This is the wedding night and morning after...the entire chapter is one giant steam alert. If you do not wish to read this, please move to the next chapter. You've been warned...LOTS OF STEAM!
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October 24th, 2009 – Hope Meadows Ranch
The driver pulled the horse to a stop at the bottom of the steps that led to the front door of the house. Jack stepped down from the carriage and grabbing Elizabeth's waist, he lowered her to the ground, capturing her lips in the process.
Taking her hand, he led her up the steps and to the front door. They watched as the horse and carriage disappeared into the darkness toward the barn.
"Welcome home, Beth," he said, pulling her into him, kissing her with such passion and eagerness that her knees felt weak.
Jack turned the knob on the large front door and pushed it open. Just as Elizabeth was about to step inside, Jack wrapped his left arm behind her and in a swift motion, he slipped his right arm behind her knees and scooped her up into his arms, carrying her through the doorway.
Elizabeth let out a little squeal at the surprise gesture and wrapped her arm behind his neck.
Once inside, Jack kicked the door closed with his foot and gently lowered her to the floor, never releasing his hold on her. Without moving his eyes from hers, Jack reached back and locked the front door.
He cradled her face in his hands and covered her lips with his. Elizabeth's kiss was filled with a new passion and desire as she knew they did not have to control themselves any longer. Jack could feel the change and his desire grew with hers.
Stopping only for the need for air, they both drew in short shallow breaths as their eyes searched each other's face.
Jack looked at her soft plump lips as her tongue brushed across them. A new overwhelming desire invaded him as he covered her mouth with his. Her lips parted and Jack sucked her top lip then slid his tongue along it, brushing along her teeth and eventually moving with hers.
He stepped back and took her hand in his, leading her into the heart of their home. The couple looked around the house through a different lens as now it was theirs and not just his. A few of Elizabeth's boxes sat in a corner of the living room, as well as some in the kitchen. Her favorite lamp now resided on the end table next to the couch and one of her paintings hung above the fireplace. Elizabeth saw this and turned to Jack with surprise.
"When did you hang that up?" She asked smiling, her eyes filled with love for the man before her.
"Last night," Jack grinned, picking up a small lock of hair and removing it from her face.
"How did I not notice that earlier?" She asked herself out loud.
"I'm sure you had other things on your mind," Jack winked at her.
Elizabeth felt her cheeks warm as she turned and began walking through the house, this time focusing on little changes that had already begun to take place. Still holding his hand, she walked through the living room and around the couch, her eyes darting from place to place around the room.
Her favorite vase was sitting on the mantle, along with a photo of her with her family. A bookshelf had an entire shelf lined with her books and another photo of her with her dad rested in front of them.
She turned to Jack and laid her arms on his shoulders. "You did all of this last night?"
"Yes, I couldn't sleep. I hope you don't mind. You can move your things anywhere you'd like."
"This is perfect, Jack." She stretched up onto her toes and kissed him softly. His lips were firm and had the slight taste of beer still on them. She pulled her head back and looked into Jack's eyes. The desire for her was evident in his look as his eyes moved from hers to her lips and back. "Take me upstairs," Elizabeth stated, as her breathing became quicker.
Jack looked at her for a brief moment, scooped her into his arms again, and carried her up the long wooden staircase and into their room, his eyes barely leaving hers.
He lowered her to the floor and pulled her against his body, sliding his hand behind her head and into her hair. Their lips met, passion growing with each kiss, desire burning inside both of them.
"I need to go change and freshen up first," Elizabeth said as she took a step back, trying to catch her breath.
Jack simply nodded as he watched her pick up a small bag that had been sitting next to the dresser.
Elizabeth closed the bathroom door behind her, set her bag on the his and hers countertop, and rested her hands on the edge of the cool granite. Her heart was racing so fast she thought she might faint. As she held herself up, she inhaled a long, deep breath, then slowly blew it out.
Regaining her composure, she reached behind her and pulled the zipper of the dress down just enough to slip it off. She carefully draped it over the short wall next to the large jacuzzi tub. Elizabeth stared at the tub, her cheeks flushing, as she thought of the possibilities that could now happen.
