Note: I know I said I'll post the chapter sometime later this week, but I couldn't help myself :P

I'm so glad you liked Hearts Go Crazy. I have so much planned for that story, I just need to find the time to write it. But it will be steamy and a lot more passionate and possessive than Set Me Free. I hope you'll stick around to see the new sides of Jax and Tara since I wanted to depict them differently than in this story.

Also, I'm happy to know you liked my depiction of Donna. I wanted to make her a person who'll embrace Tara immediately seeing how she knows Jax and knows he doesn't get attached to some random chicks. So, Donna and Tara are friends :D

Upon reading one of your comments, I saw that I should have probably reminded you where Jax was during the past couple of chapters. As stated in chapter 23, Jax was away on some club business. Sorry if I confused you with this.

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kdr2730 – Thank you for your comment on Chapter 24, it really made my day :D

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Pacspoon – Hi dear :D I'm glad you liked the story. I still haven't figured out the whole Kohn thing, but it will be adventurous.

Hollywoodlove09 – good to have you back :D I wrote Chapter 27 especially for you, having in mind a comment you left a few chapters ago. So, next update will be your chapter :D

Thank you all for your reviews. Not just to those who I've mentioned above, but to every single one of you who have taken the time to write at least a word of encouragement.

Chapter dedicated to kdr2730 for their comment on Chapter 24 :D

Sorry for typos and mistakes.

Happy reading :3

Babe, I'm Home

These were seventeen long days Abel Teller spent without his daddy.

One would think that he would have felt sad and lonely just like the last time Jax was away.

But unlike the last time, his daddy called him every night and talked to him and asked him how his day went and where he'd gone and what he did with grandma.

Abel was happy to tell him everything. Every single detail of his day. He was glad his daddy cared about him and listened to what he had to say.

Abel also told him how much he liked Tara and how she took care of him sometimes while grandma was at the office.

She would take him to the park or make popcorns and watch cartoons with him at her house. He even stayed at her house a few times and she'd tell him bedtime stories and kiss him goodnight.

It was fun. He always imagined that's what having a mommy was like.

He was going to ask his daddy if Tara could be his mommy.

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-"Hi, babe."

Hearing Jax's voice immediately put a smile on Tara's face. She was lying in her bed waiting for him to call her. She imagined this was how high school girls felt when their boyfriends called them.

Imagined, because she never experienced it.

Honestly, she never cared about boyfriends that much. Until Jax that is.

During all this time and their long phone conversations, they talked about serious things too. One of which was 'what now?' after their steamy morning and the growing attachment to each other.

Even though Jax said not to read too much into the whole thing, Tara did just that.

She liked Jax.

All their conversations proved to her that there was more to him than he let on.

She liked how he made her feel just by saying 'babe'.

That didn't seem as derogative as some other nicknames he used, as he himself admitted, when referring to girls.

There was certain amount of intimacy and actual affection in his voice and the way he said it. In more than one of their phone conversations he hinted he wanted more, even though he said they'll give each other time.

The funny thing was, during those seventeen days away from each other, Tara also realised she wanted more.

Sure, she was cautious with people after the whole Josh debacle. But for the first time in a long time she liked how a man made her feel, both physically (she shuddered, remembering the sensation of his lips on her body) and emotionally.

She still had some doubts, but pushed them aside in favour of something better, sweeter.

Jax was a nice guy once you got to know him. And like everyone else, he had his own burden to carry.

Tara felt nice, warm feeling spreading through her body just by thinking of him.

He made her laugh and a bit turned on with his naughty comments and suggestions. He made her smile and happy like she hadn't felt in a long time.

And his little boy also found his way into Tara's heart.

She loved Abel. The little boy, just like his daddy, started to fill the void in Tara's heart that had been present since her mother died and which only grew bigger after the mistreatment from her father and Josh.

He had that childish innocence and curiosity in him which made him all the more irresistible. All that he went through in his short life made him a fighter. He was smart and Tara was more than proud of him.

She felt as though he was her own kid which was ridiculous, she thought. How can she feel such a connection to a child she met a few months ago?

Gemma and Donna were decent companions, in spite of Gemma's sudden change of heart towards Tara that still kept her worried.

It wasn't natural for Gemma, of that she was sure.

Even Donna stated just how out of character the behaviour was for Gemma.

Tara hated having to be on guard all the time, even when the care and 'love' Gemma showed her seemed honest.

Gemma even let her take care of Abel when she had to stay at the TM which was, as Donna said, something Gemma had never let anyone do, save for her (Donna) and the MC family.

Tara would have felt 'honoured' to be off the hook, so to say, hadn't she known Gemma and her ways with people.

Still, Tara was glad she could spend some time with her little friend who seemed to like her too.

Returning to the present time, Tara replied:

-"Hi, stranger. How have you been?"

Jax sighed.

-"Not so well. Mind opening the door? It seems your doorbell is not working."

The sentence made Tara jump of her bed. With a clear surprise in her voice, she almost yelled:

-"You're here?"

Jax laughed.

