War Tears: A Military Mountain Man Romance (A Rock Hard Mountain Man Romance Series Book 2)

by Kylie Parker

  “Just some local…” she answered, reaching out her hand to touch his. “I paid him to pretend to be my boyfriend. It’s pretty sad if you think about it.”

  “I can’t argue with that, either,” Jake sighed, feeling her fingers on his wrist. “I need to apologize to you, too. I shouldn’t have been so rude to you.”

  “I can’t blame you for that,” Allison whispered in a voice turned soft and tender, as she clenched her jaw. “I was horrible to you.”

  “You should get some sleep,” he suggested, as a faint smile formed on his face. “I’ll check on you later.”

  “Jake, don’t…” she uttered, squeezing his wrist as he tried to turn around. “Please, don’t go just yet. I’m really sorry, honey. I should have told you.”

  “Don’t go there again, Allie,” Jake whispered, the pleading tone in her voice making his heart sink. “We’ve been over this.”

  “How can I not go there?” Allison wondered, as her eyes darkened with sorrow. “I miss you, Jake. God, I miss you so much.”

  “Do you know how many times I dreamt you were still alive?” He asked, his voice broken, as he felt tears rising in his eyes. “Do you know how many times I wished I could see you, just one last time? Do you know how much I needed to hear your voice?” he ended with a voice gone raspy and low.

  “Oh, my God…” a sad whisper escaped her, as she dropped her face into her hands.

  “You chose the uniform over me, Allie,” Jake concluded, a tear rolling down his face as she burst out crying. “You volunteered for the mission; no one forced you to do that.”

  “I still love you, Jake…” she sniffled, sliding her hands down her cheeks.

  “Maybe…” he whispered, biting his lower lip. “But you love that uniform more.”

  Unwilling to stay there any longer, he stormed out of the operation / recovery room, feeling more tears streaming down his face. The conversation he had been avoiding for days had gone precisely as he expected. Jake knew what Allison would say to him, long before she even opened her mouth, but her apologies could not change the fact that she had left him in the dark for a long time.

  “Yeah, you love me, Allie. I can’t deny that. That’s why you pulled all those crazy tricks on me in Adams. That’s why you’re crying right now. But, don’t expect me to forget about everything and take you back. I can’t forgive what you did. There’s someone new in my life. And I can’t wait to get back to her…”

  20

  “He’s not answering…”

  Back in Adams, the following night, Holly had been trying to reach Jake on the phone for hours, but her attempts were futile. Taking advantage of her day off, she had visited her good friend, Cathy. Still, the two of them had barely exchanged a few words. Holly was spending most of her time calling her boyfriend, much to her friend’s frustration.

  “Thanks a lot for asking me how I’m doing,” Cathy stated sarcastically. “What would I do without you?”

  “I’m really worried about him,” Holly spoke, her voice filled with tension, as she tossed her cell phone across the couch.

  “Well, I wouldn’t be,” Cathy shrugged. “You said he used to be the best at this.”

  “Yeah, but he’s not done any of that stuff for a while now,” Holly said. “What if something happened to him?”

  “Get rid of those negative thoughts, darling,” Cathy waved her hand in front of her face. “You shouldn’t think like that. You finally got what you wanted and now you’re speculating?”

  “I did, but…”

  “No ‘buts’,” Cathy interrupted. “He’s coming back and that’s the end of it. So…” She paused and sipped some coffee. “Is it?”

  “Is it?” Holly squinted at her. “Is it what?”

  “Anything like you had imagined,” Cathy elaborated.

  “Oh, come on!” Holly chuckled. “Haven’t we talked about this on the phone?”

  “Sure, but I like to see you smile like that,” Cathy pointed at her. “Come on. Tell me everything.”

  “Oh, God…” Holly’s cheeks flushed in embarrassment. “He’s been amazing so far. I thought he was a brute; that’s what I liked about him in the first place; but he’s so much more than just that. You should have seen the look in his eyes that night, girl. So much pain, so much sorrow… I wanted to kiss him so bad. I’m glad I didn’t, though.”

  “Because … he kissed you later,” Cathy said with a sly smile on her face. “What was so special about that kiss?”

