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Summers’ Girl ISBN # 978-1-907010-54-5 ©Copyright Crissy Smith 2009 Cover Art by Nadia Aidan ©Copyright July 2009 Edited by Jess Bimberg Total-E-Bound Publishing This is a work of fiction. All characters, places and events are from the author’s imagination and should not be confused with fact. Any resemblance to persons, living or dead, events or places is purely coincidental. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any material form, whether by printing, photocopying, scanning or otherwise without the written permission of the publisher, Total-E-Bound Publishing. Applications should be addressed in the first instance, in writing, to Total-E-Bound Publishing. Unauthorised or restricted acts in relation to this publication may result in civil proceedings and/or criminal prosecution. The author and illustrator have asserted their respective rights under the Copyright Designs and Patents Acts 1988 (as amended) to be identified as the author of this book and illustrator of the artwork. Published in 2008 by Total-E-Bound Publishing 1 The Corner, Faldingworth Road, Spridlington, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN8 2DE, UK.
Warning: This book contains sexually explicit content which is only suitable for mature readers. This story has been rated Total-e-burning.
Summer Seductions
SUMMERS’ GIRL Crissy Smith
Dedication This book is dedicated to all of those who are still searching for their happily ever after, and to the one who gave me mine.
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Chapter One
Hannah Wagner drove up the winding road that led to the old vacation house where she had spent her childhood summers. She’d been so relieved when she called the realtor’s office and found it vacant for the summer. The realtor had explained to her that renovations were nearly done, but it wasn’t ready to rent yet. Since the inside was mostly complete, Hannah had convinced her that she wouldn’t mind the construction being done on the outside. The realtor had rented it to her for a steal. Hannah could barely contain her excitement as she prepared herself for the house coming into view. As she turned the corner, her foot automatically slammed on the brakes and she sat in the middle of the road with her mouth open. The house looked terrible. The shutters sat crooked on the windows, the front lawn was overgrown with weeds, and the front porch looked like it was ready to cave in. After several minutes, she was able to regain her composure and slowly pull the car to the driveway. Luckily, it was cleared enough to give her room to park the vehicle up in front of the house. “My goodness,” she whispered from inside the comfortable interior of her car. Hannah turned off the engine and opened the door. The stifling summer heat surrounded her, and she could feel the sweat start to bead on her forehead in only seconds. It was going to be terribly hot this summer. She made her way around the house, following a small path of mowed grass to the back yard. A man was bent over a large green lawnmower, shaking his head. Hannah could tell he was trying to tame the overgrown wreck that had once been her favourite place to sit and read. She hoped he would get it done soon. She had stocked up on books for her getaway. Seeing the man's attention was otherwise occupied, she took a good look. From what she could tell, he was around her age. The strong muscles of his back rippled as he struggled to get the machine working. She sighed and decided look at the inside of the house. It had to
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be better than the outside. She couldn’t go back home. She had to stay. She walked up the back stairs saying a silent prayer. If it was liveable, or nearly so, she would make do. A wave of relief washed over her when she opened the back door to the kitchen and saw it was completely intact. The cabinets had been sanded and stained, the tiles replaced, and the walls had a new layer of paint, but it still felt like a piece of home from her past. Every night her mother would spend hours cooking, baking, cleaning, and Hannah could remember sitting at the table watching. Hannah ran her hand over the old oak table. Yes, this was exactly what she needed. Her spirits higher, she moved quickly through the living room, dining room, family room, before making her way up the stairs. The banister to the staircase had also been sanded and repaired, but it didn’t take away the memories of her sliding down it with her brother chasing her. Tears pricked her eyes even as she laughed at the memories. She went directly to the room that had always been hers. The walls that once held old peeling wallpaper where now painted a soft blue. The room still had a soft touch to it, and Hannah took a deep breath, remembering the time she had spent inside. This was the room she would stay in. She went to the master bedroom next. The memory of her parents asleep in the large bed had the tears that had stayed pooled in her eyes falling. They had been gone a long time now. Nearly ten years. But the car crash that took not only her parents but her brother as well was still fresh in her mind. She rubbed the back of her hand over her eyes and went to check the last bedroom. The room that had been her brother David’s. Its door was the only one closed. Hannah opened it slowly and her heart sank and the sight of the empty room. There were still paint cans on the floor, brushes and rollers piled, and the window was covered. Unlike the others, this room held no furniture. Doesn’t matter, she told herself, walking further into the room. The picture of her younger brother splayed over the bedspread came clearly. The floor would be covered with cars and trucks. Her father was always yelling about stepping on them. Hannah turned in a circle, her eyes closed, trying to picture more of the room. “Watch out!”
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Hannah heard the order too late to avoid tripping over a paint can. Strong arms circled around her and kept her from falling to the ground. As she looked up, her breath whooshed out as she saw the most handsome face she’d ever seen. The clear green eyes were full of amusement as the man helped her stand straight. “Oh my,” she whispered, her gaze locked with his.
Jake Summers smiled at the woman who was currently digging her nails into his forearms. The startled look on her face was worth the jog up the stairs to find who the intruder was. He’d seen movement in one of the upstairs windows and had come to investigate. He didn’t believe she was a burglar. He hoped not anyway, because with her softer body plastered to his, he was feeling electricity zap through his body. If she shifted her body only inches, she would feel just how welcoming he really was. He watched as she regained control of her body and emotions. Her face closed down and she straightened her shoulders. “You’re the man from the yard.” He let her back off from him. Jake stuffed his hands in the pockets of his jeans and watched as her eyes followed the movement. The erection straining against the material was noticeable and he knew she saw it when she quickly looked away. “Wh…what are you doing up here?” The shakiness of her voice made her nerves obvious. “I saw someone up here and thought I’d check it out. This house is closed.” “No, it’s not,” she argued. Jake shifted and she backed farther away. “Well, honey, since I’ve been working on it the past six months I think I would know it’s closed.” “No, it’s not. I rented this house. I have a contract and a key.” Jake liked the way she held her head high, her hands on her hips in challenge. “You rented this house?” “Yes, for the next three months. I was told it was going through renovations but the inside was complete.”
