Damaged Hearts (17 page)

~XXII~

Waking suddenly, Rick took a minute to remember where he was.  Somehow, he had managed to get into the bed and was at this moment wrapped around Kaitlyn’s sleeping form.  Moving his hand slightly, he realized that it was cupping her full breast.  It was crazy but, her body seemed almost excited; like it was thrusting against him in her sleep.

Not wanting to aggravate her injury or wake her unnecessarily, he snuggled against her back trying in vain to ignore his throbbing shaft.  Mumbling incoherently, Kat rolled to face him throwing her leg over his body, effectively putting herself right in the position his aching body was hoping for. 

Trying not to act on his body’s impulses, Rick attempted unsuccessfully to make himself fall back asleep.  Finally giving up and praying that he wasn’t about to screw up royally, he gave in and let his hands wander freely over Kaitlyn’s body; gently squeezing her full breasts, mindful of the bruises, while cupping and massaging her delightfully plump rear end and finally sliding a hand between her legs tentatively touching the core of her womanhood with a feather-light caress.

Kaitlyn moaned as he slipped a single finger inside her, causing her to roll to her back allowing him full access.  Not one to argue with opportunity, Rick quickly moved the covers and scooted close to her dropping his mouth to hers, his lips taking possession.  Within seconds, she began to respond and reciprocate his actions.  He slipped one hand under her head pulling her closer as his other hand gently caressed her breasts, one at a time.

Hesitantly, she slipped her tongue into his mouth surprising him as she imitated the mating motions.  Taking her hint for what it was, he rolled onto his back taking her with him; ending with her astride.  Knowing her fears now, Rick took extreme care to let her maintain control of the situation and let her choose what happened next.  Careful of her leg and ribs, he helped her to situate herself on his straining shaft and after licking his thumb, played lightly with her sensitive button.

Experimenting, Kat moved herself up and down a couple times as she looked at Rick’s face, gauging his reaction.  Seeing only pleasure reassured her to the point that she took him totally within her hot, moist depths.  She gasped both in pain from bending her leg and in pleasure from having him fill her totally. 

“God Rick, I never dreamed anything could feel so good.”  She told him as he continued to allow her free reign over their lovemaking. 

“Just tell me if you get tired or if your leg bothers you too much and we can change positions.”  He told her.  “Tonight, I am here for your pleasure sweetheart.  If there is anything you want to do or anything you want me to do, just say the word and consider it done.”  He said taking her lips with his. 

As she continued to ride him closer and closer to climax, his hands played constantly with her breasts; rubbing them, pinching lightly at her hard nipples, and alternately drawing one then the other to his hungry mouth. 

“Oh Rick, I so love what you do to my breasts.”  She breathed.  “It’s almost as if there was some kind of invisible string.  When you touch me it intensifies the feelings down there.” She said with wonder.

“You mean like this?”  Rick asked mischievously as he pinched her nipple more firmly.  “Or like this?”  He asked as he first bit lightly then licked her other one.  “Or, do you like this?”  He asked once more as his thumb found her hard nub of desire.

“Oh, Oh God Rick.  St…Stop, wait no don’t stop.  Oh God it feels so good.”  She panted.  “I….I want, oh hell, I don’t know what I want.”  She told him.

“I know what you want Kaitlyn.  Do you trust me Hun?  Do you trust me to give you what you want?”  He asked her, making her make the decision to let him take control.

“Give me what my body wants Rick.  Help me.  I don’t know what to do.”  She told him, giving him the go ahead that he was waiting for.

Sliding out of her, he carefully moved and told her to lie on her back.  Moving cautiously as he asked, she made sure her leg was out of the way so it wouldn’t cause them problems. 

He knelt between her thighs, and with one hand guided his hard throbbing cock back into her waiting heat.  Positioning his hands on either side of her head, he thrust deep inside, stopping for just a moment.  “You ok baby?  It doesn’t hurt or scare you does it?”  He asked her concerned.

“No, no, it just feels wonderful Rick.  But, is it supposed to be so tight?” she asked him worriedly. 

“Oh yeah Kaitlyn, it’s supposed to be tight.”  Rick groaned reassuring her.

Watching her face, he slid in and out of her several times making sure it didn’t cause her the slightest bit of discomfort before allowing his body to seek its pleasure while granting it to her as well.  Feeling her hands slide cautiously around his neck, Rick was encouraged to increase the speed and depth of his thrusts. 

With the increased speed and depth came increased friction and sensitivity.  Kat locked her good leg around Rick’s pumping hips in attempt to bring him deeper inside her.  Gasping with pleasure from sensations she had never felt before, Kaitlyn was on the borderline of panic, not knowing what to expect and afraid of the feelings that Rick was causing in her. 

Knowing she was nearing completion and probably confused by the feelings she was experiencing, Rick nuzzled her neck and reassuringly whispered to her “Its ok baby; let it happen.  Let me take you to heaven with me.”

Not fully aware of what he was telling her, she was reassured nonetheless and relaxed, letting him have complete access and control of her body. 

Sensing her trust, Rick gave her all he had to give.  Sinking deep into her hot, wet, sheath time after time, he quickly brought her to the brink again; this time kissing her hard as he thrust one final time drawing her climax out as he exploded deep inside her.

“I love you Kaitlyn.”  He whispered as he rolled to the side pulling her against him.  “I love you so very much and I don’t want you to ever forget it.”

“I love you too Rick.”  She whispered the words he had longed to hear.  “Thank you so very much for showing me such wonderful pleasure and for releasing me from my demons.  I’ll trust you with my body and heart for the rest of my life.”

