Taking Chances (Pleasant Grove Book 1)
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This was the first of many that is until my mother took off and her boyfriends didn't come around anymore I thanked god the day my mother left.
“They have to leave, I need them to leave.” I tell Charli
I’m not ready to face my past. Not yet.
“Eli please” My mother pleads.
“Leave” I tell them.
“Give us a chance Eli” Harrison says.
“I think, you two should leave” says Jensen stepping through the door to defend me, like he always has, he is my real brother not Harrison.
Jensen ushers them both out of my room.
I put my hands over my face and take a few deep breaths trying to bury my childhood back deep down inside me.
Jensen returns but he is not alone he has the rest of the guys with him. They all come piling, breaking the tension.
These guys are my family, they may not have been blood, but they have always been there for me. Our bond is strong and it always will be.
Chapter 31
CHARLI
JENSEN HAS SAVED ELI AGAIN. I can’t believe Eli’s family. They had expected him to just forgive them, after everything that had happened when he was a kid, how could he? No one was there to protect him, to save him from the
trauma. I can see now why he was the way he was before. All he saw growing up was endless violent relationships one after the other. Why would he want to get in a relationship? Maybe Eli feared he would end up like them because that was all he knew but Eli is nothing like the men his mother dated he is kind, sweet and loving he will never do anything like that. I don’t have any fear that Eli will ever raise a hand at me. Eli is what a man should be he is a true gentleman. His past with me cemented this, He has
protected me all my life. E
IT’S BEEN A WEEK SINCE Eli has come home from the hospital. He is itching to get back to work but he still has to take it
easy.
If you didn’t know it you wouldn’t be able to tell he had just
been shot.
Eli isn’t much of a sit around and chill kind of guy, I have
noticed that a lot this week but I still see him get frustrated doing
the simplest things, his side still hurt him, he tries to be tough but
I see him struggle a few times.
I’m standing in the bathroom wiping my hair, my towel wraps
firmly around me.
I still haven’t told Eli about our baby, I know I have to but
how?
Do I just blurt it out or should I make it special? Will Eli be
mad that I am pregnant? Would he want this? I had so many
questions running through my mind that I don’t notice Eli until
he is behind me picking me up and carries me to the bed. I let out a squeal.
“Eli, put me down, you’ll hurt yourself” I say giggling. He sits down, with me on top of him.
He slowly undoes my towel. It falls off around me, I’m now
sitting on him naked.
He trails his fingers over my collarbone between my breasts
and stops just before he reaches my pussy.
“Eli,” I beg
He smiles and slowly leans forward taking a nipple between
his lips, the pressure from his tongue and lips have me jumping.
Both of his hands grab my ass cheeks as he squeezes pushing me
forward and into his very hard erection. I moan unable to control
myself.
I feel him smile around my breast but he doesn’t stop. I
desperately want him to move south but he stays on my breast. Eli hasn’t spoken a word he just continues to torture me with
his delicious tongue.
“Eli, baby please.” I beg him again. I’m so turned on right now
my hormones are in overdrive and all I want from Eli is that sweet
release he’s promising.
“Fuck Charli.” He finally says staring up at me his eyes are
intense and hungry.
He grabs my face and kisses me again and again. I can’t think straight. I swear his kisses always have me
under some beautiful spell.
He gently grazes my clit with his thumb. I jump as I feel the
tingle race through my entire body.
I want his touch, I crave it.
Bringing my chest to his, he kisses my neck, I wrap my hands
around his neck and let my head fall back so he had better access. Eli groans as he rubs against me, my sensitive nipples brush
against his muscular chest causing the hairs on my body to stand
up.
I feel the bulge in his pants get even tighter, he presses me
down harder so I can feel his rigid cock.
We both moan with pleasure.
“Fuck baby all I want to do right now is bend you over and
fuck you so hard we forget where we are.”
He pulls a nipple into his mouth I bite my bottom lip to stop
myself from crying out loud. My nipples had a direct line to my
pussy. Eli knew this and enjoyed it immensely.
