As soon as I used to be in entrance of the sink, I slowly lifted my head and sucked in a pointy breath. Each of my eyes have been swollen with purple and blue bruises surrounding them. My nostril was swollen as nicely and just a little off middle. There was a minimize throughout the bridge. I had a bandage above one in all my eyes, and I knew there have been three small stitches there. My hand had a thick bandage round it the place Steven’s shoe ripped the pores and skin. Beneath my garments there have been additionally a couple of bruises on my again, thighs, hips, and ribs. Total, my physique had sustained worse, however the ache of these accidents was a lot extra due to the occasions main as much as them.

I moist a washcloth and tenderly washed my face and brushed my enamel. As soon as I used to be finished, I gathered my braveness to stroll again out to Jaxon, Chris, and Jaxon’s household. Once I opened the door, I noticed Chris sitting on Jaxon’s mattress ready for me.

I walked over to her and sat beside her. She grabbed my unhurt hand and positioned each of ours on her lap.

“How are you doing?” she requested me quietly.

I shrugged and informed her the reality. “Bodily I’ve felt worse, however mentally I can’t assist however really feel that is my whole fault. I do know Jaxon doesn’t blame me, but when I hadn’t come right here, Anna would nonetheless be alive.”

“That could be true, however do you actually assume that Jaxon would want you away so Anna would nonetheless be right here? It’s a disgrace what occurred to her. She appeared like a really particular lady, however you need to bear in mind you’re particular too. You’re liked simply as a lot as her. Steven was a sick bastard. If it weren’t her, it might have been another person. Jaxon loves you, don’t let this guilt eat away at you. You’ve been by sufficient. It’s time so that you can be comfortable.”

She reached over and pulled me nearer to her facet. I laid my head there and took in her phrases. I didn’t say something in return. I knew what she mentioned is true, I simply wanted to study to simply accept it.

“I actually like him,” she mentioned, breaking the silence. “He’s the form of man it is best to have had all alongside.”

“I like him, Chris. A lot.”

A number of minutes handed earlier than we each quietly obtained up and made our strategy to a solemn lounge. From the place I used to be standing I might see Lilly, Tricia, and Gram within the kitchen, ingesting espresso. Hunter was occupying the youngsters within the yard. Mia was sitting in a recliner, staring off into area. Jaxon was seated on his sofa. When he noticed me, he held out his arm, gesturing for me to take a seat with him. I walked over and planted my butt subsequent to him. He threw his arm over my shoulder, pulling me to his facet. I lay there with my head on his chest and watched the youngsters laughing and enjoying till my eyes drifted closed.

* * *

IT’S BEEN A MONTH SINCE Anna died and the ache of it’s nonetheless there, however not fairly as debilitating. Nothing will ever be the identical with out her, however we’re all studying to manage and transfer ahead. I’ve began counseling to assist with my previous experiences, and surprisingly it’s a aid to speak to somebody about it.

I nonetheless work at Jaxon’s Pub and thru my counseling I’ve realized the right way to higher deal with myself. The considered males flirting with me now not frightens me. In fact, they by no means get the possibility as a result of Jaxon hovers over me and threatens anybody who even thinks about me that approach.

Andrew remains to be his flirty self and is continually giving Jaxon hell. I like working with him as he all the time has one thing to say to make me snigger or smile. Mia has grown quieter, and the animosity between her and Mac has grown. They’ll’t be in the identical room collectively with out biting one another’s heads off.

Nick lastly began coming round once more, however he’s not the identical happy-go-lucky Nick he was earlier than. His face carries a relentless scowl and he’s simply riled. Each time I see him there’s ache in his eyes and it breaks my coronary heart over again. I want there have been one thing I might do, however I do know he simply wants time.

After I obtained residence from the hospital, Chris stayed till after the funeral. She determined that she actually likes it up right here in Ohio and desires to maneuver right here to be nearer to me as soon as she graduates. I’m actually wanting ahead to it. I miss my finest pal.

* * *

“I LOVE YOU, ANGEL,” Jaxon whispers in my ear as he slowly thrusts into me. I’ve my arms wrapped round his neck and my legs round his hips. Jaxon has his arms below my shoulders so I’m mendacity on them. Our chests are smashed collectively. We’re as shut as two individuals can get.

Jaxon nibbles and sucks a path from my ear to my collarbone. I throw my head again and launch a deep moan. Jaxon all the time is aware of simply what to do to carry my physique to life.

He removes one arm and places it below one in all my legs. This new place lifts me larger and permits him to go deeper. With every downward movement he hits my clit, which sends tingles over each inch of my physique.

“Oh Jaxon, sure!” I moan.

Jaxon growls in response. “Fuck, angel. You are feeling so good. So goddamn tight.”

I like it when he talks soiled to me. His phrases aren’t meant to insult however to inform me how a lot he enjoys what he’s feeling.

Jaxon strikes his hips sooner, engaging one other moan from me. I grip his hair and convey his lips to mine. We devour one another’s mouths, tangling tongues and nipping lips. The tingles in my physique are turning into sparks.

Bringing his different hand down and inserting it below my butt, he lifts me even farther and grinds himself down on me. The sensations to my clit are an excessive amount of for me to bear and with my head thrown again with a shout, I explode round him. Together with his head buried in my neck Jaxon lets out a grunt when he reaches his personal climax.

A number of minutes later has me operating my fingers over Jaxon’s laborious chest whereas he performs with my hair. Our respiration has evened out and we’re stress-free in mattress, simply having fun with the silence.

“Marry me, angel,” Jaxon says, breaking the silence and leaving me speechless.

I’m so shocked at his suggestion that it takes me a couple of seconds earlier than I can reply.

“However we hardly know one another,” I inform him one thing he already is aware of. The considered marrying Jaxon is each thrilling and horrifying. I do know he’s the person I wish to spend the remainder of my life with, however I don’t need him to remorse it later. “And I can’t provide you with infants.” This thought saddens me. Jaxon would make such a superb father.

He rolls to his facet and cups my jaw. “I do know every part I must know. I need you ceaselessly. The whole lot else can come later. I wish to get up with you each morning and go to sleep with you in my arms each evening. I wish to sit out on our porch and watch the wildlife stroll by. I wish to take you on rides on my bike and make like to you by the lake. I wish to share life’s troubles with you and make good reminiscences. No different lady will do. You’re my angel. So far as infants, who says we are able to’t undertake? And if that’s not one thing you wish to do then that’s tremendous too. I would like you. If a child comes alongside I’ll like it simply as strongly as I like you, however I don’t want a child to really feel full. I would like you for that.”

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