Having said that, she snuggled against him in his arms with her head resting on his chest.  For the first time in many, many years, she slept the entire rest of the night through without a single nightmare to disturb her.

Rick decided that he was probably the most content and happy that he had been in years.  Not only was she an amazing woman but she was also an uninhibited lover.  She seemed to participate in lovemaking with the same abandon that she had when chasing cattle or riding across the fields.

Moving a hand to her belly, Rick said a silent prayer that they had planted a baby there.  He knew without a doubt that one of her most secret desires was to have a child of her own; and he hoped to give her one rather quickly.  Now, if he could just figure out how rid her of her biggest fear, her biological father.

Knowing he had better get some sleep if he wanted to keep up with her demands tomorrow, he forced all thoughts of vengeance out of his mind for the time being and allowed himself to drift off with thoughts of a blonde haired little boy with steel blue eyes.

Unbeknownst to Rick, Kaitlyn was also dreaming of a baby boy, only her dream featured one with black hair and sapphire blue eyes.

Kaitlyn awoke first the next morning and lay in bed contemplating how she was going to get a cup of coffee and even more importantly, how she was going to make it to the outhouse or chamber pot.  After laying there for as long as she dared, she finally shook Rick gently at first attempting to wake him.

Finally, giving up hope she shook him once more, this time telling him “Rick, Rick…I um, I really have to get up.”  She said adding a nudge with her foot. 

“Hmmmmmm” was the only answer she got as he stretched and groaned, attempting to pull his brain out of sleep and into the new day.  He rolled over throwing a leg over her, pinning her to the bed.

Having no choice, Kat pushed his leg off her and in doing so accidentally pushed him off the bed.  Landing on the floor with a thud and a groan, Rick scrambled to his feet looking wildly around.

Playing innocent, Kat stretched and informed him of her problem attempting to delicately ask for his assistance to the bucket in the corner.  His mind cleared instantly, as he understood her dilemma, helped her out of bed, and moved the chamber pot closer.  Making sure she was situated, and that she could support her own weight on her injured leg, he left the room for a moment or two giving her privacy that he knew she would want.

After deciding that she was probably ready, he went quietly back into the room and helped her return to the bed.  After fluffing the pillows behind her back, he promised to return with coffee, knowing she craved it as much as he did.

He quietly made his way down the hall and into the kitchen almost knocking over a chair as his father surprised him, speaking from the corner of the kitchen.  “So son, you finally decide to make an appearance.”  He chided.

“I’ve been a little tied up the last couple days Dad.”  He told him.  “Kaitlyn has been in serious danger and I couldn’t leave her not knowing what was going to happen.  She is feeling a bit more herself this morning so I was able to leave to come for a couple cups of coffee.  If you would like to come back to the room with me, I’m sure she would be happy to meet you.”

“I just may do that Son.”  His father replied.  “What’s she like?  I’ve heard that she is totally different Maggie.  I’m not sure if that is a good thing or a bad thing but from what I understand, she’s a remarkable woman.”

“That she is Dad, that she is.  She is so very strong yet so insecure.  Ali loves her almost as much as I do.  She is very intelligent and she has this miraculous way with animals.”  Rick told his father.  “I mean; you’ve seen Magyc.  He was one of the first palominos that she sold.  She’s built up some of the most impressive stock that I’ve ever seen.”

“Well Son; I guess as long as it’s the woman you’re in love with and not the idea of the remarkable stock.”  His dad told him.

“Of course I love her.”  Rick ground out.  “What’s not to love?”

“I’ve heard rumors that she was raped as a child.  I also heard rumors that she isn’t near as eye-catching as the women you normally go for; a little heavier and not as pretty.”  His father stated indelicately.  “I just want to make sure she is what you want.”

“Dad, I’m going to tell you this just one time.  I love you with all my heart but, don’t you EVER speak of my wife like that again.”  Rick ground out, putting sugar in one cup and creamer in another.  “You can’t hold her any more responsible for her childhood then what you hold Anna for hers.  Now, as far as I’m concerned this conversation never happened.”  He turned his back to his father and left carrying two cups of hot steaming coffee.

“Well, that answers that question Edward.”  Sarah said, coming into the kitchen from the back porch.  “I guess the rumors are true on all accounts.  The question is, do you think she’s good enough to be a stepmother to our grandchildren?”

“Oh don’t be such a snob Sarah.”  Edward told her.  “I only asked him about that to make sure he cared for her enough to look past her history.  You heard him and I happen to agree.  You can’t hold her any more responsible for things that happened to her then you can Anna.  Our son loves her and that was my concern.  Other than that, the past is just that; past.”

Refilling his own cup, Edward went in the same direction he had seen his son go, determined to meet his new daughter-in-law.  Anyone that was strong enough to go through all that she had without becoming bitter couldn’t possibly be too bad he decided.

As he approached the room, he noticed that the door was open just enough that he could see in.  Standing there for a couple of minutes before announcing himself, he saw enough to know his son had made a good choice.  The woman sitting up in the bed with her leg wrapped ruffled Ali’s hair while listening carefully to what Morgan was telling her.  Every now and then, she would look at Rick, her eyes sparkling with mischievousness and love.  Not once did he see even a hint of bitterness. 

Rick sat in a chair by the head of the bed, Morgan sat right on the edge, and Ali bounced everywhere.  Edward noticed that Kaitlyn grimaced in pain on several occasions when Ali was a little more than rambunctious but never once said a word to the child.  Seeing enough to satisfy any lingering doubts, he knocked lightly on the door before entering.