That brought me out of my stunned silence. "Oh shit! OK well umm yeah I gotta go I will see you when I get there. BYE!"

I swore I could hear him really laughing as I slammed down the phone. No time to think about that now I have to pack for a trip to New Orleans.

I couldn't believe my eyes when I stepped off of the plane. It was like I was walking into an entirely different world. Of course as soon as I stepped out I saw a black SUV sitting not far from the plane and a HUGE man dressed in black standing at attention. I assume this must be my ride. "Hey there big guy you get stuck standing out here in this heat waiting for me?" I asked with a rather large smile on my face. Which of course only got me a hint of a smile from the behemoth standing in front of me. How typical. hmph guess it will take me some time to get him to warm up. "So," I started "isn't it the slightest bit hot standing there like a tree wearing all black?"

"Could be worse." Hew answered as he went and grabbed my bags before he put them into the back and then hopped into the drivers side of the SUV.

I was going to get this guy to talk if it killed me. I mean really what is it with all these big guys and their small vocabulary. I decided that I might as well get into the truck with him. He can't get away from me if he is cornered and driving. I gave myself a pat on the back for good thinking and hopped into the truck beside him. "Whats your name or should I just call you mountian?" However all that got me was a blank look and nothing more. Hmm. Maybe I should change tactics a little. "My name is Stephanie by the way but you can call me Steph." This got me a small nod of his head. I gave a big sigh and decided that maybe he was a big rock. Well since he wasn't going to talk to me I might as well take a good look around and see where we are going. I rolled down my window so that I could get the full effect as we were driving along. The different sights and sounds of the city was amazing. It was almost as if there were a bunch of little towns inside on big city I had never seen anything like it. Just then we entered what must have been a buisness district but it was like none other that I had ever seen before. There were larger skyscrapers made of glass that reached so high you swore they went on forever and then right down the block almost in the building shadows there would be the most amazing three story building made of brick and stone. The architecture straight out of a magazine. 21st century meets old world and yet it seemed to only enhance the uniquness of the city because for some reason it didn't look out of place or akward it just seemed to fit. To say the least I was in awe.

I looked over to Boulder, you know rock/ mountian it just seemed to fit, and simply said "Wow."

I watched as we turned onto LaFayette and saw a rather large building. The name wasnt finished being put on yet so it said RangeMa but I guessed that was where we were going. It wasn't as big and spectacular as some of the other buildings that I had seen but it certianly didnt stand out either. We pulled up to the lot where I assume we are going to park. As I begin to step out of the SUV Boulder grabs my arm and hands me a key card. I look at him as if he has a second head.

"Use the card to call the elevator and go to the second floor that is where Ranger's office is. I will make sure that all of your things get taken upstairs to his apartment there." With that said he turned and walked to the back of the SUV to get my things. I guess that means that I have been dismissed. Oh well no love lost I just wanted to get to Ric. It really hadn't been that long since I had last seen him but it seemed way too long for me. I had butterflies in my stomach in anticipation of seeing him again. I practically ran to the elevator doors and swiped the key card in the slot and waited for the elevator to come down. I swear to you that was the longest minute of my life waiting for those doors to open up. As soon as they did I slide into the elevator and promptly hit the 2. As the elevator slowly went up the butterflies wings decided to beat faster and faster. By the time I reached the second floor they were at super sonic speeds. When I stepped out of the elevator I then realized that I had no idea which direction to take to get to Ric's office. I looked right down the hallway and then I looked left and there I saw a door that was open just a crack and my gut told me that was where I would find him. I walked quickly down the hall and as I got closer the hairs on my arms began to raise up and there was a tingling that started at the base of my spine that slowly travelled north. I reached the door and I could hear him talking on the phone. He sounded very angry about something and I wasn't sure if I should interupt but then again my hand seemed to have a mind of its own because it pushed the door open and I stood there silently in the doorway.

Now I dont know if he heard the door open or if he just sensed me there but he paused midsentence and turned in his chair and gave me on of his blinding 1000 watt smiles. "You know what Doc something urgant just came up and I need to take care of it now." He said as he hung up the phone. He stood up and walked to me boring into me with his eyes and suddenly I felt like he was the hunter and I was the prey and I was about to be devoured. He got so close to me that I could feel the rise and fall of his chest with my own. He reached his right hand behind my head and laced his fingers in my hair as he pulled me forward. Just as I thought he was going to lay the mother of all kisses on my he stopped and simply said "Babe." before his mouth came crashing down onto mine.

This was simply the hottest most passionate kiss of my entire life. I swear the poles were melting and there was going to be a flash flood somewhere in the world all because of this kiss. Our tongues were wrestling for control and exploring each others mouths as if we needed this like we needed the air to live. It was the most powerful, passionate and loving kiss I believe anyone could have experienced in one lifetime and just as I thought he might take things further he pulled away. I could tell he was just as affected as I was by the way his breath was coming in short ragged breaths.

At that moment all I could manage to squeak out was "Hi."

He smiled at me and gave a small chuckle "Hi back."

I still couldn't catch my breath and frankly I didn't want to. Right now more than anything I wanted a Ric induced orgasm. He gave me a knowing smile, "Why don't you head up to the apartment that I have set up here in the building and start getting settled in. I have a couple things down here that I have to do and then I will be right up."

I sighed "Alright I guess I could use a shower after the flight."

That earned me a wolf grin. "Why don't you save the shower until I get there so that I can help you wash your back."

"Well as long as you don't take too long," I purred, "I am feeling Very dirty."

He groaned. "Oh God Babe. Ten minutes just give me ten minutes."

I sauntered out the door thinking to myself, "Oh yeah this is going to be good."