The Billionaire Cowboy's Christmas Surprise [Wives for the Western Billionaires 10] (Siren Publishing Everlasting Classic) Page 15

  His hands moved to her slacks. He unfastened the button and slid the zipper down. Then he gently placed her further onto the bed.

  She’d dropped her shoes on the floor and now he pulled her pants down her legs and off. Clay stood and quickly removed his clothes while keeping eye contact with her. She watched as he sheathed his large cock. Her hunger increased as she admired his wide shoulders, six pack, slim hips, and muscular legs.

  “You look delicious, Mr. Brodie.”

  “Not as much as you do.” He got on the bed and started at her feet. His gentle massage of her feet and legs made her body heat rise and her breathing more rapid. When he took a deep breath at her mound, she wiggled in anticipation.

  “These need to come off,” he said. Slowly, he pulled her panties down, kissing his way to her ankles where he removed them and threw them aside.

  “Now, you’re all mine.”

  Her heart jumped at the predatory look in his eyes. Did he mean it and if so, when would he ask her to be his wife? She’d thought several times he’d started to speak and held himself back.

  “Come back to me, darlin’. I know when your mind wanders. I must not be doing my job right.”

  He separated her folds and licked from her clit to her pussy opening. “So sweet.” Then he rose over her and thrust inside her pussy walls. Euphoria rushed up her spine.

  She matched his urgency with her own hungry demands. Her pussy clenched and unclenched around his cock. When he cupped her breasts in his hands and rubbed his fingers across her nipples, her body shook with joy. She loved being together, with him loving her. It brought her a feeling of completeness she didn’t get at any other time.

  * * * *

  Clay marveled at how much he’d grown to love Susie. When she squeezed his cock tight and wrapped her legs around him, his desire rose out of sight. He couldn’t get enough of loving her in a hundred years. His fears of not wanting her around all the time had disappeared these last two weeks. Tonight after they decorated the tree, he had a question to ask her. One he’d been holding back too long.

  He thrust hard and pinched her nipples. Her pussy walls rippled around his cock. She yelled his name, sending him into his strongest orgasm yet. He held tight to Susie as a wave of joy flooded over him.

  * * * *

  Susie snuggled into his side as they drove away from Clay’s mom’s house. “Have you always decorated your tree on Christmas Eve?” she asked.

  He glanced down at her head on his shoulder. “Always. We’d decorate the tree, and then Mom and Dad sent us to bed. On Christmas morning, we’d find all our presents underneath the tree and the cookies left for Santa were eaten. How does your family do Christmas?” he asked.

  Susie sat up and smiled. “Once we were grown, those of us still at home got together for dinner a week before Christmas and decorated the tree. But when we were little we’d go with Dad to buy it, bring it home, and decorate it right away. We’d put popcorn on a string to use as a decoration and other homemade ornaments. Whatever space was left we’d finish with special ornaments we’d bought over the years. Christmas Eve, Dad would tell us the Christmas story and we went to bed early. Christmas was a special time for us.”

  “You miss your family.”

  “I do. Maybe next Christmas I can spend with them.” She touched Clay’s leg and his muscle jumped under her hand. She liked how quickly he responded to her touch, just like she did to his. Love swelled in her heart.

  “It was fun being part of your family tonight, decorating the tree and seeing how you and your brothers tease each other. Your mom’s buffet was delicious, and I do enjoy talking with all the sisters-in-law.”

  “I’m glad. You fit right in with the family.”

  Susie gazed at his profile. His expression gave nothing away. Well, she had a surprise for him when they got to his house. She’d slipped his present into her purse before they left her apartment. She wasn’t waiting any longer to give it to him.

  Clay pulled the car into his garage. “It might snow a little tonight.”

  After the garage door was closed, Clay handed Susie the keys. “Go on in. I’ll be right there.”

  She turned on the kitchen light and started the coffee to perking. Then she cut two slices of the cinnamon coffee cake she’d baked here a few days ago.

