Copyright © 2014 Jennifer Theriot
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Prologue
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Acknowledgements
Links
About the Author
During the night, I wake because I have to use the bathroom. Ash has his arms wrapped around me and in an attempt not to wake him; I carefully slide out of his loving and secure hold. The peaceful look on his face as he sleeps melts my heart. He is the most beautiful man I have ever in my life seen; handsome and strong when he’s awake, and so wondrous in peaceful sleep. As I watch him breathe, it makes me want to cry. He’s my everything and he loves me. This man loves me unconditionally.
I go into the bathroom and stop to sit at the vanity, placing my hands on the granite counter as I gaze down at my left hand, marveling at the magnificent ring Ash placed on my finger when he asked me to be his wife. He planned the perfect night for my birthday, and the fact that he chose this night to propose, is beyond comprehension. Tears form in my eyes, as I reflect back over the past six months and marvel at what has transpired over the last year. At fifty eight years old, I moved here with my husband, thinking we would be starting over. Little did I know that he would find another woman; leaving me alone, scared, and lacking confidence. And little did I know that I’d meet a group of rock musicians and come to call one of them, Todd O’Malley, my best friend. I laugh as I think how unlikely this friendship is. A bad boy, hot looking guy, covered in tattoos with a pierced penis. How weird is this?
It’s surreal, like nothing you could even dream up. I couldn’t write about this if I tried. All I know is that the bond between Todd and me is unbreakable. We’ve helped each other through some emotional and difficult times. And I know that he’s got my back, as much as I’ve got his.
I was at the depth of despair, when a knight in shining armor named Ash Harper saved me. I owe him for saving my life and showing me love, the type of love I have never known in my life before. We were thrown together by fate, I guess you could say. Ash lost his wife to cancer; I lost my husband to another woman. He’s taken away the hurt, and has made me feel like the most loved and desirable woman in the world. It’s a day to day journey for me, but as long as I have Ash, I know I can make it.
Two families were brought together through this unexpected turn of events and by the grace of God, we got through it.
Lainey’s got her arms around me, hugging me tight and at this point, I’m in no frame of mind to realize much, except the fact that I’m over the top in love and have just been proposed to by the love of my life.
“Mom, do you realize we now have a wedding to plan? This is gonna be so much fun.” She’s giddy with happiness, as she kisses my cheek. I find myself still trying to comprehend all of this.
Tonight was the culmination of all the good and bad things I’ve gone through over the past months. Without a doubt, this has been one of the best nights of my life, and I’m afraid I’ll wake up and find it’s all been a dream. I look at Ash standing by the bar and watch him. He’s laughing, while talking to the guys and my heart melts at the mere sight of him. Tommy’s got his arm around him and he’s saying something in Ash’s ear that makes him chuckle. He catches me staring at him, blows me a kiss and in no time he’s kneeling by my chair grinning from ear to ear. “Can I just tell you how happy I am right now Sunshine? You said yes. You said you’d marry me! God, I love you so much.” I look back into his dreamy sexy eyes, taking his face into my hands, I kiss him.
“You’re my hero I hope you know. I love you so much more.”
He playfully taps my nose and plants a wonderful kiss on my lips.
Everyone’s got their phones out taking pictures, as Ash whispers in my ear and laughs, “I guess these are gonna be our engagement pics huh?”
Without a doubt, they are the best engagement photos. This has been the best birthday ever.
I let out a yawn and gaze around the room trying to take it all in. I don’t want this perfect night to end. I close my eyes and hope I’ll always have in my mind the memory of Ash singing to me on stage, the beautiful birthday cake, and the loving look on his face as he dropped to his knee asking me to marry him. Looking at my left hand, I’m still stunned at this beautiful ring.
Ash suggests we head home, and it’s no time at all before I fall asleep in the car.
I wake to realize he has me in his arms and is carrying me into the house. I’m so sleepy that I just melt into his arms.
He carries me into his room, which I should probably say is now officially our room, and places me on the end of the bed while he turns back the covers and fluffs my pillow. “I’m gonna go get your gown, and then I’ll get you tucked in.” Tenderly he removes my pants and top, and the feel of his cold hands on my back as he removes my bra, gives me a chill and I shiver. “Aww poor baby I’m sorry. Gotcha with my cold hands didn’t I?” He hugs me and it’s all I can do to mutter, “Umm Hmm.”
Looking at my breasts he laughs, “Let’s get those pretty girls covered up. Lift your arms.” He slips my gown over my head and pats the bed. “In you go sleepy head...sleep tight. I Liv you.” He kisses me lightly, and it’s all I can do to shake my head and snuggle under the warmth of the comforter. I vaguely hear the door to our room close and can hear him talking to the kids, as I drift off into a peaceful sleep.
I wake to hear the door to our room open and look at the clock. Its 3:30 and I feel him getting into bed. He cuddles up next to me, his front to my back. There are just no words to accurately describe the peace and serenity I feel when he holds me like that.
