Page 36 of Schooled By The Mountain Man

"Come back in the water with me," she says, her voice husky as she stands and offers me her hand.

I slide back into the hot tub, pulling her immediately into my lap. The jets massage our spent bodies as we catch our breath, wrapped around each other in the steaming water.

"You're going to be the death of me," I murmur against her temple, pressing kisses along her hairline.

She laughs softly, nuzzling into my neck.

“No, Liam. I’m a nurse and there is no way I’m going to let you die on me. Now … breathe!”

“Wait. Listen. Do you hear that, Tess?”

She stills and pushes the button to turn the jets off on the tub. The call comes again … unmistakable.

“It’s the whippoorwill, Liam. Still here and it’s almost officially fall.”

“Yeah, I know. It’s a sign. A good sign about us, babe.”

I snuggle her close as we soak in the hot water listening to all of nature. I realize right here, right now what a lucky man I am to have this woman. Truly, we are both blessed.

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