After changing into her new white negligee from her shopping spree with Rosie, freshening her makeup, and spraying on a little perfume, Elizabeth nervously walked to the door. She placed her hand on the knob, hesitated for a moment, then turned the knob and opened the door.
The bedroom was filled with a warm glow; the fireplace had been lit and the flickering lights of many candles were everywhere. Music was quietly streaming into the room from speakers hidden in the ceiling; currently playing Amazed by Lonestar. As Elizabeth stepped into the room, Jack, wearing nothing but a pair of black satin pajama pants, was sitting in one of the chairs facing the fireplace. Two flutes of champagne were positioned on the table beside him. At the sound of the door opening, Jack turned and stood, a smile developed across his face.
Elizabeth crossed the floor to where Jack waited with the two glasses in his hand.
"You look amazing, Beth," Jack said, taking her hand in his. Smiling, and eyeing Elizabeth up and down, he handed her one of the glasses.
"To us," he said, holding his glass up in a toast.
"To us," she repeated.
They each sipped the champagne in awkward silence, both knowing what the other wanted, but both too nervous to make the first move. Jack, confused with his heightened anxiety, finally took the glass from Elizabeth and set both on the table.
His wife was an angelic vision before him. Her white lace robe that just brushed the floor had long sleeves with scalloped edging, and a satin belt closure encircling her waist; accentuating her thin, athletic shape perfectly. Underneath, Beth was wearing a white lace covered bra with matching lace panties.
Elizabeth looked down at the floor, her heart was racing.
With his thumb and forefinger, Jack lifted her chin. "Beth, you're so beautiful." Jack said in a very low and soft voice.
He took a step closer to her and slid his hands down her arms and into her hands. He could feel her shaking and pulled her into his arms, holding her close. "You don't need to be scared," he whispered in her ear. He pulled back and looked into her face, his eyes searching hers. Her nervousness was evident in her eyes. "We'll take it slow."
Jack's heart was racing, his beats matching hers. He cupped the sides of her face in his hands and covered her lips with his. When he pulled back, he could see her chest heaving, her breaths deep and fast. He gently laid his hand on her chest, "breathe," he said, his voice low. Jack could feel his own anxiety growing as he looked at Elizabeth and thought about what would soon happen; each moment they had stopped themselves had led to this night.
Elizabeth's hair was still partially up, held in place with a few pins. Jack reached up, searched, and carefully removed each hairpin one by one, watching her hair fall, along with the baby's breath, and cascade across her shoulders and down her back.
Making Memories of Us by Keith Urban began to float through the room.
"Dance with me?" Jack asked, holding both of his hands out for hers.
Elizabeth laid her hands in Jack's, each feeling the other's tremble at their touch.
Jack raised his left hand, cradling her right, as he pressed his right hand into the small of her back, drawing her closer to his body.
I'm gonna be here for you baby
I'll be a man of my word
Speak the language in a voice
That you have never heard
I wanna sleep with you forever
And I wanna die in your arms
In a cabin by a meadow
Where the wild bees swarm
Jack moved their hands to his chest, pressing it over his heart. He rested his head against hers, their foreheads touching, as he slowly swayed her back and forth to the rhythm.
I wanna honor your mother
And I wanna learn from your pa
I wanna steal your attention
Like a bad outlaw
And I wanna stand out in a crowd for you
A man among men
I wanna make your world better
Than it's ever been
Elizabeth had dreamed of this day for years. But any scenario her imagination could have created, wouldn't even come close to how she felt at this moment. She didn't think she could love him more, but with each moment spent with Jack, she could feel her love grow. She rested her head against his chest, listening to the lyrics of the song and Jack's heart race.
I'm gonna be here for you from now on
This you know somehow
You've been stretched to the limits
But it's alright now
And I'm gonna make you a promise
If there's life after this
I'm gonna be there to meet you
With a warm, wet kiss
The room was filled with orange and yellow flickering lights along the walls from the fire burning; matching the fire burning inside them. Jack had never wanted a woman as much as the one in front of him right now.
