After a hectic day, they cuddled with one another to sleep. With the noises from the room next room distinctly being heard, they dropped their plans of a pre-wedding honeymoon.
After another day of extreme hard work, they went to the Grand Canyon National Park to enjoy the stunning views. Thankfully, Simon Baylor departed the night before to his hotel in Cody, Wyoming, 55 miles from Yellowstone’s East Entrance. They would join him in a day’s time.
“We have a day to enjoy ourselves,” said Hayley as they headed towards the helicopter. With less time on their hands to explore, Ashton opted for a helicopter tour to cover most of the South Rim.
“It’s enough, Hayley. This will be our first outing far away from home.”
“Yes. To me, all that matters is that we’re together. I need nothing else,” said Hayley as they walked hand-in-hand from their car to the sleek red helicopter, waiting for them. They climbed in and the chopper started its journey across the South Rim while they sat mesmerized by the unparalleled aerial views all around.
Later they grabbed a delicious lunch and drove along the famous scenic Hermit Road, checking out some of the Grand Canyon viewpoints. Ashton cruised along the stunning Desert View Drive, stopping to check out the Desert Watchtower, Navajo Point, Lipan Point, and more.
On their return to the lodge, they checked out the Tusayan Museum. It was late in the afternoon and Hayley needed a shower badly. “We can end the day with a movie at the Imax Theater nearby. Do you want to go?” asked Ashton eagerly. Hayley smiled and nodded before rushing in to get ready for another outing with her fiance.
“Wow, that was fast!” said Ashton at seeing her ready in ten minutes, wearing a pretty white top over a pair of figure-hugging jeans. Her cheeks looked tanned and glowed with happiness! It made her look so beautiful! Was it because of him?
“I love this place. There are so many things to do. We will come over again afterward.”
“Sure, with our kids.” He grinned and winked at her, making her blush.
They bought some popcorn and drinks and relaxed to catch a moment with one another in the dark movie theatre. It was a novel experience for them, something they had never done together before.
Later, they dined out and returned to their room. It was the last night here before they joined Simon Baylor at Cody, Wyoming, the next day. “We can come over again when the renovations are through,” suggested Ashton.
“That will take a long time, right?”
“Not very long. If our plans work as per our projections, we should be able to start within a year.”
“So we will come over to inaugurate the place with our firstborn, hopefully,” said Hayley, earning a beautiful smile from him.
“Hmm! Are you keen to have a baby so soon?” he asked, pulling her onto his lap.
“Yes, what’s there to wait? We both are settled. We can start our family as Sienna did. I was so upset when we were at Preston Island. After seeing Sienna settle down with Lucas, I craved a love story like theirs. But you called our relationship a joke and flirted with the women on the ferry instead, on our way back.”
“Oh, that? It didn’t mean a thing, Hayley. Didn’t I tell you why I behaved that way?” said Ashton while Hayley glared at him, waiting for his explanation.
“No, I don’t remember you explaining anything.”
“Fine, I’ll explain, but you have to give me what I want tonight. I need some energy to deal with Baylor’s next project in Wyoming.” Ashton groaned at the thought of spending a few more days with the man tagging along everywhere with them.
“I will, only if you can convince me with your explanation.” So Ashton tried hard to convince her that whatever he did was because of the caretaker who had been spying on them. At last, she was convinced, and he pulled her with him onto the bed.
“Shh! I don’t want the guests next door to hear us,” said Hayley with dread.
“Fine, I’ll be as silent as possible, but don’t blame me if I make you moan and scream out my name,” he added with a wink, hovering over her, all the while working on the buttons on her top.
“I’m not a screamer. You know that.” He eased the top out of her and worked on her jeans.
“You never know, babe! It’s been almost four days since we last made love. I’ve reached my limit! Anything can happen tonight!”
“I know, right? It turned out totally opposite to what we had planned. But I’m not complaining. Simon Baylor now trusts you more than anyone else in the world, and I’m happy that you’re finally settled in a job you enjoy!”
“Yes. Thanks to you for saving Baylor Group from the brink of bankruptcy. If you hadn’t invested, maybe Simon would have sold it off to Francesca Gambino.” They groaned even at the mention of the woman’s name.
“Let’s forget her and live this special moment. We won’t get another in the next few days,” said Hayley, grabbing his cheeks and claiming his lips with abandon. He breathed her name before taking over from her and dominating the kiss. She yielded to him while he parted her lips and plunged his tongue into her mouth. It was a slow, intense, exploratory, and lingering kiss that was soulful and full of feeling. At that moment, nothing existed in their world but their love for one another. With his mouth on hers and his hands on her skin, Hayley was transported into a different world, a world of her own with her Ashton.
She clutched the rock-hard tattooed muscles on his shoulders and pressed herself closer to his body. With her generous nipples turned hard with arousal, Ashton groaned with need. He released her mouth and trailed his lips down the column of her throat to her chest. He unclasped her bra and eased it out of her body with his teeth. A gasp of surprise escaped Hayley that soon turned into a moan when he claimed his breasts, taking one in his mouth while stroking the other one with his thumb. She had missed his touch so much in the last few days!
“Mm! I missed you so much,” she whispered when he sucked the other one as well.
“I was dying to do this and more!” he whispered hoarsely, his fingers tugging at her panties and easing them off her. Sliding his hands down her back, he cupped her hips and pulled her closer. While Hayley arched against him as he went down to feast on her dripping wetness between her legs.
“Mine, only mine! Oh, I missed you so much!” he whispered against her folds, staring at them as if seeing them for the first time.
He kissed her deep and thrust his tongue in and out of her, making her writhe with pleasure. His movements were fast and hungry, unlike the gentle, lingering ones she was used to. He seemed to be on an edge, hardly able to control his urges.
“Oh, Ashton,” she moaned with abandon, gripping his shoulders and closing her eyes as a shock of pleasure spiraled through her body.
Next, when he plunged his fingers inside her and started working up a rhythm, she screamed his name as an explosive release rocked her body. Ashton didn’t waste a second more. He was painfully hard and needed his release immediately. He got rid of his clothes as fast as possible and touched the tip of his hard shaft to the entrance of her wet slit.
“I need you now, Hayley. I can’t be gentle tonight.” He thrust his member deep inside her, completely forgetting about protection in his desperation.
“Who’s asking you to be? Make wild love to me, Ashton. Let’s make this day memorable!” He did exactly that, pumping into her, while she moved with him, savoring every stroke, every sensation he gave her.
“Do you want me to slow down?” he asked as he rocked into her, tangling his fingers in her hair.
“No, I want you to do what you please, Ashton. Make love to me like there’s no tomorrow.”
He moved faster just as she wanted him to, groaning with pleasure, his voice hoarse with desire. His essence filled her at once and she moaned his name as he increased his pace. It wasn’t the gentle lovemaking she was used to. This was the real thing, and she realized how much he had been restraining himself for so long. She matched his passion till she fell into a chasm of explosive release. He, too, climaxed and collapsed heavily on her, his breathing erratic.
“I love you, babe!” he breathed.
“I love you, Ashton, forever and ever.”
The lovemaking made them sated and complete! It was as if their souls had mingled as one. She was born for him and he, was for her. Unknown to them, a new life was conceived in that beautiful moment of love.