Worth The Chance (Blue Falls #1)

by Stella James

  “Oh it’s a very thin line between the two.” I slathered butter on the warm slice of heaven and let it melt in my mouth, moaning in the process. I opened my eyes to find Cole standing in front of me.

  “If you keep that up baby, we’re never going to make it to my parents’ place.” He used his mouth to pluck the last bite from my fingers and moaned his own appreciation for the delicious pastry. I had forgotten about our plans to spend the day at his parents’ place. I still needed to shower and get ready but my feet remained planted.

  “I should really go and get ready.” I remained still.

  “Yeah, you really should.” He remained in my way.

  Breakfast forgotten, one steamy shower and two orgasms later, we were finally on our way to Sunday dinner at the Stone’s.

  *

  Tim and Judy Stone lived on a large acreage just south off the main highway leading into Blue Falls. We followed a beautiful tree lined driveway up to a stunning two story farm style house. Gleaming white with blue shutters and a bright red door, complete with a wrap-around deck and a small fountain in the front yard. The whole scene looked like it belonged in a magazine. Cole told me on the drive out that his dad began building the house shortly after Kate was born, adding on as the years went by.

  My hand was already on the door when we slowed to a stop and Cole parked behind a small tractor. I was itching to get out and explore. I stepped out of the truck and was greeted by a very excited although very unattractive dog. I knelt down and stroked his ears while he continued to sniff and circle around me.

  “Hi there sweetheart, aren’t you just the friendliest thing, yes you are.” I was still petting my new friend when Cole rounded the truck. He patted his leg. “Come here Asshole.”

  “Excuse me?”

  “Not you babe, the dog. His name is asshole.” He said with a grin.

  “Your parents have a dog named Asshole?”

  “Actually he’s Kate’s. She found him in the ditch when we she was coming home from the senior prom. He stays out here because she can’t have pets in her apartment in town.”

  “Oh.” I looked at the dog’s affectionate eyes and wagging tail and fell a little bit in love with the mangy thing. “It’s nice to meet you Asshole.”

  Cole threw his head back with a laugh and grabbed my hand. We left asshole to go about his business and made our way up to the house. The big red door opened just as we reached the first step onto the deck. Judy stood in the doorway wearing a bright pink apron that said “will cook for sex”.

  “Jesus Mom.”

  “What? Oh stop, I’m sure Lily is smart enough to know that your father and I have sex now and then. Isn’t that right Lily?”

  “Sure. I mean I hadn’t really thought about it, but it makes sense. I love the colour.”

  “Thank you dear, come on in.” I was wrapped in a quick hug and pointed in the direction of the kitchen. “You go ahead honey, we can have girl time in the kitchen while Cole and his dad drink beer and gossip out back.” I snickered at his expression and did what I was told.

  She gave Cole a loud kiss on the cheek and shooed him in the other direction.

  “Men don’t gossip Mom.”

  “Whatever you say dear.” I didn’t even try to hide my laugh as I walked into the massive kitchen. A high ceiling and large bay windows filled the room with natural light. Rustic wood cabinets lined one wall while a large bright blue solid wood dining table stood along the other. Mismatched dining chairs surrounded it comfortably. It was clear that Judy had very eclectic taste but it suited her well and she’d decorated the space in a way that was stylish and not offensive. I was admiring a small stack of vintage tea cups when Judy came in.

  “You want a beer honey? I think there might be some fancy wine in the back of the fridge if you’d prefer.”

  “A beer would be great, thanks.” She grabbed two from the fridge and passed me one. She clinked her bottle to mine. “To Lydia.” she said.

  “Who’s Lydia?” I asked.

