She nodded. “You can drive while I spend time with the Jaxinator.” She slid her body to the passenger side, buckled her seatbelt and leaned back to be close to me.

  As much as I wanted this, I knew I wouldn’t be able to operate a moving vehicle. “Wait.” I lifted her head up to look at me. “You don’t have to. I can wait for all of it.”

  “So, you don’t want me to do it?”

  “Oh, trust me, I want it.” I pulled her closer by the chin. “Kiss me.” This time I closed my eyes and focused on only what was happening with our tongues. While they mingled, I ran my hand up into her hair. Our lips parted and I rubbed my nose against hers. “I can wait.”

  She pointed to my crotch. “Can he?”

  “It will be a trying time for the both of us,” I admitted. “Let’s get back on the road. As soon as we get to your bedroom all bets are off. I’m just warning you now.”

  This woman would be the death of me, and I was fully prepared for it to happen.

  Chapter 26

  Amber

  I have no idea what had gotten into me. All of a sudden I was dying to be with him. The fact that I’d let him do that to me in my car was just an example of how comfortable I felt with Jax.

  “Let’s get back on the road. As soon as we get to your bedroom all bets are off. I’m just warning you now.”

  I kissed him one more time as we pulled back onto the highway. “Hopefully you’ll still be saying that once my mother gets her claws in you.”

  Jax gave me a double take. “Say what? Is she freaky?”

  I burst into laughter. “No. Oh my God, no. She’s a prude. You’re going to give her a heart attack with your mouth. I can’t wait.”

  It was terrible for me to want Jax to offend her. I knew it, but it didn’t stop me from hoping it happened.

  “I’ll have you know that I can be a gentlemen. My parents instilled manners in me, I just need to concentrate real hard to use them.”

  “I want you to be yourself, Jax.”

  “Are you using me as a weapon against the dark lords?”

  “As a matter of fact, I am. I want you to be at your best.”

  “Can I call you baby?” He asked with a bright white smile.

  “You better.”

  “Can I smack your ass in front of them?”

  I nodded. “And when they aren’t around.”

  His hand landed on my thigh and I refused to move it. This was what I wanted. It was what I needed. This is what real couples did. It made me happy.

  “Can we make out at the dinner table?”

  “I wouldn’t recommend it.”

  “Can we get loud and freaky and pretend we’re getting it on in the middle of the night? Can we skinny dip in your pool? Do you even have a pool?”

  “We do have a pool, and a pool house that’s my dad’s office when he works from home. You really want me naked, don’t you?”

  Jax looked at me really quick while he drove. “I want Amber naked, not Charisma. I just want to be with you, naked or not, and don’t you dare tell anyone I said that. I know I sound like a pussy. You’ve got me by the balls, woman. I’m going crazy.”

  “You sound like the perfect boyfriend. Keep talking like that and I’ll owe you a lot more favors.”

  “I think the friend card is out the window.”

  “Well I think we can have the best of both worlds.” Our hands laced together and I knew we were on the same page. “Our friendship is what drew me in. You probably knew that all along. This was your plan wasn’t it?”

  “I’m not going to lie. I was willing to do anything.”

  “And now?” I asked.

  “And now I want all of you.”

  After our conversation I rested my head on Jax’s shoulder for the rest of the ride. I thought about us being a couple, and couldn’t find any reason why it shouldn’t happen. Sure, we were both broken for different reasons, but when we were together it was like we could heal. My draw to him wasn’t just emotional anymore. I physically longed for his touch, and everything else that came with it. When he said he wanted me I wasn’t scared. I was eager. That’s how I knew I was ready to give him all of me.

  Pulling up at my parent’s house soured my mood. I think once we hit the neighborhood Jax was a little shocked. The country club was filled with cars, and there were several times we had to stop and let the golfers cross the road as they traveled to the next playing hole. “It’s just back there, Jax. The one on the water.”

  In a cul-de-sac all by itself, my parent’s home sat, looking exactly the same as when I’d last been there, except for the for sale sign in the front yard.

