Usual disclaimer: I do not own the characters they belong to JE. I make no money with this story and write for relaxation. Ranger and Steph enjoy coming to my backyard to play.

Chapter 4 Life as We Live it

Last night was incredible we spent hours making love, living out our fantasies. I encouraged Steph to act out her phone calls with me. Of course she blushed but with some encouragement both subtle and not so subtle pressure we acted them all out. Steph couldn't help but relent; with the right pressure she had no choice.

Ah, Dios, that woman can make me so hard it's painful. When she touched herself and moaned my name as she came, my cock was harder and larger than ever before. Every time she thrust her fingers inside herself my dick throbbed. My breathing was getting harsh and hers was ragged too.

Three days was two and a half days longer than I ever wanted to be separated from my Babe again. I stood from my chair stroking my cock and pounced on the bed, landing between Steph's legs and was buried deep inside her hot center before she could open her eyes. I was whispering her name as I thrust deep and hard. She screamed my name as she clutched my back with her slender fingers.

I could feel her inner muscles squeezing and milking my cock. I knew I wouldn't last long this time, reaching my hand between us I gentle rolled and pulled her swollen clit between my thumb and fingers until I could feel the nerve bundle pulsating then I pressed down and thrust three more time as we both shattered, screaming each other's names. The shockwaves went on and on until neither of us could catch our breaths. I collapsed onto Steph pressing her into the mattress but caught most of my weight on my forearms. I only had the strength to nuzzle her neck.

As our breathing slowed and the aftershocks subsided, I roll onto my side bring Babe with me. "Mi mujer de Dios podría ser la muerte de mí" (my God woman you could be the death of me), I kissed her luscious lips.

"Babe, haces me quiere mucho, nunca he pensado de antes. Me haces sueño, la sensación y la necesidad. Nunca puedo vivir sin ti. Para pasar un día sin que tomaría la luz de mi mundo".

"What did you just say, Ranger?"

"Babe, you make me want so much I've never thought of before. You make me dream, feel and need. I can never again live without you. To spend a day without you would take the light from my world". We spooned together and fell asleep

We woke this morning and when I saw that T-shirt we did an instant replay of last night only in the bed. I can't get enough of this woman, my woman. Just thinking of her I get a surge of heat in my chest and groin. How could I have thought, I could walk away from her? My Babe is the very air I breathe.

"Babe, go shower and dress, I have a couple of phone calls to make then we're going out."

"How should I dress?"

"Just something casual. I won't be long. "

Flipping my phone open I dialed Tank, "I'm going to be off line the next two days. Handle everything you can without me." I hurried down to five, showered and changed before meeting Steph back on seven.

Steph was dressed in a pair of faded jeans, a pale blue tank top and an azure blue silk shirt that matched her eyes perfectly. "You are the most beautiful woman I've ever laid eyes on."

Her eyes trailed down my body as she blushed, "Not so bad yourself Batman." She licked her lips and my jeans immediately got tighter.

"Babe if we're going to leave we should go now or I'll never let you out of this room." Wrapping my arm around her waist I pulled her against my body and guided her to the elevator.

"So Carlos, where are you taking me?"

"A surprise Babe, but I think you'll like it."

"No hints?"

"Not a one, just relax and enjoy the ride."

Thirty minutes later Ranger turned between two stone pillars, stopped the car and pressed his key-fob. A panel in one pillar opened and black box opened. Ranger looked directly at the box and placed his hand inside. A voice came over the speaker, "Good morning Boss." Ranger didn't respond but drove forward as the gates opened; they closed immediately as we entered.

"Who was that?"

"The computer Babe, the grounds are fully automated." I just did my best fish impression.

Ranger drove another few minutes to a garage that opened as we approached, the door closed as we entered. Again Ranger touched his key-fob and the car started to settle into the floor, I could hear a whirring sound.

"Auto elevator Babe, there is no entrance to the house from this level."
We were in a huge underground garage; there was Rangers collection of fancy cars, several SUVs and more than a few motorcycles.

We exited the car as the door to the house swung open. I was more than stunned; this was something out of a spy movie. As the door closed behind us Ranger said," lights on, open shutters, set alarms.

The computer system recognizes voice commands and performs all electronic functions for the house and grounds. There is a voice command override to take personal control. The house is totally secured now."

"Carlos, Is this the Batcave?"

"Yes, Babe, this is what you call the Batcave. Come on, I'll give you a quick tour." Ranger led me down the hall to an elevator that took us to the next floor.

"The basement houses the garage, electronics and computer room and the generator. In case of power failure the generator automatically kicks in. The first floor is the main living area; kitchen, living room, dining room, office, gym, and control room. There's also a game room and media center."

Ranger led me from room to room. "I love the oak floors and the area rugs, make even these big rooms feel warm and cozy." The furniture was the softest leather I had ever touched. Personal photos graced the book shelves, alongside the many books. The dining room furniture was carved dark wood with leather chairs. The kitchen was of course state of the art with black granite counters and island. The floor was black tile. The gym had every machine known to man and a sparing ring. There was a dressing room with whirlpool and a sauna/steam room.

The media center had a large screen TV and theater seating in leather, of course.

"Ranger this is magnificent. So far it is everything I thought the Batcave would be." He just chuckled.

"Glad it didn't disappoint babe. This is the control room I'll show you that later. The house can accommodate ten people and many more if needed.

He then led me back to the elevator. When the door opened on the second floor we stepped into a long hall with doors on each side. "This floor is all bedrooms with baths. There are three offices and a COM area.

I was speechless as Ranger pulled me back into the elevator. "Babe the third floor is the Master suite. I'm just going to let you look around. Be nosy, open doors and check things out."

Ranger just sat back on the bed and watched his Babe as she gasped and smiled at every turn as she opened of doors.