The music transitioned into a new song and This I Promise You by NSYNC began to fill the room.
When the visions around you
Bring tears to your eyes
And all that surrounds you
Are secrets and lies
I'll be your strength
I'll give you hope
Keeping your faith when it's gone
The one you should call
Was standing there all along
And I will take you in my arms
And hold you right where you belong
'Til the day my life is through
This I promise you
This I promise you
Jack tipped Elizabeth's face up, looking into her eyes. He could see the flames dancing and swaying, as if on beat to the music. Dropping his gaze, he pulled the satin belt, untying the bow that held the robe closed. Jack dropped the ribbon to her sides as the robe fell open, revealing what was beneath.
I've loved you forever
In lifetimes before
And I promise you never
Will you hurt anymore
I give you my word
I give you my heart
This is a battle we've won
And with this vow
Forever has now begun
His gaze slowly moved up, settling on her eyes that were staring at him with a nervous yet wanting desire. He felt his heart almost hurting, his stomach was doing flips as his anxiety began to take hold of him. His eyes began to burn with tears as he searched her face, his eyes moving from her lips to her eyes and back. Sliding his hand behind her neck, he drew her in closer and kissed her, his tongue brushing against hers.
Just close your eyes each loving day
And know this feeling won't go away
'Til the day my life is through
This I promise you
This I promise you
A tear slipped down his cheek as he pulled his head back, rubbing her cheek with his thumb.
"What's wrong, Jack," Elizabeth asked, wiping the tear from his cheek.
"I just love you so much. I have never felt this way before and it's overwhelming." Jack picked up a lock that had fallen across her face and moved it back.
"I know how you feel, Jack," Elizabeth said in a breathy tone, smiling at him.
Over and over I thought
When I hear you call
Without you in my life, baby
I just wouldn't be living at all
And I will take you in my arms
And hold you right where you belong
'Til the day my life is through
This I promise you, babe
He drew in a deep breath as he slid his hands under the robe along the top of her hips. His eyes moved up her body and stopped on her beautiful face. She was biting her bottom lip and Jack quickly captured her lips with his once more, sucking her bottom lip between his.
Elizabeth felt as if her heart would pound out of her chest, butterflies were doing somersaults in her stomach and a large lump was caught in her throat. She ran her hands along Jack's muscular back as he kissed her, pulling herself tighter against his body.
Jack stepped back and lifted his hands to her shoulders. He slowly pushed the edge of the lace robe, letting it drop around her feet. He ran his hand down across her collarbone, grazing the top of her breast, then cupped it tightly as he kissed her neck.
Elizabeth tipped her head back and let out a soft moan. Her hands dropped lower, resting at the waistline of his pants.
Jack slid his hands behind her back and unfastened her bra. He slipped his fingers under the straps, pulled them off her shoulders, and dropped it to the floor with her robe. He looked down at her, his breaths getting shorter and faster. He constantly returned his gaze to her eyes, checking her reactions.
"I love you."
"I love you, too."
"Are you alright?"
"Yes," she said and began kissing him.
Jack pulled her tight against him, he could feel her breasts against his chest as he slid his hands down her back and cupped her butt, pulling her hips into his.
Elizabeth could feel Jack's erection against her, his hands wandering and exploring. She moved her hands to the top of his pants and pushed them carefully off his hips. They dropped to the floor around his feet and Elizabeth could feel him hard against her stomach as she wrapped her arms around his neck.
Jack pushed her panties down, letting them drop to the floor. He placed his hands on the back of Elizabeth's thighs and pulled them toward him, then picked her up, positioning her legs on either side of his body. He turned and walked toward the bed, and as Jack held Elizabeth tight with one muscular arm, he crawled onto the bed on his knees. Using his free arm to balance the two of them, he moved further up the bed. Keeping her against him with his arm, she felt light as a feather. Their lips never parted, their kisses were growing in urgency, their tongues going deeper.
