Chapter 9
Jane glanced down at her hand as they left the jewelry store. She couldn't decide if she loved the ring itself, or loved the fact that she belonged to Maura as much as Maura belonged to her. She chuckled lightly. Maura looked at her fiancée and smiled.
"What's so funny, love?" she asked. Jane's heart swelled at her words and the smile that was just for her. She couldn't stand it any longer. She grabbed Maura, whirled her around and kissed her deeply.
"That's for loving me," Jane whispered when they came up for air. Maura was grateful for the strong arms that held her. She knew she wasn't capable of standing on her own at the moment.
"Take me home, Jane. Make love to me all night long," she whispered. A low moan escaped from Jane's throat and the two women couldn't leave fast enough.
Jane's white-knuckled grip on the steering wheel matched Maura's fidgeting hands. Neither woman trusted herself to touch or look at the other one for fear of not being able to control themselves until they reached Jane's home.
"We're going to your place, aren't we, Jane?" Maura asked.
"Yep. Closer."
"Good." Maura exhaled a breath and looked out the window. Jane was driving a little over the speed limit but not enough to be reckless. She wanted to get Maura home and in her bed as quickly as possible. For her part Maura watched the landscape speeding by, lost in her thoughts of removing Jane's clothes.
"We're home," Maura said as Jane parked in the driveway. Maura suddenly realized that was true: wherever Jane was, she was home. It didn't matter which house they were in, what room in the precinct, or just reviewing a case together. Jane was Maura's home.
Jane went around the car and opened Maura's door. Putting her hand out she smiled at Maura.
"Come on, babe, time for a ravishing," she said, winking. Maura felt a spark shoot through her body as she reached for Jane's hand. She had an idea Jane was planning on doing the ravishing.
As soon as the door closed Jane turned and grabbed Maura, pushing her up against the back of the door. Maura expected Jane to take her roughly right then and there but was surprised by the softness of Jane's touch. Jane cupped Maura's face in her hands and gazed at her lovingly.
"Tonight, Maura, you've made me the happiest woman ever. When I first realized my feelings for you I felt like crap because I didn't think a woman like you could ever love someone like me. You're perfection itself, sweetheart. I'm glad you agreed to marry me. I'm going to spend the rest of my life proving my love to you everyday."
Jane gazed into Maura's tear-filled eyes. Gently she wiped away Maura's tears with kisses. Reaching down she lifted Maura into her arms and knew she was home.