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“Mostly complete, yes.” Jake took a step forward. She took one back. “But there’s still a lot of work to be done.” Her nose crinkled as she continued to walk back. “Yes, like outside.” Once again, Jake reached out and caught her before she could trip over another paint can. He pulled her toward close before whispering, “I guess we’ll be spending a lot of time together than.” “Not together,” she told him, her voice becoming stronger. Jake just nodded. “We’ll see.” Her eyes narrowed. “Just who are you anyway?” “I’m Jake Summers. I live here in town and have been working on the house.” “So you remodel houses?” She looked around and he couldn’t decide what the tone of her voice meant. “I’m remodelling this one. Usually I build from the ground up, but I’m doing this house as a favour.” Jake didn’t know why he felt the need to explain he was more than capable of building a house. She finally turned and looked back at him. “You did a wonderful job. My family used to rent this house every summer. You’ve made major improvements.” Jake’s ego soared. “It’s only the beginning, darling.” “Hannah. My name is Hannah. Not baby, sweetheart, or darling.” Jake rocked back onto the heels of his feet. “Whatever you say, Hannah.”
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Chapter Two
Hannah stood on the front sidewalk looking out into the yard. Jake had done a great job taking care of the once wild lawn. There were pots of flowers that still needed to be planted around the house but the work done had made a great difference. Luckily for her, he’d gone into the next town to pick up some lumber for the front porch earlier. Which meant that she finally had the house to herself. She hadn’t had a day alone since she arrived. Jake had been there every day for the last few weeks since she she’d come to town. He’d finished the third bedroom and removed the materials. Then worked in the backyard, and this morning, finished the front. His next project was the porch. As much as she wanted it done, she was glad to have a few minutes of peace away from him. Jake was always taking off his shirt, showing off his muscles as sweat glistened from his body, causing Hannah’s hormones to jump. Hannah wasn’t used to having this kind of reaction to a man. Her disaster of a marriage was the only experience she’d ever had with a man, and if she was honest, she didn’t see what the big deal was. Sure, at first in her marriage, she had enjoyed knowing she could please her husband, Stanley, but then it had become unbearable. She could never satisfy his needs. Eventually he started finding his completion with other women. She knew deep down it wasn’t really her fault, like he always told her, but rather his own difficulty with commitment. It didn’t make her feel any better, though. And her lack of experience sure wasn’t helping with her attraction to Jake. She didn’t know how to handle what was happening. Hannah wiped her hands on her jean shorts and stepped forward. Thanks to Jake she couldn’t concentrate on work so she might as well get some sun. She was lucky she could work from home. Stanley had never wanted her to work outside their home. So her job as a web designer was perfect.
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She had set up her laptop on the kitchen table, but with Jake usually in her view, her mind would follow his movements and drift further until every thought became of the two of them together. Her daydreams were beginning to happen so frequently that the night before she had surfed the Web and purchased some toys. She hoped they arrived soon because she was ready to jump a complete stranger, although from the heated looks he sent her way, she didn’t think he would mind. Hannah groaned out loud. If Jake didn’t finish the house fast, she wasn’t sure what she was going to do. One thing was for sure—Jake had managed to keep her from thinking about her problems and what she was avoiding by not returning home.
Jake pulled his truck to a stop in front of the old house and laughed out loud. The sexy renter of the house was on her hands and knees patting down wet soil. It looked like she had used his time away to plant the flowers around the house. Jake shifted the erection that was pushing to break through his jeans. It seemed he was constantly hard around her. And he had caught her watching him numerous times. Jake had spent the last fifteen years in the Special Forces relying on his ability to read people, and that gift told him loud and clear that Hannah Wagner wanted him. Maybe almost as much as he wanted her. Jake exited his truck and could hear the music coming from inside the house. An old rock number that thumped in bass and had Hannah’s hips moving back and forth, causing her butt to wiggle, and Jake had to stop himself from groaning out loud. He moved quietly up the sidewalk. She was singing along with the radio, her soft voice carrying to him in the wind and drawing him closer. Jake came to a stop behind her and just watched. The water hose was wrapped just behind her feet, and he knew he should move it but didn’t want to ruin the moment. Hannah straightened her back and looked down at her work. As she stood, Jake took a step back. “Looks good,” he told her. She squeaked and twirled around. Jake didn’t have time to catch her as her foot landed on the hose and she fell back.
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Mud splashed up, coating him but not as much as her. Her legs were covered and some mud had splashed onto her arms and face. The pale tank top she wore was completely covered. She looked up at him and had a look of such disbelief that he couldn't contain his laugh. “I don’t see anything funny about this,” she huffed out. Bending at the waist, Jake put his hands on his knees. “You would if you were in my position.” Her mouth dropped open a moment before she picked up a handful of mud and threw it at him. Shocked, Jake didn’t move as the mud hit him directly in the chest. He looked down to see it slithering down his white T-shirt. “I just washed this shirt,” he complained. She smiled sweetly. “Oops.” Jake straightened and was glad to see the big smile on her face. He hadn’t seen her smile much since she had been there. Her hazel eyes lit up and the wide smile brightened her entire face. “Let me help you.” He offered her hand. She took it and let him pull her up. Jake had her halfway up before letting go and had her plopping back into the mud. “Oops.” He grinned down at her. Hannah sat there sputtering at him, but he just smiled. “Hand must have been slippery. Let’s try that gain.” She shook her head and muttered to herself but couldn’t stop the grin on her face. “No thank you.” Jake reached down and easily lifted her into his arms. She tried to wiggle, but he tightened his grip. “Let’s get you away from any objects that might reach out and grab you.” Her nose crinkled in the adorable way he was getting used to. “If you would stop sneaking up on me, I wouldn’t trip so much.” “Well, it’s a good thing I was trained in stealth. Every time you fall, you end up in my arms.” Her body stiffened just as Jake reached the sidewalk. He set her on her feet, and she immediately moved away. He watched as she shifted from foot to foot.
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“Well, since I could wind up getting hurt you should stop,” she told him but her gaze was nervously looking at anything but him. “I would never let you get hurt,” he promised her, meaning it more than she would ever know. She snorted and turned to walk to the back of the house. Hannah froze as he reached out his hand and grabbed her upper arm so he relaxed his grip. He turned her to face him and noticed the look of fear. “I mean it. I would never hurt you or allow anything to happen to you while you were here. So…speaking in that direction, you should have put some sunscreen on. You’re shoulders are all red, and right here….” His finger brushed lightly down her nose. She tilted her head up. “I would like to go shower now, if you don’t mind.” He let go of her, but she didn’t move. “Why are you here, by yourself, for an entire summer?” he asked the question he’d been dying to. Something passed over her face but was quickly gone. “I came to heal.” With that said, she turned on her heel and walked quickly to the house. Jake started to follow, but his cell phone rang. Looking down he saw the display and smiled. One of his oldest friends and former team member Matt Adams’ name showed. “Hey, buddy. Just the man I need to talk to,” he greeted.