Having been lowered to the bed now, her head resting on the pillow, Elizabeth wrapped her arms around him, her hands slowly sliding lower until they rested at the top of his hips. She pulled him down against her and lifted her hips, wanting more.
Jack lifted up, pulling away from her lips for the first time. Sliding one leg between hers, he spread them apart, pressing his hips against hers. He lowered his face to hers, kissing her, long and hard, tasting her, wanting her, tracing her lips with his tongue.
Lifting up again, he slid to the right to lay beside her. Dragging his thumb along her moist bottom lip, he watched as her lips parted. He leaned down and took her mouth with his, tugging on her bottom lip before releasing it. Continuing on his conquest, he slowly moved his hand down across her neck and onto her collar bone; taking his time to enjoy the warmth and energy that ran through his fingers from simply touching her.
Feeling the soft skin of her breasts, Jack cupped the right one and massaged it, rolling her hardened nipple between his fingers. He moved his hand down across her flat stomach, stopping briefly to think of a future child growing inside her. He slowly slid his hand between her legs, sliding it across the soft skin of her inner thigh. Elizabeth instinctively lifted her hips to him as he inserted a finger, moving it inside her. Elizabeth began to moan, arching her back and raising her hips to him.
Jack lowered his lips to her neck, leaving a trail of kisses across her collarbone and down to her breast. He ran his tongue around her nipple before taking it with his mouth. Sucking on it while moving his fingers, listening to her reactions as he stoked the flames inside her.
He lifted his head and looked at her face, seeing that she had her head tipped back, her eyes fully closed in pleasure, he continued. Moving back over Elizabeth, Jack slowly and gently entered her. He was in awe, watching her face as the two became one.
As Jack entered her fully, Elizabeth felt pain and squeezed her eyes shut tightly, her face pinching. He continued moving, gently sliding in and out, as the pain subsided and slowly turned to an unbelievable pleasure that Elizabeth had never experienced before.
Her breathing became quicker, her breaths shallow, as she felt something building inside her with each thrust. She felt it release and a wave of pulsating pleasure flowed through her entire body as she let out a loud moan. She gripped the sheets with both hands, squeezing, as that wave pulsed from her head to her toes.
As soon as Elizabeth arched her back and grabbed the bed, Jack felt himself go along with her. Her hips were pressed against his, pushing him deeper inside her as he released.
Jack dropped to the bed next to her and wrapped his arm around her waist, pulling her against him. He turned her as he did, her back against his chest. They rested as Jack held her with both arms wrapped tightly around her and he could feel her heartbeat slow along with his.
As a wave of emotions flooded Jack, he could feel tears stinging his eyes again. He tipped his head back and squeezed his eyes shut, trying to stop them.
Elizabeth turned in his arms to face him as a tear slid down his cheek.
She reached up and place her hand on his cheek. "What's wrong, Jack?"
Jack opened his eyes and brought his head back down, another tear escaping from his hold.
"Jack, what is it?"
Jack cupped her face in his hands and kissed her, soft and lovingly. "This was also a first for me."
Confused, Elizabeth looked at Jack, her eyebrows pinched, "What do you mean?"
Speaking softly, he answered, "Beth, I have never made love to anyone before." Jack shook his head as another tear slipped out. "This was like nothing I've ever experienced before. I can't explain what I'm feeling right now."
"I think I have an idea of how you feel, Jack."
Elizabeth pushed Jack onto his back and moved her body across his, laying on top of him. Jack wrapped his arms around her, his right hand sliding up into her hair, pulling her head down to his, as they got lost in one another once more.
….
October 25th, 2009 – Hope Meadows Ranch
Jack woke to sunlight just beginning to creep into the bedroom. He stretched his arms out, then remembering that his wife was next to him, he rolled to face her. Elizabeth was lying on her back, still naked, only a thin sheet draped part way across her.
Jack stared at her for several minutes, his eyes moving up and down her body, memorizing everything about her; her perfect breasts, her athletic body, her sun kissed skin. Jack slid his hand across her collarbone to the side of her neck, moved over until his face was just above hers, and covered her lips with his.
