He debated upon telling her that he had to make a trip soon. They had shared everything since their parents had died. He knew that the trip concerned both of them, their land. He knew that he should tell her, he held back because he knew she would want to come with him. He did not want her tagging along with him. He had no idea what he was going into, there were rumors of war that had hit the highland and he did not want her in the middle of that. Not that he could stop anything from coming to the highlands.
As they finished dinner, she cleaned the table and he came behind her wrapping his arms around her waist. Fia jumped, that was not like him. Her body shivered as she felt his breath on the back of her neck. He knew she wanted him. She was sure he felt the same, yet he held back. She moved her hands across his forearms and leaned against him.
“I want you to remember this summer.” He commented.
“How could I forget?” It had been a good summer and the harvest and the animals were doing well for the season. “It has been our best harvest yet.”
He kissed the top of her head and let her go to go sit by the hearth. She finished the dishes and sat beside him. She knew that he got a letter the other day he had not shared. She was not sure what it was about. She had noticed he was more distant than normal. She knew that he would tell her in his own time as to what was going on. He offered a drink from the pint that he held.
As their hands met, they both felt the electricity that came between them. Not being able to hold back his feelings any longer, he moved his hand behind her hair and pulled her lips to his. Kissing her deeply, she responded by pushing her tongue back into his and moaned softly. He put the pint down and traced his hands over her body, making her shiver. She began to remove his shirt and trace her hands down his chest.
She felt his well-defined muscles under the palm of her hand. He found the buttons on her dress and began to undo them. He felt her soft skin under his calloused hands. As the dress fell to the ground, his mouth found her breast and he sucked each nipple making them hard. Her body arched into his mouth while she traced her hands further down his body finding the edge of his pants.
He lifted her up and carried her to the bed, kissing her neck and finding her lips again. As he found the edge of the bed, he pushed her skirts down and then pushed her back on the bed. Removing his pants, he placed a knee on the bed and looked at her in the moonlight as her body writhed on the bed. Tracing his fingertips across her bare skin, he saw her nipples harden. Spreading her legs, he moved his fingers slowly down between her thighs and to her wetness that had been building.
She pulled him to her, she wanted to feel him in her. She had waited to be with him for so long. Her hand traced down his abdominals and across his pelvic bone. The flat of her hand found his hardness as she began to rub up and down. He pushed her hand away and began to kiss down her body as she arched. Kissing every spot on her exposed flesh, he knew that he wanted her to be ready for him. Twirling his tongue around her nipple, he played with each one of them as he heard her breath quicken.
He kissed across her belly and down to her hips. His tongue flicking out as his fingers found her wet hole and he placed one in. He could hear her breathing quicken as his mouth went lower. Finding the hard nub between her thighs, he twisted his tongue around it and felt her hips jut up. Her hands went to the back of his head as his fingers went inside her. She began to buck against his face as his tongue went faster. She gasped loudly as her body tingled.
Placing two fingers inside her, Harailt moved his hand faster as he knew how close she was to releasing. His mouth closed around her hard, growing nub as his tongue flicked against it and he felt her legs clasp around his head as her body writhed on the bed. She cried out as he felt her juices flood his hand and down between the crack of her cheeks. As her breath came back to her, she opened her legs and he kissed his way back up her body slowly. Teasing her as he did. Her nails were in his shoulders as she felt his hardness against her thigh.
Opening her legs with his knee, he lowered himself down between her legs and placed the tip of his hard member at her opening. Kissing her fully on the mouth, he entered her. He pulled on her hips, pulling her body to his as he pushed in deeper. He felt her legs wrap around his hips and she began to move her body against his to take him in deeper. Her hips rose to meet his as he thrust back and forth. His mouth found her neck as her head fell back.
He felt her nails dig into his back, her legs tightened around his hips pulling him into her all the way. His hands traced down her body and pulled her bounty to him as he nipped at her neck. She cried out as he hit her g-spot and made her explode. His breath came quicker and quicker while wrapping his arms around her body, he kissed her again as he felt his release inside her. She was gasping for air as he moved off her and laid beside her. She put her head on his shoulder feeling his arms around her. She sighed as they drifted off to a blissful sleep.
Reaping the Harvest
Fia woke before Harailt and kissed his chest. Her hand moved down his body as he grinned before he opened his eyes. Pushing her hand down further; she could feel his hardness. Moving her mouth across his chest and down his body. He placed his hand on the back of her head as she went lower. He felt her soft lips move to his manhood as she opened her mouth and flicked out her tongue. Her hands moved to his balls and squeezed them gently as her mouth moved up and down the hardness.
His hand remained on the back of her head, guiding her as he felt her tongue wrap around the shaft. She moved back and forth slowly, taking in everything. He rocked his hips back and forth as her mouth was like a velvet glove on his hardness. She moved her mouth quicker as he wrapped his fingers in her hair and pulled her on top of him. Spreading her legs, she felt him place his fingers on her lips and open them. Feeling the tip enter her, she pushed down and placed her hands on his chest.
