*Continued From Last Chapter*

Chapter Eleven

Tully

First thing I notice while walking Jax out is that my Juicy seems to have a visitor. A familiar visitor. My woman. I wasn't CC'd on this little visit so I can only assume that she gave Leland the slip. At least she didn't go back to Charming.

I watch their interaction with interest. Neither of them seem happy. I really don't like the hopeless look on her face. Hell, I don't like the same look on his face. The more I see and learn about the two of them, the more I can't deny that they both need me.

One needs me to open her eyes to the damage her family has done to her. The other needs the love of a family he never had. Call me a romantic but I feel like I can give both of them all of that. The fact that they have had each other's backs throughout all of this is amazing. The love they have for each other...

Is she hugging him?

I can feel my eyes popping out of my head at the intimate moment. The hug isn't romantic in any way, but my loins are stirring nonetheless. Not being able to help it, I close my eyes and picture the two of them going at it. It's fucking hot. I must have come in at the tail end of the visit because Phil, one of the security guards on my payroll cuffs Juice and leads him back.

Looking over to Johnny boy I nod in her direction. " One more meeting. "

" That'll cost you double. " He says like the greedy bastard he is.

I nod. " Done, now hurry before she leaves. "

...

When she's escorted into what I've affectionately come to call my " office " the look in her eyes floors me. I never want to see fear aimed at me from her.

" I know you're pissed. I just had to see him. " She explains quickly.

Shaking my head I do my best to reassure her. " I'm not mad. I just wish you'd understand that Leland is there for you for whatever you need. He's being paid to protect you. All you had to do was tell him to bring you up here. "

" I'm sorry. " She says as if she's fully expecting to be punished.

This is why Jax and I are going to be having private words when I get out of this place. " Come here. " I say opening my arms.

She comes over and I pull her into my lap. Damn, this little bit of intimacy feels amazing. Wrapping my arms around her waist I stick my nose in her neck and breathe her scent in.

" How are you doing? You know, after Bobby? " I ask changing the subject completely.

Her body stiffens causing my grip on her to tighten. " I've been going through the stages. I just can't believe he's gone. "

" I'm not keen on you hurting, Peaches. " I say honestly. " You should know that by now. "

Jaycee

I give him a real smile. " I know... But life has a way of giving us unavoidable pain. "

This whole thing has really thrown me out of wack. I can't eat, I barely sleep, and it's all because I saw exactly what Bobby went through when in captivity.

" If I have it my way, you won't ever feel it again. " He says and I know he means it.

A tear falls down my cheek and I quickly wipe it away.

" You don't have to be embarrassed for feeling. " He says slowly kissing each of my eyelids tenderly.

I shake my head not wanting him to see me so weak. " I hate crying. It doesn't solve anything. "

" That's not true. Remember what I told you? " He asks while rocking a little. " Crying cleanses the soul. It isn't weak, it's strengthening. "

I shake my head trying to stop. " It's just, when we were kids, Jax always told me " crying doesn't solve anything ". I always feel like I have to be stronger than anything trying to get me. "

" Listen to me, Jaycee. " He says tilting my head up so he can look me in the eyes. The pads of his thumbs wipe the tears away. " At the moment, I don't give a fuck about Jax and what he thinks. Once this H deal is done, I'm cutting ties with him. I don't like mixing business with personal shit. I think we both know shit has gotten way more than personal. "

Wow. I was not expecting anything like this from him. " And Juice? " I ask finally calming down.

" I can't promise anything, Peaches... " He tells me with a sigh. " But I said I'll keep my eyes on him and I mean it. Hell, I like having him around. I get to know more about you when we talk. "

I purse my lips at this information. " So you bribe him for information on me? "

" Hell yeah, Peaches. " He says with an infuriating grin.

I should be angry... About everything I just learned. But I'm not. " When is your release date again? "

" You mean if I'm a good boy? " He asks while nuzzling his nose in the junction of my neck.

I try to stay focused but it's hard when he's being this affectionate. It has been a long time since I've felt like this. At first, it was strange being with him in prison and having these intimate talks... Now I just want time to speed up so I can really get to know him.

" Should be right before Christmas. " He whispers.

I can't help the huge smile that spreads on my face." So you'll be my present this year? "

" Absolutely. " He says before his face becomes serious. " I've just had a conversation with him you know? Jax. He left right before I saw you out with Juice. I really shouldn't be telling you any of this but that boy has been rubbing me the wrong way. " He begins making me whine.

I hate it when he has news about my cousin. " Jesus Christ, I can only imagine. "

" Things are getting tense between us, Peaches. He wants me to make a choice. " He says bitterly.

I have ideas of what that choice entails. Everyone knows that with what Jax has been on the last couple of years, there are no choices.

" He wants you to kill him. " I say knowing my cousin all too well. " It makes sense. "

Pulling away slightly, he looks me in the eyes. " Why does it make sense? "

" He's punishing me. " I say like it's the most logical thing in the world. " The night I thought he was killed, he was in Mexican territory... I've always had Alverez's ear and played peacemaker with the Mayans on behalf of the MC more times than I can count. When Juan showed up asking for passage across the border he had an obligation to notify Jax. He also knew I'd have his ass if I wasn't notified as well. "

" Sounds like you live up to your reputation of bringing powerful men to their knees. " He teases while tickling my sides.

Giggling a bit I stop his wiggle fingers. " I made it to Mayan territory before the MC and I refused to leave. I knew seeing me there would piss Jax off. I also knew if I didn't get to at least see Juan one last time I'd regret it. "

" You love him. It's clear as day, Peaches. " He says not letting me forget it.