Elizabeth reacted by wrapping her arm behind Jack's neck, pulling him down against her. She felt his bare chest press against her breasts as he slid across her body, covering her, and moving his leg between hers, sliding them apart.
They made love, slow and passionately, enjoying every single second of being together.
…..
Jack held Elizabeth, her head resting on his chest, as he softly ran his hand up and down her back. They lay in each other's arms, listening to one another's breathing, the slight breeze blowing outside, and the faint music that still gently floated through the room, barely audible.
"Last night was more than I ever could have imagined," Elizabeth finally said, breaking the silence between them.
Jack ran his fingers through her hair, "It was for me too, Elizabeth." He moved his hand to her chin and with his finger, he tipped her face up to his, capturing her lips again.
"That song you picked out for our first dance was perfect." Elizabeth's hand glided across Jack's stomach, feeling the slight rise of each muscle.
"I'm glad you liked it. It's an older song but I went through so many and kept coming back to that one. It said everything that I was thinking, so I finally decided that it was the one. I thank God every day for bringing you to me. You will always be all I ever need."
Elizabeth raised up slightly, bringing her face closer to Jack's, and kissed him. Moving her hand behind his neck and weaving her long, thin fingers into his hair, she brought her mouth even tighter against his, deepening the kiss.
"Thank you for waiting and making me wait," Elizabeth said, resting her arms on his chest. With her chin on her hands, she looked into his eyes. "Most guys would have taken advantage of my vulnerability and had their way with me."
"I'm not most guys," Jack teased. His expression turned serious as he brushed his knuckles across her cheek. "I would never allow you to do something that I knew you didn't want to do. Guys who do that are scum. I love you, Beth, and I want what's best for you. And waiting was what you wanted. And, Baby," Jack lifted her chin and leaned down, whispering to her, "It was well worth the wait."
Jack covered her lips as his tongue grazed her teeth. He reached under her arms and pulled her up until she was laying across his chest, her face only inches from his.
"I love you so much that my heart actually aches." Jack said, barely above a whisper, his voice raspy.
Elizabeth lowered her lips to his with tender kisses.
"Thank you for marrying me," Jack said in a voice soft with affection.
"Of course, Jack. I couldn't wait to be your wife."
"My wife," Jack mimicked. "I just can't get used to that yet. It sounds so good." Jack reached up and tucked a loose section of hair behind her ear. "My wife," he said again as he wrapped his arms around her and pulled her down for another long, passionate kiss; rekindling the flame inside him.
"I'm going to take a shower," Jack said, releasing his hold on her.
"Okay," Elizabeth replied, rolling off of Jack and onto her back.
Jack moved over her, "Join me?"
Elizabeth moved her eyes to look into his and nodded.
Jack slid out of the bed and held his hand out to her. Elizabeth laid her hand in his, and Jack pulled her to the edge of the bed. She stood, her hand still in his, and followed him into the bathroom.
Jack stood in the shower, getting the water to the perfect temperature as Elizabeth's eyes moved slowly down his body. Mesmerized by his muscular back and legs and perfectly shaped ass, she stepped into the shower and wrapped her arms around him.
Holding him tight so he couldn't turn, she began kissing him across the back of his shoulders. Jack tipped his head back toward her and let out a slight moan as her hands ran across his chest and abdomen. As her lips reached his tattoo, Elizabeth ran her hand across it, remembering that she had wanted to look at it up close before, but Jack had stopped her. Knowing he wouldn't stop her this time, she continued to run her hand across the aged ink and stepped to the side, looking at the one on his arm. Sliding her hand down it, Jack turned quickly, grabbing her arms and pressed her against the cold tile wall of the shower, briefly passing under the warm water.
His kisses were eager and hungry as he craved to be inside her once more. Kissing and sucking down her damp neck, Elizabeth's moans were driving Jack crazy as he picked her up, pulling her legs to his hips, pressing her harder against the wall as he entered her quickly. Elizabeth gripped his shoulders as a quick, loud gasp escaped her. Jack's perfect rhythm and motions quickly brought her to climax as she and Jack entered a state of euphoria simultaneously.
