Camp Hardwood by Alexa Riley
Chapter Eight
Ford
It’s the first day it hasn’t rained and it’s been a long day of activities for the kids. I’ve gone through my normal checklist and met with the heads of the departments and cleaned up the office.
Honey spent the day in the girls’ cabins helping some of them pack and organize their rooms. She had us build two new cabins and now she’s getting their bunks situated. I brought her lunch earlier and ended up christening both of them before I had to go. I left her walking funny, with a sleepy smile. I’d say my job was done, but it never is when it comes to her.
This summer has been filled with excitement, but thankfully it’s begun to settle down. We’ve talked a lot about what we see for the future of Camp Hardwood and where we see ourselves. We don’t necessarily want to shoulder the responsibility for the rest of our lives and as much as we love to be hands-on, we want to be able to step back and allow a younger crowd to help out. Van’s been telling us he’s ready to take on more, and Honey and I agreed to let him once he completes vet school. After that we’ll give him more, and eventually maybe he’ll take over if that’s what he wants to do.
I’m stepping off the porch of the office when I look out and see Honey coming toward me. I walk out onto the grass and meet her halfway. Her eyebrows are drawn together and there’s a look of concern in her eyes as she stares down at her feet. She doesn’t look up until she’s almost right at me and I catch her by the arms.
“What’s up?” She’s startled like she really wasn’t paying me any attention and looks around.
“I think we’ve got a camper missing.” Her voice is soft and full of disbelief.
“What?” It’s not unusual for a camper to get lost because our property is so big, but it is rare for Honey to be so concerned about it. If it happens, it’s almost always taken care of within a few minutes and then everything goes back to normal.
“I forgot my radio down at Cabin B and thought you might be here.” Her arm comes out and grabs mine and I can see the worry in her eyes. “It’s Zara.”
I nod silently as I take her hand and pull her toward the cabin. “Don’t worry, Honey, we’ll find her.” Once we get inside I grab the radio and then nod to Honey. “Tell me what you know.”
“Her camp buddy said she went off on a trail in the woods by herself.”
“Shit.” I shake my head and wonder why kids have to make bad decisions.
“She said if she wasn't there by dinner to tell someone and I think maybe she was scared to admit it.” Honey looks at me with pleading eyes. “We’ve got to find her.”
“Hey, it’s okay,” I say as I turn on the radio and hug her close. “We’ve got the best ranger east or west of the Mississippi. Don’t worry, we’ll find her.”
She nods against my chest as I hit the button for Moose.
After I explain the situation and give him a description, I call out to all the camp counselors. I tell them the same thing and then give her description.
“If anyone finds her, call back and make sure you notify me ASAP,” I say, then set the walkie talkie down.
Honey lets out a long breath as she looks up at me and I put my hands on both sides of her face.
“She didn’t go far. It’s only been a few hours and she went towards Moose’s place. She’s going to be just fine.”
Honey silently nods and I pull her against me as I kiss the top of her head. I know tonight will be sleepless for her unless she hears back that Zara has been found. I want to comfort her and the only way I can think of right now is to take her home and distract her.
“Come on, babe, let’s get you some tea.” I take her hand and grab the walkie-talkie, and we slowly make our way to the cabin.
We stay silent and I can practically hear the gears turning in her head. Thunder sounds in the distance and Honey tenses beside me. There’s a summer shower rolling in and I know we are thinking the same thing. Zara might be out in the middle of this and that’s not going to be good.
As we go into the cabin there’s another loud crack and Honey turns to face the mountain. I know she’s thinking about going up there and looking for her, but we both know that would be a mistake. Moose is the most qualified and he’s close to where she was last seen. If Honey went up there right now there’s a good chance she’d get lost in the process and I won’t let that happen.
I make her some tea and bring it over to her where she’s cuddled up on the couch. She clicks through the channels on the radio as I come over beside her. I take it from her and hand her the tea and she smiles at me.
She softly mumbles a thank you and at that moment static lights up the radio.
“They’ve found her!” Darius our maintenance guy calls out just as the rain begins to pour. “She’s okay.”
“Thank God.” Honey breathes a sigh of relief as I hit the button.
“Where is she?” I ask and wait for a second as more static comes through.
“Moose got her, but I think they have to stay put,” Darius says.
“Okay good. If you can get through to him on radio, tell him to stay put. I checked the radar earlier and it looks like this storm might last a while.” I look over at Honey, who is nodding in agreement with me.
“Don’t think I’ll be able to, but just wanted to let you know. Y’all be safe.”
“Thanks, Darius,” Honey calls out and I turn the radio off.
“You okay?” I say, and her eyes water as she throws herself into my arms.
“I was so worried, Ford. That poor girl could have been eaten by a bear.” I smile as I kiss her hair and hold her close.
“I know what will make you feel better.” I press her back until she’s lying down on the couch with me on top of her. Her legs spread and welcome me between them as I rock my lower half against her.
“This always makes me feel better,” she says, her lips parting.
“Just lie back and let me do all the work,” I whisper, and she smiles.
“Music to my ears.”
I move down and unbutton her shorts as I go and then slide them down her thighs. I pull the soft cotton of her panties to the side and then kiss my way up to her center. I run my fingers up her pink lips and spread them, revealing her tender clit. Gently I trace it with the tip of my tongue then begin to run circles around it. It’s soft and slow in the beginning until her body responds in kind and arousal grows.
Thunder and lightning crash around us as rain comes down on our metal roof. It’s a symphony of a storm. I push her legs open wider and bury my face in her pussy. She’s hot and tight and tastes like my most favorite thing in the world. I can’t ever get enough and I don’t intend to.
Her hips rise in invitation and I don’t wait for a second. I unbutton my jeans and pull out my cock, kissing my way up her body and then sinking inside of her. I need this connection just as much as she does and I fuck her hard against the cushions of the couch.
“More,” she moans, and I grind against her, rubbing her clit with the hard length of my cock.
“All of it,” I agree, and my cock swells with her demands.
Whatever she wants I’m willing to provide, and if that means growing to give her more, then goddamn it, that’s what I’ll do.
It’s hot and fast and we still have most of our clothes on, but I’ll take my time later. Right now we need this to bond us together and remind her that she isn’t that little girl. That I’ll always find her, always save her, and that no matter what she won’t go missing. She’s mine and I won’t let her slip away from me, not even for a second.
“I’ve got you,” I say softly as I grab her hips and hold her steady. Her back arches and she claws at my shirt. She can’t fight it anymore.
She moans and her body tenses just as she goes over the edge and I watch as paradise envelops her. Her cheeks flush and she closes her eyes in absolute bliss. There’s nothing more beautiful than watching my wife cum and the sight of it sends me over the edge.
Waves of pleasure take me under and I fall on top of her. My cock empties into her waiting body and her pussy contracts all around me. It’s quick and dirty and we’re both a mess of combined pleasure as I wrap her in my arms.
“Let’s go to bed,” I say, carrying her into the other room.
“But I’m not sleepy.” Her eyes are heavy and I smile at her and shake my head.
“You don’t have to be awake for the next part. I’ll be quick,” I tease her, and she perks up.
“What’s the next part?” She licks her lips.
“Happily ever after,” I say as I lean in and kiss her.