He cupped her breast and pulled on the nipples making her body respond. She moved faster and faster on top of him as her nub was rubbing against his pelvic hair. Her nails dug into his chest as she felt the waves come over her body. Pushing her hips down hard on Harailt she felt the explosion rise from her body as she remained still for a moment. Harailt grabbed her by the hips and rolled her over, thrusting into her hard and fast. Her eyes opened as she gasped.
Waves were rolling over her body with every thrust she felt. Her cries were muffled in Harailt’s shoulder as he panted in her ear. Her legs wrapped around his waist pulling him fully into her. She bit his shoulder as her body arched against his. He pushed in one last time, feeling his release, he groaned loudly, his hands tightened around her waist as he held her there.
He rolled over and caught his breath. Fia traced her hands down his body and snuggled against him. He placed his hands in her fiery hair and kissed the top of her head. She sighed as she knew that it was time to start the day. She just did not want the moment to end as they both got up and got ready for the day. She knew that there was plenty of time for them to have the moments they just shared. The animals and crops however would not wait. They needed to be taken care of.
They were quite as they got dressed. Heading downstairs, it had become a normal day for both of them now. As the days went on, they became closer and did not miss a night of being together. Sometimes they would find themselves in the fields or barn enjoying each other’s bodies. As the time passed by quickly, the days became shorter and it started to get colder. Harailt knew that soon he would have to leave for the lowlands to take care of business. He was not sure how he was going to tell Fia. He knew how they felt about each other.
He knew he had to tell her before he left. He would be gone for at least 4 months and she would have to have help for the farms. He knew that the townspeople would help out while he was gone. As they sat for dinner that night, he took her hand when she finally sat down. Looking deep into her eyes, he took a deep breath.
“I have to go on a trip tomorrow.” He stated.
“Where are you going?” She asked as she watched him.
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br /> “I have to go to the lowlands, I can’t tell you where.” He answered quickly.
“And why not?” She questioned him further.
“Because I don’t want you to follow me.” He chuckled.
“How long have you known?” She searched his eyes.
“I have known since right after the Solstice.” He quietly said, “I wanted to tell you lass, I also did not want you trying to figure out how you would come with me.”
“And what about the farms?” She questioned.
“I have already asked some of the men from town to help you.” He responded.
“I see, so you have it all figured out then.” She spat as she began to pick up the dishes.
“No, I did not figure on falling in love with you.” He stood and went to the bedroom to pack some clothes for the trip.
Fia stood at the sink as Harailt’s last words rang through her ears. She had not planned on that either. It seemed to only be natural for them to fall for each other. Tears fell from her eyes as she understood how hard this was on Harailt and she knew she needed to support him in what he had to do. She went to the bedroom and wrapped her hands around his waist as she kissed his back. He turned to her and took her face in his hands kissing her softly.
“I don’t want to go, understand this.” He commented. “I have to go, our future may depend upon it.”
His hands explored her body as he lifted her up and laid her on the bed one last time to make her whimper and beg before he left in the morning.
Seasons Change
Fia watched as Colin chased after the sheep in the field. Making a small lunch, she went out and called him to her. He ran to her and held up his arms, hugging her tightly as he made contact with her.
“Lunch moma?” He questioned.
“Yes, lunch Colin.” She ruffled his strawberry hair.
They walked to where they could see the Loch from the hill top and sat. Giving him his half of the sandwich she made him, he bit into it eagerly. He had grown so much in 3 years since Harailt had left. Fia watched Colin as he seemed not to have a care in the world. He looked so much like Harailt that it brought tears to Fia’s eyes every time she looked at him. She reached over and brushed his cheek with her thumb.
“Look moma.” He pointed to a figure crossing the fields.
Fia turned and covered the tops of her eyes to see what Colin was pointing to. Her heart dropped at what she saw. Dropping her food, she stood and ran to the figure. Colin toddled behind her. The man picked Fia up and kissed her deeply as Colin shyly looked up at him.
“You are a site for sore eyes lass.” The man finally said as he looked at the boy and his heart dropped. “And who would this lil lad be?”
“I am Colin.” The boy responded answering the question.
Harailt dropped to his knees and looked at Colin, he had been gone for so long and saw so much, yet his heart had always been at the Loch and he had not intentions of ever leaving again. Fia felt the tears come as Harailt picked up Colin and held him.
“You never told me.” He whispered to her.
“I didn’t know until you were gone.” She responded as they headed back to the house.
Western Romance
Mail Order Bride
By Lady Aingealicia
Prairie Dreams
Elizabeth came to Lamar Colorado from Boston by way of the train, she had found her family, a life and a new beginning where she least expected. Soon though, there would be a new addition to her small family of Brad and their son Wyatt. She looked fondly out the window often and was grateful for Mrs. Evens answering her classified. In her mind there was nothing better than what had occurred to her when she answered and followed her heart. Yet, one would wonder if this happiness could last longer than the post that delivered the letter to her hands in Boston.
