Jace
My family is so touchy when it comes to my girl. These women keep hugging her and sniffling. She is not going to die. She is just going back to her tiny apartment. Why can't she just sleep over? Who cares if it's her first visit? I have heard of girls who sneak into boys' houses even when the parents have no idea what she looks like. But Amy is not one of those girls, I have to remind myself. She is a composed and sane individual. That is why the kids kiss her on both cheeks and force her to promise to visit again.
I feel awkward standing there in the living room and watching the boys speak emotionally to Amy. This is incredible... I don't want to say heartwarming because I am a selfish jerk. Amy keeps smiling and I am thinking she will have to massage her cheeks when she reaches home.
"Come on guys. Don't weep Infront of her. You will scare her and she will not want to come back," and I want her to, I don't add that. I have to keep it to myself, in the meantime.
"We aren't weeping," Sophia defends them.
"Looks like it to me," I say.
"Can't you tell when people are really happy?" Jordan snaps, and I can't help rolling my eyes. This is too much.
"Amy, we have to go now before your dress gets socked up in tears," I say as I reach for her hand.
"Just a minute," she requests.
I don't want to seem like the party pooper here, so I let her give Jose an awkward hug. This is crazy! I scream in my head. Jose too? And Patrick. I have got to get Amy the hell out of here. And real quick.
"I promise I will be back soon," she assures Ellen and the kids. Relief floods my entire body and I smile.
When we reach outside the house, a smile is still lingering on Amy's face. She looks so lively and happy. I feel very proud that I made a move that led to that beautiful smile.
"Are you sure you still want to go home? My offer is not yet expired," I offer. She chuckles.
"No, I haven't changed my mind," she says.
"A man can hope," I mutter, mostly to myself.
"I heard that," she says.
"Well, did it change your mind?" I ask.
"Nope," she says flatly.
I lead her to the garage and open it to reveal my Jeep. I walk to the passenger side of the car and open the door.
"Wait, is this your car?" she asks with clear disbelief.
"Yeah, why not?"
"I wasn't going to add why not," she says and her face frowns. I don't know why I can't stop being a dumbass. Tonight has been so great for Amy and I don't want to drive home while her face frowns.
"Come on. Hop in. I want to drive you home before it is too dark," I say and smile in hope of easing away the frown I have created on her face. I am rewarded with a shy smile.
The drive to Amy's apartment is awkwardly quiet. I ease the tension by turning on the car radio. Amy just keeps drumming her fingers softly on her thigh to the music. I keep stealing glances at her face while she is unaware. She is really beautiful, especially now when she seems occupied with the music. I want to reach over to her and tuck those stray hair strands behind her ear but I have to keep my hands to myself for now. The last thing I want is to cause an accident because of a beautiful distraction.
I walk Amy to her door. She gets her keys from her purse and unlocks the door.
"Do you want to come in," she says.
"If I did, I wouldn't leave," I tell her sincerely.
"You don't have to," she says and her cheeks flush a beautiful shade of pink.
"Are you asking me to stay, Amy," I ask, cocking my head to study her face.
"Maybe," she says.
"I spent the entire day with you and you still want me to stay at your place?" I ask, I want to extract the truth from her.
"I just wanted you to see my place," she says as she plays with the doorknob.
"I very much want to, Amy," because I don't want to be away from you for a second, but I don't add that.
"Okay," she says as she opens the door widely.
I come in and Amy closes the door behind her. The entire place smells of her. Her scent is my newest addiction, and I want to breathe it for the rest of my life. Everything is neatly organized and clean. It is clear from her personality that you wouldn't open the door and dive into a pile of trash. That is one thing that is making me fall deeper in love with her. Did I just admit that? So what if I did? Maybe it is time I start accepting how I feel.
"What are you thinking?" Amy asks me as she walks into her tiny kitchen.
"I am thinking that this place is too small," I reply.
"That is what I can afford," she says. I want to tell her that she can move in with me but it is too early for that. She will live with me eventually, but that is if she is my fated mate. I am not sure yet.
"Would you like something to drink?" she asks from the kitchen.
"Some buzz will do," I reply as I walk into the kitchen.
"I don't have any liquor in my fridge," she tells me with her hands on her hips.
"I know," I say with a smirk. "I was just messing with you."
"Quit messing with me, Jace," she warns with hooded eyes. I walk closer to her.
"Are you threatening me?" I ask.
"I hope so," she replies.
"Well, I can't seem to stop messing with you, Amy," I say. I inch closer to her so that I can breathe in the scent of her body.
"I can't stop myself, even when I try. You are like a drug to me. When I start messing with you, I can't stop. I want more. I am addicted to you, Amy," my tone is low, deep, and seductive. Her breathing hitches and her chest heaves up and down. Her teeth sink into her bottom lip. I inch closer and whisper into her hair.
"Oh, what you do to me."
