by Lane Hart
“I’ll remember.” He wrapped his arms around her, bringing her in for a quick embrace. “If I ever forget, you’ll be around to remind me.”
“Always.” She nodded. “I’ll do whatever I can to help you build the family in a stronger way.”
Jax stood back allowing them to have their moment. He knew after Vic left that Kaytlyn would need him. She’d grieve for her father, for the man she loved, and for the man who betrayed her. Then she’d move on and live the life she always wanted. A life with me hopefully.
Chapter Twelve
“So, what’s this about being your wife?” Kaytlyn leaned against the bedroom door, watching him as he stripped off his clothes. It had been a long day and both of them were exhausted, but she wasn’t ready to sleep yet. Every second of the day had been trying, physically and emotionally draining, she needed something to replenish herself. She needed him.
“Ahh yes.” He tugged his shirt over his head. “I want you as my wife, as the mother to my children. Though how will it look with you a lawyer and me a criminal.”
“Former criminal.” She reminded him stepping away from the door. “You might have a record as long as my arm, but you could put it behind you if you wanted.”
“Who said I want to?” He reached out, looping his arm around her waist, and drawing her close. “You fell in love with this bad boy, changing now could mean we lose our spark.”
“We could never lose that.” Wrapping her arms around his torso she snuggled against him. This conversation had been weighing on her mind for hours. No matter how many times she played through how it could go she wasn’t sure if it would turn out disastrous. Whatever happened, whatever the outcome, she’d deal with it. As long as she still had him in her life. “We both lost so much to this life. Maybe it’s time we both move on.”
“You have your life set out before you, you’re going to start law school in a few months. What do I have to look forward to?”
“Don’t you play that with me.” She tipped her head to look up at him. “I know you always wanted to open up your own martial arts studio. There’s no reason you couldn’t do that. On the drive through East Aurora’s main street I noticed a couple empty business fronts, surely one of those would have the space you need. You and Finn, you could do it.”
“Maybe Finn, he has a pretty clean record, but not me. No one wants their children to be taught by a criminal.”
“My black knight, you’re turning your life in a different direction. There’s no better teacher out there. Trust me I should know. I couldn’t defend myself from a fly before you came into my life and now I’m better but…well thankfully I have you and Finn.”
“Don’t sell yourself short. You put up a good fight with Jorge. I had my money on you before he slammed your head against the trunk.” He slipped his hands under her shirt. “It’s been a hell of a day. Why don’t we put the talk of the future aside until tomorrow? Tonight I think shower sex is in order. What do you say, will you join me in the shower?”
“Go heat it up, I’ll be right there.” She leaned back tugging her sweater over her head before he finally let her go.
“It will be hot enough.” He slipped his hand into hers, dragging her long to the bathroom with him.
Moments later she was locked in his embrace, water cascading down their naked bodies. Her hands roamed over his body, taking in the new muscle, while her gaze stayed focused on his face. Even with the loss of her father still fresh, she was grateful to have him by her side. It was like a dream come true to be standing there with him.
Every time his touch left her body, she felt a chill rush through her. She longed for their next embrace, even a simple caress. He was like the air in her lungs, she couldn’t live without him. She’d spend her life with him if he allowed her. It was what she wanted more than even going to law school.
Her arm brushed along the cool glass shower door, causing her to shiver, and he turned toward her. “Ready?”
“Always ready when it comes to you.” Steam rose from the stall as he pulled her further into the cascade of water. Hot water flowed down her body, nearly scalding her. “Wow!”
“Too hot?” He shifted his body in front of hers, allowing his back to catch most of the spray. “Let me turn it down.”
“No, leave it.” She stopped him as he reached back for the handle. “Kiss me.”
Not having to be asked again, his lips crushed against hers with such force she’d have stumbled if he hadn’t wrapped his arms around her waist. Full of promise and desire, the kiss made her sink into his embrace. Even after multiple rounds of sex it was as if they still couldn’t get enough of each other. Would it always be like this? A relationship was full of heat and desire in the bedroom and even more outside of it.