Jack slowly lowered her legs as he continued to lean against her, pinning her against the wall, as he tried to catch his breath. He rested his forehead against hers, his breaths quick and short.
"Now do you see what your touches do to me?" He asked, still breathing hard. He stepped back, releasing her from the wall, and pulled her against him as he stepped back under the water.
He pushed her hair back off her shoulders, letting the steamy water run down her back. He watched as the droplets made their way down her chest and across her still erect nipples. Laying his hand on her collarbone, he slowly followed the trail of the water and slid it down across the top of her right breast, cupping it and teasing the nipple between his fingers.
In an automatic reflex, a moan escaped Elizabeth as she tipped her head back and felt waves of energy flow through her body. Jack's touch sent an electric pulse through her, always heightening her senses.
Jack turned Elizabeth, pressing his chest against her back as he continued to caress her plump breasts. His lips found her neck, escalating her responses. His right hand slipped down between her legs, pressing against her still sensitive and aching flesh while his left hand remained on her breast; his lips still nipping and sucking along her neck, just below her ear.
Elizabeth gripped at Jack's hips, her nails digging into his skin as she felt her body ready to explode again. Feeling herself building again, Elizabeth let out a loud moan as the unbelievable pleasure that Jack generated coursed through her body.
She felt her knees buckle slightly as Jack turned her, wrapping his arms behind her to hold her against him.
Once she was able to regain her senses and stand on her own accord, she wrapped her arms behind his neck and looked into his eyes.
Jack chuckled at the look in her eyes, as if she was asking him, "how did you do that?" He kissed her forehead, lingering slightly. "I guess you liked that?" He asked, grinning.
Elizabeth smiled, her cheeks blossoming with crimson, shaking her head. "No, not at all," she teased, running her fingers through his wet hair.
Jack reached over and grabbed a shampoo bottle from the built-in shelf in the shower wall. Elizabeth looked down to see it was hers and looked to the wall to find all of her shower items lined across the shelf.
"My things?"
Jack looked from the bottle he held in his hand up to her eyes, "Like I said, I couldn't sleep last night."
Jack proceeded to wash Elizabeth's hair, being careful not to get any in her eyes. He rinsed it out then reached for her purple bath loofah. He poured a small amount of her sweet pea and lilac body wash onto the netting, and ran it all across her body, leaving a trail of white scented bubbles.
Taking the loofah from Jack, Elizabeth began washing him, reciprocating the gesture. As she worked her way down, she saw a change in Jack's breathing as it quickened. She locked eyes with him as her hand moved even lower, now brushing against his hardened erection.
Jack's breathing quickened even more as Elizabeth dropped the sponge and gripped him with only her hand and the soap that remained. Jack's eyes, still locked on hers, began darting around, always returning to hers, as the sensation that Elizabeth created blew through him like waves from a tsunami.
Feelings he had never experienced before, sent him into another frenzy as he spun Elizabeth around, walked forward and pressed her against the wall. Grabbing her right leg and lifting it, Jack slid into Elizabeth. With his hand pressed against the wall next to her head, Elizabeth reached up and gripped his wrist for balance as Jack thrusted hard against her. His hunger for her was wild and growing in intensity as they reached the peak of ecstasy together.
Both completely spent and void of any strength, Jack turned her to face him and pulled her back under the water to rinse off, each holding the other up. After turning the water off, Jack reached outside the door where two towels had already been hung, and grabbed one, wrapping it around Elizabeth. Grabbing the second one, he used it to dry the excess water from her hair before wrapping it around his own waist.
After opening the door, and mustering up what little energy he could, he swept Elizabeth up into his arms and carried her into the bedroom and lowered her down onto the bed. Jack quickly found his home as he lay down behind his wife, molding himself to the curve of her body and bent legs. Pulling the covers up over them, the newlyweds settled into the bliss of their closeness as sleep soon followed.
