by Cali MacKay
“Hey…” Still in Jake’s arms, he brushed the tears from her eyes and held her close, his brow furrowed with worry as his eyes wandered over her face, trying to figure out what was bothering her. “What’s going on, love? Does this have to do with Will?”
Crap. The last thing she wanted was to have him thinking that something had happened between her and Will.
“No, I swear it has nothing to do with Will.” And yet she was choking on the words, not sure how Jake would react.
“Then what is it, little red? You know I’m here for you—no matter what.” He slipped his hand around the back of her neck and pulled her close, nuzzling her with his head bent to hers, his masculine scent filling her head.
“Jake…I’m so sorry.” She shook her head and sucked in a ragged breath, struggling to get the words out and explain everything. “I don’t know what the hell happened. I think I must have screwed up taking my pills when Will went missing, and…I’m pregnant. I only found out a few days ago. I’m so very sorry, Jake…I feel like an idiot.”
Jake cupped her face in his hands, his brow furrowed. “Hannah…I need to know the truth. Is it Will’s?”
“No. I swear, Jake. I haven’t been with Will in close to a year and a half.” This was such a mess. He had to believe her. “You’re the only person I’ve been with.”
His lips curled into a smile that reached his eyes, lighting them up from within. “All the more reason for us to get married, love.”
“But this isn’t what you signed up for, Jake.” They hadn’t discussed getting married, let alone starting a family. Even when she’d discussed having a child with Will, things had still gotten screwed up.
“I’ll admit, it’s a bit of a surprise but…I’ve always wanted a family, and the only way I could be happier is if you were to agree to marry me.” He kissed her slow and sweet, pushing her worries to the side. “I love you, Hannah, and having a baby together…I can’t think of a better adventure. Just please…say yes, little red.”
She nodded and threw her arms around his neck as he held her close, finally able to breathe again without feeling like her chest was being squeezed tight in a vise. “Yes—if you’re sure.”
“I’ve never been more sure of anything in all my life, Hannah.” He slipped the ring onto her finger and then caught her mouth in a kiss that left her light-headed, her heart overwhelmed with a happiness she never thought would be hers.
“I love you, Jake—more than anything in the world.” She nipped at his neck and raked her teeth down his throat, as he ran his hands down her back to cup her ass, pulling her body to his, making it impossible to ignore his hard muscles, and his long cock.
She so desperately wanted him, their weeks apart only acting to reinforce just how much she loved him, how much she’d missed him, how much he meant to her. Pushing him back against the sofa, she tugged at the button and zipper on his jeans, freeing his cock and dropping to her knees.
He groaned as she ran her tongue up his length while stroking him, flicking the jewel of pre-cum off the head of his cock, before wrapping her lips around his girth and sucking him. “Fuck, Hannah…”
He tangled his fingers in her hair, tightening his hold on her as he slowly thrust into her mouth. Teasing him with her tongue, she took him deeper with each pass, her pace already brisk after being apart for so long.
“That’s so fucking good, little red—but this isn’t how I want to come.” He pulled his cock free of her mouth as she moaned in protest and he got her up onto her feet. Slipping his hands under her t-shirt, he pulled off her panties and then, with his strong hands on her waist, he lifted her up and lowered her down onto his thick cock, as he leaned back on the sofa. “That’s it, sweetheart. I want to see you come. It’s been too fucking long…”
Straddling him with her knees on the arm of the sofa for support, she wrapped her arms around his neck, biting her bottom lip as she took him in. He was so fucking gorgeous with his dark messy hair and eyes the color of warm brandy, her heart couldn’t help but hitch. “I love you, Jake. More than anything.”
“I love you too, little red. I always have—and I always will. Always.” Palming her ass with both hands, he shifted her up and down his hard length as she rocked her hips to take him, her swollen clit rubbing against him as he caught her mouth in a kiss, his tongue dancing over hers. She was already so close to coming with his hard cock stretching her tight, and their pace frenzied from their time apart. “Fuck…I’m so close, Hannah. That’s it…just like that.”