His tongue invaded her mouth. She was met with the spiciness of coffee he downed like water throughout the day. Before her thoughts could turn to anything else, his hands ran down her body, exploring her curves. Slowly, he worked along her skin before sliding his hand between her legs. As his finger caressed her clit, sending waves of pleasure through her, she couldn’t stop the moan from escaping around his unrelenting kiss. He worked his fingers inside of her, as his thumb continued to tease along her clit, pleasuring her in ways she only imaged. Breaking the kiss, he pulled his hand away and lifted her off the ground. He pressed her back against the cool tiles and kissed along her neck. “So fucking beautiful.”
Wrapping her legs around him, she let her hands roam over his back. His shaft teased along her most intimate parts making her grind down against him. While he always made foreplay worth it for her, she wanted him inside of her. Teasing her nails along his back, she arched into him as he sucked her nipple between his lips, gently tugging until a moan tore from her lips. “Please…I want you. Now.”
“Tesoro, you’ve always had me. You always will. Always.” He let her nipple slip from his lips and rose so his face was inches from hers.
The way his fingers dug into her hips and his eyes stared into hers, she realized there was more to his comment than she understood, but before she could question it, he distracted her. Sliding his shaft along her folds, he teased along her opening before he slipped his hand between them. Readjusting, he thrust inside her with one continuous motion. Her head tipped back as another moan tore from her.
Buried to the hilt inside of her, he paused and pressed her tight against the wall. “I can’t get enough of you. Most of the day I thought about doing just this. I love the way your body reacts to mine with the simplest touch. The way you eye me across the room, as if wanting me as much as I want you.”
Any doubt that might remain he’d wake up and realize he’d made a mistake disappeared as she brought her hand from his back to cup the side of his face. “I love you, Jax.”
With his eyes closed, he tipped his head forward, pressing his forehead against hers. “I love it when you say that while I’m buried balls deep in you.”
Slowly his hips pumped against her, working his shaft in and out of her. With each pump, his pace sped until she arched into him, matching his thrusts with her own. With her fingers still tangled in his hair, she kept his face close, watching his eyes as he drove into her.
“Don’t stop.” She tipped her head back, letting it rest against the tiled wall of the glass-enclosed shower as her ecstasy grew. His own grunts kept pace with her moans. “Oh, Jax!”
He grabbed hold of her hips and drove his shaft into her harder and faster. The frenzy had her moaning until she called out his name and groaned as her climax sent her over the edge. He followed her moments later as he buried himself deep within her one final time.
“Fuck, Tesoro.” He dipped his head to her neck, planting soft kisses along the curve before working his way up to her ear. “That was too quick.”
“Don’t.” She pressed her finger to his lips. “After today we needed that and who said we were done. We’ll finish this shower and who knows. A little sleep, some more lovemaking. We’ve got t
he rest of our lives.”
Chapter Thirteen
Weeks flew by in a rush as Kaytlyn prepared for her first semester of law school while Finn and Jax put the final touches on their martial arts studio. Everything was coming together. Finn was still staying at the house with them to keep an eye on things as Uncle Vic was moving the family in a better direction.
Her black knight might have stayed on a law-abiding path, but he was still her bad boy. There were parts of him that would never be squeaky clean, just as there were parts of her. Maybe that was why they fit together as they did. They each came from a dark world and made their way into a semi gray area of life. It would never be black and white for them. Hell, she didn’t want it to be. She needed a little excitement in her life, even if that was only having sex in the middle of the park where anyone could stumble upon them.
“Mail call.” Jax called as he stepped through the front door, stopping snow off his boots. “There’s something here from Gianna.”
“What?” She dropped the law book she had been reading onto the coffee table and jumped off the sofa. “I’ve been emailing and writing to her for months with no reply.”