-"Are you gonna keep me standing here or-"

Tara tossed her phone and ran to the door, opening it abruptly to find Jax standing there, his phone still pressed against his ear. When he saw her, he quickly ended the call and shoved the phone in his pocket.

His heart really felt like exploding. Seeing Tara after so long... She was more beautiful than he remembered. And when she smiled at him, he was done.

-"Jax-" She began to say but he stopped her, wrapping his arms around her waist and crashing their lips together.

The kiss was passionate and firm.

Jax felt like the absence made him forget the taste of her lips, that thing she did with her tongue just to tease him, and the way she gave in to him even though he knew how much she fought it.

-"I missed you so much."

The words were out before either of them even realised the spoke at the same time.

Jax leaned his forehead on Tara's, cupping her face and enjoying the light in her eyes which seemed to scare away the darkness within him.

Tara brushed her fingers along his cheek, not believing he was there, finally.

His clothes looked dirty and his hair was dishevelled, probably because of the helmet. His beard was a little longer and Tara couldn't help but think of the way it tickled her the last time they...

-"Why are you blushing?"

Jax's words interrupted her thoughts. Was she really blushing?

-"What were you thinking about?"

He cocked an eyebrow with a playful grin on his face.

Tara's first instinct was to shy away, deny her thoughts and feelings. And she was sick of it.

Leaning forward, she whispered into his ear. Her breath was warm and her words were more than enough to turn Jax into a sex maniac.

-"I was thinking about how you felt inside me."

She stepped back, gauging his reaction with a satisfied grin. The flash of emotions that crossed his face and the raw, animalistic look in his eyes let her know she had accomplished what she wanted.

Jax's eyes widened and it took only a moment before he smiled and tossed her over his shoulder making Tara yelp in surprise.

He took her inside and locked the door. Tara giggled. When they reached the bedroom, Jax tossed her on the bed, kissing her and pushing his hand inside her pants.

-"Funny thing. I was thinking the same."

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-"Babe?"

Jax and Tara lay on their fronts next to each other.

Tara was still recovering from her climax while Jax traced his fingers up and down her back and behind, sending shiver down her spine. Her eyes were closed as she smiled.

-"Mmm?"

-"I didn't want to ask earlier, but... I was wondering about this tattoo..."

Jax was really curious about her tattoo. And even though he promised himself that he won't ask her anything until she herself felt comfortable enough to tell him, he couldn't help himself.

The tattoo on Tara's lower back was a small dream catcher. The feathers were colourful, ranging from bright red to dark blue.

She turned and lay on her side, resting her head on her right hand.

This wasn't the first time a man asked her about her tattoo. Up until now though, she had never answered the question. It was too personal for her to share it with anyone else.

But with Jax, everything seemed so different. It didn't feel strained, awkward nor overly possessive.

Was she ready to share her life stories with him?

The look in his eyes was telling her that she didn't have to answer, she didn't have to say anything to him.

He wasn't pressuring her.

-"When I was little, every night before I went to sleep, my mother used to tell me stories. Most of them were ancient Native American legends. She would lie beside me and gently comb my hair with her fingers. I loved her voice. It was so soothing. And the stories were beautiful, though sometimes scary. I'd let her voice lull me to sleep, and I'd dream about the vast plains, horses, and starry night sky. I'd see my mother there, dressed in Pocahontas like attire."

They both chuckled.

-"Funny, I know. I'd run around the plains, laughing. It felt so good to feel so free. Anyway, she'd often tell me about dream catchers and how they protected us from bad dreams."

Tears pooled in her eyes as she continued.

-"When she died, it was like my worst nightmare came true. I never again dreamt about the plains. The only thing I ever saw in my dreams was her lifeless body. I'd wake up screaming then cried myself to sleep. My father never came to check on me."

She started crying and Jax drew her closer, enveloping her in his arms. He kissed her temple and caressed her back in a comforting manner.

He felt angry. How could anyone let his child suffer so much, not caring what happened to it and the pain the child was into?

He wasn't an ideal parent, but he'd rather die than let Abel suffer if he knew he could fix it.

-"When I was fifteen and had enough money, I went and got this tattoo. I wanted the bad dreams to go away forever. It didn't work every time, but it got me through some difficult times. This way, she was close to me. I didn't feel as lonely as I did before."

Now Jax was crying too. He lifted her head and looking into her eyes, he said:

-"I won't let you feel lonely ever again. I'm here as long as you want me to be. I care about you. I like you. And I won't let you get hurt ever again."

He kissed her softly.

-"Do you still have bad dreams?"

Tara cupped his face.

-"Sometimes. But not when you're with me."

They kissed again and lazily made love. Tara liked that with Jax nothing was forced.

He was gentle with her.

Jax wanted her to feel safe with him.

He wanted to drive away the ghosts of her past.

He wanted her to know that he'll be there for her no matter what.

Later, they fell asleep, Tara's back pressed against his front and his arms wrapped securely around her.

(How did you like this chapter? What about the story behind Tara's tattoo?

Next: Abel, Jax and Tara spend some quality time together :D

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