It's then that I know I have to tell him about what happened. Honesty is the best policy in this situation. Burying my face in his neck I mumble, " Before... "

" Before what? " He asks while rubbing my shoulders.

Sighing I begin, " before I agreed to being yours, something happened ".

" Between you and Juice? " He asks catching on quickly.

Pulling back I look into his eyes and nod. " I didn't plan it... He was so lost and scared. I think it was years of denial or something. I just thought it would be good for him to get some aggression out. "

Tully

And just like that, I'm speechless. I've been imagining the two of them in just about every position. Now she tells me that she gave herself to him. Damn, I'm going to be cumming hard after lights out just imagining what went down.

" Well, baby, I wasn't expecting that. " I tell her when words come back to me.

She's shaking like a leaf. Did she really think I'd be angry at her for finally giving in to her feelings for the boy? " I just needed to be honest. I don't want there to be secrets between us. Please say you're not mad. "

" Oh no, Peaches. Quite the opposite. " I say tilting her chin up so she has no choice but to look me in the eyes.

She gives me a cute shocked look. " I'm not sure I'm understanding you. "

" You think you're the only one unable to resist him? " I ask testing the waters.

" Are you saying... " She starts. " You're attracted? "

I nod slightly. " Is that a bad thing? "

" I mean, I definitely see the appeal. I just didn't know you were into men. " She says looking a bit confused.

My hands slide up her thighs and I kiss her lips for the first time. Damn, they're so fucking soft. It's just a small peck but she obviously liked it because before I can pull back, her lips plant more firmly onto mine. She moans softly into it making my pants uncomfortably tight. Wriggling around on my lap, she reaches down and grabs my clothed dick.

" Mmm, Peaches, as much as I'd love to... " I start knowing damned well I want nothing more than to fuck her up against the two-way mirror.

Smirking devilishly she says, " I was just making sure that I could turn you on as well ".

" There was a doubt? " I ask hoarsely while looking down at her through hooded eyes. " Jaycee, you're all the incentive I need to wait the rest of my sentence out. I promise, nothing is happening to our boy. Just trust your man to take care of it. "

" If you can pull this off... " She says looking as if she's fighting with herself. " I will marry you and have all of your children. "

I laugh knowing that she means it. " Good. Because I definitely plan on doing all of that. Just with you and Juice. Would you be open to that? "

" It would take some getting used to... " She says thinking about it. " But you said we could be a family. A family can have more than two members. "

Nodding I ask, " so we're on the same page then "?

" I don't mind sharing, as long as there isn't any outside shit going on. " She agrees finally.

Now if that isn't music to my fucking ears. " Oh, I think I'd have my hands full with the two of you. That is if Juicy baby agrees to our little deal. "

" Please don't get my hopes up, Ronald. I couldn't take it. " She says fanning her face and she almost loses balance on my lap.

Holding her up, I look down at her in concern. " Hey, when was the last time you slept? "

" I- The night before Bobby's funeral maybe. " She slurs a little and it's now that I notice just how worse for wear she looks.

Sighing I rest y chin on the top of her head. " Oh, Peaches. What am I going to do with you? Huh? "

" It's not like I don't try. " She says weakly. " I get in bed every night and then just lay there. I'm always on guard after seeing exactly what they did to Bobby. "

Holding her closer I say, " no one is going to hurt you in my home ". I tell her before fishing my cell out of my pocket and dialing Leland's number.

It goes straight to voicemail making me look at the phone in irritation. Dialing Donny, I get him in one ring.

Hey, boss.

" Hey, you have a location on Leland? " I ask as I feel Jaycee's breathing even out.

Not since you sent him out to handle that business.

He must have had some complications going the cop. " He isn't answering his phone. I figure he's out looking for Jaycee since she snuck out this morning. "

I was wondering when she'd give him the slip. It was only a matter of time.

" Yeah... She's a slippery one. " I say and she shakes her head knowing I"m talking about her. " I need you to come up here and get her. Bring the trailer and take her bike to the warehouse. If you hear from Leland tell him to call me ASAP. "

She looks up at me like she wants to argue but one pointed look in her direction stops her in her tracks.

Will do. Anything else?

" She hasn't been sleeping. Get some of that shit from Cooney and make sure she takes it as soon as she gets home. " I order pissed off that Leland is MIA.

Sure thing. We're in the area so whenever she's ready we'll be there.

" Come on now. She's ready. " I say before hanging up.

I almost forget she's awake when she asks, " you're taking my bike "?

" Baby, this isn't a punishment. " I tell her knowing that's exactly what she's thinking. " I meant what I said earlier if you need to go somewhere, tell Leland. I pay him well to keep you happy remember? "

She nods like a good girl. " But my bike... "

" It will be fine. " I promise. " I'm having it sent to the warehouse where I keep my cars. As soon as this war dies down I promise it will be returned to you. Maybe you could teach me to ride or something. "

After a few moments she asks, " is it because Marks' men know what my bike looks like "?

" You're too smart for your own good, Peaches. That's exactly why. " I confirm for her. " I don't need to get a call that you were blown off your bike or worse, taken and brutalized like your uncle. "

Hmming, she gets a little more comfortable in my arms. " I wish I could stay here. I could fall asleep right now. "

I'd love nothing more than to speed the time up so I can get home. Then I can take care of her myself. " Once I'm home you'll be in these arms every night. "

" Promise? " She says all innocent-like.

Chuckling I pull her just a bit closer. " Yes, baby. Both of us just gotta practice a little patience. "