Cherishing His Forever

by LeAnn Ashers

  He grips my ass cheeks, bringing me even closer to him. I clench my eyes closed, as I am seconds from coming.

  He pulls away, and I open my mouth to demand an explanation. He grips my hips and lifts me completely off the ground. My back hits the wall again as he impales me on his cock.

  I wrap my legs and arms around him tightly, completely at his mercy as he slams me down on him over and over. I clench myself tightly around him with every single stroke.

  “Mine,” he grits out between his teeth. I throw my head back, digging my nails into his shoulders as I fall apart, and his hand smacks the wall by my head, bracing himself, as he falls apart with me.

  I am like Jell-O at this point. I don’t even bother trying to get down because I’m not sure I could walk back to the bedroom.

  Chase collects himself long before I do. He smirks. “You good, angel?” he gloats, and I just let him, because that man deserves it after all of that.

  I lay my head on his shoulder and close my eyes. I am exhausted, and that just put the nail in the coffin.

  He turns off the water and carries me out of the shower with ease. My butt hits the bathroom counter as he sets me down. He takes a towel and dries me so tenderly. Then he gently rubs my hair so it’s not drenched. My heart is soaring at this beautiful moment. He takes my hairbrush and gently brushes my hair, getting out all the tangles. My eyes never once leave his face as he takes care of my most basic needs. Some people would never even think about these things, but he does.

  I cup his face in my hands. “I love you so much. I am so excited to be your wife and spend the rest of my life with you.”

  He looks at me in a way that’s so hard to explain. It’s like his whole world ends and begins with me. I am his every breath and he is mine, because without him and Hunter this world would be meaningless.

  They are my whole world.

  “I love you so fucking much. I want to spend every single day taking care of you and Hunter.” He kisses me, having sealed the deal with his words.

  Chapter 17

  Jessica

  Hunter’s First Birthday

  * * *

  Today is the day my precious baby turns one year old. He is wearing his little dinosaur costume, which we made for him. He’s obsessed with dinosaurs. We are having it at Katherine’s house because she has the most room and she wanted to help out.

  Alex and Ben are giving pony rides to all the kids. We invited all the MC kids to come join us.

  Hunter is sitting in his high chair on the porch, in the shade, and I am putting up the final decorations while Mom blows up pool toys.

  I can’t believe he is one. I woke up this morning, and I was a crying mess. Chase didn’t show much emotion, but he spent extra time holding him this morning.

  I bend over the table and fix the little dinosaurs that I have as decorations.

  Smack!

  I look back and see Chase grinning at me. “Ouch!” I say dramatically.

  “Oh wait until later, baby.”

  “AHH my ears!” Katherine yells and holds her ears trying to block us out. I laugh.

  “That’s just a small payback, Mom,” Chase says.

  Of course it is. He never fully got over hearing his mom having sex. In her defense we didn’t tell her we were coming over and we barged into the house.

  She glares at him. “I will remember that, Chase.”

  I snort. I sure do hope she gets him back, because I do love to see him squirm.

  “Da da!” Hunter yells and Chase is over to him in a split second. “What’s the matter?” Hunter raises his arms and Chase picks him up. “I am going to go change him into his bathing suit.”

  I grab our bag. “I am coming too.”

  I am wearing a two piece; the bottom is high waisted and the red top comes straight across, not showing any cleavage. I have a red cover-up to wear once I’m out of the pool.

  Chase puts his swim trunks on, and he looks way too darn cute. I grab the sunscreen and load him up; then he does the same to me. I am a redhead; me and the sun don’t mix.

  Chase takes off his shirt, and I eye him openly. I am one lucky woman, that’s for sure. He looks so amazing, and his tan shows off his beautiful blue eyes.

  “Don’t I just have the cutest men.” I kiss both of their cheeks.

  “Baby, are you wanting me to kill someone?” Chase asks. I turn around and look at him, confused.

  “What are you talking about?”

  He shakes his head and eyes me up and down. “You look way too fucking good, and if some fucker tries to hit on you, I’m not responsible for my actions.”