  Clay smiled when he saw the cups and plates. “I was stuffed from Mom’s food, but it’s been a few hours. I guess I can force down one slice of your delicious cake.”

  “Hah, the time you can’t eat, I’ll call Rand right away. Sit, I want to talk with you before we eat.” Susie pushed him into a chair.

  “This sounds serious.”

  “It is.” She reached in her purse and handed him a small, wrapped package. “I found this in New Mexico and thought you might like it.”

  “You don’t want to wait for Christmas morning?” he asked.

  “No. I can’t wait.”

  Clay chuckled. “You’re like a kid at Christmas. All right, but I’ll go get my gift. We’ll open them at the same time.”

  When Clay returned, Susie sat next to him and eyed the large shoebox-shaped gift. Her heart sank. She’d hoped he’d ask her to marry him at Christmas and give her a ring. Keeping her smile pasted on her face, she began to open the box.

  Clay was quicker and had his paper and ribbon off. Then he opened his square box. Susie stopped to watch his reaction.

  “An old watch.” He raised his head. “My sister must have told you how much I like antique watches, and this one appears to be from Mexico.” He looked across at Susie. “Thank you. It’s beautiful.” Then he noticed a card underneath. He pulled it out, glanced at Susie, and opened it.

  Dear Clay, accept this gift with all my love. Yes, I do love you very much. Will you marry me? Susie-Suzette

  His face softened giving her hope. She knew her face had flushed red. I’d never pictured myself being the one to propose, but I have to know his answer, even if he breaks my heart.

  “Before I say yes or no, open your present.”

  “That’s not fair.”

  “You’ll understand after you see your gift.”

  Susie tore off the wrapping and opened the shoebox. Inside was another decorated box. She frowned at Clay. “Whose idea was this?”

  “My sister used to do it all the time. I thought it’d be fun for you.”

  The next box was a bit smaller, and then the bottom box was white satin. Susie looked into his smiling eyes. Her hands shook as she snapped open the box and saw the rings.

  Clay took the engagement ring in his hand and knelt at her feet. “I’ve wanted to ask you to marry me ever since you got back. I bought the rings in New York while you were gone, but I wanted it to be a Christmas surprise. Instead you surprised me. Yes, I will marry you, my love. Will you marry me?”

  Tears of joy streamed down Susie’s face. She threw herself into his arms knocking him to the floor. “I love you, and yes, I will marry you.”

  “I should have known you’d knock me off my feet.” Clay rolled her under him. “The day you came into my life was the luckiest day of my life.”

  “In spite of the first impression you got of me?”

  “Honey, if you hadn’t knocked some sense into me, I might never have taken a second look and realized what I’d been missing all my life.”

  Clay put the ring on her finger and kissed her hand. “When can we get married? I thought we might use the week between Christmas and New Year’s as a chance to marry and get away a few days. Before we get busy with our new jobs.”

  “What an excellent idea. I’ll call my family tomorrow and see who all can come for our quickie wedding.”

  Chapter Twenty-One

  Clay took her hand and they walked to the master suite. He held her close. “If you want to change anything in the house, feel free to do so.”

  “You don’t mind?”

  “No. It’s why I’ve waited to get more furniture. I want you to choose. It’ll be our house.”<
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  “I love all you’ve done, but it’ll be fun to hunt for more furniture.”

  Clay raised his eyebrows. “Not my idea of fun. Would you be upset if I suggested you take my sister or some of the wives with you?”

  “Not at all.” Susie grinned.

  “You knew I’d make the suggestion.”

  “I hoped. It will be fun with a bunch of women and we can go to lunch. Maybe we’ll stop by your office during the day.”

  He playfully groaned. “I knew this being a husband wasn’t going to be all fun and games.”

  Susie wrapped her arms around his neck and leaned into his body. She whispered in his ear, “I’ll reward you for the more difficult times.”

  “That’s what I’m counting on.” Clay pulled back the covers. “I’ll beat you to bed.”

