by Sara Lindley
“Okay then. Let’s get married.”
Harrison looked over at Mac and Mazie.
“Come on children! We’re gonna have a wedding!”
Mac stopped the swing and helped Mazie jump off.
“A wedding, Pa?”
Harrison laughed.
“Well, you wanted a new Ma, I gotta have a new wife first. Right?”
Mac grinned big at his father’s smiling at Becca.
Harrison turned to Becca and wrapped his big hands around her waist. She looked deep in his eyes.
“You’re sure?”
He lifted her down to the ground like she weighed nothing. He smiled sweetly at her and encircled her hand with his.
“I’m sure, Becca. Let’s go get married.”
Becca smiled and hugged his big bicep as they walked into the church.
CHAPTER SIX
The preacher was sitting in his study at the church when he heard the noise of children’s laughter in the sanctuary. The congregation had built on to the church a small home for the preacher to live. So being the kind of man of the cloth that liked to be close to his flock, he was on call all the time. Harrison knew he would be there.
“Preacher Paul?”
Harrison shouted out into the church as he removed his hat.
A short gray-haired man came rushing out putting on his black coat looking surprised.
“Harrison? Harrison McGann? What a surprise! What can I do for you?”
Harrison grinned.
“Preacher Paul, This woman is Miss Becca Hutchins.”
Preacher Paul shook her hand.
“How do you do, Miss Hutchins. I’m Pastor Paul Getty”
Becca smiled warmly. “How do you do Pastor Getty. It’s very nice to meet you.”
Paul smiled wondering what was going on.
“Paul? Miss Becca has consented to be my wife. We would like to marry now, if you will do us the service?”
Paul’s smile spread so wide Becca thought his ears would meet in the back.
“Harrison! Really? Your going to marry? My dear Miss Becca, I already see a change in him. Why he’s…he’s smiling. Wait here.”
Paul jumped and ran to get his bible and a marriage license. He filled out the names and the date and place and signed the document and sign the church bible under marriages.
“Now Harrison sign right here, and you my dear, dear brave girl, sign right here.
Becca giggled and signed under Harrison’s signature.
Paul stood in front of the pulpit with Harrison and Becca standing if front of him.
Paul grinned. “We ready? Oh! Wait a minute.”
Preacher Paul ran to his back door and yelled.
“SAM! JAKE! Come here! I need a couple of witnesses for a wedding!”
Two men dusted themselves off and wiped their boots. They had apparently been plowing a garden for the Preacher.
Paul got everyone in place again.
“Now! We ready?”
Becca and Harrison both nodded holding hands as the children gathered behind them.
“Dearly beloved, we are gathered here before God and these witnesses to join this man and this woman in holy matrimony…
Mac stood holding his breath watching as his Pa and his new Ma got married. Pa is actually doing it! It was really happening!
Mac held onto Mazie shushing her as he watched a miracle happen. His Pa was taking a new wife and he was smiling. Mac listened through the whole thing until he thought he finally heard the last of it.
Pastor Paul was rocking back and forth on the heels of his boots grinning like a jackass.
“What God has joined together, let no man put asunder. Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Harrison McGann. Harrison? You may now kiss your bride.”
Becca turned and looked deep in his eyes and saw hope for the future again in his face. Harrison saw her blue eyes twinkling with happiness and he decided then that he would go through Hell to keep them looking at him just like that.
Bending slowly placing his lips on hers, he felt the first jolt hit him. Softly at first and then he wrapped his arms around her and kissed her the way he always wanted to kiss his wife.
Becca had heard of passion from Auntie but she was not prepared for this thunderbolt. His lips felt so warm…and his scent was so male…and his arms felt so good around her…Harrison was leaving her senseless with this simple breathtaking kiss.
As the kiss ended he looked at her with such joy that Becca felt tears on her cheeks. She caressed his cheek on tip toes and kissed him again.
Pastor Paul chuckled and clapped.
“Whoa! My first double kiss! Wonderful! Alright Harrison, it looks like this woman is a keeper. Congratulations again you two. May you have many happy years together. I’ll go ahead and enter you in the census books too when I file your marriage at the courthouse.”
Mac looked at his Pa and his Ma together and said his own prayer of thanksgiving that she would stay. That she would care for them. Becca held out her arms as the children ran into them.
“It’s done, right Pa? She’s all ours now? Our new Ma?”
Becca kneeled down and hugged them.
“I’m all yours now. And I’m your Pa’s new wife. We’ll work together to make this a good life for all of us.”
The children squealed and danced clapping their hands.
Harrison watched the gaiety and never felt so happy in his life. Yes. He had finally gone crazy! Mac had somehow found a good woman for him and he had married her.
She wasn’t flighty. She didn’t have stars in her eyes. She wasn’t expecting love. But Harrison swore once again to make her happy. She was nothing like Delaney! He could tell in her eyes and her kiss. She had kissed him at the alter. Not once, but twice. Delaney turned her cheek to him at the alter and the wedding night was even worse.
Delaney complained bitterly as she laid there waiting for him to finish on their wedding night and looked disgusted as she turned away from him.