  “What wasn’t?” She answered her friend’s question with a question. “I wasn’t expecting it. I was about to leave, when I heard him say my name. And then… Oh, my God. That kiss … so warm and tender… I swear; my knees were shaking. The rain made everything so romantic.”

  “I’m worried about her, to be honest,” Cathy voiced her concern. “The one he was crying for, that is.”

  “You were there when he tried to kick her out of his bar,” Holly pointed out. “Besides, he’s been very clear about it: he’s not getting back together with her.”

  “Ten years is a long time, sugar,” Cathy sighed. “I’d love to believe that, but, it’s just a little too hard, you know? He must have loved her a lot. I mean, it’d been three years and he was still not over her loss.”

  “I believe him, Cathy,” Holly spoke, her voice firm. “It’s not just because he says so. You should see him every time she’s around. He doesn’t want to be anywhere next to her.”

  “What happens when he stops being mad at her?” Cathy interjected a question. “Because, rest assured, Holly: someday, he will forgive her.”

  “Whose side are you on!?” Holly exclaimed, glaring at her.

  “Yours, baby,” Cathy responded, her voice calm, “always on your side. I’m just being realistic here.”

  “Be supportive,” Holly attempted a lower, sweeter tone. “Be a friend. You said it yourself, girl. I’ve been dreaming about this for a while. Now that I have it, it’s better than I ever dreamed possible. Don’t ruin it.”

  “I’m trying, honey,” Cathy’s somewhat deep voice turned into a whisper, as she eased her mug down onto the table. She took her friend’s hand into hers, maintaining eye contact with her. “I don’t want to see you get hurt.”

  “What are you suggesting, then?” Holly asked, the stiffness in her voice showing her discontent. “That I break up with him, just because you have a hunch? Really?”

  “I’m just saying you should be careful,” Cathy replied. “Don’t believe everything he says. It’s too soon, anyway.”

  “Well, it’s too late for that,” Holly finally smiled. “All he has to do is…” she faltered. “Look at me with those big, blue eyes. He makes my heart melt.”

  “Okay, now I’m starting to get jealous,” Cathy confessed.

  “Why’s that?”

  “Because that has never happened to me,” she stated in a raised voice, smiling at the same time. “A simple look just won’t cut it for me.”

  “It depends on the look,” Holly said, a devilish grin on her face as she leaned forward. “I love it when his eyes say ‘I want to have you right here, right now.’ We all like to feel wanted. But, it’s not just that. I wish I had a tiny camera so I could show it to you. He doesn’t have to say the words. He lets his eyes do all the talking.”

  At that moment, Cathy’s cell phone buzzed with an incoming text message. Her smile disappeared, as she scrolled down the screen. By the time she had read it all, her face was stiff with disappointment.

  “That was from my editor…” she muttered under her breath. “Edgar Jones, a real estate developer, is down at the “Northern Fire” hotel. He wants me to interview him. Want to come with?”

  “It sounds boring,” Holly complained.

  “Come on, hon,” Cathy insisted. “All you have to do is sit and wait for me in the hotel bar. I’m buying. We can gossip about him afterwards.”

  “I stand convinced,” Holly winked at her. “Let’s go.”

  21


  Holly continued to call Jake on their way over to the hotel, with the same exact results. “Northern Fire” was a massive structure on the mountain side, overlooking a river valley and surrounded by lush greenery. The sun was slipping over the horizon, as the two friends arrived. Just when they entered the lobby, Cathy received another text message.

  “He’s not in here,” she murmured, a hint of annoyance in her voice. “He’s waiting for me in the penthouse.”

  “Are you sure he wants you to just…” Holly paused, “interview him? I don’t like it. I’m not staying in the lobby. We’re both going up there.”

  “Holly, ple…”

  “This is not negotiable,” Holly interjected, making her way towards the elevator. “I’m not leaving you alone with him.”

  She and her friend stepped into the empty car. Cathy pressed the “penthouse” button, with a rather crooked smile on her face.

  “You seem awfully happy for someone who’s about to meet with some creepy realtor,” Holly remarked, her voice filled with curiosity. Her friend did not dignify her words with an answer. She simply waited for the elevator to stop. Holly stepped out and into a wide hallway, but Cathy did not follow her.

  “Well?” Holly spoke in frustration, turning to her.

  “It’s the last door to the left,” Cathy chirped, pressing the “lobby” button on the panel. “Let me know how it goes.”