  I roll my eyes at him. What a caveman. “Chase, this is Hunter’s birthday party. It’s going to be mostly parents and their kids.”

  “I don’t give a fuck if it’s the pope. You don’t see what I see, baby, and you’re a walking sin.” He groans as I turn around. I do have to admit these swim bottoms make my butt look really good.

  “Aww baby, it’s all fine.” I walk over and kiss him fully on the lips. His hand gravitates to my ass and squeezes it.

  “Mine.” He kisses me harder. I feel a hand on my leg, and I pull back to see Hunter looking up at both of us.

  I laugh. “I think we just traumatized our son.” I scoop him up and pester kisses all over his face, enjoying the sound of his beautiful laugh. There is nothing more contagious than the laugh of a baby.

  Chase and I walk out of the bathroom hand in hand. His is a little tighter than mine, showing his possessiveness. I don’t mind that though. He makes me feel safe and I know that, no matter what, he will be there to protect me and Hunter.

  Katherine and Mom are putting finger foods on the table so people can snack until it’s time to eat. Mom has changed into a bathing suit similar to mine, and it looks way too good on her. You can see the scars scattered along her body, but she is not ashamed of them. I am proud of her.

  “Hi guys, welcome!” I tell Techy and Alisha, who are carrying their kids. “You can change in the pool house.”

  Maverick walks in next, and his eyes go straight to my mom, whose back is to everyone. Chase and I watch as he walks over to her. She jumps and smiles once she sees its him.

  “Ready to get in the pool?” I ask Chase. I take off my cover-up and slowly walk into the pool. Chase is right behind me with Hunter. The second the water touches Hunter’s feet, he is kicking and flailing his arms. He loves the water.

  Sydney shows up with Kane and her two kids, Carter and Arabella. They immediately take off for the deeper part of the pool and jump into the water.

  One by one our family members and friends show up. Then Lani arrives with her newborn in a stroller that lies completely flat. She looks really good for having just had a baby like a week ago. Motherhood suits her, and the blissful look on her face proves that.

  Chase lifts Hunter out of the water and brings him back down, causing a splash that makes him squeal happily. I grab his float off the side of the pool. It has a shade on top of it so he doesn't get too hot. Chase puts him inside and Hunter is happy, splashing and playing with the toys we put in there.

  Chase grabs my hand and plasters me to his side. I lick my lips and look up at him. “Have I told you how sexy you are?” I run my hands down his tan, muscled arms.

  He smirks. “Not today, angel.”

  I grip the side of his neck. “You are and you’re all mine,” I whisper.

  His hands move to my ass cheeks, squeezing, and he presses his lips against mine. “Woah baby, keep it PG,” River yells but we ignore her. It just causes him to kiss me harder.

  He pulls away, licking his lips. “We will have to finish this later.” He runs his finger over my bottom lip.

  “Sounds like a good idea to me.” I tap his butt under the water, and I look at Hunter to make sure he’s okay, but he’s busy playing.

  “Hi Jessica!” Carter is growing up so quickly; he is taller every time I see him.

  “Hi honey, how’s school?” I ask. H
e gives me a side hug. He truly is the sweetest little boy; he and Arabella are both adorable.

  “It’s been good. I like the sports.”

  Arabella makes her way over and I hug her. “How is school for you?”

  She shrugs. “It’s okay. I like my karate class.” She and Carter are both obsessed with karate.

  I notice people trying to get in the pool behind me, and I scoot out of the way. Alisha and Techy have arrived with Vanessa and Noah.

  “Thanks for coming!” I tell her.

  “Thank you for having us.” She puts Vanessa and Noah in their little floats, similar to Hunter’s. I pull Hunter over so he can play with them. He hands Noah a toy. How stinking cute is this?

  “Aww, I love that they’re so close in age,” she says, and I have to agree. I want Hunter to have kids his age he can play with.

  I lean against the wall of the pool, and Chase is standing beside me, talking to Techy. Everyone is having a great time. “Chase, I am going to help get the food out so everyone can eat.”

