Chapter 621 - Up to the mountains

Sarah was overwhelmed by the intensity of Aiden's kiss. As if he poured all his emotions into that slow, sensual, deep kiss which made her dizzy. He tasted sweet and a bit coopery. Sarah remembered that she bit his lips and that he is bleeding, and she felt guilty.

"Are your lips OK?" She whispered breathlessly while glancing at his lips.

Smile appeared on his face. "I can take this little suffering in exchange for tasting the woman I love…" And he kissed her again.

This was the only way to calm her trembling heart. Only when she felt him holding her, his body pressing on hers, would she feel at ease knowing that he is right next to her.

His hands sneaked under her clothes and he knew exactly where to touch, and which buttons to press to make her lose herself. And she needed that. She needed to melt in his embrace, to feel him all around her. To inhale his scent and feel his intensity… To know that he is with her, holding her. To know that he needs her just how much she needs him, and that he is not going away.

Aiden devoured her over and over again. He had a need to feel her, and to make her feel him with a hope that his presence erases her doubts about their relationship and his intentions. He needs to make her believe in him. To believe that they will not be separated. Because he is not sure if he can handle to see her look at him again with that fear in her eyes.

They spent most of the night making love in the master closet.

Sarah asked Eve to unlock inside doors of the house and they went up to the kitchen to eat.

Aiden was happy to hear Sarah praise the food he made for her.

Almost-full moon reflected on the surface of the ocean and it provided a breathtaking view.

Aiden liked that Sarah was wearing only his T-shirt. He pointed out that two of them together make one perfect because he was wearing only his pajama bottom.

As promised, she helped him pack the suitcase.

Aiden asked Sarah to give him privileges to Eve back, and she refused. He used that as an excuse to tackle her on the bed and to start another long round of lovemaking.

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Next morning…

Jeff and JoAnna are in the back of the car, heading to the airport.

"Did you pack matching red scarves?", Jeff asked.

"Yes.", JoAnna patiently responded to all his questions.

"The ones with our initials?"

"Do we have any other matching red scarves?"

"No.", Jeff admitted. "And did you…"

JoAnna covered Jeff's mouth with her hand to stop him from asking more questions. "I packed everything that was on the sofa for packing. If it was not there, it's not packed. We got underwear, socks, pants, sweaters and toiletries as well as chargers for our phones. Even our matching fuzzy slippers are packed. Jackets and winter boots are waiting for us in the airplane. If anything else is missing, we will manage."

She slowly removed her hand. "If you are this nervous about me packing for both of us, next time you pack things. OK?" Jeff held her hand and kissed her palm.

He lowered her hand pressing it over his chest, down his abdomen and said with a cheeky smile: "I love when you handle my things."

JoAnna laughed. "Mr. White, it is my pleasure to handle your things."

They flirted and teased each other until they reached the airport.

Jeff and JoAnna held hands while walking through the VIP passage to reach the private jet.

"Did you hear from Aiden and Sarah?" JoAnna asked when she confirmed that they are not in sight.

"No. They know where to come and when. We will not leave without them."

JoAnna pouted. "I know. But it would be nice not to wait in the airplane for hours. You know they like to sleep in."

Jeff took his phone and called Aiden. "His phone is off." He made another call. "Sarah's phone is off as well."

JoAnna frowned. "What if they… broke up?"

Jeff paused. "I hope not."

JoAnna squeezed Jeff's hand nervously. "Last night at the conference call, Aiden was out of it. And Sarah cried herself to sleep. That does not sound good."

"Let's not worry before we get some confirmation." Jeff tried to pacify JoAnna, but he was also concerned.

JoAnna stepped into the jet first and abruptly stopped.

Jeff bumped into JoAnna, nearly toppling her. He swiftly wrapped his arms around her to prevent her from falling. "Why did you…"

"Shhh…", JoAnna shushed him to stop talking and pointed inside.

Sarah and Aiden were sleeping in adjacent reclined seats. Sarah's head rested on Aiden's shoulder and his arms were wrapped around her. Her hands were under the blanket, but they could assume that she is holding onto him.

"Now we know that they didn't break up.", JoAnna whispered to Jeff. She smiled and got into her seat.

Jeff was relieved to see those two together. If they broke up it would be awkward on so many levels.

During the four hour flight, Jeff and JoAnna chatted, flirted and exchanged kisses. Few times kisses got intense, but they stopped and cooled down because they are not alone.

Jeff wished that Sarah and Aiden took a separate flight. Flight attendants know to stay in their room unless they are called, but how can he stuff Aiden and Sarah in that room with flight attendants?

Jeff found out recently that private jet Sophia and Felix are using has a bedroom in the back! Jeff made a mental note to change his jet so that they have a full king size bed available as well. He grinned at that thought and refused to tell JoAnna what he is thinking about. She will see for herself soon, and he doesn't want to spoil the surprise.

While at it, he might get one jet with a bedroom for Sarah and Aiden as well. Maybe as a wedding gift? He likes that idea, because then Sarah and Aiden will take their own plane and he can enjoy privacy with JoAnna.

Sarah and Aiden slept through the flight. They stirred few times, but after adjusting their positions, they continued sleeping.

Only when they landed on a small airport in Canada, Sarah and Aiden woke up.

They met with Sophia and Felix who waited for them for about half an hour.

After a meal in a restaurant, Felix insisted to do groceries and filled up several bags with fresh produce before he agreed that they are ready to head up to the mountains. Aiden told him previously that cabin will be well-stocked with groceries, but Felix explained that Sophia needs fresh food and until he sees it, he will not be at ease.

Sophia was touched by Felix's attentiveness, and JoAnna said how that is sweet while Jeff sulked silently because his woman is praising someone else.

Aiden was happy that others are not probing into the topic of what happened between Sarah and him.

It didn't take long for Aiden and Sarah to realize that others are giving them space, and that is exactly what they need. To focus on each other and heal their wounds.