After she was pregnant again with little Mazie, she stopped sleeping with him all together. Harrison would never have that kind of woman again. This woman would sleep with him whether she loved him or not, or even whether she liked him or not! She had promised.
Harrison helped Becca up in the wagon and she hugged him around the waist and she didn’t let go! Harrison smiled at his good fortune. Yes, this woman was different. He was beginning to look forward to the wedding night.
The ride home was full of laughter and bouncing children. Becca was already deciding on a meal for tonight if she had the time and the right ingredients.
As they pulled into the front of the ranch house, Harrison got out and helped Becca down from the wagon. Mazie was next as Mac jumped out on his own.
Becca shooed everyone inside and had them change into their work clothes. That meant her too.
She had Harrison take her trunks into his room. Harrison set down the trunks and looked at her.
“You sure about this? You really want to be in here with me?”
Becca saw the nervous way he was looking. He wanted it and yet he wanted her to be sure.
Becca was a little frightened too but she nodded knowing it was right. It felt right to be with him. “Yes, Harrison. I’m sure. We are man and wife now. I’m sticking by your side. Here, help me with the buttons please? I need to get out of this fancy dress.”
Harrison fiddled with the small buttons and finally had her dress unbuttoned showing her beautiful back. He cleared his throat.
“Let me leave so you can change.”
Becca was trying not to be shy but she couldn’t help it.
“Thank you, Harrison. I won’t be but a minute.”
He left the room with a change of clothes as she quickly washed and dressed in her cotton work dress and apron.
Closing the bedroom door, she rushed to the kitchen to see what she could find for dinner.
She found a ham and sliced it to fry and boiled potatoes to mash. She found
some carrots and peeled them boiling them to soften then bake then with honey butter and cinnamon.
She whipped up a batch of bread to rise and then made biscuits.
The final thing was coring apples to bake. Sugar, butter and spices with a crispy crust was best for a fast but tasty sweet.
She had just finished with the potatoes when she heard Harrison come in the kitchen. He smiled and sniffed the air. “It smells wonderful in here, Mrs. McGann.”
Becca giggled wiping her hands on her apron.
“I wanted to impress my new husband, Mr. McGann.”
Harrison chuckled and approached her wrapping her in his arms.
“You already did that when you said ‘I do’.”
Becca giggled standing on tip toes and kissed him. Harrison gave her a long look and pulled her to him, kissing her deeply. His tongue swiping her lips to part. And as she did she finally felt what it was to kiss with passion running loose.
Their tongues danced together and Harrison moaned. Or was that her? She ran her fingers through his hair and kissed him back.
Mac came running in the kitchen.
“Ah Pa! Quit kissin’ Ma and let her cook! I’m hungry!”
Harrison stood back and brushed her cheek.
“Okay, Mac. Okay. I can’t help it. She’s my new wife and I’m gonna kiss and hug on her a lot.”
Becca smiled looking forward to that and got back to work. The table was set so the food began to be set on the table as Harrison washed up.
Becca’s new family sat down to fried Ham, mashed potatoes, honeyed carrots, stewed tomatoes and biscuits. Harrison sat at the table looking at the feast thinking he had struck gold. The meal was looked delicious.
He and Mac ate like they hadn’t eaten that day. Mazie smacked away at her ham biscuit and sweet carrots.
“Now I have dessert too, so leave some room. It’s baked apple dumplings with sweet cream.”
Harrison thought he would cry.
Delaney never baked. Shit! She hardly ever cooked. Big John did most times. Delaney knew he loved baked goods and made sure she never made them.
Becca already had baked the best biscuits he ever ate, with fresh bread rising to put in the oven and now apple dumplings. He was almost dizzy with pleasure. Yes, he was a very lucky man!
“Becca, thank you. This is the best meal I’ve ever had. I’ll tell you now I love baked goods.”
Becca grinned. Even if she never came to be in love with him, she knew he would care for her and protect her.
“I love baking, Harrison. You can count on me to indulge your sweet tooth.”
She looked at Mac and Mazie waiting for their sweet. Harrison moaned as he took the first bite.
“Lord God! This is good! Becca, I’m impressed.”
Becca chuckled and took a bite of her apple dumpling knowing she was finally at a place to call her home.
CHAPTER SEVEN
Becca had washed dishes and Harrison dried them. Becca put to bed Mazie and Mac. They even allowed her to tuck them in. She kissed them both good night.
She stepped down the hall and Harrison was waiting for her. “Are you ready, Becca? I want to make love to my wife.”
She smiled and reached out for him hugging his waist. “I’m ready. You’ll teach me?”
Becca looked nervous as Harrison took her hand. “Yes ma’am! I surely will. Let’s go.”
Harrison led her into their bedroom and closed the door. Becca took off her apron and Harrison noticed her hands were shaking.
“Becca? We don’t have to do this tonight. I don’t want you to feel pushed into anything.”
Becca tried to smile as Harrison looked at her with kindness in his eyes.
He grinned and ran his hand down her arm.
“Tell yah what. Why don’t I go and fill the tub in the wash room with hot bath water and you can take a nice long bath. I got some lavender soap too for special occasions. I would consider this one.”