He pushes me right down so I could feel his cock against my
wet pussy. He starts to move and I move with him. He becomes
more aggressive as he pinches and tugs on each nipple. Eli kisses me and my body takes over I can't help it, my
response is to ride him.
I want us to both lose ourselves in bliss.
I whimper and grind my pussy into his hard cock through his
jeans, my bottom slapping into his jeans.
I can’t control it, I erupt sending shockwaves through my
whole body,
I moan.
“ELI,” I scream as my orgasm took total control of my body. Eli allows me to ride it out before he unbuttons his jeans and
pulls his thick cock out.
He lifts me and perfectly positions me over his raging
manhood, he is inside me in seconds. I wrap my legs around his
waist, pulling myself into him making him drive in deeper. Eli
muffles what sounds like.
“Magic fucking pussy.”
I’m not sure but the thought of him saying that increases my
arousal. I desperate for him, a moan escapes my lips begging for
Eli.
I keep riding him and my hips rock on their own accord, my
orgasm building again.
Building to what I know would send my body to another
world. Our world.
The sexual connection Eli and I have is amazing. Eli knows what my body craves and his touch always sends
my body into tail spins leaving me always wanting more from him.
His kisses alone make me wet, his touches make everything better
and make me so hot.
My thoughts are overtaken with desire for my fiancé. The
build-up is beyond belief.
“That’s it baby.” He encourages me.
“Give me that pussy, fuck baby.” He roars.
“I want to feel you cum over my dick baby.” He says close to
my ear his breathe tickles me but making me wetter at the same
time.
“I’m so damn close baby. Cum for me, come over my cock.” His
voice deepens.
His hands grab my hips as he slams into me harder causing
the crest I’d been waiting for to explode from my body. “ELI, ELI, ELI, OH GOD ELI” I scream as I ride him. He thrusts into me and I feel him filling me as his body jerks
around me, the sight of him in ecstasy and the feel of his cock
erupting inside me causes my body to convulse around him once
again.
Cumming together making our orgasms much sweeter. I’m in Eli’s lap our bodies sticking together from our heavy
love making, our breaths heavy but there is a calmness about it. “I didn't hurt you
did I?” Eli asks has he pulls me into his
chest tighter.
I smile at him. I shake my head no.
“Good that's the last thing I want to do sweet girl.” I lift my head and look up at him and then I rest my head on
his shoulder.
“Don’t worry about hurting me, we have to be careful with
you. You are still healing it hasn’t been that long since you were
shot.” I say
He nods. He agrees but I know he doesn't care about himself
it was me who he wanted to be careful with.
He kisses my nose and pulls me into him.
He lays me on my back placing his hand over my stomach as
he laid next to me almost in what seems a protective manner. Not
knowing what lies beneath.
“Just tell him already” the little voice in my head screams at
me.
Eli starts kissing down my body he stops at my belly placing
as kiss just above my navel, I stop him before he continues down
south.
“Baby” Eli says
I hesitate as look down into his eyes.
“Eli…” I say
“What is it Charli?” he says
“I-I’m…pregnant Eli.” I say.
“Charli, are you saying I’m going to be a daddy” He says My eyes start to well up as I feel the tears building “Yes baby, you are going to be a daddy”
I look into Eli’s eyes as a single tear falls from them. “I’m going to be a daddy….I can’t believe it…Me, Eli King a
Daddy” He says excitingly jumping up to kiss me.
“Sorry” he says as he lightly bumps my belly.
I chuckle through tears.
Typical overprotective Eli.
“Yes Mr King you are going to be a daddy” I say. We lay there for what feels like hours talking about our baby,
names, if we want a boy or girl and who gets to tell Uncle Jensen
the good news, Eli’s hand hasn’t left my tummy since I told him.
He will protect this baby like he has always protected me. “Eli are you scared about becoming a dad? Because I am
about being a mum,” I ask
“Baby, I am but life is about taking chances,” he says, kissing
me passionately.
The End!