  “Lydia was my grandmother. She passed away shortly after Tim and I got married.” She replied thoughtfully. “She was a real piece of work that woman. Hard headed, kind, and she could drink any man under the table. That’s actually how she met my grandfather. He was in the pub one night after work with his buddies when he spotted her sitting up at the bar by herself. He asked her to join them and of course, being the type of woman she was she refused purely on principle. So he made her a deal, if she could do four shots of bourbon back to back, stand up and spin in a circle, he’d leave her alone. But if she stumbled, she had to come and sit with him and his friends. So Lydia waved the bartender over and got her shots lined up. One by one, she slammed them down without even a hint of hesitation. She got up, spun herself in a circle and primly returned to her stool. My grandfather dropped to his knees right there at the bar and begged her to marry him. She called him an asshole and agreed immediately. They were married for fifty years.”

  “Well, in that case, to Lydia.” I took another sip of my cold beer and smiled at the thought of spending fifty years with the person you love.

  Judy and I spent the next hour visiting in the kitchen. I told her about my parents and about growing up in a big city. She said my parents sounded like wonderful people. I felt proud sharing their memory with her and I appreciated how genuine she was when she said it was a shame they’d never get to meet. Kate arrived eventually and the three of us worked together to get dinner on the table. Judy began assembling a delicious smelling lasagna while I got the garlic bread in the oven. Kate was delegated to opening a bag of pre made salad.

  “I’m capable of doing more than opening a bag you know.” she said.

  Judy responded without looking up from the pasta she was draining. “Kate honey, I love you more than anything in this world, but you my girl are a terrible fucking cook.”

  Chapter 16

  Cole

  Dinner at my parents’ house was something I tried to do once every couple of weeks. I’d never brought a woman there but with Lily I had no hesitation as to whether or not I wanted her there. I let my mom take her hostage in the kitchen while I came out back to enjoy the quiet with my old man. I can’t remember a time that I didn’t get along with my dad and the more time I spent with Lily, the more I looked forward to having the same relationship with my own kids. The thought of Lily round with my child was something that crossed my mind more than once.

  “You know, when I first met your mother I imagine I had the same look on my face.” My dad said, handing me another beer.

  “You were in kindergarten and the way Mom tells it, you were a complete jerk and made her life miserable.” I replied with a chuckle.

  “True. But I knew the first time I saw her on the playground that she was special. She was loud and different, a lot messier than the other little girls. She used to wear this bright green jacket that I swear you could see from miles away. And as we grew up I began to appreciate all those things that made her different. And she got boobs.”

  “Ugh, please spare me the thought of my mother getting boobs.” I shuttered.

  He took a long pull from his beer. “My point is, when you know, you know. Doesn’t matter if it’s on a playground when you’re six years old or when you’re thirty. When you find someone that you imagine you can’t live without, you do whatever you can to prove to them that you’re a worthy choice because women like that don’t come around every hour.”

  Just then the kitchen window popped opened. “You handsome sons of bitches better get in here before we eat all this food!”

  *

  We made our way inside, the smell of a home cooked meal made my stomach growl in anticipation. Lily was opening the oven and pulling out some bread. She turned to face me and I swear her smile lit up the entire room. I looked down and noticed that she was wearing an apron that said “will get naked for bacon”. She shrugged her shoulders at my inquiring grin and went about her task.

  We took o
ur seats around the big blue table, lifted our drinks to Lydia and dug in. As usual, the conversation didn’t stop even as we ate. My mother always used to tell us that no one really gave a shit about manners anyways, just as long as you were respectful and didn’t interrupt.

  “I spoke to Asher’s mom the other day, have you heard anything from him lately Kate?” My mother asked. The Montgomery’s had been friends with my parents since they moved to Blue Falls years ago. Asher was their son and was currently serving in the military. The last I heard he was just deployed for a second time to Afghanistan. He and Kate had been tight as kids and I knew she was sending him letters and packages while he was away.

  “I got an email from him last week saying he would be out of touch for a few weeks, he said not to worry though. Why? Has she heard different?”

  The concern in her voice was obvious. I’d suspected for years that she felt more for him than just friendship, despite her objections. She never admitted or denied anything and for someone as honest as Kate, that meant it was likely complicated.

  “No, I don’t think so. You know us Mothers, she worries about him that’s all.”

