Ranger thought for a second then quickly pulled the keys from his pocket. "Let's get moving Steph, we'll run by the phone company and get your number changed as well."

I followed him out the door, laughing the entire way.

Eleven Days Later

Chapter 7

An hour later I had a new phone number and a brand new answering machine. I couldn't manage to wipe the smirk off my face, so Ranger had decided to just ignore me. Some men just hate to be proven wrong.

When he pulled the truck into the parking lot of the Piggly Wiggly I asked what we were doing. "Um, the Piggly Wiggly?"

"A fine and respectable grocery chain, even if it has a stupid name." Ranger stated.

"I agree, but what are we doing here?" I questioned.

Ranger jumped from the truck and walked around to my door which he opened and grabbed my hand to help me from the seat. He explained his reasoning as we walked hand-in-hand into the store.

"I figure we should lay low tonight, so if I'm going to be spending the rest of the day at your apartment I want to make sure you have something edible there."

"You're buying me groceries?"

"No. I'm buying me groceries to keep at your place."

"I see." I snickered.

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Once we were inside the Piggly Wiggly, Ranger roamed the fruit and veggie isle while I headed straight towards the bakery. 20 minutes later we met again at the register. I had a basket of goodies as did Ranger. I tried to glance at what he was buying but he quickly hid it behind his back.

"No babe, it's a surprise."

"Oh goody. Green shrubs, I can hardly wait." I said sarcastically.

Ranger smiled, "You'll see. What did you get?" He said as he peered into my basket.

"No way! If I can't see what you are getting, you can't peek either. In fact, I'll go to the next register so you won't ruin my surprise."

Just as I was about to turn to the next counter he grabbed my arm and dropped his mouth to my ear. "I love when you try to surprise me." Then he leaned all the way in and planted a huge kiss on my lips. I completely forgot where we were until I heard a kid squeal.. "Oooooooo." Ranger pulled us apart, then quickly eyed the kid who immediately turned pale and ran to look for his mother.

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When we returned to the apartment, Ranger quickly locked himself in the bedroom. At first I pouted, but after explaining he was preparing his surprise I quickly understood.

While I was alone, I took the time to reflect about the events of the day. Everything seemed so surreal. Only a little over a month ago, Ranger and I had still been running circles around one another and now we were a couple. An actual, official, kiss in public couple. This just may be the best time in my life.

"What are you grinning about?" Said Ranger in his super sexy voice. I glanced up at him and watched his muscles flex as he made his way towards me. He had let his hair down and it fell gently across his shoulders. He had changed clothes, or more like it, he had removed clothes. Now he was clad in only a pair of black silk boxers and a smile.

"I was just thinking about how lucky I am." I answered him when I found my voice.

He walked to where I was standing and grabbed my hand. "Follow me babe, cause I'm about to make you really lucky."

I couldn't help but laugh, but I grabbed his hand and let him lead me into the bedroom anyway.

He had covered the windows with black sheets which caused the entire room to darken. There were several vanilla scented candles lit all around the room giving it a shimmering glow. The light bounced off his dark skin causing my knees to go weak.

He had pulled the covers back on the bed and I noticed I had new sheets.

"Are those what I think they are?" I asked him.

"You always said you loved my sheets."

"Wow. That Piggly Wiggly is one hell of a store."

Ranger laughed then wrapped his arms around me. "I had a few things hidden in the truck. But forget that stuff, come to bed with me and let me show you that I think you're one hell of a woman."

Ranger walked around to the opposite side of the bed, slowly dropped his boxers and slid under the covers. I quickly undressed and join him on the crisp, new sheets. They felt like heaven, but were quickly forgotten when he laid his hands on me.

He placed his hands around my waist and pulled me on top of him. His lips kissed my shoulder as he whispered into my ear how beautiful he thought I was. He continued to lick and tease my neck until it was damp from his tongue. He pulled away and blew the warm air of his breathe across my skin, causing a tremble to flow down my back.

Ranger moaned as I shivered and quickly rolled me over onto my back. He pinned me with his strong muscular body. His hands slide up my sides and along my arms until he placed his hands into mine. He entangled my fingers with his then gently raised my arms over my head, holding them against the mattress. I tightened my grip on his hands as he tongue did interesting things to my neck.

"Oh God Ranger. You make me feel so good." I moaned.

Ranger smiled against my skin and quickly moved his mouth to mine. My eyes closed from the intensity of the contact. He was gentle, hot and aggressive all in one kiss. His tongue demanded my attention while his lips fought to tame my own. As our desire grew, my hips began to thrust in reflex to what my body was feeling.

I could feel his body grow to meet my own. I wrapped my legs around his waist and tried to force him inside me, but he pulled away.

"Not yet babe… I want to devour you first." He whispered.

And devour me he did. From my neck, to my breasts, across my stomach and finally between my legs he licked and tasted every inch of my body. When his tongue found my belly button he had released his hands from mine and placed them on my thighs. As he crept lower he slowly pushed my legs apart until I was spread completely before him.

I gasped from excitement when he finally touched that spot. My body jerked and my eyes rolled back in my head as he sucked me into his mouth, rolling me between his teeth.

My hands grasped his head and pulled his mouth closer to me. His hair tangled around my fingers as I begged for more.

When he had my body in a frenzy he slid two fingers deep inside of me, bending them slightly in order to hit that other perfect spot. Just as quickly as he found it, he pushed me over the edge. I bucked my hips in the air causing him to grind his mouth tighter against me. I came hard, and long and nearly passed out from the sensations.

I was still breathing hard when he kissed his way back up my body. As soon as his lips landed on mine he slipped his cock inside of me. My wetness soaking him immediately. He slid into my slick folds without effort and quickly began to make slow, deep thrusts.

My mouth jerked free of his and quickly bit into the skin at his neck. I wanted to mark him as my own, to show the world that this man was taken. I took a quick bite, and when he thrust forward I licked the same spot. Bite, lick, bite, lick.

When my fingers began to play with his nipples his back tightened. His fingers dug into my side and he began pumping into me faster and faster until I was no longer able to make sense of the world. The room began to spin and the only thing I could bring into focus were the sensations his body was making against mine.

With a deep groan and a quick kiss, Ranger spilled inside of me, moaning, "I love you." in my ear. When he was completely drained he collapsed on top of me, still breathing heavy. I wrapped my arms and legs around him and held him close.

When his breathing was back to normal he rolled over to his side and propped his head against his arm. As he made circles on my stomach he spoke softly. "Stephanie. I love you. I wanted to say it again when I wasn't coming."

I let my laugh spread through the room then replied, "I love you too Ranger and not just because of the doomsday orgasms you give me either."

"That's good to know." He laughed back.

We remained in each other's arms until our desires flared once again. The rest of the day was spent in bed, as we took turns showing each other just how much we were in love.

To Be Continued…