In but a few short hours, I wake to the feel of him softly rubbing my arm. I squint my eyes open and turn over to face him, as he looks at me with that dreamy smile. “Mornin Sunshine. How’d ya sleep?”
I smile as I kiss him, “I slept wonderful. How bout you? Pinch me please, and tell me last night was real.”
He playfully pinches me “Yep last night was real Sunshine and so are all the years to come.” Rubbing my breast lightly through my gown, he looks at me with an inviting look on his face. “Let’s make love and seal this deal. No changing your mind now.”
“Tha
t’s the best thing you’ve said all morning, and don’t worry I’m not changing my mind. Fat chance. There are people in the house, though...”
“Who cares? This is our house. Look, if you’re really that concerned, just get up and follow me.”
I look up at him completely surprised, “Where are we going?”
He winks. “Just follow me. I’ve got an idea.” He takes my hand and leads me into his closet, where I see a door at the back of the room.
Excitedly I giggle, “What’s this?”
“It’s a secret room. When we built the house, it was designed to be a panic room, but we never finished it. Now, it’s just a little soundproof room.” The look on my face must be evident that I’m a bit confused and uncertain. He takes my hand confidently, “Come on in.”
“Hmm interesting and fun. Why didn’t you ever show me this before?” I ask.
“To be completely honest, I forgot all about it since I never come in here. Hell, I don’t even think Reba’s seen it.” He smirks. “From now on, it can be our secret. Our little love shack.” He opens the door and I can see that it’s a much bigger room than I would have imagined. The walls are painted a dark gray and there’s plush gray carpeting on the floor, which gives the room a monochromatic feel. Dim recessed ceiling lighting shines down onto a wall of dark wood built-in shelving and the room is void of furniture. At the entrance, he picks me up.
I snicker, “Ash, are you gonna actually carry me in there?”
“Of course I am, and we’re gonna give this room a good initiation.” He sets me down once inside and then seduces me with his eyes.
“Um Um Um… Lift your arms and let me get that gown off. Then I want you to close your eyes.”
“Close my eyes?” I ask, as I raise my arms. “This sounds pretty exciting.”
In a low seductive voice he answers, “Oh baby you’d better believe it is.”
With my eyes closed, I smile and I can feel him smiling back at me as I flirtatiously tease. “What are you waiting for?” Facing me, he begins by sensually rubbing my arms, lacing his fingers in mine as he places my hands at my side. Our hands entwined, as he kisses me softly sliding his tongue in my mouth, and sucking on mine. With his knee, he carefully parts my legs, to which I eagerly respond, and the anticipation is arousing. Oh My. This is so erotic and chills run through my entire body. He’s gotten on his knees as he moves his kisses to my belly, running his tongue down my legs. He licks and blows softly on my thighs, down to my calves, as my body responds. I can feel the wetness between my legs and I’m throbbing. I need him inside me so badly. The sensation is both pain and pleasure, and I need to release.
He expertly moves up to where he is licking and kisses me there. Oh dear God he’s actually going to do this and my body tenses. Instinctively my eyes open. I’m so close to orgasm and I don’t want my screams to be heard.
On the brink I gasp, “Are you sure no one can hear us?”
Reassuringly, he softly answers, “This little room is as soundproof as they come, Sunshine. No chance anyone can hear us. I wanna hear you scream out in pleasure. I’m just getting started, so keep those gorgeous eyes closed. All the more exciting when you can’t see what I’m doing to you.”
With two fingers he reaches up, closes my eyes and in a low seductive voice whispers, “That’s my girl. Now where was I?” Slowly he inserts two fingers, moving them in and out, as his tongue works with them in perfect harmony.
My body shakes and responds almost immediately with an incredible release. I moan loudly, as my head is spinning, and I begin to lose my balance from this burst of ecstasy. I open my eyes in an attempt to steady myself. My heart is beating rapidly, as I gasp to catch my breath.
Licking his lips and devilishly grinning at me, he smirks, “Oh yeah, that’s where I was...you were saying?”
From his knees, he looks up at me with a suggestive look on his face. “I think I just got a taste of the sexiest woman in the world. Do you have any idea how hot the look on your face is when you let go?”
Coming off my orgasmic high, my legs are still like rubber as I sink down onto the floor, weak and tingling. Feeling a bit self-conscious, I close my eyes and scrunch my face. He’s with me on the floor and tips my chin up to where we face each other, as he cocks his head and raises his brow. “Are you uncomfortable when I tell you things like that?”
“In a way, but I’m actually starting to like it.” I coyly look into his eyes, and with my finger I trace a heart on his chest.
Rubbing my cheek with his thumb, he smiles and reassures me, “We’re making progress. Baby steps, like I said, remember? I’m gonna keep on saying what I feel, no matter how flustered you get. I actually like it when you look flustered. It’s kinda sexy.”