New Addition on the Way
Elizabeth looked out the window while holding Wyatt. He had gotten big in the months that had passed. She waited for Brad to come back in for lunch. She knew she had to go to town and visit Mrs. Evens. There was a letter in the post for her. She was hoping it was from Charley and Sarah of news of them coming for the holiday. She had written them so long ago to come and visit. She knew that Brad and she could not go to Boston with her in her last few months of pregnancy. She longed to show Brad and Wyatt to Charley and his family.
She was sure that Mae, Charley’s mother would approve of how she had grown in so many ways. She had learned how to cook much better and had no issue keeping up with little Wyatt as he would toddle around the house. Even with her stomach becoming larger. She could not believe how big she was getting as she rubbed her belly. Mrs. Evens kept telling Elizabeth she either had a farm hand inside her belly or a set of twins. Elizabeth just wanted a healthy child, she did not care if it was a farm hand or a set of twins.
The door opened and Brad came in, he wrapped his arms around Elizabeth and kissed the back of her neck. She shivered. He still had that effect on her. She placed her hands on his and looked up at him with her emerald green eyes. He kissed her nose and then went to pick up Wyatt who watched on. Wyatt ran from Brad and began to play hide and seek.
“I have to go into town Brad.” Elizabeth said as she placed lunch on the table. “Mrs. Evens has a letter for me.”
“Oh?” Brad nodded as he held Wyatt after capturing him. “A letter? Where do you think it is from?”
“I am hoping Boston.” Elizabeth sat down and smiled at Brad. “I am hoping to hear from Sarah and Charley and that they are coming out.”
“I see.” Brad nodded as he put Wyatt in a high chair. “And if they do come out during the holidays, you know they might not go back?”
“Oh?” Elizabeth traced her nails across Brad’s forearm, “And why is that?”
“Well this town has certainly grown on you.” Brad nodded as he ate the stew she had made. “Now, you know it is going to get bitter cold this winter. So while you are in town, talk to Mrs. Evens about that and what you will need for clothes.”
“I know, you keep saying that it will be cold.” Elizabeth took a bite of her stew and then gave some potatoes to Wyatt to munch on. “I will talk to Mrs. Evens as you suggest. I am sure she will have plenty of ideas. Besides, Wyatt will need clothes as well.”
“I wouldn’t worry about that. Mrs. Evens always gives Wyatt clothes.” He chuckled finishing his meal. “I will hitch up the wagon for you. You sure you know how to drive the team by now right?”
“Yes Brad.” Elizabeth sighed remembering the first time she drove the team of horses to town. She ended up about 10 miles from home because the horses took over and was nowhere near the town. “I have learned how to handle your beast.”
“They are not beast.” He chuckled as he headed out the door. “They just know how to take charge from one who is learning.”
She heard the door shut and cleaned up the table as Wyatt stuffed his face with potatoes, mashing them with his fingers. He was a year old now and wanted to do everything himself. He grinned and giggled at her. She shook her head and grabbed him to clean him up to get him ready to go to town. She felt a tight pain in her stomach and took a deep breath. Thinking nothing of it, she headed out to the team and put Wyatt in the seat next to her.
Brad had built him his own seat so he would not fall out when Elizabeth drove to town. Brad leaned forward and kissed Elizabeth on the cheek. He noticed she looked a bit pale and wondered if he should go in with her. The town was only 5 miles away, however it could be a long drive when you were not feeling your best. He also knew he still had the winter wheat to tend to and animals to tend to make sure they were ready for the winter.
Elizabeth looked at him and then looked around. It was late October and they had had a few snow falls already. Brad told her that it was mild so far, that in the dead winter, they would be stuck in the house except to take care of the animals because of the cold and snow that would fall. She figured it could not be any worse than the winters in Boston, yet she ke
pt that information to herself. She had never lived on the plains so she did not know what might come to pass.
“You sure you okay?” Brad asked. “I can take you in after I feed the stock and check the wheat.”
“I will be okay.” She looked at the crisp skies and felt the wind against her cheek. “We are bundled and ready to go. Wyatt can sleep at Mrs. Evens for his nap and I can check on winter clothing.”
“Well have Evan bring you back.” Brad nodded. “I trust you will be okay.”
“I will have Evan bring me back.” Elizabeth agreed as she took the reins and moved the horses forward. “He can stay the night so he is here to help you in the morning.”
Brad watched as she led the team down the road and towards Lamar. He figured he would just finish up what he needed to do and ride into town after. He could use a night in town and wanted to take Elizabeth out before she had the baby. They tried to get out once a week while Mrs. Evens would watch Wyatt for them. Sometimes they would just stay at the house and make love.
Elizabeth looked at the beautiful sky while she led the team to town. She felt the pains again and figured she just had eaten too much. She was only about 10 minutes from town when the pains started to come quicker. She looked at Wyatt as she smacked the reigns to the horses. As she saw the Evens home, she felt relief. Mrs. Evens was outside talking to a neighbor when she saw Elizabeth.
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