  “I love a challenge.” Susie took off her shoes, threw her shirt onto a chair, and pulled her jeans down. She started to undo her bra.

  * * * *

  Clay had undressed quickly, too. He reached out and ran his finger along the lace edging of her bra. His finger glided under the cup and rubbed her nipple. He loved seeing her violet eyes turn a purplish-blue when she was excited. His gaze raked boldly over her.

  “I like seeing you in your black-lace bra and panties. They’re a perfect foil for your creamy skin.” He popped her bra open and pushed the cups aside. His warm mouth covered one breast and his tongue caressed her nipple.

  The hitch in her breath and her pounding pulse inflamed his arousal to higher heights. Knowing she’d soon be his wife put a whole different perspective on their lovemaking.

  He slid down her body and nuzzled her abdomen, then kissed her at the top of her thighs.

  Her musky scent had his cock aching for satisfaction. Clay stopped and lifted her onto the bed. He started to sheath his cock.

  “Don’t. It’s all right. I trust you, and I’m on birth control.”

  Clay smiled, got on the bed, and pulled her legs wide apart. His fingers separated her folds, uncovering her clit. He bent and sucked on the tiny button.

  “Ah, yes,” Susie moaned.

  Then Clay moved upward kissing her abdomen, her midriff, and cupped her breasts in his hands. “I love every beautiful spot and want to devour you.”

  “Not yet. I want to see Christmas.”

  “Here I’m being romantic, and you’re cracking jokes.” He pretended to frown at her.

  Then he stared at her sweet face. She’d unlocked his heart, and showed him all he was missing.

  He began to kiss her. He started at her earlobe, then her neck, and at her chest he listened to her heart beating rapidly under his ear. His lips brushed across her shoulders, and then he kissed all the way to her lower lips.

  “Why have you closed your eyes?”

  “The better to let every touch sink into my skin and radiate through me.”

  His large hands gently held her face. He brushed his lips across her mouth. When he spoke, his breath mingled with hers.

  “I love you. I always will, and I want to have babies with you.”

  Her eyes popped open. “Are you sure?”

  “Absolutely. I can’t wait. You can stop your birth control whenever you want.

  “My heart is going to burst with love for you.”

  He grinned. “Don’t do that. I need your heart.” Clay positioned his cock at her opening and plunged in to the hilt. Then he slowly went in and out, creating a wave of desire and pleasure until he saw her eyes glaze over and her head go back.

  Clay quickened his pace and soon found his completion. Her pussy pulsated around his dick, prolonging his pleasure.

  Later he went to the kitchen and came back with a bottle of champagne and his Christmas surprise. They lay in bed side by side drinking the sparkling wine while he admired his watch.

  “You do like it?”

  “Very much, but I like the note best. I’m going to have it framed and hang it in my home office.”

  “Don’t you dare.”

  “Why not?”

  “I’m not sure I want everyone to know I proposed to you.”

  “But only seconds before I proposed to you.”

  “True.” She lifted her chin and kissed his mouth. “But I beat you to it. I can tell my children you dragged your feet before I reeled you in.”

  “You wouldn’t.”

  “I’d be tempted.” Then she looked up and down his body. “I’m so lucky. You are one handsome cowboy.”

  * * * *

  Christmas day was picture perfect. When Susie woke in Clay’s arms, she lay still for a few minutes, relishing the thought of being able to wake up every morning with him after they got married. She carefully got out of bed trying not to disturb him. Looking out the glass doors, she saw a light snow had fallen during the night. With the mountains in the background and blue sky overhead, it was the perfect setting for the day.

  Warm arms wrapped around her, and Clay kissed her neck. “Did you think I wouldn’t wake if you got out of bed?”

  She turned to face him and put her arms around his neck. “You were sleeping. I didn’t want to disturb you.”

  “I love waking up to you in my room. I’ve been ogling you from the bed.” He glanced at the clock. “Is that the time?”

  “Yes, we slept until after nine, but then we were busy most of the night.”

