Heir’s Redemption

Chapter 8

RÁMON’S POV

Staring down at Caterina while she gawked at my half naked body was like a dream come true.

I knew every woman desired me, but Caterina was different. She wasn’t vain and didn’t necessarily care about looks. She was attracted to loyalty, strength and commitment.

So seeing her attraction to me just fed the beast inside of me. He was proud of us and how much we appealed to her— because she was perfect to us.

Nobody else could compare.

Knowing she wanted me— all of me, was like being in heaven. The one who I always wanted— mind body and soul, wanted me the same way.

We talked about marriage and kids, which didn’t scare her away. She was just as eager as me to talk about it and even suggest names for our children.

God, I was so f*****g lucky.

I may have been born into a family of wealth, but I lacked true heritage. I never knew my father or mother— or any family for that matter.

I didn’t want that for my children.

I want them to know their father. I want them to grow up in a happy and loving family— like what Caterina was born into.

I envy what Valentina and Níkolai have.

I want that with Caterina.

“Come join me in the water.” I smiled as I continued to watch her gawk at me.

I reached down and grabbed her arm before I yanked her to her feet. Her widened hazel eyes, finally blinked as she came back to her senses.

“Water?” She stuttered, “It’s too cold.”

I chuckled slightly as I brushed some of her long curls out of her gorgeous face.

“I’ll keep you warm, I promise.” I replied back, making her smile before she giggled a little.

“You’re such a flirt.” She playfully shoved me away, making me laugh.

She was right about that— I was totally a flirt.

“How about I help you undress.” I smirked as I pulled her blazer off and dropped it to the ground.

Her mouth hung open and she stared at me in disbelief.

“How about I drown you instead?!” She retorted, making me laugh.

There was my little spitfire— she was back.

My laugh came from the depths of my soul. She was the only one who could get it out of me. She was the light that tamed my darkness— making room for the best parts of me to shine.

“Join me in the water little one.” I spoke out softly as I looked down at her. “Let’s make some beautiful memories together.”

She rolled her eyes but had a sexy smile on her face that told me she was game. She was honestly a walking contradiction when she wanted to be.

I watched her hands starting to unbutton her blouse from the top.

I know I should have looked away, but there was no way I was gonna miss this show.

She slipped her blouse off, showcasing her white lace bra. Her perfect perky breasts made my c**k twitch as she continued undressing.

I loved Caterina’s body.

She may have not had the biggest breasts or the largest ass, but she was absolutely stunning.

Perfect, honestly.

She had an hourglass figure that was lean and slender. Her breasts weren’t too small or too big— they fit perfectly in my hands if I went to squeeze them. Her ass wasn’t large but wasn’t entirely small either. Her ass was toned and plump— the perfect bubble butt.

Everything about her was perfect in my eyes.

Caterina took her shoes off then slipped her socks off before taking her skirt off. My eyes lowered to see the pair of white cotton panties that clung to her skin.

I released a strangled breath as my mind went blank.

I took the opportunity to mesmerize her half naked body— something I never got to see yet.

My eyes roamed from her curly hair, to her stunning face, then traveled down to her slender neck that looked too good not to kiss. My eyes took in her perky breasts that begged to be touched.

I continued my search and dropped to her toned stomach that showed some abs that she worked so hard to achieve in the gym. I noticed the way her hips flared out at her waist and the way her thighs gapped right below her virgin p***y that was waiting to be touched.

A guttural growl escaped my lips as I felt the beast inside of me awaken. That primal and carnal side of me wanted her just as much as my logical side did— but I couldn’t take her.

Not yet.

I closed my eyes and tried not to latch onto the temptation that was right in front of me. If I wasn’t careful, I would make her pregnant today and she would be having my child in the next nine months.

“Do you not like what you see?” She questioned softly, making me snap my eyes open.

I saw the insecurities in her entrancing hazel eyes. She chewed on her bottom lip as her body language screamed at me to reassure her.

Without a second thought, I pulled her into my arms and buried my face into the crook of her neck. I breathed in her feminine perfume that made my c**k throb in desire.

“You are perfect Caterina.” I praised as I left soft kisses down her slender neck, “Nobody could ever compare to you.”

I heard the large amount of air she sucked in as her body softened in my arms.

“I know I hurt you in the past and you may not believe me, but you are the most stunning person I have ever laid my eyes on.” I confessed as I stroked her hair and relished in the feeling of her warm skin against mine. “I have loved you since you were a little girl and fighting bullies on my behalf— And I will still love you when you get old and wrinkly while your hair turns grey.”

She giggled as she pulled back and met my gaze. Her hazel eyes held unshed tears as she kept staring at me.

“I love you Rámon.” She admitted, “I have always loved you and I will never stop loving you.”

My cold heart melted at her words.

It was the reassurance I needed to know that I didn’t f**k up and lose my chance at having her for the rest of my life.

I hooked my fingers into her scalp and smashed my lips to hers. I showed her my appreciation to her confession and kissed her breath away.

She pulled away quickly with a face full of blush.

“Last one in the water is a p***y!” She yelled before taking off running towards the waterfall.

My little spit fire was back.

I couldn’t help but laugh as I watched her jump into the water and disappear underneath the cold-clear water.

Her head finally popped up above the water with her face scrunched up in terror. She looked like she was struggling to even stay in there for one second longer than she had to be.

