Heir’s Redemption

Chapter 7

CATERINA’S POV

Rámon stayed true to his word. He picked me up once school got out. I honestly didn’t know how to act, I was so happy knowing he was serious about courting me.

You should have seen the envious stares that were directed at me all day at school today. These girls really think they have a chance with Rámon, as if they could really turn his eye when I’m around.

I just ignored them.

But if they were to try something or say something, best believe I would handle them and make sure they never gave me any problems again.

I don’t mind beating up a few annoying little girls who had a crush on my man.

“So where are we going?” I curiously asked as Rámon drove away from my school.

I could only imagine where we were going, based off the change of attire that Rámon was now wearing.

He had on a white button up that was tucked into a pair of black-suede dress pants. The top buttons of his shirt were unbuttoned, showcasing his muscular chest that had my name tatted over his heart. I could also see his family crest, slightly peaking out. His sleeves were rolled up, showing his muscular forearms and the thick veins that bulged through his tan skin that was covered in ink.

My heart raced at the sight— I was head over heels for him.

My hands itched to touch my name that was inked on his flesh for life. It was an everlasting commitment that he personally made without any word from me.

That action alone should tell me that he’s committed to me forever.

“It’s a surprise,little one.” Rámon chuckled back, throwing me from my thoughts. “Just know that you will love it.”

“Hmmm.” I smiled, “You sound pretty sure of yourself.”

He glanced my way with that panty dropping smile that made my toes curl.

“I know you better than you know yourself Caterina.. so yeah, I’m pretty sure of myself.”

I couldn’t help but laugh before I playfully punched his arm. He grabbed my hand and brung it to his lips, softly placing a kiss on my knuckles.

My heart fluttered at his affection.

He held my hand in his and interlocked our fingers together. The warmth of his large hand, brought a feeling of wholeness to my being.

I loved him.

I absolutely f*****g loved him.

…

It took us about an hour to arrive to our destination. We were closer to the mountains of New York, making me wonder exactly what Rámon had planned for us.

We were parked in the middle of nowhere with only trees and brush surrounded us. It was like a scene right out of a horror movie.

“You brought me here to kill me, didn’t you?” I asked out with furrowed brows as I looked around the questionable location of our whereabouts.

Rámon gave me a hearty laugh as he ruffled my hair, treating me like a small child.

“Relax Caterina.” He smirked, “If you died, I wouldn’t be able to live.”

I puckered my lips and pouted as he got out of the car. I followed suit and got out of the car with him and joined him at the back of the car.

I watched him grab a backpack out of the car before he threw it over his shoulder.

“Come on my beautiful princess.” He teased as he interlocked our hands and dragged me through the forest.

My heart raced as Rámon led me to god knows where.

I knew he would protect me, so I wasn’t worried where he was taking me. I was just really curious and excited to know what he has planned for our first date.

Rámon Bonanno is not romantic, so what the hell has he planned?

I took deep breaths, breathing in the pungent scent of Mother Earth and all the other floral scents that surrounded us.

Birds chirped and insects buzzed around us. The bright sun shined down on us, giving us some warmth in the cold-spring New York weather.

It was lowkey peaceful here— something we don’t get enough of.

“Almost there little one.” Rámon mused as my little feet jumped over big logs of fallen trees. His giant legs could just step over them, as if they weren’t huge tree trunks.

Curse him for being built like a god.

I tried to match his pace, but once again, his long legs weren’t a match for mine.

I may have been taller than most girls, but Rámon was like a walking giant, standing at a bout 6’4.

“Let me get on your giant back.” I whined, making him chuckle.

He stopped walking and bent down slightly, giving me a chance to climb onto his back and wrap my legs around his waist.

I released a sigh of relief, “Perfect.”

His large hands slid against my thighs, making me release a soft moan at the sudden contact.

“If you keep making those kinds of noises, we aren’t gonna make it to our destination little one.” He muttered, making my cheeks heat up with blush.

So embarrassing.

I wrapped my arms around his neck and rested my head on his shoulder. I breathed in his expensive cologne, feeling all kinds of things by the spicy-aromatic scent.

Being this close to him was like a dream.

Rámon and I were always friends, but being this close to him in an intimate way was profound.

I’ve always wanted this.

“We have arrived.” Rámon announced, throwing me from my thoughts.

I lifted my head to see us walk through a clearing that opened out into a fairy-tail.

In the distance was a giant rock pond that had a small waterfall that poured into the body of water. The rest of the area was open and surrounding with luscious green-grass. There was even some colorful flowers growing here and there, making it even more intimate.

It was absolute serene.

My eyes continued to roam until I stopped on a blanket laid out near the waterfall. There was a picnic basket on top of the blanket, along with a couple of pillows resting nearby.

He did this for me?

My heart swelled with affection as I took everything in.

This was the most special thing anybody has ever done for me. Coming from a family with wealth, everything was always the best of its kind.

But this was thoughtful and special— better than money could by.

“You did all of this for me?” My voice rose with excitement as I buried my head into the crook of his neck.

I couldn’t believe what I was seeing.

“Of course. I had to make our first date special.” Rámon chuckled, making me smile with undying love.

My eyes teared up as my heart pounded so hard that it was gonna jump out of my chest. I rarely cried, but this scene made me very emotional.

I felt like I was the luckiest girl in the world.

Rámon carried me over to the picnic he had set up. He set me down to my feet, letting me take in all of the details.

I couldn’t help but giggle in excitement before spinning around like a giddy child.

Everything was so perfect.