  “I wanted to make love to you before we went to Mom’s.”

  “I don’t see why we can’t, if you hurry.”

  “We are naked, which makes us undressed for the occasion. I’m going to put your legs around my waist.” He pulled them up.

  Stepping to the side of the doors, he put her back against the wall. Clay kissed her mouth, along her neck, and then sucked on her breast. She shivered in delight.

  Her pussy juices wet her lower lips. His hands explored the length of her back as he let her slide down, so his cock was right at her opening.

  She rubbed her face across the corded muscles of his chest and licked his nipples. His breath shuddered through his upper body and his heart pounded against her ear.

  Susie reached between them and placed his hard cock at her pussy opening. He moved in slowly while staring into her eyes. Her pussy clenched hungrily around his dick.

  “I love you, darlin’.” Clay kissed her forehead, the tip of her nose, and brushed his lips over hers.

  “I’d heard so much about the playboy, Clay Brodie. But I did make a big first impression.” She grinned.

  “So you did.” He started to move faster. She held on tight as he sent shivers of pleasure through her body. Just as she started to explode Clay kissed her arm and her body melted against his.

  When he yelled out at his orgasm, her heart was filled with him. He encompassed her world.

  Her super-sensitive pussy continued to ripple around his cock. He gathered her closer in his arms.

  “This was a good test for my heart.”

  “What do you mean? Is there something wrong with you?”

  “Get the worried look off your face. I want to tell you one of the reasons I’ve been determined to not marry.” He carried her and sat her on the bed. Then he joined her and took her hand. He explained about his father and his concerns regarding himself.

  “I didn’t want to marry and leave a young widow with children. But my brother, Rand, checked me. He has reassured me I’ll be around many more years to pester him and my other brothers.”

  “I’m glad you told me, but I’d have wanted whatever time we could have together, even if the results had been different.” She touched his face. “I love you. We never know what’s in the future. Together we’ll deal with the good and the more difficult. Still, I’m glad you took your mother’s advice and got a physical.

  “We’d better hurry or we’ll be late for Christmas dinner.” She held up her hand. “And I want to show off my ring.”

  * * * *

  They were the last to arrive. “It’s about time you two got here. I was ready to s
end Sam to check on you,” Mrs. Brodie said.

  “We had a private Christmas before we came,” Clay explained. Susie blushed and everyone laughed.

  She held out her hand. “Clay proposed, but I might as well admit I proposed first. He’d have told you anyway.”

  “What? I thought you’d had the rings since right after Thanksgiving,” Sam said.

  “I did, but I wanted to surprise her on Christmas. She insisted I open her package first.” Clay put out his wrist. “Isn’t this a gorgeous antique watch? Underneath the watch she had written a note proposing.”

  “He didn’t accept until I opened my shoebox gift and two or three boxes later, I lost count, I found the rings.”

  Gina hugged Susie. “Welcome to the club of sisters-in-law. You’ll be a great addition to our group. I love that you proposed to him. That takes strong nerves.”

  “I was shaking inside. When I saw the box he handed me, I felt certain he wasn’t going to do the deed himself.”

  All of Clay’s brothers hugged her and then all the women, except for Grace and Gab, who hadn’t arrived yet.

  Mrs. Brodie hugged her and whispered in Susie’s ear. “The first day we met, I knew you were the one who’d make Clay happy.”

  “How?”

  “Call it mother’s intuition.”

  “Mom, Grace, and Gab have arrived, and they’re bringing company,” Dirk said. He stood looking out the window. “I don’t know the man and woman with them.”

  Mrs. Brodie opened the front door. “Welcome to my home, Mr. and Mrs. Nyland.”

  “Mom and Dad!” Susie ran to throw her arms around them. “How did you get here?”

  “We flew,” her father said, tongue in cheek.

  “Cecil, behave,” her mother said. “Mrs. Brodie and Clay called and asked us to please join their family today. We left early this morning to surprise you.”