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Chapter Three
Jake could see Hannah pacing the living room from his position on the porch. He had been hammering the new two-by-four into place and had known she was there. She stepped out of view from the window so he turned to look out over her property. He’d found out a little more about her after he’d had Matt check her out. When their unit retired, Matt had gone into the security. Recently married, he had been glad to settle down. He worked in the city for now but planned on moving down when his house was complete. Matt had bought the property next to Jake’s, and Jake had been happy to help his old buddy build his and Cara’s dream house. Matt’s wife, Cara, was one of the sweetest women Jake had ever met. She’d been Matt’s neighbour before the two had fallen in love. Being a romance author, she could work from anywhere, and Jake knew she was looking forward to moving down. Matt and Cara would arrive over the weekend to check the progress of their house. Jake looked forward to seeing them again and wondered what they would think of Hannah. He shook his head. Ever since Matt told him about her divorce and the restraining order on her ex-husband, he had been feeling overly protective of her. He turned to look back in the window as she re-entered the room and her gaze met his. He smiled and was thrilled when she returned it. But then she spun quickly and walked towards the kitchen. Matt took the bandana out of his back pocket and wiped his brow. Temperatures were once again soaring over the hundred-degree mark. And being close to Hannah and not able to touch her was making his body even more uncomfortable. She haunted his dreams at night. She would come to him ready and demanding. Let him do things to her that she couldn’t even imagine. Sidestepping the ladder, Jake stepped off the porch and made his way towards the lake behind the house. Hannah had her own private area that was blocked from public view. The thick trees added shade and privacy.
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When he reached the water’s edge, he pulled his shirt over his head before reaching down and unlacing his boots. He toed off his shoes and socks and reached for his belt. A little swim was called for to cool his body off. Once he was naked, he walked into the shallow depths of the lake. The cold water refreshed him, and he dove beneath the surface.
Hannah stood behind the large tree, hoping it would keep her from Jake’s view. She had seen him start to walk away from the house but not to his truck. Curious, she had gone out the back door and followed. When he’d reached the water, she’d known what he had planned before he had removed his shirt. Surprised, she had watched as every article of clothing started to come off. When he’d started to remove his boxer briefs, she had closed her eyes for a quick second before opening them back up. If the man was worried about being seen he wouldn’t be skinny dipping, would he? He’d stood looking out into the water before walking forward. Hannah wished she’d been on the other side of the lake so she could have seen more. Not that his tight ass or strong muscular legs weren’t arousing enough but since she was spying on him she would have liked to have gotten a peek. He swam several laps and she found herself watching each movement. He was so strong and tanned. If any man she’d ever met screamed alpha male, it would be Jake Summers. She still didn’t know what to think about him. She knew he had an easy smile, good sense of humour, and was kind. Or at least to her he had been. Her dreams were full of him every night as her body ached for him. Now standing in a yellow sundress, she could feel her arousal pool inside her panties. Her nipples stood erect as she watched his body as if mesmerised. Finished with his swim, he started to make his way back and she knew she should give him his privacy. However, her feet didn’t think so. As he walked up towards the shore, the water revealed more and more of his body. His wide broad shoulders, his muscled chest and flat stomach, then his long and hard cock rising from his body.
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She would have thought the cold water would have taken care of that, but as he stood knee deep in the clear liquid, she could see he was fully erect. He reached down and grasped the base of his cock. Hannah had never seen a man so fully aroused or long. Her fingers itched to reach out and feel him in her own hand. His hand started to move up and down in a slow rhythm. She found her hips moving to the same cadence and had to squeeze her thighs together. She licked her dry lips as he pressed his thumb over the slit, and she could practically taste the precome that leaked out. She trailed her fingers down to the hem of her dress. She wondered what it would feel like to have his callused hands on her most sensitive parts. Would he be a generous lover, or selfish like her ex-husband? Keeping her distance was better for both of them. That way she could continue to fantasise about him and he wouldn’t be disappointed in the end. Hannah tried to take a step back, but with her body so full and needy, she didn’t really want to move. Jake continued to stroke himself. His hips moving against his hand as his hand moved faster. Sweat dripped into Hannah’s eyes as she watched. Just when she didn’t think she could take anymore, he threw his head back and cried out as his come splashed over his hand and stomach. Hannah bit her lip her body humming with need. Her nipples were hard and liquid pooled inside her panties. When he lifted his head, look in her direction, and smiled she gasped. “Oh God,” she whispered before backing away and making a run for the house.
Jake washed his body off with the lake water as Hannah ran from the woods. He had known she was following him as he stepped up to the lake. Normally he would have kept his underwear on, but with her watching, he couldn’t resist temptation. It had been difficult not to turn and demand she come to him. Demand she wrap her legs around his waist so he could have felt her surround him. She had watched him, had watched as he pleasured himself while thinking about her. Imaging it had been her mouth wrapped around him instead of his own hand.
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Stepping out of the water, he yanked on his jeans but didn’t bother with anything else. He didn’t plan to be wearing anything as soon as he reached the house.
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Chapter Four
Hannah turned on the kitchen faucet and washed her heated face with cold water. She let it drip down her neck and travel between her breasts. She grabbed a hand towel and blotted her face. He’d seen her. That had been obvious and she wondered if he knew she has been there the whole time. The back door slammed shut, and she turned and faced Jake. He wore only his jeans and droplets still clung to his body. He threw his boots and shirt into the corner. Hannah didn’t know what he was thinking, but the memory of what happened when she’d walked in on Stanley and his secretary came to mind. She put her hands up to fend him off. “I…I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have been watching.” Jake stopped a few feet from her and tilted his head as if studying her. Then he reached out, grabbed her wrists, and yanked her to him. She had to tilt her head back to look at his face. “I don’t know why you have that look of fear on your face, but I already told you that I wouldn’t hurt you, or allow anyone else to.” All Hannah could do was nod as his mouth moved closer to hers. “I’m an honest man. I’ve shown you how much I want you. I know you want me too,” he said. She didn’t move away, she wanted to feel his mouth on hers. He moved his hands up her arms until he grasped her shoulders. “Tell me you don’t want me and I’ll leave. I won’t bother you again.” She should. She should tell him she didn’t, but it would be a lie. She just didn’t want to disappoint him. She opened her mouth, but nothing came out. “Last chance, Hannah. Tell me no,” he told her as he pulled her body flush against his. She couldn’t. His mouth brushed over hers. Once, twice, then he pressed his lips harder against hers.