He was thrusting up into her, nipping at her neck, her shoulder, the flicker of pain heightening her pleasure. Her skin pebbled with her oncoming orgasm, every nerve in her body electrified with the building pressure, as she bit back her needy moans. “Jake…”
“I’ve got you, little red.” He kissed her, his mouth hard on hers as he pounded into her, when he slipped a slick finger against the bud of her ass. The extra sensation was enough to push her over the edge. He swallowed her cries with his kisses, her body quivering in his arms as he joined her with a primal grunt, his cock buried deep inside her as it pulsed in his release, filling her with his hot cum as he milked her orgasm from her body with his last few thrusts. “I love you, Hannah. I can’t wait to get married—and just so you know, I want a dozen little kids running around the place.”
She had to laugh, her head bent to his. “I don’t know about a dozen, but I might be able to manage a few.”
Chapter Twenty
Jake watched Hannah’s nimble fingers make quick work of his bowtie, wishing they could just stay in for the night so he could ravage her again. Instead, he’d promised Marshall they’d attend a black-tie event hosted by Clio. Though Marshall ran the company, Jake and his siblings were all investors, and the event was for a good cause, to benefit a local women’s shelter.
“You look awfully handsome, you know.” Hannah’s lips kicked up into a sultry smile as she went up onto her toes and nuzzled him, making his cock hard as he ached to have her. She looked stunning in her pale turquoise gown, with the silk chiffon draped to show off her curves but still look elegant, while the color played up her red hair and aqua eyes.
“And you look downright gorgeous, which is why I don’t want to stay at this thing any longer than I have to. I’m desperate to get you back here, and naked.” He stole a quick kiss, and turned her into his arms, holding her to him from behind so he could run a gentle hand over the slight swell of her belly. He still couldn’t believe this was now his reality, couldn’t believe that he could be so lucky.
She was five months along now, and had moved in with him right after their engagement two and a half months ago, making him the happiest man alive. Even better was the fact that she’d gotten Will to sign the divorce papers, which meant they were free to move on with their lives—free to get married.
The event was well attended, and Jake got to meet up with not only his brothers, but the Rykers, who had made generous contributions to the shelter. Hannah and Emma had become friends over the last month or two and were off chatting, while he checked in with Marshall. “Congrats. You did an amazing job putting this together.”
Marshall shrugged, as his gaze wandered the room, looking distracted. “Luckily, I had plenty of help, though my assistant is moving to Texas, so I’m shit out of luck come the first of the month.”
Yet, there seemed to be more bothering his brother—when he saw the reason for Marshall’s agitation. “Fuck…I knew Claire would show up to cause trouble.”
Marshall’s divorce to Claire was nowhere near as amicable as Hannah and Will’s had been, and things were only getting nastier between Marshall and his ex. Claire may have cheated on Marshall, but she was still trying to pin the blame on him, citing neglect for the long hours Marshall had worked to get Clio running and profitable.
“I don’t know why she’s here, but I doubt anything good’s going to come of it. If you’ll excuse me, I need to get to her before she makes a scene and ruins the
event. The press are still here, and I want them focused on the good we’re doing, rather than playing into Claire’s hands and splashing our fucked-up relationship all over the front page.” With his jaw clenched tight, Marshall made a straight line for Claire, who was already heading in his direction. But if he had any hope of ushering her towards the nearest exit before too many people took notice, she clearly had other plans.
Claire slapped Marshall hard enough to have heads turning, as tears streamed down her face. “You’re a fucking bastard. I’m not going to let you get away with this. I was at your side when you started this company, so don’t you dare think I’m going to let you cut me out of it. Oh, and another thing. I’m pregnant—and it’s yours. But if you think you’re ever going to get to see our child, then you can guess again.”
