Tru tossed and turned for hours until finally giving in to the fact that there would be no sleep for her.

"No rest for the wicked." She muttered to herself as she slid out of her bed and sulked off the bathroom.

She took a quick shower and threw her nightgown back on . Her bare feet padded noiselessly on the wooden floor as she walked around in the kitchen fixing herself a cup of coffee. It was still dark outside when Tru slipped out onto the damp porch. Strangely enough Tru was comforted by the darkness.

"You shouldn't be out here."

Surprised , Tru jumped at the sound of the voice then relaxed just a bit when she realized who it was. Tru closed her eyes for a moment praying that maybe when she opened them a friendly psychotic ax-murder might replace him.

"Damn it Jack, either wear a bell around your neck, or stop lurking around and sneaking up on me."

Jack slipped out of the shadows soundlessly.

"How long have you been here."

"Since I left your room." Jack replied quietly.

Tru shuddered at the reminder of what had nearly happened in her room.

"Oh" She said dumbly, thankful that the darkness hid the blush that was spreading across her face.

"I love it when you blush."

Or not. She shifted her weight to one side, then instantly switched back when she realized how provocative her pose was. No point in dangling the bait in front of the hungry loin.

Jack took a step forward, Tru took a step back. They continued like this until Tru was back into the wall.

"Jack what are you doing, you said this was a bad idea remember." Irritation laced her voice as she remember how he had just walked out on her leaving her thinking that she had done something wrong.

"No." Jack cupped his hand under her chin and tilted her face up to his. " I said I couldn't do it, and besides I changed my mind."

Uh-Oh Tru gulped.

"Well change it back." She said defensively.

"Your not afraid are you." His tone taunting her to admit it

Tru licked her lips and changed her pose. "Me. Afraid. Never." She said coyly.

She arched against Jack and nipped at his neck. Then smiled evilly when she felt him stiffen.

"Well." She feigned a yawn. "I'm back off to bed. Do you want me to bring you out a blanket or something ?"

Jack just stared at her.

"Okay suit yourself. Good night." She brushed past him and sashayed towards the door.

She heard a shuffle behind her and before she could even react he had her pinned against the wall with her feet dangling a few inches off the ground.

"Don't you dare." He growled into her ear.

His lips crashed into her in a soul melting kiss. He groaned and pressed harder against her. Tru fought the urge to wrap her legs around his waist and return his passionate kiss. Instead she let her lips go slack and held herself as stiff as a piece of wood. Finally sensing that she wasn't returning his affection Jack stopped and pulled away, his face a mask of confusion.

"I'll do whatever I please." Tru whispered softly. "Now put me down."

After a few moments of staring at her, Jack complied obediently. Her back slid down the wall and her feet planted onto the solid wooden porch. He began to move back, but Tru grabbed his arm.

"Now that's better." She smiled and met his mouth against hers. Mouths still locked in an embrace, they stumbled into the cabin . They both pulled back breathing hard.

"Tru this is wrong, you don't understand. I-" She put her finger to his lips to shush him.

"I understand completely. You want me, and I want you, and right now that's more than enough okay?"

Jack nodded mutely .

"Good." Tru smiled. "Because if you had said no, I would have knocked you out and dragged you to my bed, and had my way with you."

"Oh really." Tru squealed as Jack bent over and tossed her over his shoulder. "That sounds like a pretty damn good idea to me." He briskly carried her into her bed room pausing only to close her bedroom door.

By the time he placed her on her feet in front of the door, they were both breathless with anticipation.

They stared at each other for a few moments until finally their restraint shattered. They came together in a flurry of arms and lips. Tru pulled his shirt over his head and tugged at his jeans. His body was gorgeous, lean and all muscle. Before Tru could bat an eye she was lying on the bed, her nightgown pushed up, with Jack poised to come into her. She closed her eyes and waited for him.

"Open your eyes Tru, I want you to look at me."

Her eyes fluttered open and she stared into the eyes off her complete opposite. The man she had spent the last years fighting in the proverbial battle of good and evil. And yet she still wanted him, more than she had ever wanted any man before.

Jack plowed forward and Tru winched in pain.

His nostrils flared and his eyes widened in surprise. "You mean…" The words died on his lips.

Tru nodded quickly .

" Why didn't you tell me? Never mind now that I know I'll take my time. I don't want to hurt you, and I want this to be as good for you as I know it's going to be for me. Okay darlin."

Tru nodded again, and he gave her a quick kiss to reassure her. For the next half an hour Jack proceeded to show her more pleasure than she ever though she could feel. Finally when she was on the brink of losing herself again he mounted her again and stared down at her.

"God, Tru you have no idea how bad I've wanted you." He confessed.

Tru's eyes blurred with tears. The man she once thought to be so horrible was turning into a man she could love.

"No darlin please don't cry." Jack kissed the tears from her cheeks. To let him know she was ready, Tru raised her hand to his face and ran her fingers across his jaw. Jack nodded and as their lips met, he slid into her.

After wards they lay in a tangle of sheets. Tru's head resting on Jack's shoulder, and Jack's arm wrapped around her in a protective manner. Each lost in their own thoughts. In the distance the sun began to rise, bringing with it a new day. Tru knew there was no going back for either of them. The strange thing was she had no regrets.