Troping Through the Snow by Alexa Riley

I’m so far gone that it only takes him a few quick strokes before my orgasm hits. I cry out his name as the heat washes over me and I cling to his heavy body.

“I’ve always got you,” he vows as he keeps thrusting and pushing me toward another orgasm. “We’re only getting started, Noel.” He kisses me sweetly before thrusting hard. “And I’m never letting you go.”





EPILOGUE





GABRIEL





One month later…





“I’m nervous.” Noel wipes her palms on her dress, and I take them from her lap so I can hold on to her.

“We don't have to do this right now if you’re not ready,” I say for probably the tenth time.

“No!” she’s quick to say and then laughs nervously. “No, it’s okay. I’m as ready as I’ll ever be.”

As soon as I made Noel mine, I practically carried her down the aisle as fast as I could. We were married in the gazebo on Christmas surrounded by her loved ones. I decided not to tell Dad and Kate until after they were back from their holiday vacation. As much as I love them, I knew that the first time Noel met her birth mother needed to be a separate occasion. After answering a lot of questions from the both of them, they understood and were thrilled for us.

It was heartwarming to hear Kate’s tears of joy and how grateful she was that not only had I found her but I’d also fallen in love with Noel. She and Noel have exchanged messages and phone calls, and even Kate and Noel’s adoptive mom have formed a bond since this all happened.

Since the wedding, Noel and I have been remodeling a mountain cabin we bought in Troping, and I’ve been working on moving what business I want to keep with me and closing down the rest. I realized right away what was most important, and that was Noel. Giving up my life in the city was the easiest thing I’ve ever done. Maybe even easier than falling in love with her, and that was like breathing.

“I think that’s them,” Noel’s mom says as she looks out the front door. “It’s time.” She gives Noel a big smile and holds out her hand for her to come join her in welcoming Kate and my dad to Troping.

I’m right there at Noel’s back with my hand on her hip as her dad opens the front door and we walk onto the porch. Kate is out of the car before my dad even comes to a complete stop, and when she sees us standing there, she bursts into tears.

What surprises me is the first ones to go to each other are Noel’s mom and Kate. They embrace like long-lost friends, and the two of them whisper things that we can’t hear. I don’t know what they say, but I can imagine there’s a lot of gratitude between them.

Noel leans against me, and I wrap my arm around her as we watch them. After a long moment, they part and face my wife. Noel steps forward cautiously, and Kate’s chin trembles as she steps closer.

“It’s nice to see you again,” she says softly, and a heartbeat passes before Noel falls into Kate’s arms.

“Thank you,” Noel says as she leans back and looks at Kate. “Thank you for giving me my family—and Gabriel.”

“It was the hardest thing I’ve ever done, but it was the right decision. Seeing you here and how loved you are is more than I could have dreamed of giving you. For a long time, I regretted it, but I don’t anymore. I know that your life is filled with love because of them.“I’m just happy that I get to be a part of your life”

“Let’s go inside,” I say as I place a hand on the small of Noel’s back.

She nods at me and leans into my touch. I can see the relief in her eyes that the initial fear is over and there’s comfort in the breath she takes.

“You okay?” I ask her quietly, and she goes up on her toes. I have to bend down to meet her lips, but she gives me a quick kiss and nods.

“I love you,” she says in answer, and I kiss her again.

“I love you too.”

We spend the day eating together and then showing my dad and Kate the town of Troping. They see our cabin and the work we’ve done to it, and Kate is especially excited when she sees where we plan on having the nursery.

At one point, my dad said that they’ve been looking into property near Troping so that they can be closer to us when we decide to have a family. Noel and I laughed that it would be happening much sooner than they might think. Especially if I have anything to say about it.

That night, Noel and I lie in bed holding each other, and I kiss along her bare shoulder. “Are you happy?” I ask, and she looks at me with a curious expression.

“Of course I am.” She touches my cheek tenderly as she watches me kiss my way down her chest. “I’m pretty sure I’m the happiest person in the whole world right now. I’ve got a family who loves me, friends that are more like sisters, and a husband who can’t keep his hands off me.”

“Why would I want to keep my hands off of you?” I tease, squeezing her hips. She wiggles and rolls onto her back as I move on top of her.

“Are you happy?” she asks as I use my knee to push her legs open so that my bare cock can rub at her entrance.

“Mmm-hmm,” I grunt when I feel her wet desire coat the tip. “I’ll be happier once you’re on my dick.”

“Always with the dirty talk,” she says and then moans when I begin to sink into her.