  She gave Kate’s hand a squeeze and promptly changed the subject. “So, Lily, have you got anymore plans for new programs at the library?”

  Lily and my mom talked books while I filled my Dad in on the highway construction we were currently working on. Kate snuck Asshole chunks of bread under the table as she often did. It was a typical night at the Stone household and Lily fit right in as I knew she would. My dad’s words from earlier sat heavy in the back of my mind. I knew he was right, I needed to do whatever it took to prove to Lily that I was worth taking a chance on for the long haul.

  After dinner Lily insisted I show her around the property. There was a chill in the air, I pulled her close to my side and wrapped my arm securely around the soft curve of her waist. I showed her the tree fort that Kate and I built when we were younger and the small pond that she begged my dad to dig out so that her dolls would have somewhere to swim. The appreciation that Lily had for such simple things was humbling to say the least. Having grown up in the city, she was adamant that her parents did their best to give her outdoor experiences but she said nothing compared to the countryside that surrounded us.

  It was dark by the time we got back to the house. The moon was bright, casting a glow on the path in front of us. I thought Lily, naked and wet, surrounded by bubbles was breathtaking but it was nothing compared to her in the moonlight. We said goodbye to my parents, Kate having already left. Lily indulged my mother by accepting enough leftovers to feed a small army.

  “Thank you so much for everything, it’s been awhile since I had a family dinner and I didn’t realize how much I missed them.” Lily said with a smile.

  “You’re very welcome honey, come over anytime you like. With or without the boy.” Lily chuckled as my mom gave her a firm hug. She whispered something to her that had Lily’s eyes glistening. I gave her a questioning look as we made our way to my truck but she shook her head slightly. I took her hand in mine and gave it a gentle squeeze.

  It wasn’t until later that night after we’d exhausted ourselves into a tangle of limbs that I thought to ask what my mom had said to her before we left. Lily continued tracing small circles over my heart as she spoke softly.

  “She told me that I had a family now, whether I wanted it or not. She said that I didn’t have to replace all the parts belonging to who I used to be but that I should make sure that Lily gets an opportunity to have them as well.”

  The uncertainty in her voice made me ache. She looked up at me, her deep brown eyes filled with hope and hesitation. “I know it hasn’t been that long and I know that this is probably too fast and I don’t want to push or make you feel like you owe me somet-“

  “Lily?”

  “Yeah?”

  “I love you.”

  Her hesitation turned to surprise. Her hand stilled on my chest while her eyes continued to search mine, almost as if she was waiting for me to change my mind or take it back.

  “I love you Lily, it feels like I’ve been waiting my entire life for you.” She smiled up at me as her eyes brimmed with tears.

  “I love you too, I love you so much Cole.”

  I took her mouth in a demanding kiss. Hearing those words on Lily’s sweet lips overwhelmed me with the need to devour her. I rolled her onto her back and caged her beneath me. She surrendered to me completely, arching her hips up to meet mine. The scent of her arousal was intoxicating. I pulled back slightly, grazing my teeth along her full bottom lip. I craved the taste of her on my tongue. The love I felt for her was raw, the need to worship her consumed me. I savored every inch of her delicate skin from her neck down to the patch of soft curls between her perfect thighs. I licked the length of her wet seam and sucked her clit into my mouth, gently teasing the swollen bundle of nerves. She shuddered beneath me and clutched the sheets.

  “Cole! Please, I need more!”

  I plunged two fingers inside her, greedily collecting her sweet nectar before bringing my hand up to her gasping mouth.

  “I need to watch you taste yourself baby.” She complied immediately, sucking my fingers between her lips, using her tongue to lick off every drop. The growl that came from deep in my chest could only be described as primal. In one swift move I brought my body back over hers, the tip of my cock sliding against her tight pussy. She moved her hips beneath me, desperately trying to take in my throbbing length. I held back with barely a shred of control.

