“I knew I wanted you back in my life. Now there’s no question about it. You’re perfect love. Perfect for me.” He’d found completion, but Jake must have enjoyed their encounter because he didn’t leave her body. Instead, he pressed his hips into her as though he couldn’t get enough of what he felt while he was inside her. “Fuck, I think I’m getting hard again.” He looked down at Josalyn and she saw the look of wonderment mixed with pleasure. Then she felt it. Jake didn’t lie. Josalyn didn’t know it was possible for a man to respond this way. He heard Josalyn gasp softly as he tried a few tentative thrusts. She was still ready from their first round of lovemaking. This time the rush and excitement from her agreeing to marry him was muted. He didn’t toy with her too much. He could see her swollen nipples and clit. It all made him greedy for more. “See what you do to me love? Daddy needs a second go around because he doesn’t want it to end so soon. Fuck, you’re perf

“Jake, what the hell? I can’t tell anyone about being in the witness protection. They won’t confirm or deny that I’m involved with the program, but they would kick me out if those officers poked around at the files or asked questions. Oh, god, this will force me to call them and speak to them about this. I don’t want to do that. I departed to avoid following their instructions. “Flipping burgers for a living is aberrant to me,” Josalyn expressed. As the elevator door closed, she turned against him. Her glare revealed everything to Jake. He could see them. “I secured permission for us to leave and have some time away. It also gave them a reason to rule you out of being involved. But what about your father? Could he know who you are and be happy to watch you from afar? He might have taken exception to Gena’s interview. If his people are having problems with the Kelso family. He might become more inclined to attack someone if he could do it without being caught.”

“I told them. Why do you think I boosted the security here? Why did I want you to leave the city? So, my people can control the situation. Getting married up there will have less chance of someone sabotaging it or going unnoticed if they attempt to harm you. Anyway, it’s beautiful. Can you imagine the photos? I’m sure people will be jealous for years after they see our secret getaway and we won’t tell them where it is.” Jake said. He smiled, knowing she’d always admired the grounds of the old inn for their beauty. But when they first married, they didn’t have the money to rent the inn or its grounds for their wedding. This time she’d have her dream wedding and not whatever they could scrape together. “Jake, this could harm not only me.” What about you? If you say this money is attractive to Gena. They might attempt to take it from you. Like blackmail.” They were back to her fears. He grasped her tendency to worry and its origin. Fear had consumed Josalyn’s mind

“Okay, that’s good to know. Shouldn’t we bring in the bags?” Josalyn pointed to the bags. However, he desired to give her a tour beforehand.“It’s okay. There’s plenty of time for that. Remember, we aren’t alone here. We have staff for that.” Jake said. He found himself reminded Josalyn of that several times a day that they had staff for various jobs. He could see her getting better. She’d not fainted since that first day or had anything else gone wrong. But he’d tried his best to keep her from situations that could harm her. He’d see some of the horrible reactions and the long-term damage it caused. He wouldn’t allow it to happen to Josalyn. She had plenty in her life. Jake held the door for Josalyn as she entered, and he saw her reaction as soon as she saw the interior of the cottage. He would continue to call the thirteen bedrooms and nine bathrooms house a cottage. It now has both indoor and outdoor kitchens, along with a wine cellar and a pantry. He could see them here f

Josalyn noticed the changes in Jake, and she tried to accept it. His words explained everything to her he’d done. How much he’d thought of her when he fixed up the old cottage. It wasn’t just an old lakeside house now. It became an oasis for them. He’d created spaces for her and himself that he’d wanted to share with her. Her biggest struggle was the spaces he built for nonexistent children. It reminded her of the baby she’d lost even as she learned she was pregnant with them. She hadn’t informed Jake of her miscarriage, as he was eager to meet her after leaving the hospital, as he desired a divorce. She felt her strength drain away, leaving her powerless and vulnerable. The worst part was his lack of concern for her whereabouts or her physical condition. Josalyn suffered from anemia and a few other issues that caused her body to reject her pregnancy. She’d struggled with it. Between the damage to her organs by her late diagnosis and the lack of iro