  He pulls Hunter closer to him so he can keep a better eye on him.

  I grab my pullover and walk into the house, grabbing some dishes. Katherine and Mom are already ahead of me, preparing to bring some stuff outside. Maverick is carrying the bigger dishes for us. I think I really like him. He seems to be really interested in my mom.

  I carry out a dish filled with different kinds of dips, and Maverick walks back inside and grabs the huge cooler with ease. My mom eyes him, her face reddening. “Your face is red,” I tease her and she touches her hot cheek. “He’s too attractive.”

  I laugh because I feel like that with Chase half the time. He seems so unreal sometimes, but he is just perfect and all mine.

  “I want you to be happy, Mom.”

  She looks at me, studying me. “I want that too, but I’m scared. I’m scared that happiness is just an illusion.”

  That just broke my heart because, honestly, I was her a year ago. I thought everything was too good to be true, and I was waiting for my world to be flipped upside down. “Mom, you can’t think like that. Take everything as it comes, and if you don't try you will never truly know.”

  She squeezes my hand. “You’re right, honey, Maverick asked me out on a date, and I think I’m going to say yes.”

  That makes me so happy; she’s really trying. I know she’s only been away from my dad for a few months, but she’s come such a long way that she is as ready as she will ever be.

  I step back out outside, and a man is walking through the gate. I have never seen him before. My guess is that he’s a member of the MC or something like that. What makes him seem different is the way he is dressed, in a long-sleeved shirt and pants. It’s a hundred degrees outside, literally.

  I turn on the fans above the eating area so it will be more comfortable. Lani is already seated, and I walk over and peer inside the stroller where Sariah is asleep. Lani has a fan clipped to the top of the stroller, so the baby is cool. Smart.

  “How is she?” I ask and sit down. Lani grins. “She is amazing, has her daddies wrapped around her little finger.”

  “How are you?”

  “I am good. The first few days it was hard getting adjusted to being a new mom and being so tired, but my guys have been so amazing.”

  “I am glad, honey. Anytime you need me for anything, even to babysit, I’ve got you.” I wink and give her a side hug. I am so down to babysit Sariah anytime. I miss Hunter being so little.

  “Can you tell Trey or Vinny that I am going to take her inside?” she says. “I don’t want her to get too hot.”

  “Of course. Here, I will open the door for you.” I hold the door open for her as she pushes the stroller inside the house, and I hand her Sariah’s diaper bag.

  I spot Vinny talking to Maverick, and I make my way over there. All of a sudden the strange guy from the gate is standing in front of me. “Oops, I’m sorry. I didn’t see you there.”

  He doesn’t say anything, and he gives me a weird look. Now that he is up close, why does he look familiar?

  I walk around him. “Vinny, Lani went inside with the baby so she doesn’t get too hot.”

  “Thank you. I will go check on her.” He sets down his empty beer and walks inside the house, leaving me alone with Maverick.

  Maverick is staring at the man I just ran into. “Do you know him?” I ask.

  He shakes his head, shifting his gaze. “He has been staring at you and your sister for the last thirty minutes.”

  My stomach turns with unease, and I look at Chase, who is getting out of the pool with Hunter.

  Mom walks out of the house, and the guy studies her, me, and River. It’s like he’s trying to figure out who’s who.

  “I don’t like this fucker.” Maverick makes his way over to my mother, who is by herself.

  Chase walks over to me, drying Hunter off. “What is it?” He follows my gaze to the weird guy, who is dead-on staring at me.

  “Maverick says that man has been staring at me and River for the last thirty minutes. He ran in front of me a few minutes ago.”

  Chase hands me Hunter and glares at the stranger. “I don’t know who he is.”

  That’s what I was afraid of. Why do I feel like he doesn't have good intentions?

  “I will tell the guys what’s going on so they can keep an eye on things.” Chase waves over Trey and points to me.

  Vinny starts to walk back outside. I shake my head and walk over to him with Trey by my side. “There is a weird guy here, stay with Lani,” Trey tells him, and Vinny slips back inside the house.

