MB Phoenix Group Story Lines: {Going Home} Elijah Part 3

Continued from Going Home Part 2

Elijah Breed

Going Home
Part III

*That voice. The one that tickled at the hairs of the nape of his neck, leaving him wanting more. Emily King... The one female who could have broken him like a stallion had she been a Breedmate. He hadn't seen her since he left for his training with the Order. It was a bittersweet memory. He could still see her sky blue eyes full of tears as he left her with nothing but a kiss on her soft lips and a promise to keep in touch. He wasn't even sure he was going to see her on this trip. Sam, who had been quiet while Eli tended to Dalliance, started barking and wagging its tail at Em. She crouched and scratched behind its ears and Eli could swear Sam was about to pass out from the sheer pleasure of Em's touch.* Peaches...

*Emily smiled as he walked over and wrapped her in his strong arms. They were so warm and inviting, familiar. She squeezed him back and let out a slow breath while remembering the last time she was in his arms. It’s been a while, Eli... *She pulled away and looked up into his eyes as she thought about that night he left. No one affected her the way he did before or since.* You said you would keep in touch. *His sudden stiffness made her realize he was feeling the same way she was. It wasn’t fair of her to make him feel bad for following his dreams. He was a warrior of the Order and she couldn’t be prouder of him. She hugged him again and tried to hide the tear threatening to stream down her cheek.* It’s so good to see you again, cowboy.

*Suddenly Dalliance neighed pulling their attention off each other.* Dalliance, girl... *She walked over and rubbed between her eyes.* As beautiful as always! *She reached her hand in the feed bucket and let the mare take the oats from her palm. Elijah came up behind her and brushed the horse’s mane while taking in the soft fragrance of Em’s hair.* I bet she would love to go for a nice ride. Wouldn’t you, girl? *She fed Dalli more oats while trying to get her mind off the fact that Elijah was standing behind her, gently rubbing his hand down her arm.* it's been so long since I last rode her... Can I join you?

*Without a word; Eli put a saddle on Dalli, climbed up and extended his hand to help Em . She was in front of him and his hands were around her small waist. Sam circled excitedly around them. Just like the last time... They used to ride at night and both Dalliance and Sam remembered the routine. Eli cleared his throat, trying to fill the silence with the right words.* Peaches, I know I said I'd keep in touch... I don't want you to think that I just forgot about you. Not keeping in touch was the damnedest more difficult thing I've done in my life... Even now; having you like this it's torture because it reminds me of what I can never have. *Eli chuckled dryly* Let us have this moment when I can hold you as if I never left. We will sort everything else, later.

She took his hand and let him help her up into the saddle where she settled between his arms easily and leaned back against his chest. Dalli’s easy gate made a slow rocking motion as they made their way out of the stable and into the cool night air. Yes, she would let them have this moment. Em could only dream of being back in his arms like this. If only there was a way to… to be part of his world. She let out a sigh and let the rest of the world melt away.*

*They rode in companionable silence for who knows how long, Eli's acute senses feasting on the softness of her touch and the sweet smell of her skin for what it seemed like ages. They rode to Emily's car, neither of them wanting it to end but knowing daybreak was near. He dismounted and helped Em do so, holding on to her tightly.* Peaches, we need to talk...let's go out tomorrow night. Dinner and dancing okay with you? *After she nodded; he placed a loving kiss on her lips,... * See you then. I'll pick you up at 8:00. Drive carefully.

*And stood there watching long after her car disappeared from sight.*

"And she's everything I ever wanted
And everything I need
She's everything to me
Yeah she's everything to me"

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Continued Going Home Part 4