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Hannah opened to him, and his tongue invaded her mouth. She gripped his shoulders as the kiss grew in intensity. Their tongues battled, and she moved up to her tiptoes to get a better angle. She slid her hand to the back of his neck and held on tight as the kiss deepened. A fire coursed through her body like never before. Liquid escaped from between her thighs and she moaned into his mouth. He backed away, and she opened her eyes to stare at him. She’d never been kissed like that before and didn’t know how she would react if he hadn’t liked it. Before he could say anything, she blurted out, “I’m not very good at this.” He groaned and dropped his head back. “Oh, honey, you are very good at this.” Looking back into her eyes, he smiled. “Very good.” He grabbed one of her hands and pressed it against the hard ridge trapped in his pants. Hannah gasped as she felt him. He chuckled as he nipped her ear. “If you were any better, I would explode.” Hannah couldn’t believe it. She cupped him over the material, thrilled she could cause that reaction from kissing. Feeling bold, she squeezed before moving her hand up and down. “I caused this?” Jake placed his hand over hers, stopping her play. “I’ve been hard since the first time I saw you.” Hannah could tell she was blushing. She could feel the heat crawl up her neck to her face. She had never heard a man speak so honestly about sex. “I’m going to devour you,” he warned. “I’m going to take you so high, baby, you won’t come down for a week.” Hannah shook her head in denial. She didn’t even like sex. “Oh yeah. I’m going to make you scream.” Her hand was trapped between their bodies as he once again took her mouth. As he moved his own hands down, she felt him squeeze her ass before going to the hem of her dress. Breaking the kiss, he pulled the sundress over her head. Hannah covered herself with her hands as he stood back and looked at her. She was standing in the middle of the kitchen in her cotton panties and bra. She fought the urge to turn away from him. Her stomach clenched with nerves. She wished she was wearing sexy
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lace lingerie, but she didn’t own anything like that anymore. Anything her husband had bought she left behind. “So beautiful,” he murmured, brushing her hands aside. Not knowing what to do with them, she balled her hands into fists at her sides, but when he reached up and cupped her full heavy breasts, she grabbed his wrists to keep her balance. “Don’t worry I won’t let you fall,” he promised. She believed him. He had been catching her since she first arrived. His fingers swiftly unclasped her bra and let it fall to the floor. “Such wonderful nipples.” He bent and ran his tongue over one then the other. Hannah moaned and arched her back, thrusting her breasts towards his face. “So responsive.” He lavished one with his tongue. When he sucked one of the hard nubs into his mouth, she saw stars. “Oh…” His hands were moving again, this time lower until they were at the waistband of her cotton bikini panties. He pulled them down, and cool air brushed her sex as they fluttered to the floor. “Oh, baby, I’m going to come just from looking at you.” If he kept talking like that, so was she. He lifted her up, and she wrapped her legs around him. “I want a better view. I want to look my fill before I make you come in my mouth and clean up all your juices.” Hannah moved her hips against him. He could do whatever he wanted as long as he took care of her throbbing need. She felt him moving and thought he was taking her upstairs. When she opened her mouth to tell him which room she was in, she was surprised to see he stopped at the table. He placed her on the flat surface and pulled out a chair. Confused, Hannah just looked at him, but when Jake smiled and placed a hand on her stomach, she relaxed. “Lean back. Trust me.”
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Hannah did as he asked. Lying down, she felt the cold wood against her back. Jake lifted her hips and pulled her until her ass hit the edge of the table. He pushed her legs apart leaving her completely open to him. “Oh so pretty.” He traced his fingers over her swollen sex. They slipped through her folds as her wetness continued to flow. “Such a pretty pink pussy. And so wet.” Hannah lifted her hips as he continued to tease her. “I bet you will taste like heaven.” His mouth was just inches from her. Hannah could feel his breath against her and shivered in anticipation. The first lick had her bucking against his mouth. He held her thighs open as he buried his face in her. Hannah cried out as he nibbled and licked before stabbing his tongue inside. She rode his face as her first orgasm rocked through her. Her body tightened, and she grabbed the back of his head as she exploded.
Jake lifted his head and looked down at Hannah as her body finished convulsing. He stood and bent over her. “You tasted better than I could have imagined.” Her smile was shy but the look of contentment couldn’t be missed. His cock throbbed as he softly kissed her and shared her taste. “We’re not finished,” he told her, breaking away. She nodded and reached for him. “Let me take you upstairs.” He wanted to take her to bed properly. Wanted to show her exactly what he could offer her. “Yes,” she whispered as he lifted her in his arms. He started for the stairs and Hannah placed a hand on his cheek. “Jake.” He turned her head and kissed her palm. “I haven’t… I mean, except for my ex-husband…” Her voice was soft and hesitant and it pulled at his heart. “Shh…” he told her gently. He knew what she was trying to say, but she didn’t need to. Matt’s check on her had told him enough to piece everything together. “It will be okay.” She buried her face in his neck and took a deep breath. Jake walked up the stairs and turned to go to the master bedroom.