Marshall looked stunned—and devastated—but Claire wasn’t hanging around. She’d struck her blow, and was making her exit, shrugging out of Marshall’s grasp as he tried to get some answers. Jake crossed to his brother’s side, and with a hand on his arm, pulled him away, knowing Claire would do nothing but cause more trouble. “Come on, man…let her go. No good will come of it. Besides—you guys separated six months ago, and there’s no way she’s six months pregnant.”
Marshall shook his head, cursing under his breath. “Fuck…three months ago, she stopped by the house, upset…and I guess we had a drink or two…”
Jake groaned, not wanting to believe his brilliant brother had been so stupid. “So you’re telling me that Claire could actually be pregnant with your child.”
“I don’t think so, but…” Marshall ran his hands down his face, ignoring the whispers that were now rumbling through the room. “I honestly don’t know. That night’s a bit of a blur.”
“What did she do? Roofie you?” Jake couldn’t help but compare his surprise pregnancy to his brother’s, and think how different they were. Jake had truly been ecstatic to find out that Hannah was pregnant, but with the wrong person and under the wrong circumstances, it could turn into a life-altering nightmare.
Marshall hung his head and gave it a shake as if trying to clear it. “I don’t know…maybe she did.”
***
Jake pulled Hannah close, his arms wrapped around her as the limo drove them home. She looked up at him, the dim light in the vehicle catching the worry in her eyes. “Do you think your brother will be okay?”
“I don’t know, love. Marshall doesn’t like surprises and though he’d love to have a family, things between him and Claire are a nightmare. And truth be told, they were never good together.” He let out a sigh, wondering not for the first time what had possessed his brother to marry her when he’d never truly seemed happy. He gave her a crooked smile, hoping to lighten her mood. “I can only imagine that she must have some sort of magic pussy or gives mind-blowing head.”
Though Hannah let out a little laugh, she still seemed distracted and worried. “Jake…”
When she tried to pull out of his arms, he suddenly realized the problem. “Hannah—my situation and Marshall’s are nothing alike. I love you—and I couldn’t possibly be happier about having a baby and getting married.”
She shifted out of his arms to look at him, though she tangled her fingers with his, her hands feeling so small and vulnerable in his. “And you don’t feel like I’ve somehow trapped you into something you may not have been ready for?”
“I’ve been waiting years to have a life with you, to have you in my arms, to be able to call you mine. And the baby may have been unexpected, but it’s brought another joy to my life, Hannah. I can’t wait to be a father, to be there to take care of you and our baby.” Hannah was his everything—his heart, his soul, his happiness. “I love you, little red. Never doubt that.”
She slipped her arms around his neck, and kissed him, her lips soft and sweet. “I love you too, Jake. You and this baby are my whole world—and I’ve never been happier.”
It was hard to believe his life had changed so drastically in so little time, but for the first time in his life, Jake was truly happy and content. If only he could say the same for Marshall…
THE END
*** I hope you enjoyed Ravage and Surrender. Marshall’s story, Passion and Surrender, the next book in The Billionaire’s Temptation, is now available for pre-order on all major venues and will be released in May 2015. For updates, please sign up for my newsletter via my website, and as always, reviews are greatly appreciated, if you’re so inclined. — Best, Cali ***
Book Series by Cali MacKay
The Billionaire’s Temptation Series
Seduction and Surrender
Submission and Surrender
Love and Surrender
Deception and Surrender
Ravage and Surrender
Passion and Surrender (to be released May 2015)
more to be added…
The Mermaid Isle Series
One Sweet Summer
For Love or Treasure
Sweet Danger
The Highland Heart Series
The Highlander’s Hope
A Highland Home
A Highland Heist
Also available as a boxset (The Highland Heart Collection)
The Pirate and the Feisty Maid Series
Part One, Two and Three only available as a boxset
Jack—A Grim Reaper Romance (prequel- For One Last Kiss)