Chapter 13

Sam slipped her hand into Jake's as they headed for her dad's truck.

"I didn't expect you home today," Sam murmured.

"I couldn't wait to see you any longer," Jake said, looking back at her with a smile as they walked.

"I'm not complaining, mind you," Sam smiled.

"Good," Jake put his arm around her once they were behind the truck and brought her up against him.

Their mouths met hungrily and Sam whimpered his name as she felt his tongue sweep over her bottom lip. Sam was swept away by the emotions he stirred in her soul.

She had a brief thought that she was sure she loved him before she forgot everything and just let herself be caught up with what they were doing.

Jake widened his legs, bringing her between them as they tried to get closer. He was concerned that she would feel him against her and be frightened, but Sam didn't flinch away from him.

Instead, she pressed herself closer to him, their mouths melding, playing over the lips of the other.

One of Jake's hands tangled in her thick auburn hair as her fingers worked through his black hair. Jake shivered at her touch.

Sam too was caught up in their kiss to pay much attention to anything except Jake. Her instincts were telling her to get closer to him, to let him swallow her up, to wrap herself around him.

She gasped against his lips at the heat consuming her body. Jake seemed to realize what was going on and broke off the kiss. Sam whimpered, trying to continue the kiss. My gosh, she was passionate.

"Sam, no," Jake's voice was soft and caressing. "We need to stop."

"Why?" Sam pouted.

"We're not ready for any of this," Jake told her, giving her another quick kiss.

Sam sighed. "Okay, you're right." She leaned in to kiss him once more.

"What time are you coming to get me?" she asked him.

"Will an hour give you enough time?" Jake wondered.

"No," Sam shook her head.

"No?" Jake was surprised.

"Make it ninety minutes," Sam said. "I need to soak in the tub."

"Okay, ninety minutes it is," Jake gave a longsuffering sigh and she laughed at him.

"I haven't seen you in months but waiting a little longer is so tough," Sam shook her head. "You faker."

"I'm not faking," Jake's lips met hers. "Now go. I'll see you that much quicker."

"My gosh, you are sweet," Sam leaned into him one more time to kiss him before she got into the truck.

She blew him a kiss before starting the truck and pulling out towards River Bend.