoy your breakfast.”

  “Wow, how much did you order?” asked Katy, lifting the lids off the plates. “French toast with strawberries and whipped cream. How did you know I love French toast?”

  “Actually I ordered it for me.”

  Katy looked at him and then saw him smile. She loved that he was a big tease. He was a bit like her dad and Connor so she was used to it, and was perfectly fine with it too.

  “Nope, it’s all yours. I sneaked into the bathroom and called Connor to ask him what your favorite breakfast item was.”

  “I’m surprised he even remembered. We haven’t lived under the same room for a long time.”

  “Well, actually he didn’t so I had to call your mom.”

  “I knew it.”

  Cash pulled up a chair and sat. “Dig in while it’s still warm.”

  “Is it okay if I tell Connor and my family about your…”

  Cash looked at her.

  “About you serving in the army and losing part of your leg.”

  “Fine with me, but no pity stuff okay?”

  Katy raised her hands. “You will never get that from a Nolan-Delaney. I know Dad still doesn’t like people making a big fuss over his cancer.”

  “Is he doing okay now?”

  Katy nodded. “He’s done with his treatment and the doctor said he’ll just need follow-up exams now. Of course his hair hasn’t grown back quite as fast as he’d like.”

  Cash shrugged his shoulders. “That’s what cowboy hats are for.”

  “That’s exactly what he said. Mom hates him wearing it to the dinner table though.”

  Katy poured syrup over the French toast and dug in.

  “Good?” asked Cash.

  “Perfect.”

  “That’s what I wanted to hear. A sensory experience for your mouth and then for dessert I’ll up the pleasure level.”

  Katy pushed her knees together. Just thinking about Cash doing anything that would bring about the slightest pleasure made her wet.

  She pushed her foot out so she could rub his but hit the wrong leg and stubbed her toe on the metal. She felt so stupid and how must he feel? This was all going to take so much getting used to.

  “I can feel it,” said Cash.

  “You can?” asked Katy.

  “Yeah I felt you touch my foot because it vibrated in my knee and thigh.”

  “You’ll tell me if I do something stupid or say something inappropriate.”

  “Katy, if this is going to work between us you don’t have to tiptoe, yeah sorry for the pun, around me. I hate it when people do that.”

  Katy put her hands over her face. “I know and now I’m sort of scared.”

  Cash stood and sat on the bed next to her. He put his arm around her.

  “Hey, it’s okay. You’re going to feel that way. I did too. I didn’t think I’d ever be with a woman again.”

  “Be patient with me,” said Katy.

  “If you’ll be patient with me.”

  He pushed her back on the bed and leaned over her. He kissed her. It was the kiss she’d been waiting for from him. Tongue sliding along her lower lip, his hand going to her breast and massaging it through her t-shirt.

  “You taste of strawberries,” he said, pushing his hand underneath the t-shirt. He slid it over her belly and onto her breast, quickly rolling its nipple between his thumb and middle finger.

  As of twenty four hours ago, Katy never thought she’d experience anything like this with Cash. He kissed her neck and then whispered in her ear.

  “I’m not hurting you am 1?”

  “Nope, it feels just fine,” said Katy.

  “Then let’s get you out of this t-shirt so I can see if these nipples are as beautiful as they feel.”

  She sat up and pulled the t-shirt over her head. Cash took it from her and placed it by the pillow. Katy lay down, letting Cash touch each breast before he leaned over and took the right nipple into his mouth. She ran her fingers through his wavy hair as he sucked.

  “Is your leg okay? I mean you’re in an odd position leaning over me.”

  Shit, she’d said the wrong thing again.

  “Just don’t worry about me, just enjoy what I have to give you.”

  He tickled her belly before sliding his hand down under the top of her panties. He was going to find out just how turned on she was when he felt her wetness. He pushed down into her curls while kissing her neck.

  “I think we should get you out of these too,” he said.

  She lifted her butt so he could drag her undies down over her hips and legs.

  “Wow, I didn’t expect you to be quite this beautiful.”

  He was a sweetheart. She knew she was heavy. She loved to eat. And in a way that’s why she’d been more than relieved that Connor had picked Jennifer as his wife. The thought of having some super skinny sister-in-law had never appealed to her.

  “I love curves,” said Cash. He kissed her belly button. “I want to see your pussy,” he said.

  Maybe once he saw it he’d lose his inhibition about having sex.

  Cash encouraged Katy to scoot up the bed. Once she was there, he parted her legs and then touched her folds and ran his finger around her opening.

  “Hold on tight Kate, because you’re going on a ride.”

  Kate, no one had ever called her that. She liked it. He put his head between her legs and rested his hands on her thighs as he used his tongue to lap at her. She closed her eyes and then opened them, spotting the mirror directly opposite the bed.

  Katy brought her legs up, resting her feet flat on the bed, not quite knowing what to do with her hands. Should she reach out and stroke his head as Cash flicked his tongue against her pussy opening? Instead, she gripped the bed sheets quickly, crumbling them up in her palms like they’d disappear if she didn’t.

  How many other women had he been with and done this to? In order to be this skilled in the act of bringing this much pleasure with his tongue he had to have years of practice.

