Holding On (Love In Montana Book 3)

Thankfully her family didn't mind Robbie's questions about popping a baby and Rihanna couldn't find Ryder to throttle him. After lunch, Sawyer, Rhett and Hunter loaded her stuff onto Hunter's truck and they soon left Wildcreek Ranch.

Robbie was in the brightest of moods. After playing with baby Andrea, he was in love with babies. The whole ride he kept on chattering about babies. "Let me take you to meet another baby," said Hunter with a laugh, seeing his enthusiasm. Rihanna gave him a glance. Where did another baby come from? Her mind started exploring all possibilities right from Gemma's grandchildren to any of his employee's children. She even thought about a secret girlfriend in the past for a moment.

"Stop imagining things, " Hunter leaned in and whispered into her ear. Rihanna's eyes widened. How did he know what she was thinking?

"Another baby? Where? What's her name?" Asked Robbie, too excited to even sit still. He was in love with baby girls after meeting baby Andrea and wanted to meet only baby girls. Typical boys!

"It's not a girl. It's a male foal. It's Black Fury's baby," informed Hunter, his eyes lightening up with pride as if it was his own. Rihanna felt a tug at her heart strings. If he loved Black Fury's baby so much, how much would he love his own baby? Robbie was too excited to hear about Black Fury's baby.

"What's his name? Is it black too, daddy?" He asked enthusiastically.

"Yes, he's black, smooth and glossy like a precious stone so we named him Blackstone. He was born last night, " informed Hunter. Rihanna now understood why Hunter came home late. Rihanna's heart swelled with hope. If he loved his horse and his baby so much, it meant that his heart could love. Maybe he did love her. He was only in denial.

"Wow, I love the name, daddy. Hurry, let's go and meet him," said Robbie. The next two hours they spent at the foaling paddocks taking a look at first Blackstone and then finally all the foals present. They also met Blackstone's mom. Afterwards they climbed onto their truck to drive home with Robbie deep in thought.

"Daddy how does God give us babies?" He asked with a worried expression. Hunter groaned.

"God doesn't do anything son. We do," he told him earning a warning glare from Rihanna.

"We who? You don't know anything, daddy. Toby told me that God gives us when we're grown up and ready," he told his dad.

"Oh," said Hunter. He had no experience answering such questions. Rihanna chuckled and Hunter gave her a 'just you wait', look. Later they went to aunt Charlotte's boutique to order the wedding dress and tuxes for Hunter and Robbie.

"Why am I wearing a tux, mommy? Am I marrying too?" Asked Robbie. Everyone at the shop laughed hearing him.

"No sweetie, you're too small to get married. You'll be our ring bearer," said Rihanna. Robbie seemed to love the idea. Later they ate dinner at a restaurant in the marketplace and returned home. Robbie was already exhausted and wanted to sleep.

Rihanna tucked him in his bed and he was asleep in no time. Hunter picked her up and carried her to his bedroom. This was the moment that he'd been waiting for all day. "I feel married to you already," he whispered in her ear.

"I didn't know you had already applied for a marriage license?" She asked curiously.

"I had applied three months back," he told her. Rihanna's hands went around his neck and she planted a sweet kiss there.

"I'm glad that you did. I can't wait to get married," said Rihanna.

"We could leave Robbie with baby Andrea and Adelaide and go on a short honeymoon. What do you say?" Asked Hunter. Rihanna smiled. It wasn't a bad idea. They needed to be alone with one another for a few days else Hunter would never realize his true feelings for her.

"We can ask Robbie whether he wants to stay," said Rihanna. She couldn't force the little child. "Where do you propose to go?" Asked Rihanna as he laid her down on the bed and followed her onto it. He too lay down beside her.

"We could spend the weekend in the wilderness, just you and I? Near Glacier Mountain park on the banks of Middle Fork Flathead River one of my client's own a secluded honeymoon cabin. We could go there. Or you tell me a place?" Asked Hunter.

"We could go there. I've not been to that place yet," she agreed.

"Fine, it's decided then. Tomorrow we'll go on a date to Helena. We'll spend the day there with Robbie of course, buy our wedding rings and have fun. Robbie has never been to Helena before, " said Hunter.

"Wow, I'm looking forward to it. I've been to Helena many times. I know what Robbie would love to do there," she told him.

"Do you know what I would love to do now?" He asked, softly trailing his fingers from her forehead to her nose and then to her plump lips, going further down to her chin.

"Yes, I want to do the same thing too," she whispered. Hunter lowered his head and showered her face with light kisses till Rihanna pulled him to herself and claimed his lips. It was a gentle, exploratory and lingering kiss as if both were savoring the taste of the other. There was no hurry, they were each other's for life. The kiss gave way to a wild making out session as both couldn't get enough of the other. It was true. The magic between them wasn't one to easily go away even after making love. In fact, after getting a taste of each other, the wish to make love again was uppermost on their minds the whole day. It was like an addiction for both.

"I need you, darlin," Hunter whispered hoarsely.

"What are you waiting for?" She answered softly. They made love which was much more passionate than last night. Hunter was insatiable as always.

"I can do this the whole night but I don't want you to be sore. So go to sleep," he whispered. Rihanna cuddled up to him and realized that the tenderness that he showed towards her couldn't be just desire. She could feel his love in everything he did for her.

"I love you Hunter, good night," she whispered, kissing his nose.

Hunter smiled with happiness. This was everything he needed. He could spend his whole life without ever wanting  anything else. He had found what he wanted. His Rihanna. Was he falling for her? He dozed off to sleep staring at her, thinking about his own feelings for her. She had accepted him even though he didn't love her. If that wasn't true love, what was? She had saved him from the brink of depression. She had unconditionally saved Robbie too and accepted him as her own. She had saved both of their lives.

The next morning, Robbie was jumping with joy at the prospect of spending the day at Helena. They extended Gemma's leave asking her to just make dinner and then report to duty the next day. They packed a day's necessities and set off for Helena.

They checked out the Montana Wild FWP (Education and Wildlife Rehabilitation Center) and the Great Northern Carousel located at Helena's Great Northern Town Center. It consisted of 37 animals carved by a renowned Walt Disney World carver and 14 Helena scenic-carved rounding boards and stained glass artwork. They enjoyed delicious ice-creams at the amusement park. It was immensely enjoyable and something Robbie had never done in his entire life.

Afterwards, they went shopping. They bought their wedding rings as well loads of other stuff. It was already lunchtime and Hunter took them to a pizza joint.

"This is the best day ever," said Robbie, munching his favorite pizza.

After lunch they toured ExplorationWorks, a children museum and science center where they enjoyed the rest of the day as Robbie was too interested to leave. By the time they returned home, it was evening. Gemma had already made dinner and left. They warmed it and ate it up. Robbie was so hungry and exhausted that he just ate and went to bed, leaving Hunter and Rihanna to enjoy a little moment of their own.

The next day was Rex and Ember's wedding and they would have to be at Wildcreek Ranch in the morning. After three days was their wedding. 

"What's your favorite flower?" Asked Hunter.

"Blush pink roses and tulips, " said Rihanna. "And yours?"

"Red roses the most," he grinned. Rihanna rolled her eyes.

"And yet he doesn't believe in love," she said in a teasing tone. Hunter laughed.

"Do something special darlin. Make me fall in love with you," he challenged with a glint in his eyes. Rihanna nodded. She had accepted his challenge.

"Done, I know that you already love me. You're just in denial. I'll make you realize it soon," she promised. Hunter chuckled, pulling her to him for a passionate love making.