  “This place is nice. You didn’t tell me how rich you were.”

  “I’m not. They are. It’s a huge difference.” I was doing my best to keep calm, even though inside I felt like falling apart. As soon as the car stopped I was beginning to panic. Jax took my hand and brought it up to his lips. “Are you ready for this, friend?”

  “Friend?” I cocked my brow, curious to what he meant.

  “Partner? Goddess? Woman of my dreams? I can keep going.”

  I smiled. “I get the point. I’m just nervous.”

  He clenched my hand. “Don’t worry. I won’t let them be assholes. Just say the word and we’ll go home.”

  “I’m saying it right now.”

  “Amber, we agreed.”

  I nodded. “You’re right. I know I have to face them.”

  The front door opened and I saw my mother coming outside. She was dressed to the nine, even wearing classy heals that she probably paid a fortune for. Her wave made me want to cringe, because I knew she was silently wishing I wouldn’t have shown up. When she noticed me in the passenger seat, and that I’d brought someone with me, I think she was as shocked as Jax. “You didn’t tell them I was coming did you?”

  “No. Come on. She’ll expect us to walk halfway to her.”

  “Oh, this is going to be good. Stay put.” Jax jumped out of the car and came around to my side. He opened the door for me, and held out his hand for me to take, winking when our eyes met. I wanted to laugh at him acting so courteous, but knew he was doing it on purpose for my mom’s benefit.

  We walked hand in hand coming to a stop in front of the woman who gave me life. She awkwardly reached out and hugged me. “I wasn’t expecting you so early. Your father isn’t home yet.”

  She didn’t say I looked healthy, or that she missed me, though I hadn’t expected it. “We decided to leave first thing. Mom, this is Jax. He’s my boyfriend.”

  “I thought you said you weren’t bringing anyone.” She seemed confused and I wasn’t about to share that we’d just started dating, and especially how fast things were moving between us.

  He reached his hand out and greeted her. “I didn’t think I’d be able to get off work.”

  My mother displayed one of her fake smiles. “My daughter neglected to tell me about you. Forgive me for not being prepared for your visit. I’ll make sure a room is prepared for you.”

  “That’s not necessary, mother. Jax will stay in my room with me. We live together at home, in vain of course.”

  One thing I’d not mentioned to Jax was my parent’s faith, or for better terms, their so called faith. It was another reason I stayed away. Not only was I taking off my clothes for money, but I was involved in sexual activity outside of marriage. Apparently that was the greatest sin in their book, though I stopped reading it a long time ago.

  “I see. You’ll have to speak with your father about that.”

  “We can stay at a hotel if it’s a problem.”

  “Nonsense, we have this big house.”

  “If you don’t mind me cutting in, I have no problem staying in another room. I don’t want to offend anyone.” Sweet Jax was trying to get on her good side, while I stood there prepared to appall her.

  My mom rubbed her hands together. “Grab your things and come on inside. I’ve arranged to have lunch out at the pool if that’s okay.”

  “It’s perfect,” Jax announced.

  I rolled my eyes and pulled him back toward the car. Once we were out of my mom’s view I shoved him lightly. “You’re such a kiss up.”

  “You’re vicious. What happened to Amber?” He looked behind me. “Have you seen my girlfriend?”

  I pinched his cheeks together and kissed him. “She makes me vicious. It’s her fault.”

  “Well, I’m just going to have to cut you off tonight. You’re being a bad girl.” He smacked my ass unexpectedly.

  I smiled and watched as he grabbed all of our things so I wouldn’t have to carry them. “Shut up!”

  “Lead the way, your majesty.”

  The first thing I noticed when we entered the house was that every picture from every single wall had been removed, leaving an outline of where they’d once been. My mother’s voice echoed in the foyer. “I’ve already packed up the downstairs for the most part. The movers will do the rest.”

  I turned to face her. “When is that happening?”

  “In four weeks. We already found the house.”

  I looked away, unable to control my emotions while peering into her eyes. “I see. Well we’re just going to get settled. We will meet you out back once we’re done.”

