Together Forever, the second book in the Distant Shores series, is available now for pre-order on Amazon.  To give you a taste of the novel, here’s Chapter One…

Together Forever Chapter One – Together Forever

It is true what they say about parting from those we love.  It is such sweet sorrow.  Whenever Lou was away from Will even for a short time, she missed him so acutely it caused physical pain.  Settling into the prized window seat on the Boeing 767-3 at Chicago O’Hare International airport ahead of the final leg of her journey back to the UK, having left Will days earlier at Pittsburgh to head to the trade show which had triggered the longed-for trip, the pain was more acute than ever.

Turning toward the window as if to rest her head against his, she closed her eyes.  Feeling his strong, loving, reassuring arms around her, as they had been at Pitt, cocooned in their own world amid the half asleep early morning throng, tears fell while the aircraft was pushed back.

With the aircraft gaining momentum, she drifted to the moment they met years earlier.  While reading an informative piece he had written after succeeding her in the Editorship, she felt a spark unlike any other.  And reading his thankful reply to her congratulatory note marking the publication of the piece, her face and soul were illumed by his trademark ‘grin.’  The word itself as expressive as the dazzling smile lighting his azure blue eyes in his mesmerizing social network profile photo.

Spending every possible minute together in the weeks that followed, Will’s zest for life, adoration for and pride in his family—and that gorgeous grin—were all pleasantly infectious.

Since then, they had shared so much across the emotional spectrum.  Fun and laughter to the point of tears, but also those accompanying grief.  The incredible strength of their bond lessened the pain, but neither denied the distance laid heavily in such anguished times.

Talking about anything and everything, they did not have secrets.  With one exception—their true feelings for each other.  Yes, they were unquestioningly sure of the other’s adoration.  Their words and deeds spoke volumes without need for the classical “I love you,” including wordless glances via messaging app, when the ‘last seen’ notification said so much.

Yet their attraction, lust and passion remained unspoken until days earlier.  Revealed beautifully in a tender kiss at the summit of the sundrenched mountainside trail.  Then confirmed in a second firmer, but equally gentle kiss, before their passion and desire was laid bare in glorious technicolor when their tongues searched and found.  Settling into her dream man’s arms on a blanket beneath the shade giving tree, Lou draped hers across his muscular chest.  Gazing wordlessly into each other’s flaming eyes, it took a while to comprehend it was something else they shared.

Replaying the scene and those which followed, Lou gasped.  Will had unknowingly brought her to mind blowing sensual release countless times over the years.  But none of her fantasies came close to their new-found reality.  How they managed to get through their dinner date a couple hours later is anybody’s guess!  Reaching the privacy of suite 1133 at the ‘Riverside Hotel,’ the tsunami of lust overcame them.  Each had made love to the other more times than they could count, and as Lou held the base of his engorged cock inches from her mouth, they knew their love would be consummated appropriately.

She had often dreamed of making love all night in a variety of positions, and so it came to be.  After bringing Will an explosive climax deep in her throat, he gifted her a similarly powerful orgasm while displaying his oral prowess.  Then, in the early hours of his birthday, they celebrated with an earth shattering simultaneous climax as she rode atop his steely shaft.  And succumbing to the blissful mists, they slept entwined in each other’s arms.

Waking, his erection pressing into the valley between her buns was another dream come true, and collapsing onto her after claiming a birthday gift, Will confided she had made real another of his dreams.  Now, her entire being tingled at the memory and she gasped as her body responded, and feeling the aircraft shudder a little, she clenched her jaw as tears welled.

Tearing herself from the events which followed, she traversed to the last evening of their vacation.  Prior to her flight from Manchester Ringway, Will had done for her what she had so often done for him—checked the airline’s website for the gate numbers—and sat together on the couch ahead of her flight to Kansas, he did the same and wordlessly showed her his smartphone.  Glancing from it into his eyes, she found them misted, mirroring her own, and dropping the device, they held one another close.

Taking a brief nap mid evening, ahead of a late room-service dinner, the final hours in their suite were spent blissfully.  They were already up when their single alarm sounded at 3:30 am, drinking their last in person coffee for longer than either dare think about as their hearts pounded against each other’s ribs.  Taking her hand, Will silently led her out onto the starlit balcony overlooking the river.  Gazing toward it through the blackness, the lack of light echoed the heaviness in her heart, and as he clung to her, she knew he felt the same—neither wanted to leave.  Pulling him closer, she caressed his damp cheek and their lips met in a beautiful kiss.

Minutes later, carrying each other’s luggage, they hesitantly walked to the door.  After opening it, Will dropped the bags, lifted her hand to the brass numbers, and traced them in affirmation.  Then, following another sweet kiss, they headed for the elevator hand in hand.

Usually she would call when he drove to Pittsburgh, but instead he described the still dark route.  Stopping for gas, she bought their coffee—silencing any potential protest with a preemptive kiss.  They were soon on the interstate, and Will tipped his head toward landmarks she recognized while giving her hand a gentle squeeze.  Their actions, again, speaking volumes.

Eventually, they arrived with a sigh.  “Stay there, Baby,” his drawling voice breaking with emotion, and she nodded as he squeezed her hand and climbed out.  Opening her door, he reached in, and she climbed out into his embrace.  Retrieving her bags, he grabbed the hat she borrowed for their mountainside date and slowly lifted it.  Realizing what he meant, Lou tipped her head and he placed it on as she clutched his waist.

“You sure, Baby?” she sobbed.

“Yep!” he sniffed.  Wiping her tears, he continued, “I know how much you love it… and how much better it looks on you!”

Mirroring him, she dried his cheek.  “Not so sure about that… but you’re right, as always.  I love it.  Thank you.”

“No need to thank me,” he teased and they giggled lightly.

“Yes, there is… thank you for making so many of my dreams come true.”

“We have… so thank you!”  He pulled her close and their lips met in a tongue twirling kiss.

Reluctantly pausing before reaching the point of no return, the best friends who had become lovers strolled hand in hand to the terminal.  And embracing amid the early morning crowd, he sighed.  “I know we’ve never felt alone… and with you having my hat, we never will be.”

Her lip quivered.  “But I’ve not given you anything.”

“Baby, you’ve given me so much more than I ever dreamed possible…” Resting his hand over her heart, they gazed down as she mirrored him.  With both beating rapidly, they gazed into each other’s brimming eyes, and finding his voice, he whispered, “This isn’t goodbye… never will be… we’ve been together for years…”

“And we will be…” she blinked, and they finished the sentence together, “Forever.”  Held safe and secure in each other’s arms, their lips met to seal the precious vow.

Keeping her eyes closed, but in her mind gazing into Will’s, Lou lifted her hand to her damp cheek and imagined it to be him wiping her tears.  Cupping the crown of the gifted hat as it rested on her lap, caressing the strong yet soft material, she thought how alike him it was.  She had instantly considered him strong, while his beaming grin belied softness—assertions which were confirmed as they got to know each other.  Lifting the gift, she kissed the brim and echoed, “Together forever.”

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