Becca’s eyes lit up. “That would be so wonderful. Thank you.”
Harrison nodded. “While you’re taking yours, I’ll take mine in the creek. Then we’ll see how we feel? Okay?” Becca nodded.
Nearly a full hour later, Harrison stepped into the house with just a towel around him. He figured she would already be in bed and asleep. But there she was brushing out her long bronze colored hair. Golden highlights danced off each strand as she brushed it.
She had on a sleeveless nightgown that was so transparent he could see her breasts move with each stroke of the brush. He took a deep breath and felt his shaft fill and lengthen.
Becca must have sensed him there because she turned and gasped dropping her brush.
“Oh! Harrison! You startled me!”
Becca had a flash of remembering her Auntie telling her about the beauty of the male physique when she told her about the wedding night. At the time Becca thought she was silly watching her Aunt get all giggly over naked men. But now…now with him standing there in the firelight, he was beautiful. Harrison was broad shouldered, massive. Muscles everywhere. Heavily muscled thighs, calves, even his big feet were beautiful. Becca felt her breath catch and her nipples hardened as she saw the evidence of his arousal behind the towel.
Harrison spoke softly in a gravely voice.
“I thought you might already be asleep.”
Becca shook her head as her hair spun around her shoulders.
“I was waiting for you.”
Harrison’s heart expanded with his chest.
“Shall we then, my beautiful bride?”
Becca picked up her brush and stepped to him as he wrapped an arm around her. They walked into the bedroom together.
Becca slipped into the bed and pulled up the covers as Harrison came to the other side and let the towel fall. Becca stared at his nude body, fascinated with his erection. She caught her breath and looked up into his eyes. He was nervous too.
“I want you to see me, Becca. This is what a man looks like who wants you. I won’t hurt you, believe me. But I do want to find pleasure with you.”
Becca sat up almost whispering.
“I know. Auntie explained it all. And I mean all. She wanted me to enjoy my husband’s attentions.”
Harrison nodded and smiled.
“I want that too.” He cleared his throat.
“Would you like to touch me? I sure do want to touch you.”
Becca looked wide eyed.
“I can do that? I can touch you?”
Harrison chuckled.
“Sure honey. It will make you feel more comfortable with my body and it will feel real good to me.”
Becca sat for a moment and then inched toward him as he stood by the bed.
“Would you mind if we…ugh, well…”
Harrison nodded and smiled.
“I’ll go sleep in another room tonight.”
Becca looked distressed.
“No Harrison…that’s not what I meant. Please, don’t leave me alone. Get in bed please. This is our wedding night.”
Harrison sighed and looked a little desperate.
“Becca? If I get in that bed right now, I won’t be able to not touch you. I’m not that strong a man. I’ll want to feel your warm, soft skin and your hair. I can smell your scent, and I’ll not stop till I make love to yah.”
Becca swallowed and smiled. “Then please. Get in bed.”
Harrison smiled and turned to toss the towel on a chair. Becca giggled as she jumped in and pulled up the covers. Harrison lifted a brow.
“What?”
Becca looked down feeling shy.
“Auntie said some men had beautiful behinds. She was right.”
Harrison chuckled and blushed.
“I’m glad you like it.”
He turned down the lantern.
He grunted as he sat on the bed and swung his long legs around to settle under the covers. Becca was looking at him like she was before a feast.
“Now what do we do?”
Harrison almost laughed at the excitement on his new bride’s face.
“You don’t have to do anything if you don’t want to, Becca. There are no rules here.
It’s just you and me in our bedroom on our wedding night. This is our night to find out what we like and give each other pleasure.”
Becca grinned. She leaned over and kissed him. Harrison’s heart soared. She was kissing him! He lifted his hands as they sifted through her long sun streaked hair breaking the kiss.
“Like Silk. So beautiful…and those sparklin’ eyes.”
She ran her soft hands down his throat, his chest and down his stomach muscles so well defined.
Softly touched the line of soft hair from his belly button to the curls at his groin Harrison gasped.
Becca bit her lip and softly grasped his cock in her hand and she smiled as it bucked.
Harrison moaned at her touch and pulled her to him.
“It’s your touch Becca that makes me respond this way. It feels so good. Here, let me show you how good you feel.”
He covered her hand with his and squeezed moving the soft skin of his cock up and down.”
Groaning, he arched his back. Becca kept up the steady movement seeing a bead of liquid spill from the little hole at the tip.
Harrison brushed a hand behind her neck and pulled her to him kissing her. His tongue delving into the sweet taste of her mouth made him shiver. Becca moaned at the taste of him. His hand trailed down her neck and cupped her breast softly squeezing. Becca sucked in a breath as he rubbed his thumb around and across her nipple.
“Here. Let’s get rid of this nightgown.”
Harrison pulled up the gown and tossed it to the floor.
Pulling her to him he nuzzled her neck and kissed down to her rounded breasts. His lips captured the hard bud and he suckled her as Becca arched pulling his head closer to her breast.
He nuzzled her nipple and swiped it with his tongue.
“Oh Becca, so sweet. So sweet. Here release me darlin’. I don’t want things to end too quickly.” Becca bit her lip.