"Ranger this is unbelievable. The closets alone are to die for. The bathroom is as big as my apartment with the shower and whirlpool tub.

The shower has ten jets but there is no shower massager."

"I don't plan on your needing a shower massager." He mumbled. "Babe, kick your shoes off, the floor is heated tile."

Ranger took my hand again and led me to the big soft luxurious bed. He gently pushed me to sit on the bed. He stepped in front of me and got down on one knee.

Reaching into his pocket' "Steph, Babe, You are the light of my life. I have spent the last three years of my life denying that fact. I have been in love with you since the day we met and have tried to hide that from my heart. Always feeling that you were safer without me, I have pushed you away. When we came together a few months ago I knew I could no longer push you out of my life. I had to make you mine wholly, totally, mine. Babe, I want to claim our someday, now. When the builder notified me the house was ready I knew as soon as I got back from Boston, I would bring you here. I built this house for two reasons; the foremost and most important was for you. I tried to incorporate all of the things you loved and would want." By this time there were tears in her eyes. "The second reason, and the reason it is so big, is if we ever have to evacuate Haywood, this will fulfill the need of an office building."

"Babe, will you do me the honor of becoming my wife and partner. To have our someday and make my life worth living?" He took my hand and held the most beautiful blue diamond engagement ring in the world. Ranger looked into my eyes and waited for my answer.

Tears rolled down my cheeks as I nodded her head and said "Yes Carlos I'll be you wife and partner. I've loved you since I met you and I'll love you till the day I die. Hopefully that'll be at least fifty years. But you did forget one thing."

"Babe?"

"No shower massager."

"Babe with me you won't have time for a shower massager."

"Let me show you the rest of our suite. You missed the other closet, which is fully stocked with clothes for every occasion and of course, knowing your lust for shoes, there are shoes to match. There is a sitting room and a bonus room that if we decide, someday could be a nursery.

Through this door is a control room with monitors for all the cameras and override controls. This is also the safe room, in case of an emergency. It has its own electrical, phone, air exchange, computer system and is fire proof. When you step through either door and push this red button the doors close and you are completely protected and safe. The doors and walls are bullet proof, there is food, water, and a bathroom all self contained. Now, sit down in front of that monitor, place your hand on the screen and look directly into the camera lens."

Ranger was like a kid with his own private candy store. The excitement radiated off him in waves.

I did as instructed. "Welcome Stephanie." Jerking backward I looked at Ranger.

"The computer now recognizes you, has your palm print and retinal scan. With this key-fob, you now have control for all the systems in the house. The only other two people who have that control are Ella and Tank.

Like I said the house is on voice command but you probably noticed several key pads as we walked through. Those can be used to control or override the system. The only other thing to do is to enter a password that you can remember. That will be needed to override the system."

"Ranger this house is probably more secure than Fort Knox or even the White House."

"Babe there is nothing I take more seriously than your safety and our happiness.

Now, shall we go down to the kitchen and see what Ella left for dinner?" Ranger turned to me taking my hands."Babe this is your house and I hope you'll feel it is our home. I want you to explore and get comfortable. There is nothing here that you are not to be privy to. I plan to spend the rest of my life being as open to you as I can. There'll always be some things I can't discuss but I'll answer all other questions. When I say partner that is exactly what I mean. No more secrets. I only ask that in return you are honest with me and stand by me, talking out our problems instead of running away. I won't let you run away from me ever again and I'll never push you away again"

"Carlos, I appreciate everything you've told me. This house is beyond any dream, I'm in awe that you would do these things thinking of me. I plan to hold you to your promise and I'll promise to talk instead of run. You know that'll be hard for me because I've a very strong flight instinct. If I do run I hope you'll always come to find me. There will never be anyplace else for me than by your side as your wife and partner."

After pouring the wine and warming dinner we ate in silence for a while, "Ranger how long have you been building this house?"

"It all started three years ago. My brother is an architect, we were discussing how to make a building secure. We were both drinking beer while sitting around his drafting table. We were just running with ideas. Before we finished the twelve-pack we had come up with a few rough designs. A few days later I got a long mailing tube delivered. When I opened it, there were the blueprints for our ideas. I have to say, I was amazed. The plans were phenomenal. I would open those plans and could only think of you, would you like them? Then one day after a few months of looking at the plans, I called Ario. 'I want to build this house. The only thing I need is a middle floor for bedrooms and offices.' That was the start. About two years ago construction began. Lupe and I hired contractors; every contractor had one specific job. They were only provided with their piece of the blueprint. The only collaboration between contractors was through Ario or me. That made the work time consuming but no group would know all the secrets of the house.

Of course Rangeman put in all the security after the contractors were finished. The first floor was sealed and the entrances were constructed after all contract work was finished. The garage originally opened to the first floor. The car elevator and underground parking was created from the basement. There are two other exits to the house that I'll show you later.

Steph, I worked to create a fortress that could be a home. In most situations this is just our house but in case of the extreme we can hunker down and be totally safe. I hope you can be safe and happy here. I don't want you to think of this as a prison. You will be safe to come and go as you please. There are no restrictions on your everyday life.

We will live our life between here and Rangeman, just as we have done in the past."

Steph giggled," I can't believe you planned all of this. A talking house that knows what we need. I have to ask, will the house help plan our wedding? What about food, does the house cook?"

Ranger bent over laughing. "No, to both, Babe. We will work on both problems together. But first let's eat then I have something very special to show you in the bedroom." He gave me his most enticing wolf grin.

AN: I do not speak Spanish. The phrases and translation are from the Translator in MSWORD. Please forgive me if they are incorrect. I hope you continue to R&R. I have not used a Beta with tis story so all mistakes are mine.