“So you like everything?” He asked with a sexy smile on his handsome face. His light brown eyes held an eagerness that told me he wanted to be complimented for his efforts.

“I love it.” I admitted before tugging on the collar of his shirt and kissing him.

He was shocked by my bold move, but quickly eased into the kiss. He even kissed me back with as much passion as I put into it.

I finally pulled back, trying to find my breath.

“Let’s eat, shall we?” He smirked, making me giggle before I took his hand and sat down with him on the blanket.

…

Rámon prepared chicken salad sandwiches for us on croissants. He also had mixed fruit and even chocolate covered strawberries.

He fed me most of the time, not giving me a chance to use my own hands. I took the liberty to feed him too, repaying the favor.

I even teased him a little by nibbling on his fingers and licking them clean. The hungry look in his eyes as he watched me do it, was priceless. I couldn’t help but smile the whole time, knowing I was the luckiest girl in the world.

All of this was just so perfect— better than perfect.

Now, we were enjoying the silence and each other’s company. I was resting against his chest while he had his arms wrapped around me from behind. His head rested on my shoulder and I leaned into the warmth he was so happily providing me.

I looked out towards the waterfall and watched the stream join the pool beneath it. The view and sounds were so peaceful, bringing me a kind of tranquility that I couldn’t find at home.

“Thank you.” I whispered, “Thank you so much for this.”

I could feel him smile with his face nestled in the crook of my neck. He puckered his plush lips and left soft kisses up my neck and jaw, making my body shiver in pleasure.

“I’d do anything for you Caterina.” His words held a lot of sincerity behind them, making my heart flutter.

Rámon has really changed.

Maybe I should rethink my choice about keeping him at arms length. I want nothing more than to be with him.

More now than anything.

“I want us to be together.” I blurted out, while closing my eyes shut at the sudden audacity I just had.

Rámon chuckled, making me feel his chest vibrate against my back. His thick thighs caged me in, not letting me weasel my way out of this.

“I want nothing more than to be with you Caterina.” He confessed before brushing his lips against my cheek, “I want you to be my wife and the mother to my future children.”

An infectious smile covered my lips as I thought about a life with Rámon. I thought about spending every waking second with him and growing old with him.

I sighed out in contentment.

It sounded like a good life— we would even make cute babies together too.

“If we have a daughter, we can name her Caterina Jr.” He mused as I thought about our future together, “It’s only right to name her after the person she inherits her strength and formidable force from.”

I couldn’t help but giggle and agree with him.

“What about or son?” I asked, “What would we name him?”

“I don’t know. What would you like to name him?”

“Let’s name him after you.” I suggested

“I think he should have his own name. One that doesn’t make him struggle to live up to.” He chuckled, making me smile.

“Well, we could always give him a name similar to Rámon. It doesn’t have to be exact.”

“Like what?” He asked with amusement lacing his low and husky voice.

“Roman.” I suggested, “I think the name Roman would be perfect.”

Rámon’s arms squeezed me tight before he left me sloppy kisses all over my cheek.

“I think thats perfect.” He chuckled as he brushed my messy curls out of my face. “He will be the best parts of the both of us.”

I nodded my head as an elated smile graced my lips.

“He will grow up to be as handsome as his father.” I mused.

“Well of course, how could he not?”

I laughed at his remark, knowing he was such a smug bastard.

Rámon caught me off guard and laid me down on the blanket. His body hovered over me and pinned me to the ground.

“Rámon.” I giggled as he smiled down at me with so much admiration swirling in his light brown orbs.

“You are so beautiful.” He whispered as his large hand caressed my cheek softly.

My eyes softened as I watched him mesmerize every detail of my face. I saw the love in his eyes and I knew he wanted a life with me.

Before I could see it coming, he leaned down and brushed his plush lips against mine. I wrapped my arms around his neck and pulled him further onto me as I responded to his kiss.

I nibbled on his bottom lip and took the initiative to dive my tongue into his mouth. I kissed him with the passion that filled my soul for him. His hands roamed my body, leaving a trail of fire in their wake. I parted my legs and wrapped them around his waist. A guttural growl left his throat as he rocked his hips into me.

A sultry moan escaped my lips but he swallowed it as he continued kissing me and taking my breath away.

“Rámon.” I moaned, feeling like I was exploding with desire.

He pulled back quickly with his chest heaving with hungry distress. I saw the lust in his eyes and it was taking everything in him not to devour me.

His restraint was admirable— but I really wanted him to devour me so much.

“Let’s go for a swim.” His body left mine, taking his warmth with him. I instantly pouted, earning a smug smirk from him.

“Don’t be like.. join me in the water.” He mused.

I watched as he unbuttoned his shirt, showing me his broad and muscular chest that was covered in ink. His beefy arms were covered in ink also and it took everything in me not to reach out and touch him.

My eyes traveled to his chest that had my name tattooed over his heart. The cursive was beautiful and the only feminine piece of ink on him.

I smiled, loving how I owned this god of a man.

Rámon stood up and began unbuckling his belt. I watched as he took it off and dropped it to the floor. Then he kicked his dress shoes off before he unbuttoned his pants and pulled them down.

His plaid boxers clung to his muscular body, showing me everything that was usually concealed from my innocent eyes.

His thick thighs were so muscular that his veins were bulging out of his tan flesh. The bulge in his pants was huge and it had me rethinking every s****l feeling I had for him. His c**k tented his boxers and I could see how turned on he was by the way I continued to gawk.

Jesus, he was huge.

How would that even fit in me?

I nervously gulped as my eyes met his gaze again. His telling smirk told me everything I needed to know.

What the hell did I get myself into?