Chapter 13

Moonlit Cave

Connor's POV

We stopped for the night in an empty cave. I laid back against the saddle and looked up through the hole in the ceiling. The full moon shone its light down on us.

"Are you alright?" she asked softly.

I didn't know how to answer her question. She put her hand on my knee and I looked at her.

"I know seeing that monster upset you. I won't pretend to understand how much pain he's put you through. But Connor you can tell me anything. I will never judge you. I wish I could take your pain on myself. Do you know why?"

I slowly shook my head.

"Por que te quiero, because I love you."

My eyes slowly widened and I sat up. She did not look away from my gaze, she wasn't shy.

"I haven't heard someone say 'I love you' to me since I lost my mother." I told her.

She smiled sadly and brushed the tips of her fingers over my cheek.

"I'm sorry." she said.

I kissed the palm of her hand.

"Do you love me, Ratonhnhake:ton?"

I smiled and brought her closer to me.

"Yes Esperanza, I do."

She smiled at me and I kissed her. I loved her more than anything, more than life. We separated and I stared into her beautiful eyes.

"You're so beautiful." I whispered.

She rested her forehead against mine and I closed my eyes.

"Should I show you how much I love you?" she asked quietly.

I wasn't quite sure what she meant.

"I don't understand."

"I want to give myself to you."

I sucked in a breath but I grabbed her hips.

"Is that really alright?" I asked.

"Si. Yes."

I slowly leaned forward and kissed her lips. I moved my hands down her neck and shoulders. The cool air hit my skin and I realized she'd opened my robes. I pulled back she pushed it off my shoulders. I kissed her neck and she ghosted her fingers down my arms. I wrapped my arm around her waist and held her closer. I pulled the tie from her hair and it fell down around her. I gently ran my fingers through it and kissed the base of her throat. She leaned back so I could begin to undress her. My hands were shaky at first, but she reassured me. She kissed me as I revealed her to me. Her skin was so soft. There were a few scars here and there but I didn't care. I had them too. I could feel jolts of pleasure shooting straight to my groin. I didn't know whether or not it was intentional, but when she rubbed up against me I moaned loudly. She reached for my belt and quickly undid it. I pulled away so I could look at her.

"Where we you all my life?" I whispered.

She smiled and laid back, pulling me down on top of her. She was wearing a strange contraption to cover her breasts. She called it a bra. She brought my hands to a clasp and I undid it. The straps fell down her shoulders and pulled it away. She had large, full breasts. I looked at her and she nodded. I lightly stroke the underside of one and she sighed.

Esperanza's POV

I could feel his rock hard abs as I ran my hand down his body.

He's sexier than I thought! Why weren't there men like him in my time? He's such a gentleman too. Man I really got lucky.

I moved my hand up his back and to his shoulder. He was so strong! His hard arousal was pushing against my stomach. I moaned into his mouth and curled my tongue around his. I pushed him back so I could get his pants off. Once more, I was lucky. He was big and I smiled. I pulled his lips back down to mine and kissed him passionately. He pulled off my pants and boots then lowered his hips to mine.

"Oh my god, Connor!"

I'd only slept with one other man, my ex-husband. He was nowhere near as big as Connor was. He was also nowhere near as handsome, kind and brave as Connor. I pulled back so I could look into his eyes.

"Te quiero." I whispered.

"I love you."

I could feel him at my opening. He stroked my cheek as he pushed himself inside me. My lips parted and I closed my eyes. Soon he was completely buried inside me. I grabbed his biceps and took a deep breath. He started kissing my neck and I arched my body so he was deeper inside me. He wrapped his arm around my hips, holding me against him. He moved slowly at first, no doubt this was his first time.

"Just do what you feel." I said.

He dropped his mouth to mine and went faster. I had no idea how he was able to fit inside me, but I wasn't complaining. I moved my hand to his hair and tangled my fingers in it. His lips moved down my jaw hungrily and to my neck.

"More!" I begged.

He grunted and started to thrust harder and faster. I could swear I saw stars. The pleasure was building up inside me.

"Connor! Connor!"

I stood on the edge and I wanted him to join me. I moved to his neck and bit him. He cried out my name and released inside me. I came with him and he lowered his face to my neck, panting. I closed my eyes and kissed his shoulder. He looked into my eyes and I ran my fingers through his hair.

"You're incredible." I said.

He smiled a bit.

"As are you."

I smiled and he rolled onto his side. He stroked my hair and I closed my eyes.

Connor's POV

I'd never felt anything like it. It was wonderful! She laid there with her eyes closed, though I knew she was still awake.

"Connor, can I tell you something?"

"You can always tell me anything, Esperanza."

She opened her eyes and looked at me.

"I was married once."

My eyes widened a bit.

"It was an arranged marriage. I didn't love him. He was pathetic and cruel to those he thought lesser than himself. I hated that man until the day he died." she said.

A single tear rolled down her cheek. I shook my head and wiped it away.

"Forget about him. You're here with me now, and I will tell you every day that I love you. We will defeat the Templars together."

She smiled at me and I could see the love in her eyes.

"You're the first man I've ever truly loved, Connor. You're the only man I ever want to love."

I smiled and kissed her softly. She was so different, so special. And she'd chosen me.

"Before we go to Boston, there's something I want to show you."

"What about Pitcairn?"

"He's holed up in Boston. He won't be going anywhere. And if he does, we'll find him again."

She smiled and then laid her head on my chest.

"Alright. But you tired me out, let's go to sleep."

She closed her eyes and I smiled.

"I love you." I whispered.

"Tu tambien te quiero."

She fell asleep after that.