He lies down and pulls me beside him; turning me onto my side, then nestles in behind me as he rubs himself against me, while lightly kissing the back of my neck. I can feel his abundant erection, as he begins to nimbly pinch and twist my nipples. Moving his hands downward, he begins rubbing me and I’m aching with desire once again. His lovemaking is addictive.
With his knee, he gently parts my legs and positions me on all fours. He’s kissing my neck, and I gasp as he grinds his hips into me. I turn my neck around to look at him and pucker my lips in a taunting way.
“So hot - I could look at you and that gorgeous ass forever.” He says, as his hands expertly roam over my backside. Entering me, with slow perfect rhythm, he puts his hands on my hips, guiding me back into him. I rock back and forth and with each of his thrusts, my body tingles. I lean back with my legs spread and I’m sitting on him with my back to his front. I can’t see his face, but hear his heavy breathing and seductive voice encouraging me, “You drive for a while Sunshine, I’ll ride shotgun. I’m so close…” He’s holding my arms to steady me and the feel of his warm breath and his feral sounds are an aphrodisiac. Our climaxes are concurrent, as he falls back onto the carpet, pulling me with him.
I’m out of breath as I spread my arms, “Wow I liked that.”
He turns me around and grins, as he playfully twirls a strand of my hair, “Me too but we do have guests you know.” He pulls my hair on top of my head and blows into my ear. “Why don’t you shower, get dressed, and I’ll go make the coffee. We can take this up later.” He winks, as I extend my hand allowing him to pull me up, as he goes in to use the restroom. I deftly sneak up behind him and lightly slip my hands around his penis, while he’s peeing. He stops mid-stream, turns around and smiles at me. “Umm see? You’re getting there. Baby steps, little steps every day. See, it’s not so hard is it?”
Oh boy. He’s just left himself wide open for my next response. I’m staring at the Giant, with a pouty look on my face, “Aw gee, it’s really not hard.”
He shakes his head and sticks out his tongue. “Maybe not now Sunshine, but we won’t disappoint. He’ll be standing at attention for ya tonight.” He gives me a wink and a grin.
He puts on his drawstring pants and t-shirt, looking incredibly sexy, and exits our room.
“I’ll have your coffee ready - see ya in the kitchen, wifey to be.”
I smile as I go into the dressing area to shower, brush my teeth, fix my I’ve just had incredible mind blowing sex hair, throw on a robe and go into the kitchen. To my surprise, the kids are already awake and when I walk into the kitchen, Ash gives me a devilish look.
“Well well well…look who’s awake. Mornin Sunshine! Finally woke up, did you sleepy head?” He comes over and gives me a hug, whispering in my ear, “Somebody sure looks satisfied. Have I told you that I adore you?”
I look at him, hoping no one catches on to the fact that we’re both displaying that completely sexually satisfied look, and wink as I whisper back, “Oh you have no idea. And I adore you back.”
Lainey and Tommy have made us all breakfast; pancakes, bacon and eggs, and seem to have everything under control. The smell of freshly cooked bacon permeates the kitchen. While I’m not a breakfast person, I can�
��t wait to sit down and eat.
“Wow, what a wonderful surprise.” I say.
“I can cook Mom; I just never let you know.” Lainey giggles.
Tommy laughs and says, “Well, I gotta admit that I can’t cook, but I take orders pretty good, and I’ve been known to do dishes on special occasions.”
The table is set, and we all sit down to a wonderful breakfast. Everyone’s talking about what a fun time we all had last night and as I listen to the conversation, I’m somewhat sad that my kids will be leaving this evening. Sensing my sadness, Ash speaks up, “Liv, since the kids don’t leave until later this evening, I thought I’d cook a leg of lamb today. I hope you don’t mind, but I invited the guys over. You just relax, and we’ll do all the cooking and cleaning up. Right kids?” Lainey and Tommy shake their heads in agreement.
“Oh my gosh that sounds wonderful, but you really don’t have to do that. I can cook. I’m not helpless after all; I’m just helplessly in love.” I wink and look at Ash, who blows me a kiss.
Around noon the guys start to wander in. I’ve tried unsuccessfully, several times, to offer my services in the kitchen, to no avail. Every time I get close to the kitchen, I’m directed back to the den and told to get on the couch. Hearing Todd’s voice in the hall makes me smile. “Where’s that damn bride to be?”
He stands in the doorway with his hands on his hips, rolling his eyes, smirking seeing me propped up on the couch. “Ahh there she is. Geez! Give her a Tiffany ring and she gets all diva on us.” He gives me a hug and plops himself down beside me. “So babe, tell me how are you today? Still on cloud nine?”
“Is it that evident? I still can’t believe it.”
He gives me that look, “Yeah I’d say it’s pretty evident. You’re fuckin grinning from ear to ear and I gotta admit, you’ve got that love struck look. You kinda give it away with those twinkly ass eyes.” Todd smiles and laughs.
“Okay okay I get it. Enough about me. How are things with you and Kyra?”
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