Warning: This chapter contains graphic sex scenes between two unmarried adults. If you are underage or this upsets you, please stop reading now.

Wolf had welcomed his masters back home with a lively bark and was greeted in return with several pats on the head and affectionate words. He had missed them, but had sensed they were away for something important, so he'd decided to stay as close as possible in case they needed him.

Michaela had to return to work today, but only for a few hours. She was concerned about leaving Sully alone, because he still seemed to be taking his mother's death very hard. She had expected it, but he hadn't spoken about how he was feeling yet, and she knew from experience that it was better to talk about it. Charlotte had been her confidant when her own father died, and she would be there for Sully, no matter what. He had said to her earlier, that her being there was what kept him going, and she wasn't about to let him down.

Later that night Michaela lay in her bed listening. She had been woken by some odd noises from outside her window. She didn't feel good about leaving Sully sitting up by himself in the kitchen but she couldn't keep her eyes open any longer. He'd said he would head to bed soon enough, so she had made her way to her room for a good night's rest.

She rose from her bed and looked outside. There was light coming from the shed, and it seemed to be the source of the noise as well. After a quick check to Sully's room to see if it was indeed him outside, she made her way to the shed and tapped lightly on the open door. She looked at Sully who was sitting at his workbench chiselling out wood on one of his projects.

"Sully? Is everything alright? It's so late." He looked up at her, noticing her in the pyjamas she had worn the day they had met in the bathroom and nodded, then looked away again sighing. "Tell me," she whispered as she laid her hand on his shoulder.

He started slowly, reluctantly telling her everything that he had been feeling, and all the things running through his heart and mind. Choking up at times. When he finished, Michaela embraced him and they shared a comforting kiss. Sparks immediately flew between them.

Michaela moved back to give Sully some space to regather his thoughts, but after such an emotional release; he needed her now. He grabbed her waist and pulled her towards him; kissing her fervently this time. Michaela answered the kiss the same way; full of passion and enthusiasm. Their tongues moved together wildly. Sully slid his hands under Michaela's camisole - her body felt so soft under his rough hands and her heart raced at his touch.

Unexpectedly she felt herself being lifted off her feet and she wrapped her legs around him. Stumbling back against the wall, they continued tasting each other's kisses, her hands running through his hair. Michaela slid slowly down the wall and fumbled at the bottom of sully's shirt, finally grabbing the edge and lifting it up and over his head. Breaking their kiss only long enough to gain a quick breath, Michaela ran her hands over his broad shoulders and down his glistening chest and muscular torso. She lightly caressed his nipples on her way down to his waist. Her hands swooped around to his back and glided down even further into the back of his jeans and she massaged his cheeks sensuously.

A deep growl escaped from Sully's throat and he reached down to lift Michaela's camisole over her head. He placed firm kisses to her neck while lifting her arms above her head. He pinned her hands in place with one hand, as the other skimmed down her side, gliding over her breasts. His mouth followed close behind, powerfully running his tongue over her hard nipples. She sucked in a quick breath at the sensation and lifted a leg to wrap around him pulling him closer still.

He straightened, pushing their lips together once more, as his jeans started to feel overly restrictive and his throbbing manhood begged for release from beneath them. Michaela's chest heaved with desire as she moved her hands to Sully's pants. She worked the button and zipper free as Sully ran his hand down the front of her pyjama pants, touching her most sensitive place. Michaela whimpered at the feeling of his touch on her.

They both freed themselves from their clothing. Michaela enjoyed the sight of Sully standing there, sweat shimmering over his entire gorgeous body. Sully too took a moment to gaze at her perfect form, she was breathless and yearning to be touched again. He obeyed. Pulling her toward him, their bodies connected, skin to skin.

Sully grasped her firmly from behind and lifted her against the wall. There were no words, just hands wandering over bodies, tongues tasting salty skin and then in the intensity and passion of the moment, Sully joined them together. A wave of pleasure rushing through her body, Michaela moaned in response. His rhythm was strong and steady as he moved them together. They continued on and on, savouring each pleasurable sound and feeling, on and on, never wanting it to end, until Sully felt Michaela tighten around him, and they both reached a powerful release.

Coming down from the high, Sully held Michaela close as her shaky breath began to steady.

"Sully," she whispered as she rested her head on his chest, his strong arms around her.

His heart ached with love for her, and he tried to explain, "Michaela...I-"

"Shh...it's ok," she stopped him by placing a finger over his swollen lips, then touched her own softly to his. She already knew what he was feeling. They savoured the contact a while longer until the chill of the evening began to take its toll on their naked bodies. They both dressed and returned to the house together.

Sully didn't know what to do when they reached their bedroom doors. They hadn't discussed how things had changed over the last couple of days. Should he stick to his own room until they did have the chance to talk about it? Michaela however, had already made up her mind. She reached for Sully's hand pulling him gently into her room, and closed the door behind them.

They slowly crept under the covers of Michaela's bed and lay there, comfortable in each other's arms, until sleep overtook them.

to be continued...