  I pretty much pulled Jax along until we entered my bedroom. The door was quickly locked after we’d both gotten inside. I left my back against the door as I stood there taking in a few deep breaths.

  “You okay?” Jax asked.

  I moved my head up and down, even though I wasn’t sure. “I’ll be fine in a minute.”

  Jax put the bags down and sat on the mattress of my canopy bed. My purple walls were a bit embarrassing, but not as much as the sexy shirtless cowboy poster above my desk. He pointed to it and shook his head. “I look way better than that eighties douche.”

  “I like horses,” I said to make it seem better than it obviously was.

  “Yeah right. I’m sure that’s why you hung it up, for the horse that’s clearly in the background.”

  I picked up a pillow and tossed it at him, only to be brought down by his strength. Once I’d wrapped my arms around his neck he couldn’t let go of me if he wanted to. “You’re just jealous of how many times that guy’s seen me naked.”

  He kissed me quickly. “You’re damn right I am.”

  “You have nothing to worry about. I have a real life cowboy right in front of me.”

  “Don’t wake the Jaxinator up, Amber. He’s finally settled down,” he warned.

  “I was hoping you brought your lasso, so I could tie you up tonight.” I was only kidding in reference to his dream, but it certainly got his attention. He freed my hand and lingered overtop of me.

  “You’re being evil today. I don’t know whether to be turned off or on. It’s a fine line.”

  I wrapped my legs around his back and pulled him on top of me. “Stop talking. We only have a little bit of time before we have to show our faces again. Let’s make the most of it.”

  Jax pulled away after one chaste kiss. “Wait. Is this your way of avoiding your mother?”

  “Does it matter?” I asked as I lifted his shirt over his head.

  “You really don’t want to do this, Amber. I need to prepare for something this serious.”

  “Prepare?” I giggled against his lips.

  “Yeah.” We kissed again. “First I need to shower. Then jerk off, at least once, so I last extra long.”

  Using all the muscles in my body, I flipped us around, so that I was now on top of him. I took the bottom of my top in my hand and began lifting it. “I guess I’ll just get my swimsuit on then.”

  Jax’s hands were on my hips, drifting up my ribs to assist me in removing my shirt. Once it was gone, he played with the bottom of my bra, digging his fingers underneath until he freed my breasts by shoving the fabric up over them. “There they are.” While his hands explored my sensitive nipples, I tickled his chest with my fingernails. “Am I allowed to kiss them?”

  I smirked and shook my head. “How bad do you want to?”

  “About as bad as you want me to. Just let me suck on one. I won’t even use my hands.”

  As he removed his hands from my breasts, I picked one back up and placed it over my nipple. “Have at it.”

  Jax adjusted his body and narrowed in on my left breast, watching my reaction the whole time. He didn’t take it into his mouth at first. Instead, his tongue came out and he licked the tip. It sent a jolt throughout my body, forcing me to crave more.

  I dug my hand into his hair and tried to contain my own emotions.

  Jax backed away further, grinning the whole time. He reached up and pinched my pink nipple first gentle, but then harder until I made a sound. Even after he’d removed it I could still feel the pinch racing down between my legs to ignite a fire.

  He licked it again, this time sucking my whole tit into his mouth. While holding it, I could feel his tongue circling the tip. When he pulled away he blew on it, watching it harden. “Oh yeah, you like it.”

  Before he could refuse me, I slid down and ran my chin over the crotch of his shorts. “I can play too, Jax.” I let my tongue slide over the fabric, noticing immediately how hard he was. While I teased him I felt him moving it. We both laughed, but it didn’t stop me. I licked it again, this time looking up into his eyes. “We need to stop,” he suggested.

  I shook my head and licked it a third time, while digging my fingers under the elastic to this shorts. I already knew what was underneath waiting for me. He’d showed me his naked body the first time he’d spent the night. If he thought for a second I’d forgotten the size, he was very mistaken.