  “What!” Holly exclaimed, as the elevator door slid closed.

  “Hi…” called a deep, manly voice that filled her ears. She abruptly turned her head to the right. There was a tall, handsome man standing at the end of the hallway; but he wasn’t a stranger. It was Jake. Immediately, a blissful smile lit up her glorious face. Holly started running along the hallway, as he held out his arms. She leaped onto him, holding him close, crying against him.

  “I told you, baby…” Jake whispered, tightening his grip around her back, as she laughed through her tears. “I told you I’d come back.”

  Holly did not speak. She leaned back, sliding her hands up his neck, as she pressed her lips against his mouth. Her passionate, fiery kiss swept him off his feet. Tasting her salty mouth, Jake felt her moist cheeks rubbing against his skin, as she caressed his face.

  “God, I’ve missed you so much,” she whispered in his mouth, as their kiss grew in intensity.

  “I’ve missed you too, Holly.” His confession forced a long sigh out of her, as she cupped his cheeks. “You need to stop,” He whispered, easing her down onto the floor. “I have a surprise for you.”

  “Another surprise?” she laughed. “I can’t wait to find out.”

  “Close your eyes,” he urged. Holly obliged. Jake then took her by the hand and led her inside. He closed the door and took a few quick steps towards her. Finally, he hugged her from behind, eager to fill his nostrils with her scent.

  “You can open your eyes now,” Jake whispered in her ear. Yet another broad smile formed on her face, as she scanned the luxurious suite. The lights were dimmed. Holly settled her gaze on the roaring fireplace across from them.

  “Oh, my God…” she whispered, shaking her head. “What did I do to deserve this?” she wondered, looking up at him over her right shoulder.

  “You came into my life,” Jake said, his voice warm as he trailed kisses down her cheek. “You’ve been there like an angel on my shoulder.”

  “Mmm, this feels so good…” Holly purred, closing her eyes as she reached back.

  “Want to know a secret?” He asked in his deep voice as he caressed her stomach.

  “Yes?”

  “There’s another fireplace in the bedroom,” Jake whispered, pulling her earlobe into his mouth. A long sigh of pleasure left her lips, as she stroked his cheek.

  “This isn’t fair,” Holly whimpered. “I didn’t have a clue. I’m not ready.”

  “You will be soon,” he teased.

  “Not that way,” she smiled, turning around to face him. “I need to take a bath. Wait for me in the bedroom. I won’t be long.”

  “You’d better not be,” Jake responded as he returned the smile, loosening his grip on her. He watched, as she slowly walked away from him, sensually swaying her hips. Holly had disappointed him a bit, but she did have a point. He’d had all the time in the world to prepare for this and she hadn’t. The mere thought of touching her again gave him an instant erection. Jake got rid of his clothes and jumped into bed, imagining all the naughty things he’d been meaning to do to her.

  “Where should I start? What should I do? Just wait for you or surprise you? Maybe hide behind the door and just throw you into bed? I bet you’d love that. You’d lie on your chest and I would have an amazing chance to worship that gorgeous body of yours. Your calves, your thighs, your ass… Fuck, that ass drives me crazy. I don’t know what to do to it first. Kiss it, grab it, squeeze it, lick it, or maybe bite it enough to make you moan with pleasure, baby. Whatever I do to it makes my dick stand hard at attention. But there’s one thing I love doing, more than anything. Grab and hold onto it while you’re riding me. I feel the heat of your pussy all over my cock, while drowning in your juices. All you have to do is kiss me and I come so hard. Oh, shit… I’m getting turned on already.”

  Upon finishing his thought, he opened his eyes and looked down at his big, stiff manhood. Without much thought, Jake wrapped his hand around it. He squeezed a large drop of precum out of it first and then pulled back his foreskin, shutting his eyes, as their first time together flashed through his mind.

  “Mmm, that mouth,” He grunted.

  “What about it?” Her husky voice made his eyes snap open. She was standing under the doorframe to the left, licking her upper lip as she peeled off her bathrobe. The pale light from the fireplace reflected off her amber skin.

  “How long have you been standing there?” Jake asked, his breath heavy, as their eyes met.