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“No,” she said. “Hannah…” He stopped in the middle of the hall. He wouldn’t push her, but God, he didn’t know if he could let her go. “If you don’t…” Hannah placed her fingers over his lips. “I want you, but I’m not sleeping in the master bedroom. It’s the room to the right.” Jake tightened his hold. “You’re not changing your mind?” “No. I just can’t sleep in the master bedroom. It was my parents’ room.” Jake nodded, telling her he understood. “Take me to bed,” she commanded quietly. Jake didn’t need to be told twice. He turned and walked to the right bedroom. Once inside he placed her on the bed and stood looking down at her. She sat up on her elbows. “Are you going to just look at me all night?” she asked with a shy smile. “Well, look who’s started to voice her wants,” he teased. Hannah surprised him by opening her legs. “I need you to fill me. I’ve never wanted anyone as much as I want you right now.” Jake was out of his pants in record time and knelt between her thighs. He ran his fingers over her, making sure she was ready for him. “Now,” she told him lifting her hips. “Just making sure you’re prepared.” Hannah wrapped her legs around his waist. “Now.” Jake could admit he was only human. She was begging for him and he couldn't let her down. Pressing the tip of his cock against her entrance, he closed his eyes then pushed forward. She was tight, so hot and tight, as he cautiously invaded her body. Her back arched and he slipped further inside. “Oh God, Hannah,” Jake breathed out. “Yes, yes, yes,” she chanted with each inch he filled. Jake withdrew and opened his eyes. He watched her face as he slammed inside. She screamed when he was seated fully. “Good…so good,” he murmured and continued to plunge.
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Jake kept his movements slow even though he had to grit his teeth. He didn’t want to hurt her but his control was on edge. “More,” she begged. He couldn’t take it. Groaning, he grabbed her legs and pushed them over his shoulders. Changing the angle so she could take him deeper. He thrust inside her as she scratched at his back. Her inner muscles milked him as he continued to pound inside her. “Jake,” she cried out his name as she climaxed and Jake followed her, his own release drawing out a long groan.
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Chapter Five
Hannah stood next to the coffeepot with a full cup in her hand and stared at the table. She couldn’t believe she’d let Jake put her on it and… She shook her head. She couldn’t even think it! Just the thought of what had happened on that old table made her hot again but embarassed at the same time. Never had she been so bold. Smiling, she turned at looked out the window. The morning sun was shining and she could almost hear birds singing. Jake had woken and made love to her again before leaving. He had an appointment with a designer but promised to be back by for lunch. Then he had suggested taking his boat out. Hannah hadn’t been sailing in years and could barely contain her excitement. Deciding to make a salad and sandwiches to take out on the boat with him, she moved to the refrigerator to take out what she needed. She hummed a little tune as she chopped up the lettuce. When her cell phone rang, she washed her hands and picked it up from the counter. She didn’t recognise the number but it could be a new customer. “Hello?” “Hello, sweetheart.” “Stanley.” Hannah looked around the room out of habit, half-expecting him to once again be standing behind her. “It’s good to hear your voice,” he told her over the static of the phone. Hannah couldn’t help the chill that made her body shiver. “You’re not supposed to call me. The court said…” “Court? Hannah, do you think I would let some silly piece of paper keep me away from my wife?” No, she didn’t. That was one of the reasons she’d left town. “Ex-wife.” “Oh, honey…I know you’ve been going through a lot. Come home and we will get you the help you need.”
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Hannah knew what that meant. He’d send her to one of his doctors who would put her on anti-depressants…again. “No.” The silence on the other end of the line was telling. She could picture his face turning red and his hand bunched in a fist. “Don’t make me come get you,” he warned. Hannah looked at her back door and saw it was unlocked, then she shook her head. There was no way he knew where she was. “I’m not going back to you. If you contact me again, I will call the police and tell them that you are continuing to stalk me.” “How can I be stalking you? I’m at home. Our home. While your wasting your summer in some little house at the lake that you used to visit as a child.” Hannah sucked in a breath. “We’ll work on your family issues when you get home.” “No!” Hannah cried. Stanley laughed. “If you’re not home by this time tomorrow, I’m coming to get you.” Hannah shook her head as dizziness took her body. With her free hand, she grabbed at the counter. “And, sweetheart, I know about the handy-man. I suggest you don’t see him again.” Hannah heard the click of him disconnecting and fell to the kitchen floor. Tears rolled down her face as she crawled across the kitchen, before making it up to her knees, then feet and running to the bathroom. She barely got to the toilet before throwing up.
Jake pulled up in front of the house and turned off the engine. He hadn’t been able to concentrate at his meeting since his mind kept picturing Hannah lying bed, naked and wanting him. She had been so responsive the night before. The best part of the night for him was holding her as exhaustion took over and she fell asleep in his arms. Excited about the day he had planned ahead, Jake exited the truck and hurried up the steps. He knocked on the new door that he’d put in. When Hannah didn’t answer, Jake knocked a little louder before turning the handle and entering the house. He walked through the living room and into the kitchen.
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He noticed the ham and turkey meat on the counter along with bread and the makings of a salad. Jake was thrilled at the thought that Hannah was looking forward to their sailing date enough to prepare lunch for them. So where was the woman in question? Hearing a bump above his head, Jake headed in the direction of the bedroom Hannah was using. He could hear her muttering to herself before he even reached the bedroom. There was something in her voice that alarmed him. Was she crying? Jake rushed in the room to find Hannah throwing clothes and all of her belongings into suitcases that were sitting on the bed. “What the hell are you doing?” he demanded , drawing her attention to him. Hannah gasped and spun around, her hand going to her heart. “Jake!” He stalked towards her, taking in her pale face, shaking hands, and the tears on her cheeks. “What’s going on?” “Nothing. Nothing. I just have to leave a little earlier than planned,” she told him as she shook her head. “Why?” Jake didn’t know what to do, but he knew he wasn’t going to just let her walk out of his life. Had she even thought about telling him goodbye? Hannah ran her fingers through her hair. “I don’t have time to explain. I have to leave right now. I left a note on the kitchen table.” Hannah she turned her back. Jake felt his blood pressure rise. A note? “Well, since I’m here now, I think you owe me a couple minutes to tell me why you’re leaving.” She didn’t even look at him. “I’m sorry, Jake. This has nothing to do with you. I have to leave… I wish I didn’t, but I don’t have a choice.” Her voice shook as she spoke and Jake could hear the fear in it. Walking slowly up behind her, he tried to keep his emotions in check. “Hannah.” He spoke softly as he clasped her shoulders and turned her. “Tell me.” Her eyes watered but she blinked back the tears. “I don’t want to involve you, Jake. Please, I just have to go.” “Involve me? Hannah, I’ve been involved since the moment I first laid eyes on you.” She sighed and sat on the bed. “Someone I have been avoiding called me today. He knows where I am… He knows about you.”