  Jax laid still as I tugged down his shorts, watching his erection spring up in my face. He began rubbing his face, as if he was confused. I wasn’t though. In fact, I knew exactly what I wanted to do to him, and knowing that allowed me to be able to continue, because he’d broken through my barrier.

  I took him fully in my hand, rubbing my cheek over the smooth skin of his shaft. I hadn’t been this close to a man’s genitals in a very long time, and as much as I should have been afraid, I wasn’t. I couldn’t be scared when I was with Jax. Something wouldn’t allow it.

  Chapter 27

  Jax

  Amber’s lips surrounded my cock and I knew it was only going to be seconds before I lost my shit. I’d held out, and not had time to prepare. She no sooner applied pressure to my shaft and I could feel it coming. I couldn’t hold it in when I watched her mouth devouring me the way she was.

  Before she could attest, I jumped off the bed and blew my load in a trash can, finally collapsing on the floor next to it. “Well that was a disappointment on my part. Wow.”

  Amber laughed. “It’s my fault for teasing you, Jax.”

  I peeked over to see her waiting for my reply. I smiled and shook my head. “If I wasn’t so fucking spent I’d come over there and thank you.”

  “I didn’t do much.”

  “You did enough,” I assured her. “All you have to do is touch me and I lose it. That’s twice now I couldn’t control myself. I already know I’m a goner when we do the deed.”

  Amber hopped off the bed and stuck her hand out to help me up. I didn’t make her pull me as I stood in front of her, taking her into my arms. I kissed her before she was able to speak. “Now you don’t have to beat off.”

  Did she really just say that to me? “Does that mean it’s really going to happen? So I don’t have to go to North Carolina?”

  Amber tapped on my mouth, making me spread my lips for her next kiss. When she pulled away she smiled. “You’re not getting out of it that easily, Jax.”

  I lifted her up into my arms and carried her back over to the bed. Gently I lowered us onto it, savoring the way her tongue meshed with my own. “I don’t know if I can be near you in a bathing suit without touching you.” It was going to be a real struggle for me, especially since I knew how sexy she looked above the waist.

  “I never said you couldn’t. They’ll go inside after lunch, and I suppose I’ll be expected to help my mother pack. Hopefully my dad won’t be too hard on you.”

  When she slipped off the bed it finally hit me. Never had I considered I’d have to be alone with her father. “Oh shit. What did I sign up for?”

  Amber tossed my shorts at me, before opening her bag and pulling out a bikini. It was bright blue with fringes on the top. The bottoms left little to the imagination.

  She shimmied out of her shorts and noticed I hadn’t taken my eyes off of her. Being that she was clear across the room she knew I couldn’t get to her. With a ornery grimace she started shoving down her panties. If I hadn’t just lost my shit in a garbage can I would have been about to blow just anticipating it. This was the one part of her I hadn’t seen. It was the part I craved the most. I couldn’t even help from licking my lips as I the fabric inched it’s way down.

  Amber stopped and stood there. She knew she was killing me. “Maybe you should turn around.”

  “Aw, hell no! I’ll stay right here and behave, but I ain’t moving.”

  She twisted around and lowered her panties until they fell off her feet. That ass was sensational. I couldn’t wait to play with it later. When I saw her grabbing the bikini bottoms I knew I had to get her to look at me. “Please. I’m dying over here.”

  She turned only her head to look back at me. Her face showed me she liked driving me nuts. “That’s the point, Jax. Think of how much better it will be tonight.”

  “Think of how fast I just blew my load. You really want that happening again?”

  “The best things come to those who wait.”

  “Baby, I’ve been waiting my ass off to be with you. You can’t keep teasing me. It’s not fair. I showed you mine. It’s only fair to see yours.”

  She faced the opposite direction. “It’s the only part of me that nobody else gets to see. If I turn around and face you right now…”

  “It will be perfect,” I replied.

  I couldn’t take it anymore. The distance between us was making me crazy. I had to touch her, to place my hands on her shoulders and let her know that this wasn’t a joke for me. Nothing about being with this woman was a joke.