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TakingChacesPlaylist
Skyscraper - Union J
When The Lights Go Out-
Five
Burn With You- Lea
Michelle
Every time We Touch-
Cascada
Bad Things- Machine Gun
Kelly Feat Camila Camellia
Save Myself- The Sam
Willows
I Wanna Be With You-
Mandy Moore
Pour Some Sugar On Me-
Def. Leppard
Secret Love Song- Little Mix
Just The Way You Are-
Bruno Mars
Look At Me- Carrie
Underwood
Hot N Cold- Katy Perry
Use Your Words- Jesse
James Decker
How Will I Know- Sam
Smith
Til I Collapse- Eminem
Taking Chances- Celine
Dion
You Have My Heart-
Anthem Lights
Naked- James Arthur
A Moment Like This - Kelly Clarkson
Try- Pink
Breathe Easy- Blue Can’t Stop The Feeling- Justin Timberlake Need You Now- Lady Antebellum
Make You Feel My Love- Ortopilot
Burn The Bright Lights- The Collective
I Won’t Let Go- Rascal Flatts If I Didn’t Have You- Thompson Square The Sun Is Rising- Britt Nicole
You Are The Reason- Callum Scott
Here I Am- Leona Lewis The Cure- Lady Gaga I Was Made For Loving YouTori Kelly Feat Ed Sheeran
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#3 New Beginnings - Jensen and Eleanor (Elle)
#4 All for You- Carter and Aria
#5 Heating Up – Tyler and Emerson
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Firstly, I’d like to thank you, the reader. For my words, and for supporting me. I hope you enjoyed Eli and Charli’s story. There is more to come. I can’t wait to share more with you.
After reading and meeting so many wonderful authors, my dream to tell my own stories has become a reality. I never thought I’d have the support I have, and the encouragement is endless.
Thank you to the ladies who read the very first draft of Taking Chances, and giving me your words of
encouragement, and for letting me know I wasn’t as crazy as I thought for taking this challenge on.
Kellie Dennis at Book Cover by Design for creating me the most beautiful cover. It truly was magical for my first cover. Thank you for putting up with all my questions and non-stop badgering.
My editor, Mara Miller, for helping guide me in the right direction, and for putting up with my non-stop questions and battles over what I wrote.
To my husband, for supporting me even when I wasn’t sure about this. For telling me to keep going, and giving me his opinion along the way. You are my rock, and I couldn’t imagine doing this without your support. Thankyou for believing in me, and I love you.
To my baby boy. I want you to always strive for your dreams. Never let anyone tell you it can’t be done. Follow your heart and never give up. Life always has twists and turns, and things don’t always go to plan, but never give up and you will always succeed.
To my review team. You girls are amazing just having your encouragement, your sweet words and your help along the way. Has made this new journey exciting. I am grateful for each one of you.
My beta girls Philomena, Megan, Rhiannon and Meggie, you girls are truly incredible. I’m glad I found each one of you and have you along this journey with me. You encourage me, tell me what I need to hear and best of all. Are the sweetest beta girls an author could ask for. I love you girls.
I want to give a special thanks to Tee, you have helped me and guided me along this road. I couldn’t thank you enough for your encouragement, your words of wisdom have helped me in more ways than you will know. Love you, woman.
Finally, I want to give a special thank you to Karen, for helping me make sure this book was its best. You have had my back from the start, and encouraged me every step of the way. I couldn’t have done this without you. Love you, woman.
FOR MY HUSBAND 3
PROLOGUE 4
CHAPTER 1 10
CHAPTER 2 16
CHAPTER 3 23
CHAPTER 4 34
CHAPTER 5 42
CHAPTER 6 53
CHAPTER 7 59
CHAPTER 8 65
CHAPTER 9 71
CHAPTER 10 79
CHAPTER 11 85
CHAPTER 12 90 CHAPTER 16 126
CHAPTER 17 137
CHAPTER 18 145
CHAPTER 19 150
CHAPTER 20 155
CHAPTER 21 158
CHAPTER 22 163
CHAPTER 23 170
CHAPTER 24 175
CHAPTER 25 182
CHAPTER 26 186
CHAPTER 27 196
CHAPTER 28
205 NEXT UP IN THE PLEASANT GROVE SERIES 237
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 238