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Jake understood more than she knew. “Did he threaten you?” “I…” Her head tilted as she studied him. “It doesn’t matter.” Jake dropped to his knees in front of her and cupped her cheek. “It does to me. I don’t know how to make you understand that nothing will ever happen to you when you’re with me.” “You don’t understand.” Jake smiled and placed a soft kiss on her lips. “I just got you. You’re not getting away before I have a chance to do much more to this fabulous body.” Her laugh was shaky, but it was a laugh. “I have to warn you…” “No, baby.” Jake placed his fingers over her lips. “Just trust me.” “I don’t want you to get hurt.” “Honey, I can take care of both of us.”
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Chapter Six
Jake paced Hannah’s kitchen with a cup of coffee in one hand and his cell phone in the other. Luckily Matt and Cara had already been on their way, so when he had told Matt what was going on, his friend had promised to do what he could. Another call had set a plan in motion. They would find the bastard that was bothering his woman. His woman? Jake paused letting that sink in. It felt right. He looked up when Hannah shuffled into the room in her pink-stripped pyjama bottoms and tank top. “You take my breath away,” he told her. Her eyes widened as she pushed her tangled hair from her face, which was clean and fresh, make-up free. Jake felt his heart swell, realising for the first time in his life he could wake up with this woman every day for the rest of his life. “Jake… Thanks for last night.” Her gaze moved around the room before landing on his. “Well, darling, trust me I enjoyed it as much as you did,” he teased. Her pretty face blushed and he held in a laugh. “I wasn’t talking about that,” she protested. Jake set his mug on the counter. “Well, then let me give you something you can thank me for.” Before she could avoid him Jake had his arms wrapped around her and bent his head, stealing a deep sensual kiss. Jake could taste the mint from her toothpaste as his tongue invaded her mouth. She moaned and pressed her body against his. Jake let his hands roam over Hannah’s curves before cupping her behind. She moaned again and Jake nipped her bottom lip. “I think we have a couple of minutes before we have to leave,” he told her before trailing his lips down her neck. “Leave? Where are we going?” she asked, her voice almost breathless.
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Jake pulled her shirt over her head. “My friends are coming in to look at their house. We’re going to met them back at my home after for a barbeque.” Hannah stiffened. “Your friends? You want me to meet your friends?” Jake smiled at the question in her voice. “Of course.” He pulled her pants down and off. She was already wet when his fingers brushed over her sex. “I promise to show you a good time.” He pressed his fingers over her clitoris and she bucked. “Yes!” She rocked against his fingers. Jake chuckled. “Bend over the counter.” Hannah turned and followed his directions, laying her breasts against the wood flat top. Jake followed and, with his hands on her hips, lifted her feet off the floor as his erection throbbed against her. “I don’t think I’ll ever look at this kitchen the same again,” he murmured in her ear. Hannah moved back into his hand as his fingers danced around her slick pussy. “Me neither.” He let his fingers slide into the entrance and pumped them in and out. “Harder,” she demanded. With one hand on her lower back, Jake complied, drawing out small erotic sounds from her. “More! I need you inside me.” Jake was only too happy to give her what she needed. He quickly unsnapped his jeans and lowered them to the ground before rubbing his cock between the round globes of Hannah’s ass. She spread her legs wider and Jake smiled to himself. “Please!” Jake gripped her hips tighter and thrust into her. The tight entrance welcomed him. He pounded into her, setting a deep fast pace from the start. He knew he was being rough, slamming her into the counter with each plunge, but he just couldn’t stop. A savage emotion of possession made him want to mark her as his.
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“Oh Jake…” She cried out as her body tightened around him. Hannah obviously liked it too. He reached around her body and played with her clit as he pounded into her. She exploded, tightening and clamping down around him. Jake yelled as his own climax claimed him.
**** Hannah nervously wiped her sweaty hands on her shorts as Jake drove to his house. She enjoyed being with him and wanted to meet his friends but knew things were moving too fast. She had dated Stanley for two years before she had felt even remotely as comfortable around him, and she could admit she had never reached the level with him that she already felt with Jake. Which should have scared her but instead excited. “You okay?” Jake asked, looking over at her. Hannah nodded and smiled at him. “Yes, I am.” Jake looked relieved as he reached over and clasped his hand over hers. “Good. You’ll love Matt and Cara.” Hannah believed him. He had told her about the couple as they sat and ate breakfast. Turned out Cara was the Cara Livley, her favourite author. She owned every book of hers. She was excited to talk with the woman. Matt had served in the same unit with Jake, but started working security to be with his wife more. They would be moving to their new home in about six months. Jake told her they were anxious to start a family. Hannah placed a hand over her own stomach. She hadn’t much thought about starting a family since Stanley had told her he never wanted one. Luckily for her, she was still on the pill so she didn’t have to worry about it right then. Hannah snuck a peek at Jake. She could see him being a dad. A great dad. She wondered if he wanted kids but knew it was too early in the relationship to ask. But were they in a relationship? She was only supposed to be there for the summer. He squeezed her hand as he rounded a corner. “Just around here and we’ll be there.”
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Hannah turned to look out the window, not wanting to miss it. When the house came into view her breath caught in her throat. It was the most beautiful house she’d ever laid eyes on. It stood two storeys with red brick surrounding it. A large wraparound porch called to her and she could practically see herself sitting on the swing reading a book. The large windows on both floors would allow him to see anywhere, from the yard to the lake. Rose bushes were spread out on both sides of the walkway and large oak trees were scattered over the front yard. If Hannah could design her own house, it would look exactly like Jake's. Realising the car had stopped, she turned and faced him. The wide smile that covered his face showed his pride. “I love it,” she told him honestly. He squeezed her hand. “I hoped you would.” “It’s gorgeous. Really, just gorgeous.” “Wait until you see the inside. And the hot tub on the back porch,” he promised. Hannah couldn’t wait.
