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Chapter 20

It had been almost a week since they had moved to the safe house. Jason anxiously paced back and forth as he watch the bedroom door he had been sharing with Elizabeth. Worried about how she would react to his plans for this evening. As he tried to envision what she was doing on the other side his mind instantly remembered what had motivated him to take such a huge uncharacteristic risk.

_____________Flashback______________

Jason had offered to take the rambunctious boy's down to the lake with the promise of a boat ride, so Elizabeth could have some quite time to work on a painting which was preoccupying her attention. Cameron was excited to get to visit with Francis. Jason's long time friend seemed to have bonded with the mischievous imp.

He was just getting the boys settled on the boat with their life vest when he had received a call from Cody asking for a meet. Rather than prematurely ending the boys outing, Francis and Brian volunteered to take the boys out while Jason went back for his report.

Returning to the safe house Jason's heart started pounding, when he didn't see Elizabeth painting where he had left her just 30 minutes ago. Calling her name he begin looking for her through out the house. Panic started to set in as he slammed into the bedroom they had been platonically sharing. Jason froze, she had obviously been in the shower, and now stood before him in only a towel hitched low over her breast. Her hair was curly and wet, and her dewy skin gleamed pink from the heat of the water.

Elizabeth stood transfixed, startled by the door crashing open. "Jason?" she question uncertainly. Briefly thinking that something must be wrong.

The sound of her soft voice freed Jason from his trance. Unable to hold himself in check after these past few days of restraint, he moved across the room in two long strides. His mouth captured hers hungrily. His large hands gripped her cheeks under the towel, lifting her high as his body slammed into hers pinning her to the wall in almost one motion.

Stunned Elizabeth's soft "uhmph" escaped as the force his body crashed into hers. She struggled to catch her breath as his lips continued their exploration. His tongue delved deeply, and she could taste the fierce, focused intensity of his need. Wrapping herself more tightly around him, she gave herself over to him.

Jason's head was spinning lost in her heady scent from the honey and almond soap she'd used. Her skin was so soft and damp. He raked his teeth down the cord of her neck as he alternately kissed and nipped along her shoulder. Holding her in place with one arm scooped under her bottom, He unknotted her towel with his other hand and impatiently tossed aside. His mouth swooped down and latched on to her breast suckling deeply, as he twirled his tongue over her hardened peak.

Mindlessly Elizabeth clutched his head and writhed against him creating friction against the rough fabric of his jeans. She softly bit his ear before soothing it with her tongue, and whispered "Jason please, I need you."

He groaned, undone by her desperate desire. Whipping her around he stumbled as she shifted dropping them both into the center of the bed.

He felt Elizabeth tug at his shirt, impatiently wanting it gone. Shoving her hands away, he locked them together at the wrist above her head. He needed to regain some of his control before he totally lost it and came in his pants.

Frustrated she struggled, "Jase," she gasped as he moved his hips between hers. "I want-"

"I know." he growled feeling her wet heat through the denim. His blood pounded in his ears. "It's been too long, and I want... I need to touch and taste all of you." His free hand closed over her breast, her body bowed up pressing herself harder against him. Delighting in her response, his mouth moved to her other breast blowing over its sensitive tip before lightly flecking it with his tongue, before drinking her in. Releasing her other breast, his hand traveled down her body, hovering over her pelvic bone, she bucked her hips urging him to continue. "God, you are so beautiful."

"Jason," she whimpered her exasperation twisting her arms in his now loosened hold. Elated she broke free, greedily seeking his skin.

At her touch the pounding in his head grew louder. Just as he was helping her to lift the offending shirt over his head, he heard his name being called.

"Mr. Morgan." Is everything all right?"

Groaning in frustration, Jason pressed his forehead to hers and stilled. "Elizabeth wait."

"Jason. What?" confused by what was happening.

"I'm so sorry," he kissed her softly. "I forgot I came back to meet Cody." He groaned, "He's here."

"Mr. Morgan!" Cody shouted louder this time. "The front door is open, I'm coming in."

Elizabeth squeaked, "Omyga, Jason!"

"Cody, I'll be out in a minute wait for me outside." Jason yelled gruffly

Elizabeth rushed into the bathroom, as Jason slowly moved to the end of their bed breathing deeply and counting. More than a few minutes passed until he finally felt under control enough not to pound the poor man for doing his job.