“Well this is her handwriting.” Jax held it up just out of her reach. “Give the delivery boy a kiss and you can have your letter.”
“That’s blackmail.” She teased rising up onto her toes to press her lips to his. “Now give me the letter.”
With the envelope in hand she slid her finger under the seal, careful not to destroy the envelope. Her heart raced in her chest as she pulled the folded stationary from the confines.
Dear Kaytlyn,
I apologize for the delay in responding. I bet you’re frightfully worried, but I assure you everything is fine. Pavel and I are quite well. We were traveling, he wanted to show me his home country. It was amazing and brought us closer together. I can honestly say I’ve never been happier in my life. It comes as a surprise to me as well. Uncle Ale thought he was doing this to bring peace to the families and he might have but he also gave me freedom.
Pavel is a kind and gentle man. I admit I was terrified of him at first, but over time I’ve grown to love him. His father still terrifies me, but I know my Pavel, he’ll never let anything happen to me.
I can’t wait for you to meet him. We’ll be in the states in three weeks. I haven’t told Papa yet, I want it to be a surprise. I need to tell him the news in person.
As I wrote this letter, I hadn’t planned on telling you, but I can’t help myself. We were close all our lives so it’s only right I tell you now. I’m pregnant. Please don’t tell anyone. Pavel and I agree if it’s a boy we’re going to name him Sigismondo, after my brother. Sigismondo Pavel Kuznetson. Quite a name, I know, but after the two most important men in my life.
There’s so much more to tell you but I want to get this packaged before the mail leaves. Also, I’ve established a new e-mail address [email protected]. That’s the best way to reach me.
I’m sorry about Uncle Ale. I’d like to say I’ll miss him but…
Love your cousin,
Gianna
“She’s pregnant and in love.” She leaned back against the back of the sofa. “I thought she’d be miserable and here she is happy and in love. I’m so happy for her.”
“Then why are you crying?” Jax rubbed a hand down her arm.
“It’s a woman thing.” Finn shook his head. “Wait until she’s pregnant. It will be water works for nothing more than a flower blooming in the garden.”
“Hey.” She snatched one of the throw pillows of the sofa and flung it at him.
“How do you know so much about it?” Jax eyed him.
“Girl I was dating, lived with her pregnant sister. It was a trip being there during her good mood swings. Other times you wanted to be as far away from her as possible.” Finn shifted in the chair, placing the pillow she’d thrown at him behind his back. “Though she was also going through withdrawals so I’m sure that didn’t help. She wanted to stay clean to give the baby a chance.”
“And?” She pried wanting to know it worked out.
“Delivered a healthy baby boy, which was adopted. Two weeks later, the mother overdosed.”
“Well fuck.” Jax caressed along her hip.
“She stayed clean to give birth to her son. That has to count for something.” Still it pained her to know the young woman was dead. The boy was adopted but if he ever sought out his birth mother it would be a dead end, or more to the point lead only to a grave.
“Tesoro, what’s on your mind?” Jax took her hand into his and she glanced up at him.
“Seems like dead bodies litter the road of our lives. So many lost in senseless violence or drugs. When I was a young girl, I thought there were flowers and rainbows around every corner. Now I know the world holds so much darkness. Not even the brightest flashlight can shine through it sometimes.”
“Two of the brightest flashlights can make an impact.” He squeezed her hand.
“Three.” Finn shot them a grin. “You’re not getting rid of me. We’re like a trio, someday with the right girl a foursome. We’re in this together.”
Together. That sounded perfect. Sometimes you have to travel through hell in order to find your piece of heaven. I’m not giving mine up.
About Marissa Dobson
Born and raised in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area, Marissa Dobson now resides about an hour from Washington, D.C. She’s a lady who likes to keep busy, and is always busy doing something. With two different college degrees, she believes you’re never done learning.
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Georgia
“My brother’s not even gonna care, ya know,” she says with an exaggerated roll of her eyes. “He’ll probably ask if I kicked that bitch’s ass.”