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Chapter Seven
Hannah took a drink of her sweet tea as she listened to Matt tell her about the practical joke the guys had played on Jake for his thirtieth birthday. She laughed as he went on to tell her about Jake ending up naked on the beach of Hawaii. Hannah was taken with both Matt and Cara. They were a very loving couple, and she could tell they were comfortable with each other as he rubbed Cara’s shoulder while he talked. She leant into his touch and held his free hand. Hannah looked over at Jake and caught him watching her. He smiled and she returned it before he winked and turned back towards the grill. “Well, I’m going to get another beer.” Matt announced drawing her attention back to him. “Anything for you?” he asked her. Hannah shook her head. Matt granted her with a dazzling smile and bent to kiss his wife’s head. “None for you for a while.” Cara laughed and swatted him as he past. “I’m pregnant,” Cara whispered as Matt walked into the house. Hannah couldn’t think of a more deserving couple. “How wonderful. Congratulations!” she told her. Cara sighed and rubbed her stomach. “Thank you.” Hannah found her eyes drifting back to Jake. This time, he stood talking to Matt as the other man handed him a beer. Jake tilted his head back as he took a drink, and Hannah watched his throat as he swallowed. Once again, she couldn’t help the lust that always appeared when she looked at him. Embarrassed, she turned her head, hoping no one noticed. By the amusement in Cara’s eyes, she knew she’d been caught. “He’s a great guy,” Cara said, leaning closer. Hannah didn’t know what to say so she only nodded. Cara opened her mouth to say something else, but Hannah’s phone rang from her back pocket. “Dang, I’m sorry. I forgot I had it.” Hannah apologised as she reached around to grab it.
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Before she could turn it off, Jake and Matt were at her side. “Answer it,” Jake told her softly. “No, it’s okay. I’ll check my messages later,” she said, hoping he would drop the subject. He might not know who it was, but Hannah had a pretty good idea and didn’t want anything to ruin her good mood. The phone stopped ringing and Hannah breathed a sigh of relief. When she looked at the men, they were both frowning. “What?” she asked. “You need to answer it.” Jake took a step closer. “No, really, I don’t.” She tried to plead with her eyes for him to let it go. “The only way this guy will leave you alone is if you take a stand. And it will be easier for you to do that with us here to protect you,” Matt added. Hannah knew her mouth was hanging open as she slowly turned to him. “Matt!” Cara cried and grabbed for his arm. Hannah’s head spun as she thought about what he said. There was only one way for him to know. She turned back to Jake. “You told them!” Jake’s mouth opened and closed as he looked from her to his friend. “No…well, yes, but I had to,” Jake stammered. “You had to? You had to tell complete strangers about my personal life?” Hannah was shaking as her voice rose. Jake grabbed for her as she backed away, but Hannah was able to avoid him and ran into the house. Tears fell in humiliation as she ran through the kitchen to the bathroom on the first floor.
“Shit!” Jake yelled as he slammed his fist on the table. “I’m sorry, man, I thought you would have told her,” Matt said from his side. Jake shook his head as he ran a frustrated hand over his face. “I was going to… I was but everything was going so well.” “Jake, go talk to her.” Cara suggested. “I’ll call the guys and see if they know anything,” Matt assured.
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“Yeah.” He followed the path Hannah had taken trying to come up with something to say. A few moments later, Jake knocked on the bathroom door and waited. When Hannah didn’t respond, he knocked again. “Hannah, come on, talk to me.” “Go away.” He heard her muffled response through the door. “Please come out. You can’t stay in there all day.” Jake wanted to hold her, just to feel her body against his. “Please.” He waited for her to respond. After what seemed like an hour, she opened the door and peeked out. “I want you to take me back to the house now.” Not a chance, Jake thought. “Okay.” She opened the door wider, and while he had the chance, he grabbed ahold of it. She gasped as he pushed her back inside, followed, and slammed the door closed. “Now listen to me,” he demanded. Her eyes flashed, showing her anger. Good, he could deal with anger. He just couldn’t handle her tears. “I should have told you earlier but I didn’t. When I first thought you were running from something, I had Matt look into you.” Jake watched as her jaw clenched. “It might not have been right, but I felt a connection to you from the first day. He told me about your husband.” Still Hannah remained quiet, standing with her arms crossed over her chest. “After he called you yesterday, I called Matt again.” “You had no right to interfere in my business and tell other people.” Hannah’s voice was calm but crisp. “Like I said, maybe I was wrong, but I can’t undo it.” Jake shrugged and leaned back against the door. “On his way here, Matt was able to find out that your ex-husband has booked a flight here.” She paled. Dear God, she was going to tear his heart out if she continued to look so terrified. “So I set it up that you would be here with me and Matt. If he comes, we’ll take care of it.” She shook her head and Jake could see the refusal on the tip of her tongue. “Don’t tell me that it’s not any of my business. I care for you, Hannah.”
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When she looked away, he almost grabbed her shoulders and demanded she admit her own feelings, but he wanted her to offer them freely. “I don’t know what’s going to happen after this summer’s over, but I do know that you’re my business. I will always make sure you’re safe.” “You don’t even know me,” she told him, meeting his gaze. Her eyes were watery again, and this time, Jake did touch her—his hands on both sides of her face. “I know you. I know you wake up and drink an entire pot of coffee. I know you love to read, and when you’re involved in a book, a plane could fall out the sky and you wouldn't notice. I know you’re strong and independent and smart. I know that you may be softspoken most the time but when you want me, want my body, you are demanding.” He let his hands trail down her neck past her shoulders. “I know when I touch you like this you shiver.” As she did, he placed a soft kiss on her jaw. “I know you’re ticklish behind your knees, and here…” He placed another kiss on her collarbone. “I know how you feel under me, taking me in.” He played with waistband of her white shorts. “I can hear the sounds you make when you take me deep inside you.” “Jake…” Hannah settled her hands on his shoulders. “I know you and you know me.” He kissed her then, just a soft meeting of lips until she opened for him. He plunged his tongue inside and rejoiced at the moan that escaped from her. Tightening his hold around her he wrapped her in his embrace. The familiarity of her taste and feel made him dizzy with happiness. Reaching down, he cupped her behind and lifted her off her feet. She wrapped her legs around his waist and rubbed the hard tips of her nipples against him. Jake took a few steps until he could set her on the edge of the marble counter. He pulled back enough to look down at her face. Her relaxed and sexy smile had his cock jumping against the material of his khaki shorts. Before he could lean in for another kiss, the phone on the counter started to ring. “Answer it, honey.” Jake grasped her hand in a show of support.