Amy My blood is heating up. I can feel hot blood running through my veins. Oh, god! Jace is so close to me that I can breathe in his scent. His manly scent is sexy as hell. He smells like collagen and wood. A strange mixture but has got me intoxicated. "What do I do to you?" I whisper into his hair. "You really want to know?" he inquires in a tone sexy as hell. "Yes," I reply and dare to run my hand over his chest. It feels so hard through his shirt. It is no doubt he works out. "Are you tempting me, Amy?" he asks me with a smile playing on his lips. "I hope so," I reply with a shy smile. "Damn it, Amy," he curses and grasps my waist. He puts me on top of the kitchen counter with my legs engulfing his waist. His lips run across my jaw and his breathing tickles my skin. I purse my lips to stifle a giggle. "I don't think you would want to talk about it," he purrs into my hair. "What? Is it terrifying?" I grin into his neck. "No, the opposite," he says. "Amazing?" I ask. "Tha
Jace I have been sitting at the door to Amy's apartment for hours now. Like a real jerk! She must be asleep by now. What happened? I didn't freak out. My wolf lost control. I started transforming in front of Amy. I could feel my claws digging into Amy's skin. My wolf wanted to mark her. To mark his mate so that everyone will know she is his. Amy is not ready for this. What if she hates me when she finds out exactly who I am? That is all that has been filling my head since I left Amy's kitchen like a chicken. I want to go back in but what will I tell her? She is probably mad at me now. I stand up and stare at the door. "I'm so sorry, Amy," I mutter to myself, remembering the glossy eyes that glared at me with disappointment. Dude, put your shit together, my subconscious screams at me. I turn on my heels and walk out of the apartment block. I walk into the woods remembering the first time I teased Amy about it. Things have been surely happening so fast. My wolf is so eager to burs
AmyI woke up with a light head. I willed myself not to think anything about Jace so that I can focus on my work. I realized that I had lagged behind on the book I was editing. I poured myself some coffee and sat in front of my laptop. I am surprised when I finish the book before one. I haven't eaten anything sensible since morning. I last ate a decent meal at Jace's house. Ugh... There he goes again. He just can't get out of my mind. I can't stop thinking about him. I miss him now.I turn off the laptop and go to the kitchen. I try not to remember that Jace was kissing me on that kitchen counter, but it's hopeless. Jace has probably done something to me. I have never been possessed by someone like this. I have to use possessed because I nolonger have any control over my own feelings. There isn't enough groceries in the kitchen for me to make a decent meal. I hate this day.While I am getting angry at my kitchen, someone knocks at my door. I am not expecti
JaceAmy invites me into her apartment and I enter without thinking twice. I know that I am being too careful with my words but I don't want to ruin this day for Amy and me. I want to be a normal man that Amy wants. She hasn't told me that I am abnormal. Maybe not yet. I really want to show her that I can be a normal boyfriend that she deserves."What are you thinking about?" Amy asks while walking into the kitchen. I follow behind her like a puppy."Nothing. Just you," I reply."What about me?" she inquires, and pours some water for herself into a glass."Everything.""Like?""How nice you are," I reply, and I am rewarded with a smile."Nice?" she raises an eyebrow at me."Yes," I reply, and walk farther into the kitchen."What makes you say so?" she asks with a shy smile."Because I am a jerk and you still went to lunch with me," I reply."I don't think you are a jerk," she shrugs her shoulder.
AmyI am so nervous when I get out of the kitchen. My body is still excited from the recent touches that Jace has been giving me. My legs are wobbly and I am slightly giddy. I wanted to ignore the call and go on with the Jace's rewarding and all that he has in store for me, but mom hasn't called me for a while. She could have something important to tell me."Hello, Amy. I'm sorry if I am disturbing you, switie," her voice is sweet and apologetic as ever."No, mom. It's fine. I wasn't that busy," I lie. I was actually very busy. Oh, and I have a man in my kitchen. I wonder what mom would say about that."I have a work seminar on Wednesday. It is going to be held in town where you are, so I want to visit you after," she says."That would be great, mom. I really miss you," I tell her."I miss you too, dear. That is why I can't miss this chance to see you in your new apartment," she says." Me too. I have a lot of things that I want to ta
JaceIt is quite dark when I leave Amy's apartment. I wanted to stay or drag Amy home with me, but I don't want to be the clingy type of boyfriend. I want to give her some breathing space even though our bodies demand the closeness to each other. I want to hold her till we say goodbye to the sun and good morning to it when we wake up but Amy and I are still new in our relationship. We need to give each other space so we can make sensible decisions. Amy has a job that requires a lot of her attention. I also need her attention. She has to decide on how to satisfy both our needs.I got her phone number. I couldn't make the mistake of going back home without it. Now I can go home with a peaceful mind knowing that I can reach her by just putting on my phone. My car still has her sweet smell. I wish she was in here driving with me to our home. It will be our home soon. I will make sure that happens. We could reach home and I would kiss her until we reach our bedroom. I don't
Amy I am so anxious to when my mom calls me telling me that she is already in town. The seminar is supposed to be ending at five in the evening. She says she will come to my apartment immediately after. I am so excited and nervous. I am just a bundle of nerves and I am afraid I will mess up. I have everything ready for her. I have already cleaned up and organized the entire apartment for her arrival. I really want to show my mom that I am now a grown and independent woman. I just want her to be proud of me. The knock on the door gets me to halt in my tracks. I am in the kitchen getting everything ready with the meal. I have already finished preparing and the only thing left is setting up the table and serving. I ran hastily to the door and take a deep breath before opening it. I don't want to appear a nervous mess when my mom sees me, but I am just too excited. "Mom!" I cry out as I engulf her in a tight bear hug. "Amy, sweetie," she smiles sweetly at me and the entire room heats u
JaceI am fuming with fury and morbid disgust. My body is covered in blood from the wounds I got from the fight. I know that I will heal quickly so that is the least of my concern. I can't get myself to calm down when the evil smirk Dwayne carried on his face when he mentioned Amy's name still replays in my mind. How dare he invade my private territory! I gave up my own park for the sake of peace but that didn't seem enough to him. He still wants more. He wants my mate and my family. He wants to take away the biggest treasures left in my life so that he can ruin my life."He is not going to stop this until he gets what he wants. Until he takes everything from me," I scream out towards Jose who is equally covered in blood. Patrick stands quietly behind me. His arm is still bleeding from the cut one of Dwayne's followers gave him during the fight. Jose nods frantically and I continue shouting over my lungs."I won't let him carry on his plans. He ruined my life an