“It’s so cold!” She complained as she hugged herself, trying to find some ounce of warmth.

I smiled as I watched how perfect she was— even through all of her flaws, she was f*****g perfect.

She was MY perfect woman and I was never gonna let her go.

I ran towards the water, not wanting her to be by herself for any second longer. I jumped in, splashing her with the cold water in the process and making her whine like a child.

“Relax, little one.” I chuckled as I swam over to her and pulled her cold body into mine. I wrapped my large arms around her, practically tucking her into me.

She fit like a glove— as if she was made for me.

Her body shivered and I could feel her muscles tense up as she clung to me like a koala bear. I relished in the possessive way her arms wrapped around me— even if it was because she was stealing my body heat to stay warm.

Her arms were wrapped around my neck and her fingers danced in my scalp as she pulled and tugged on my hair. Her eyes searched my face, as if looking for something.

I was too entranced to ask her what she was searching for. My attention was focused on the way water dripped down her long eyelashes. Her hazel eyes were bright and swirled with gold and even a hint of green that was absolutely stunning.

“You are so handsome.” She whispered as her fingers traced the outline of my face.

I couldn’t help but smile like a giddy school boy at her compliment.

Caterina was never the one to give compliments, but here she was giving sincere compliments and making me feel like the sexiest man in the world.

“Thank you.” I whispered back, watching the way her perfect smile lit up her face with happiness.

Her legs squeezed around my waist as she moved closer, practically sitting on-top of me as I leaned against the rocky bank of the waterfall. My c**k throbbed, begging to be buried inside of her warm heat.

She leaned in and placed a soft kiss on my thirsty lips. I held back my hunger and let her take the lead. She deepened the kiss and nibbled on my bottom lip as her tongue darted out and licked along my plush lips.

A deep moan escaped me as I kissed her back and shoved my tongue down her throat. Her hips rocked against mine and my c**k twitched as I felt her ass rub against my needy shaft.

“Fuck.” I whispered as I pulled back and caught my breath, trying to hold my hunger back.

She smiled with a knowing glint in her eyes— she knew exactly what she was doing to me.

Fucking tease.

She leaned in and pecked my lips before she untangled herself from me. “Come and get me.” She taunted.

I sighed out, knowing my little spitfire was back and the docile side of her was gone again. Caterina wouldn’t be Caterina if she didn’t play any games.

I watched as she swam underneath the waterfall. She looked like a goddess as she stood up on a rock and let the water cascade over her perfect body.

My heart and soul was content in knowing that she was ours. I would get to have more days like this because she was mine.

“You just gonna sit over there and stare at me!” She yelled out, throwing me from my thoughts.

I chuckled before swimming over to her. She jumped away and swam away from me, making me start to chase her.

She stood up and tried to jump away when I cornered her, but she screamed out instead and fell back into the water.

“Caterina!” I yelled out, feeling so worried. Her scream was one of distress.

She popped her head back above water as her face scrunched up with pain.

“I think I cut my foot.” She whined.

Without another thought, I scooped her up in my arms and carried her out of the water and back over to our blanket.

I laid her down and took a look at her foot. There on her right foot was a deep cut that had her blood trickling down her soft flesh.

She whimpered softly as she saw the blood drip onto the blanket.

“It’s not too deep for stitches, you will be okay. Relax and let me bandage it up for you.” I reassured her as I grabbed my backpack and pulled out my first aid kit.

I was happy that I brought this.

I took some supplies out and began cleaning her wound. Then I wrapped her foot to stop the bleeding and keep the area dry and clean.

Once I was done, I placed a soft kiss along her ankle. I looked up to see her smiling at me with pure adoration in her hazel eyes.

“Thank you Rámon. You’re my hero.”

I chuckled, knowing if she kept giving me compliments, it would go to my head.

“Anything for you, little one.” I smiled back.

I put all of the first aid supplies back in my bag and remembered the gift I got for Caterina.

I pulled the black-velvet box out of the bag and held it in my hands. “I prepared a gift for you.”

She sat up and looked at me in shock.

“You didn’t have to Rámon.”

“Nonsense.” I chuckled back, “I wanted too.. No, I needed to.”

I held the box out for her and she reluctantly took it. I watched her open it and she covered her opened mouth as she gazed down at it with love.

“Is this what I think it is?” She asked with tears in her eyes.

“Yes.” I nodded my head as I watched the many emotions swirl on her face.

Years ago, when we were kids— I dragged Caterina to a field of daisies behind her property. There, we promised each other that we would always be together and get married.

Before we left, I stole a daisy from the field and told her that I would always keep it so we could remember the promises we made to each other that day.

Now, I’m giving it to her— just in a different form.

I held onto the daisy and preserved it the best way I could. I was able to get somebody to make it into a necklace. They sealed it with epoxy in a small frame that had a gold barrier. Then it sat on a gold chain that was dainty and screamed femininity.

I wanted her to be able to keep it forever and always have it near. I wanted her to remember our promises to each other and when our love started.

We were always meant to be— since we were kids.

“It’s beautiful.” She sighed out as she traced her finger across the frame of the daisy, “Can you put it on me?”

“Of course.” I grabbed the necklace from the box and clipped it around her neck.

Her face beamed with excitement before she jumped into my lap and peppered my face with kisses.

“I love you, Rámon Bonnano.” She whispered before pecking my lips softly.

“I love you too, Caterina Gambino.”