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Chapter Eight
Hannah didn’t want to. Oh, she really didn’t want to answer that stupid phone, but with Jake holding one hand, she reached over and flipped it open. “Hello?” “About damn time you answered,” Stanley yelled angrily. Hannah inwardly flinched, but when she looked up and Jake smiled and nodded his, she felt an inner peace. Much like she’d felt when she’d finally left Stanley. “What do you want, Stan?” “Feeling brave tucked away with your new friend?” The bitterness was evident in his voice. “Just tell me what you want.” One last time, she told herself. There were witnesses here, he couldn’t hurt her. “I warned you to be back. Now I’ve had to come all the way down here to get you. You’ll be very sorry for that,” he promised. Usually by now Hannah would be quivering with her fear instead she laughed. “I don’t think so. Go home, Stan. Don’t bother me again.” He cursed her, calling her every name on the book, before settling down to threaten her again. “You have five minutes to start walking to the edge of the driveway. I’ll be waiting. If you’re not there, I will come up and get you.” With that, he hung up. Closing the phone, Hannah took several long, deep breaths. “It’s okay, darling. He can’t hurt you.” Jake rubbed her neck. “He’s here,” she told him, feeling the panic trying to escape. Jake’s hand clenched at his side. His face showed no emotion and she wondered if that was his military training taking over. “We figured he would. We think he has someone watching you.” “Watching me?” Hannah felt like she’d been punched. “Someone’s watching me?” “We think so. There’s no other way for him to know where you are or about me. The houses here are so secluded it wouldn’t be hard for someone to hide.”
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He pulled her off the counter and out the bathroom. Hannah held onto him as tightly as she could. She once again found herself out on the back deck looking into two pairs of sympathetic eyes. Matt nodded, cell phone cradled between his ear and shoulder as Hannah and Jake stopped in front of him. He spoke sharply into the phone before closing it and smiling. “Everything in place?” Jake asked, obviously knowing who Matt had been talking to. “Yep,” Matt answered. “Adam and Brent have his car a mile down the road.” “Let’s go then,” Jake said then turned to her. “I’m going to take care of this. Stay here with Cara.” “What? No!” Hannah fisted her hand in the front of his shirt in hopes of keeping him next to her. She saw Matt move from behind him and wasn’t sure what they had planned. “Do you trust me?” He asked the question in a low voice while he stared into her eyes. Hannah stared back. “Yes,” she answered honestly. “Then let me do this.” “What are you going to do?” She was scared to know but terrified not to. “Well, I’m not going to kill him, although it crossed my mind. I’d also love to beat the bloody hell out of him.” Hannah opened her mouth then closed it. What did she say to that? “He made a mistake coming here. This is my town,” he told her, and Hannah knew she couldn’t let him do anything drastic. She started to shake her head, but he grabbed her chin and quickly kissed her. “I didn’t settle here without reason. Neither did Matt. The chief of police was one of our team members. He’s down there right now and has your ex-husband pulled over. Another one of our team is with him to add back up.” “Oh,” Hannah said, relieved. The tension started to leave her neck and shoulders. This could really be over soon. She could stop running. “He broke the law. He broke the restraining order by calling and coming here for you. Adam will take him in. But I want to have a word with him first.” “You can’t…” “He’ll never bother you again baby.” Another quick kiss and he was quickly moving from her to where Matt was waiting in his SUV.
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Hannah turned, and Cara opened her arms. Gratefully she fell into them, feeling the world tilt off balance.
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Epilogue
“Come on you, chicken!” Jake called to her. Hannah frowned and fisted her hands on her hips. “I don’t see how you think calling me names is going to make me change my mind,” she yelled back. His laugh carried up to her onshore while he floated in the water. “Come on! I dare you,” he taunted her. “What are we? In kindergarten? I’m not jumping in the lake naked! Someone could see.” She moved her arms to cross them over her chest. Jake flipped to his front and, with strong, solid strokes, swam closer. “So let them.” Hannah shook her head. It was the last days of summer where the nights grew shorter and the hot temperatures had changed to tolerable. “I’ll let you ravish me,” he continued trying to convince her into the cold water. Sighing, Hannah reached down to the hem of her sundress. She’d thought he was kidding when he suggested a late evening swim, but apparently, he was used to swimming nude in the portion of the lake behind his house. After a deep breath, she ripped the dress over her head and ran towards the water and a waiting Jake. She heard him laugh before she dove in. “Damn, it’s cold!” she cried as she broke the surface. Jake was there, wrapping his arms around her. “Here, I’ll warm you.” His mouth descended down on hers and his arms pressed her closer to his body. Just like that, she forgot all about the cold, about someone seeing them, as her body responded. Hannah wrapped her legs around him, feeling the hard ridge of his erection against her. How the hell he could be hard in the frigid water she didn’t know, but didn’t much care as he started to push between her folds. Holding onto his shoulders for balance, she took him into her. Even though they’d made love on his back deck only an hour ago, she was needy for him. When he thrust up and was fully seated inside her, Hannah dropped her head back. “That’s it,” he murmured. “Take me inside.”
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Gladly, she thought before lifting up and moving against him. The tension built quickly as he held her legs while she rode him. When the orgasm washed over her body, she cried out into the setting sun. Jake groaned as her body tightened around him and she felt his seed fill and warm her insides. He stood in the water, still inside her, holding her close. “Look at me.” Unaware her eyes were closed, she opened them and did as he asked. The raw emotion she saw surprised her. “Move in with me.” His voice was so soft she barely heard him. “Jake…” “I love you, Hannah. I want you to move in with me. Stay here and make this your home.” Hannah’s heart swelled. So much had happened in the three months she’d lived in the rental house. But one thing was certain—she loved Jake. “Okay.” He stilled completely and stared at her. “Okay?” “Okay, I’ll move in with you.” He shook his head. “I think I have water in my ear. Could you say that again?” Hannah laughed. “I love you, too, Jake. So yes, I’ll move in with you.” “Yeah, that’s what I thought you’d said.” He grinned. Hannah knew, no matter what life threw at her, she’d be okay. Especially knowing that she was Jake Summers’ girl.
About the Author Crissy Smith lives in Texas with her husband, daughter, and three Labrador retrievers. When not writing or reading, she enjoys hunting, camping and shooting. But she has a girly side too and is addicted to pedicures and coffee. She has been writing since she was a teenager and still loves everything to do with the paranormal. Her stories and characters all have a place in her heart. She loves the alpha male, the dominant werewolf, or the Master vampire which find their way in most of her books. Crissy is currently working on her first series for Total-E-Bound called Were Chronicles. She will introduce her readers to a hidden world of wolf shifters and their unpredictable mates. The first book Pack Alpha will be released in May 2009. Email:
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