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Behind the sanctuary, nestled in the mountains to give us the perfect view of the sanctuary so we can watch over the lions, is a large chalet home I had built for us.
We’re so close to having the life we have always wanted, and I won’t let my uncle take that from us.
Chapter Nine
Nina
I sip my morning coffee, staring out the floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook Pride Sanctuary. It is breathtaking. The deck is covered in snow, the trees are white, and the sanctuary looks empty, but it isn’t. The lions are inside and warm. I had forgotten just how big the sanctuary is. Seeing it from this angle really puts it in perspective.
“Hey, Sweet Girl.” He wraps his arms around me. “I love you.”
“I love you too, Simon. So much. I can’t believe you had this built. How did I not notice? How did the town not know? How did you keep this a secret?”
“NDA’s,” he chuckles. “I had it built years ago, but I always hired people to come in and clean to keep everything fresh. I just knew that this is the life I wanted with you. I wanted to be ready.”
“And there is enough room for Tim and Pete,” I add.
“They have the basement.” His hands cup my stomach. “And plenty of room for a few kids. Maybe three or four?”
“Four?” I shake my head, taking another sip of my coffee. “Let’s start with one and go from there.”
“You know I’m always going to want to keep you pregnant,” he whispers in my ear, in that fucking tone that has my body awakening for him.
“Simon, don’t start. We have to leave soon. Your mom is meeting us at the sanctuary.”
He groans, stealing a quick squeeze of my breasts. “Fuck, I know. I can’t wait to see her, but I want you. Later, I’m going to press you against these windows and fuck you from behind.”
“Promise?”
“Oh, that’s a fucking vow, Sweet Girl.”
“You two love birds ready?”
We turn to see Tim and Pete in camouflage with black paint under their eyes.
“What… what are you doing?” Simon asks.
“We see your uncle today, right? We’re ready for war.”
“I don’t know guys. I haven’t talked to him, and I don’t want to. Glad to see you have our backs though.”
“Man,” Tim pouts. “I really wanted to show that guy a thing or two.” He lifts his fist and shakes it in the air.
“Me too.” Pete munches on a muffin, wiping the crumbs from his stomach.
Those two will keep things interesting, that’s for sure.
***
Simon
“Let’s go. Mom will be there any minute. I told her to meet us here, but she has stuff for the lions too,” I inform everyone, nerves eating away at me. I hope she doesn’t hate me.
We pile in the truck and drive down to the sanctuary, their typical plains covered in snow. We keep the cats inside most of the time, but they love to play in the snow too. I hope to be able to see that today.
The ride is only five minutes and we park in the lot, staring at the front doors. I’ll be able to truly take care of this place now, bring more lions in, and make it what it used to be to make my father proud.
Me, Nina, Pete, and Tim get out of the truck, then head inside to stay warm. The lights flick on and to the right, there’s the desk for information on private tours and tickets, a few offices, and concessions… Then there’s the thick glass separating me and a few lions.