  The hair on the back of my neck is standing on end because I can feel his eyes on me. I ignore him and walk over to the tables, setting Hunter in his chair in the shade.

  “Alright everyone, it’s time to eat!” I yell, and people make their way over. I grab some things that Hunter can eat. While I feed him, I keep a close eye on the stranger.

  Chase sits down beside me, his hand on my hip, and I instantly feel better. “Why aren’t you eating, sweetheart?” He kisses my cheek.

  “I don’t have an appetite.”

  His eyes narrow on the guy, accusing him of causing me not to eat. “I will get you something. You need to eat, honey, at least for the baby.” He leaves me. He is right. I need to take care of myself.

  While I am turned in my seat feeding Hunter his mac and cheese, I feel someone sit beside me. It’s that weird guy. My eyes widen as I look around me. What do I do?

  Maverick is sitting across from me with my mother. She puts her fork down, her hand slightly shaking.

  A hand touches my shoulder. “What’s your name?” he asks me and alarms flash in my head.

  “Hey Jessica, what kind of chicken is this?” Sydney asks, and I wince internally because she just told him my name.

  I catch his grin as he starts to get up. Then Chase is right next to me, staring him down. “Do I fucking know you?” he asks him and the guy doesn't say a word. He goes back to where he was standing earlier, but now he is on his phone.

  Uhh, that’s so weird.

  I push this man out of my thoughts. I am going to enjoy my baby’s birthday and forget all about him.

  * * *

  Jessica

  “Happppppy birthday, dear Hunter.”

  His eyes are wide as he looks at everyone gathered around his chair, staring at him. He has his own little cake on the tray. Chase blows out his candle for him because he is too little.

  “Eat it, baby!” I say and he takes a huge fistful and brings it to his mouth. I laugh at his expression. Then he picks it up with both hands, his whole face going into it. I laugh and let him do whatever he wants. It’s his birthday. He can get messy if he wants to.

  “That’s my boy.” Chase laughs as Hunter smears the cake all over his face.

  I need to get him a towel and a clean shirt. The one he’s wearing is covered in icing. I walk into the house to take care of that.

  * * *

  Chase


  I follow Jessica. Mom and Bell are with Hunter taking pictures. The guy who has been watching her opens the door to the kitchen and steps inside before I do.

  I run and open the door. He reaches for her, and I grip his hand before he can touch her. His eyes widen, and I bend his arm back until I hear a bone snap. He cries out and falls to his knees. Jessica’s mouth is open in shock. “Baby, get my dads and Trey.”

  She runs out of the kitchen, and I look down at the stupid fucker who dared to even attempt to touch her. The door slams open and dad (Ben) runs inside followed by Maverick, Trey, and my other dad. “What the fuck?”

  “I walked into the kitchen, and he was fixing to grab Jessica,” I tell them and they all gather around him. I hear the sound of a lock and the shades are drawn.

  “Who sent you?” I ask him and he looks at the floor. “Look, this can go two ways. I can torture it out of you. Or you can tell me, then I won’t hurt you as bad.”

  His eyes widen with the realization that he is stuck. He looks at each person in the room and swallows hard. I still have a hold of his broken arm. I squeeze hard and he screams.

  “I was paid by Lee to see if Jessica and Hunter were still here. He just got out of jail. He is coming for her.”

  What the absolute fuck?

  I look at the others, and they’re in just as much shock as I am. We didn’t know he got out of jail.

  He starts crying. “He didn’t pay me enough for this shit. I was going to ask her a question. I wasn’t going to hurt her!”

  I don’t give a flying fuck if he meant to hurt her. “Were you supposed to text him and tell him where she is?” I ask him.

  His nods his head frantically. I take out his phone and find his messages. The first one is to Lee, and I see that he has sent a picture of Jessica and Hunter.

  “You stupid fucker, you sent a picture of them!” I yell and punch him hard in the face. He collapses to the ground, holding his jaw.