“Stop.” His finger goes under my chin to tilt my head back. “Don’t force it.” He leans down, brushing his mouth against mine. “Trust me.”
“Okay,” I agree. I lean up and I’m the one to kiss him this time. He lets out a small groan as he kisses me before pulling back yet again.
“Now eat. There’s still so much I want to show you.” I pick up the fork, and unlike last night, I don’t have to force myself to eat. It looks like my appetite is back in more ways than one.
I clean my plate only to have Kade try and pile more onto it. He sends off texts as he eats too, and glares at his phone as he does. But every time he lifts his gaze to look my way, he smiles.
I may not remember my husband, but in the short time since I’ve woken up in the hospital, I’ve learned a lot about him. He’s stern and direct with others but with me he is sweet and soft. It’s interesting to watch. I’m his sweet spot and it makes me believe even more that I really did love him. Heat blooms in my chest once again thinking about our love. Everything thus far has been about him trying to protect me and I should follow his lead. He’s right, I should trust him.
“Anything on my sister?” I ask when he pockets his phone.
“I’m working on it. Don’t worry.” He holds his hand out for me to take. “Waterfall?” he asks, and I nod with excitement. This whole place has been beautiful. I can’t imagine what the waterfall is going to look like.
He guides me out of the house and back toward the cart. I want to tell him I might need a bathing suit, but if I don’t have one what would Kade do if I stripped down and went in naked? I guess we’ll just have to find out. If I can get past my shyness of getting naked.
After we ride around the island for a bit, he pulls to a stop and takes my hand. He leads me down a path that’s marked as private with our fingers tangled together. I can hear the water before I see it, and as we walk across a wooden bridge, it comes into view.
“Oh wow!” I say in wonder as I look up at the falls. It’s a breathtaking romantic paradise that’s hidden from everything. There’s a large waterfall with a lagoon-like pool below it and a sandy white beach surrounding the clear blue water. “I don’t think I’ve seen anything more beautiful.”
“I have.” Kade turns me in his arms and looks right at me as I slide my hands up his chest.
“No wonder we were a whirlwind. I can see how easy it would be to fall in love with you. You’re so good to me.”
“You might not remember falling in love with me, but I promise I can get you to do it again.”
I want to tell him I already am because I feel it in my soul. He lifts me off my feet and I giggle in his strong arms.
“Don’t get any ideas,” he warns. His voice is stern but his eyes are teasing. I’m not sure what he’s talking about. “I know you want to swim but you aren't going in naked.” I bite my lip. “Yes, love. I know what you were thinking.” I laugh because he really does know me.
He kisses me once before putting me back onto my feet.
“I don’t think you should be swimming until you’ve fully recovered.” He’s probably right. I don’t actually know if I can swim but I feel like I can. “I just wanted to show you, but we’ll come back soon and spend a whole day when the water is calmer.” He kisses the top of my head. “We have forever.”
“Fine.” I press into him. “What are we going to do all day then?” I give him a wicked smile and I know what I want to do. The doctor told me to take it easy so I’m actually not sure we can do what I want. Maybe that’s part of why Kade is putting some distance between us.
“There’s more to show you.” I let out a long sigh as he guides me back down the path.
He was right, though, there’s so much more to see. We spend the day with him showing me the island and all the edges of paradise. I can see us raising a family here, which sounds crazy.
We sit on the porch swing of our house as we watch the sunset together. It’s still hard to believe this is my home. As much as it feels right being with Kade, this doesn't feel like my life.
“Any word on my sister?” I ask, peeking over at Kade. I know he’s been taking calls when he steps away from me.
I try not to let it bother me when he does, but I don’t know if it’s for my own protection or something else. Not knowing is starting to drive me a little crazy, but in the back of my mind I wonder if there’s something I really don’t want to know. Would not knowing be better? The life Kade showed me today is wonderful and perfect; why would I want to break the spell? There’s a fear that something out there could take this all away. I have no doubt Kade loves me. In fact, when I see him watching me when he thinks I’m not looking, something more than love flashes in his eyes.
“She’ll be here soon,” he answers in a flat tone.
“Is something wrong?” I ask. I turn to face him.
“No, love. You’re here with me. Nothing is wrong,” he says, then he kisses me and I trust that he’s right.
Chapter 6 Kade
My dreams of her are so real I can almost believe they’re happening. I’m on