Cody reported how their own men, inmates and guards alike were monitoring Anthony. He had also used an old army buddy who was a guard there, to pull some strings and got reassigned to the mobster's ward. He had also implanted a bug in the mobsters prison issue shoes, as well as setting up a live video feed from his cell. Now they would be able to monitor his every move from their laptops. It was a job well done, above and beyond all Jason could have expected, and still the enforcer had to fight the urge to pound him into dust in his frustration.

When Cody left, Jason sat out on the porch and thought about Elizabeth. He had to figure out a way to show her that he was ready to fight for them, for their family and for their future. The only problem was, after almost ten years of pushing her away every time things got too dangerous, he knew she didn't believe this time would be any different. He thought taking his time with her and letting her know there wasn't any need to rush into anything physical as they had done when they were meeting in secrete. Desperate for each other and always wondering if this was going to be the last time they were together. After today though he new he wouldn't be able to keep his hands off her.

Knowing what he wanted to do more than anything in the world but uncertain if it was the right timing. If it was something Elizabeth still wanted after everything that had happened, Jason was undecided. That had always been his problem when it came to her, he had never wanted to pressure her, and had always waited on her to take the lead. Now it was time for him to put himself on the line and take the risk. He was finally going to go after what he wanted, Jason just hoped she still wanted him too.

Pulling out his cell phone his nervous fingers fumbled trying to dial the number. "I need your help."

____________ End Flash back________________

With that one phone call, two days prior Jason set in motion a plan he hoped would be fulfilled tonight. It had been two very long, and very frustrating days were they hadn't had a moment alone. It almost seemed like now that he had made a discussion some unseen force was trying to keep them apart. First Jake had been fussy and refused to go to sleep without his mommy, when he would fall asleep she would try and leave only for him to start to whimper. Finally she gave up and let both boys sleep with them in their room.

The next night Jason got called down to the cabin, Cody had sent a message that Anthony had arranged a late night meet with one of his lieutenants, and he would be standing by for any instructions.

Hoping this might be the break that could end the current threat against his family. Jason joined Brian and Francis, "anything yet?"

Francis responded. "Anthony's guard just picked him up."

All three men sat and listened to the uncomfortably familiar sounds of prison. As the last door clanged shut, Anthony got straight to business. "How are our plans progressing?"

"Just as you predicted." Lou responded carefully weighing his words with the unpredictable madman. "Your informant say's that Sonny is losing it. The men in both organizations are restless with Jason MIA, and we are keeping the pressure on by demanding retribution for his ratting you out to the feds. We are also calling into question his leadership abilities since he can't even control his number two."

"Excellent." the godfather beamed. "If Mr. Morgan is still alive maybe we can get Sonny to take him out before he cracks." The treacherous old man rubbed his hands together as he plotted. "Any word on our missing enforcer?"

"He's alive and bouncing around all over the place, but were not having anymore luck locating him than Sonny's man."

"Umm," the old man frowned and Lou held his breath. "Find him!" he demanded, "and if you get to him before Sonny's man make it look like it was a hit order by my desperate son-in-law."

"I'm on it boss." knowing he was about to be dismissed he continued quickly. "Johnny's been hanging around a lot lately talking to a lot of the guys."

"Johnny?" the mobster asked in surprised "what does he want."

"Mainly he dissatisfied with Sonny, his marriage to Claudia and his being put in charge of the business."

"Hmmmm, Have you talked to him?"

"Yea, he came out to Crimson point looking for some papers Sonny wanted. He wants to protect his sister."

"That's an interesting development, Lou keep me informed." The devious mastermind said as a dismissal.

"Well that was interesting." Brian hedged. "I mean seriously the way he set this whole thing up, he's like an evil genius."

"Brian!" Jason cut him off. Pacing back as he thought about every thing they learned and more importantly what they still didn't know. "We need to find the informant, call Cody and get a tail on Lou."

"What are you going to do about Sonny?" Francis questioned.

"Max is keeping an eye on him to make sure he doesn't make this worse."

"Your not going back to help him. It sound's like Anthony and this informant are pushing him toward a break down." Francis pushed testing his priorities.

"No, Sonny's on his own."

Nodding his relief Francis muttered. "Good answer."

By the time Jason made it back the house it was almost dawn and he didn't have the heart to wake her knowing the boys would be up soon. Settling into bed he told himself just one more day.

Finally tonight everything was in place. Nothing was going to go wrong, he wasn't going to let it. As he anxiously waited for Elizabeth, Jason knew he was ready to take the biggest chance he had ever taken in his life. He probably needed his head examined, but for the first time in his life he was going to fallow his heart and for the first time ever take a leap of faith.