  She didn’t want to think about that right now. She shouldn’t be thinking about Cash’s past sexual experiences at a moment like this. This was all about her. Her and Cash. Katy flung her arms back and hugged the pillow behind her. With each flick, he was bringing her closer and closer to climaxing. She brought the pillow forward and squeezed it, feeling a pleasant tingle rising up from her thighs and traveling down her clit into her pussy. She flexed her toes and groaned.

  Hugging the pillow to her breasts, she felt so relaxed, so fulfilled. But she wanted him inside her. This hadn’t felt like they’d done the deed. She wanted his cock deep in her pussy.

  He looked up at her. She looked at him.

  Katy got on her hands and knees and headed toward Cash. She put her hand on his crotch.

  “Take these off and I’ll give you a hand job.”

  “No Katy, I don’t want you to see my body just yet.”

  She wasn’t taking no for an answer. She tugged at the waistband, but Cash got hold of her hand and held it with a grip like his life depended on it.

  “I said no.”

  ****

  He hadn’t intended to be harsh with her. To use that tone of voice or to maybe even hurt her hand like he had, but a man had his dignity. Cash had maybe more than the average guy. He didn’t want her seeing the disfigurement. He’d reveal himself when he felt ready. When she was ready. This was all so new to her that Cash sensed i
f he did it too soon she wouldn’t know how to deal with it.

  “I guess I’ll see you tomorrow morning at Connor’s campaign headquarters,” he said, putting her bag down on the front door step of her condo on Monday afternoon. Vegas had been fun but he hadn’t counted on her finding out so much about him all in one shot.

  “I know he’s going to appreciate you taking the old folks to the polling station.”

  “It’s no trouble. We’re going to be old one day too and I want to see Connor’s hard work pay off,” said Cash.

  “Thank you, and thank you for taking the trip with me.”

  He pulled her in close to him and gave her the goodbye kiss he knew she’d been waiting for, for the three months they’d known one another. She put her arms around him and opened her mouth so he could slip his tongue inside.

  He’d made his mind up about one thing on the flight home. The doctor had suggested therapy for his problem. He wasn’t the sort of guy that would sit down and open up his mind and soul to a stranger but if it helped him deal with the whole self-confidence thing then he’d go and pour out his heart.

  They pulled away. “There are more great things to come for us,” he told her.

  “I know there is, Cash.” She gave him a kiss on the lips and then opened the front door where a tabby cat greeted her. “Hi, Shadoe, did you miss me?”

  The cat rubbed against her leg.

  “I’d better be heading home,” said Cash.

  “And I have to get to my parents’ place for the pre-election dinner,” said Katy. She picked up the cat and lifted his paw pretending he was waving goodbye. She was a touch quirky and that was another thing he loved about being around her.

  He got back into the car and sounded his horn as he drove away. Katy had a hot body. The prettiest and tastiest pussy. It had taken all his willpower not to fuck her after he’d brought her to climax with his tongue. But he would one day. One night he was going to get the courage to get naked and take her well over the edge.

  ****

  Katy smelled her mother’s meatloaf cooking long before she arrived at the front door. No doubt her father had requested it. Her mouth watered just thinking about the slices of bacon her mom wrapped it in, and how she always helped herself to a piece before it reached the table. She’d always blamed Connor for the missing pork. Her poor brother had always gotten into trouble for being greedy.

  She took out her key and opened the door, hearing voices in the kitchen. Her parents had insisted that she and Connor both keep their door keys even after they’d moved out. They’d told them whenever they needed it the ranch would be their sanctuary when the outside world got too much or they had a broken heart. She’d used it for the latter reason a lot more than Connor had. In fact, she couldn’t remember her brother ever having a broken heart. Maybe he’d broken a few in his younger, wilder days but then Jennifer Nealon had walked into his life.

  Katy turned the corner into the kitchen and saw her mom, Aunt Betty and Jennifer all busy putting the final touches to the meal.

  “Well look who’s here,” said Betty. She walked over to her and hugged Katy. “So how was Vegas?”

  “It was fun.”

  Betty nudged her. “Are you going to share any dirty secrets with us?” asked Betty.

  “Nope,” said Katy, thinking if they only knew what happened. “Anything I can help you with?”

  “Wow, that’s changing the subject abruptly which means something wild must have gone on,” said her mom.

  “You didn’t get married by an Elvis impersonator did you?” asked Jennifer.

  “No, when I get married you guys are all going to be there.”

  “And would that be soon?” asked Betty.

  Katy hadn’t thought that far ahead. A husband who wasn’t sure when he was ready to get undressed and have sex with her. There had to be women out there married to guys like that. Could she in all honesty be one of them too?

  “Ignore them,” said Jennifer.

  Jennifer turned sideways to add some dressing to the salad and her bump was now quite distinct through her dress. She’d guess that Jennifer was going to be huge by end of her pregnancy. No Nolan-Delaney boy had weighed less than nine and a half pounds at birth.

  “We are almost done so how about you and Betty start to take the food into the dining room,” said her mom.

  Katy took the bowl of mashed potatoes and the platter with the bread while Jennifer carried in the salad and green beans.

