Chapter 28

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Sue spent some time in her room getting something warm on after her shower. The fog had rolled in ahead of a coastal storm. The air had turned unseasonably chilly forcing Jack to build a fire inside. He let Levi take one last spin along the edge of the sand before the sky opened up and soaked the area in a sheet of torrential rain.

Sue finally made her way into the living room to the smell of fresh hot coffee and what smelled like warm chocolate delight. As she walked into the kitchen, she saw Jack bare chested wearing a pair of shorts and an oven mitt. His hair wet and mussed. Sue stopped dead in her tracks. 'He looks hot' she thought, causing her to become flustered. She tried her hardest to reel in the longing emotions that had bubbled up to the surface.

"What's this?" She asked light heartedly. "Do you plan to cook looking like this all the time?" She asked, color creeping into her cheeks.

"Don't be so surprised, I can cook you know." Jack said defensively.

"That wasn't what I was referring to." She answered, blushing deeper.

"Wha-?" Jack started. He suddenly realized what she meant. "Oh. Sorry." He pulled the pan of brownies out of the oven, placing it on the stove top. He reached to the chair and snatched his t-shirt that was hanging from the back and shrugged into it. It hugged his chest and arms just right causing the material of the shirt to flex when he did, making Sue's breath hitch in her throat. Jack noticed and smiled a victory smile.

"S-something smells wonderful." Sue said trying to smooth her voice as best she could.

"Thank you. It's a simple box mix, but I do make a mean brownie." Jack boasted. Suddenly Levi yelped and ran toward the couch cowering into a tight ball. Even Jack flinched. "Wow!" He exclaimed.

"What is it?" Sue asked curiously. "What's wrong?"

"It's thundering. Pretty good storm going on out there." Jack explained. Sue wandered to the deck door to see the spray of the down pours pounding upon the sand. The surf was churning, making the sea look mean. The lightning danced on the top of the water leaving spider web reflections. Jack walked behind Sue, wrapping his arms around her kissing her hair. Sue rubbed her hands on his strong forearms leaning into his embrace.

Jack gently moved Sue's hair to one side, revealing her neck to him. He nuzzled his nose against her soft skin, lightly caressing her skin. Jack's hands spread over her abdomen rubbing softly. He continued his assault on her neck and shoulder. Sue spun swiftly in his arms, wrapping hers around his neck. Their lips met with a fervor that made Sue's head spin. She was lost in his passionate lustful action, enjoying the attention he was showing her. Sue's legs began to feel like rubber. Jack guided them back to the front of the couch in front of the roaring fire. Jack wrapped his arm around her shoulder, pulling her closer to him, kissing her with the passion that was beginning to stir deep within him.

Sue could feel the same sensation in the pit of her stomach as well. The butterflies had been replaced by desire and need. Jack had awakened a beast inside her that no other man had come close to releasing. He was the first, and only, man she'd considered giving herself to. Tonight, she was contemplating giving this man in her arms her most precious gift-herself.

The couple couldn't get comfortable enough, and Jack changed positions to help that. When he did, they slid to the floor, Sue nearly on top of him. Sue gasped, but Jack shifted so he was on his side the same as Sue. Their lips never parted. Jack broke their kiss to leave a trail of irresistible kisses along her jaw to her neck. He nested his leg between hers, locking them together. Even as inexperienced as Sue was, she knew how much of an effect their playing was having on Jack. She theorized it was the same he was having on her. Jack's fingers roamed their way to the top button of her pajama top, slipping it out. He placed a sensual kiss at the opening as his expert fingers found another button and slipped it from its hole. Jack placed another kiss there then connected the two caresses with a line of nips and licks on her skin. She gasped, releasing a much needed breath.

Sue's eyes fluttered open and she moaned against his mouth. Jack smiled at his prowess to make her groan like that. Sue knew the time had come to make her decision. Would she follow her body's desire and let Jack unfasten the next button? Or would she follow her desire to wait until he was truly her husband?

The decision was made for her as Jack pushed himself from her into a sitting position. He rubbed his mouth, feeling the swollen lips caused by Sue's and their lip lock.

"Yeah… We need to cool it." He said embarrassed. "I want you too badly, and I'm getting to the point that I don't want to stop. And we have to stop." Jack whispered. Sue smiled. She was glad she didn't have to make the decision and glad he had stopped.

"Oh, what you do to me!" Sue gushed, blushing a deep fuchsia.

"Dito." He smiled as he stood. "More coffee?" He offered.

"Yeah… maybe that's a good idea." Sue agreed smiling embarrassed by their mutual attraction and lust for each other.