  “Look at me Lily.” Her dark eyes met mine, drunk with pleasure. “Tell me again.” Understanding dawned and she leaned up to press her soft lips to my chest.

  “I love you Cole.”

  I sank into her tight heat in one thrust. “I love you too baby.” I clasped her hands within mine, interlacing our fingers and placing them above her head. Nearly every inch of our bodies were touching and it still wasn’t enough to ease my need for her. Her legs wrapped tightly around me, her heels digging into my back. I pounded into her ruthlessly, giving into the beast within me that couldn’t seem to get enough.

  “Let go with me Lily, I wanna feel your pussy suck me in when I cum inside you.” She cried out at my demand and we came together, her pussy suffocating my cock as I released inside her in long strokes. I let go of her hands and brought mine gently to either side of her flushed cheeks. The craving in me now temporarily sated, I kissed her tenderly.

  “I love you Lily, nothing will change that.”

  Chapter 17

  Lily

  My skin felt warm under the brightness of the sun, the breeze coming in off the water prevented the heat from becoming unbearable. It was a beautiful day and we were taking full advantage by spending the day at the lake. Mona and Trace were out on the water with their paddle boards while Kate and I sat on the beach relaxing. Cole had some paperwork to finish up this morning but would soon be on his way. It’s been just over a month since the night we had dinner at his parent’s house. We haven’t spent a single night apart since then and if Cole has his way the arrangement will soon be permanent. It’s not that I don’t want to move in with him but after talking it out with my counselor I decided that it was really important for me to maintain some of my independence. I loved Cole with everything in me and I knew he’d never abuse my trust, but I wanted to make sure that when we did take things to the next level I would have the confidence to trust myself. I didn’t want to second guess my choices and end up resenting him by simply giving in to what he wants, when he wants it. He’s been incredibly supportive and tells me to take all the time I need but that doesn’t stop him from dropping constant hints about how much easier it would be if all my things were at his place.

  I picked up my Kindle just as a very large shadow loomed over my shoulder. I could smell the soap fresh on his skin the minute he leaned over and plucked at the thin string holding my bikini bottoms together.

  “Mmm, if I’d have known this is what
you’d be wearing I would have been here a lot sooner.” He growled against my shoulder, sinking his teeth gently into my skin.

  I put my Kindle down and looked up at him teasingly. “Oh? Do you like my bathing suit?”

  “I fucking love this bathing suit, I’m gonna take the damn thing off with my teeth later.”

  He leaned down and gave me a long kiss that I felt all the way down to my toes. I swear, I would never get sick of being kissed like this. Kate didn’t hesitate to interrupt the moment. “Okay love birds, you’re making the single people here want to off themselves, save it for the bedroom.”

  I giggled and gently shoved at his chest. He stretched out on the blanket beside me and reached for a soda from the cooler, chucking a piece of ice at Kate in the process. Trace and Mona came in from the water, dripping wet and arguing about who bumped into whom.

  “It’s about time you made it man, leaving me alone with these women was giving me ovaries, I swear.”

  Mona shook the water from her dark hair. “Oh please, you wish you had lady parts, then maybe you could just play with yourself instead of whoring around all the time.” He caught the towel she threw at his face just as a woman approached us wearing a very tiny red bikini.

  “Speak of the devil.” Mona muttered under her breath.

  “Trace, baby, I didn’t know you were off today.” The eager blonde bounced up to him and ran her skinny finger down his chest. “I’ve missed you.” She whined.

  A snort from Kate had the blonde shooting her a harsh glare and pressing her body closer to Trace.

  “Still hanging out with the uptight prude and the white trash I see.” She hissed, looking from Kate to Mona.

  Trace pulled from her tight grip. “Be nice Melissa.” He warned.

  “No need to defend our honour Trace.” Mona said, bringing herself toe to toe with the much taller woman. “We all know she’s just a warm hole for you to stick your cock in when you’re feeling lonely.” This earned a chuckle from Cole, a laugh disguised as a cough from Trace and a very vocal “amen” from Kate.