  “Long enough to see you touch yourself,” Holly spoke, her voice even lower as she strutted towards the bed. She climbed into it, not taking her eyes off of his face. “Were you thinking about me?” she whispered, laying on top of him.

  “Yes,” Jake responded, getting lost in her eyes, as he put his hands on her hips. Holly let out a lustful sigh, claiming his lips as her hands traveled up his arms. Losing himself in one more of her sensual kisses, he felt the warmth of her body on his, as her long, wet hair tickled his neck and part of his chest. His own hands moved further down, collecting a few, tiny drops of water from her butt cheeks, as she squeezed his shoulders. Jake filled his hands with the juicy flesh of her ass and pressed her against his straining erection, as their tongues danced against each other.

  “Yeah…” Her longer, sexier sigh made his body tingle, as she tilted her head back. Gently biting her chin, he spread her butt cheeks, before squeezing them once more, as she bit her lower lip. But then, Holly did something that took Jake completely by surprise. Removing her hands from his shoulders, she reached behind her back and grabbed him by the wrists.

  “I really love your surprise,” she whispered, leaning back, as she pulled them away from her. “I hope you like mine.”

  Intrigued, Jake watched as she got up on all fours. Holly turned around and crawled backwards. Then, she swung her legs over his arms, one at a time. Shivers went down his spine, as she lowered her big, juicy ass, squatting directly over his mouth. Thrilled by her idea, he moved his head up a bit and planted a long, passionate kiss on her right butt cheek, less than an inch away from her ass crack.

  “Awwwww, you bad boy,” Holly whimpered, squeezing her eyes shut. “You do like it.”

  “I love it…” Jake groaned, planting more kisses over her ass cheek, as she bent her head down towards his cock. She gripped the bottom of his shaft, sighing in pleasure as the sound of his kisses filled the room. Taken over by lust, he would not stop, not even when he felt her ample lips on his cockhead. His thigh muscles flexed, as she took his dripping wet cock in her mouth, sending waves of pleasure coursing th
rough his body. Grabbing her by the hips, he bit his lower lip, as she hungrily swallowed his length. Jake started nibbling and licking her ass cheeks, loving her muffled moans as she bobbed her head up and down on his cock. Holly scraped her teeth up his shaft, as the sweet scent of her juices filled his nostrils. As much as he enjoyed worshipping her beautiful ass, he was dying to taste her again. So, he stuck his tongue out and ran it across her left butt cheek. Just before reaching her pussy, he kissed her once more, feeling her saliva flowing down his shaft.

  “Yeah, baby…” Holly moaned, releasing his cock, as he pulled her hard, swollen clit into his mouth. Jake slid his hands down her body. He grabbed and held onto her ass, flicking his tongue across her clit, as she led his manhood back into her mouth. Feeling her fingers being wrapped around his shaft, he squeezed her butt cheeks, kissing and licking her engorged clit. Holly began to jerk him fast and hard, her moans audible over his grunts, as she took him further down her throat. Sticking his tongue out, he ran it up her pussy as she cupped his balls. Holly’s pussy lips were glistening with her juices that pooled at her entrance. Using his tongue tip, Jake collected them all, kneading her ass. His initial thought was to tease her entrance; yet, he would do no such thing. Instead, he slowly pushed his tongue into her, sensing her taste growing stronger in his mouth.

  “Awwwww, God…,” She groaned, panting as she pulled his cock out of her mouth. “What are you doing?!”

  “You don’t like it?” He asked, laying soft kisses all over her pussy as she jerked his cock.

  “It’s amazing…” Holly whimpered, stroking his balls as she kissed her way up his shaft. “Don’t stop, baby.”

  Her encouragement sent him to heaven. Jake spread her butt cheeks, his tongue now probing deep within her, as she quickened her pace. Holly held his cock between her lips and used her tongue to massage its head, as the heat in her pussy increased. By now, more and more, thicker drops of precum were running down his shaft, as she moved her hand up and down, feeling his warm, wet tongue in her depths. Jake let go of her ass for a second and then slapped both butt cheeks at the same time, determined to coax her to a loud, powerful orgasm. He struggled to withhold his orgasm; once again, Holly was doing everything she could to make him reach his fulfillment. But he didn’t care about his own climax. Jake only had one thing on his mind: her pleasure. She was humping herself back against his tongue, trying to take him just a little bit deeper.