  Her father and Connor were sitting watching TV.

  “Hi there honey bunny,” said her father. He got up and walked over to her, kissed on the cheek and then hugged her.

  “You feeling okay?” she asked.

  “Never better and I even think my hair’s starting to grow back,” he said, lifting his cowboy hat. Yeah her dad had some stubble going on there.

  “So maybe you can sit at the table without something on your head,” said her mom, bringing in the meatloaf.

  Connor hugged Katy. “You all ready for tomorrow?” she asked him.

  “Oh yeah.”

  “Okay everyone let’s sit down and enjoy our meal before the chaos of tomorrow is upon us,” said her mom.

  Katy sat next to Betty and couldn’t help but reach across and take a slice of bacon. She winked at Connor who sat opposite her.

  “Everyone dive in and enjoy the meal,” said Betty.

  “Did you know your aunt has a gentleman friend?” asked her mom.

  “No, I didn’t,” said Katy, taking the bowl of mashed potatoes from her dad. “Tell me all about him.”

  “He’s a widower, very handsome and eight years younger than me,” said Betty.

  Connor whistled. “Aunt Betty is a cougar.”

  “Wait till she tells you his name,” said her dad.

  “It’s Branndon Mckinney,” said Betty.

  “You mean father of Branndon Mckinney Jr. who’s the rodeo rider?” asked Katy.

  “The one and only,” said Betty.

  “And like his son does Branndon do it in eight seconds?” asked Connor.

  Jennifer slapped his arm. “That’s a bull rider.”

  “Both of them ride bulls too,” said Betty. “And no, Branndon Sr. likes to take his loving slow and easy.”

  “Aunt Betty you are one naughty cougar,” said Connor.

  “I remember seeing both of them at that show in Livingston. You remember me taking you, Connor?” asked her dad.

  “Yeah, I think that must have been when Branndon Jr. first started on the circuit.”

  “So is it serious, Aunt Betty?” asked Katy.

  “I guess things are different when you’re our age but let’s just say I think we’re both smitten,” said Betty.

  “At least you don’t have to worry about birth control,” said Connor. “I guess the money you save on that you can spend on the Viagra.”

  Jennifer hit his arm again. “That’s so ageist.”

  “And honey bunny how’s your romance with Cash Doyle coming along?”

  Suddenly the focus was on her. All five pairs of eyes looking her way.

  “It’s fine,” she said.

  “Just fine, oh honey, don’t you like him or what?” asked her mother. “I know sometimes when you go away with a man for the first time you see them in a new light and things change.”

  Oh yeah, things had changed all right.

  “I like him a lot and everything’s going as it should be.”

  Katy felt tears welling up her eyes. She tried to fight them back. The food on her plate suddenly looking unappetizing.

  “Something’s wrong I know it,” said her mom.

  The lady had a sixth sense.

  “Now sweetie, if something was wrong she would tell us,” said her dad.

  “You okay Katy?” asked Jennifer.

  It was at that point she realized she was crying and her sister-in-law had spotted it.

  “Did that guy do something to you when you were in Vegas because if he d
id I’ll…”

  She put her hand onto her father’s. She had to tell them something and it definitely wasn’t going to be the bit about Cash’s reluctance to have sex. That was his business.

  “I guess you should know.”

  All pairs of eyes on her again.

  “Cash served in the army and there was an explosion and he lost half his left leg and was badly burned.”

  “Oh the poor dear boy,” said her mom.

  “He doesn’t mind me telling you but he doesn’t want people to feel sorry for him.”

  “That’s understandable. I know how that goes,” said her dad.

  “He shouldn’t be worried about anything like that because the guy’s a fucking hero fighting for his country,” said Connor.

  “Connor Nolan-Delaney, there are ladies present so watch your damn tongue.”

  His father burst out laughing after clearly realizing what he’d just said. “Connor is right. Cash is a hero and should be treated as such,” he said.

  “Oh honey, that must have been a shock,” said her mom.

  “It was. I mean I would never have guessed because he walks so perfectly.”

  “I’m going to give him a job in my sheriff’s office,” said Connor.

  “That’s the spirit,” said Betty.

  Cash working with Connor. Cash was currently working with his uncle. This put her in an awkward spot. She didn’t want him to think that Connor was offering it to him out of pity.

  “Maybe I should check with him first,” said Katy.

  “That’s a smart idea,” said her dad. “You tell him from me he’s welcome in my house any day and I’m proud that a war hero is dating my daughter.”

  “Now who wants dessert?” asked her mom standing.

  “If it’s the chocolate cake I saw sitting in the fridge, I certainly do,” said Jennifer. “I’ve had a bad craving for something sweet all day.”

  Connor kissed her on the cheek and rubbed her bump.

  “My grandson moving around in there yet?” asked her dad.

  “Oh yeah, the last few days he’s been active,” said Jennifer.

  Katy stood. Not that she was in any way jealous of Connor and Jennifer or the fact they were having a baby, but it suddenly made her realize that if Cash never got over his hangup she’d never have one of her own. Sure they could adopt but she’d always envisioned herself being pregnant. She loved babies. Why did the perfect man always have to come with some type of problem?