FLASHBACK TO 72 HOURS EARLIER on May 2, 2017
LAS VEGAS - Laying down in the bed of his hotel suite the morning after getting married to a sexy Vegas stripper that he met while living and grieving in Las Vegas for his late ex-fiancé Hailey over the last few months, Jay Casey smirked as he found himself holding his wife against his chest with nothing but the sheets covering their naked bodies. And when he says that she is very sexy, he means very sexy. I mean, she is a stripper. Well, former. They haven't exactly talk about that yet. He hopes that she will follow him to LA where he lives with his family. Well not just that. He also has his job there. It's where his family company is based. So, he has a job waiting. And to say that his half-brother has been a bit annoying recently is an understatement.

But there's a reason for that. His brother has a big job and relies on him for a bunch of things. And what might those things include? Reports. One big report that his brother is waiting on right now? His 1st Quarter Fiscal Year 2017 (January-March) Report. He knows that he needs to get on it. But at the same time, he needs to grieve for the loss he is still dealing with. Sure, did he maybe jump the gun when it came to marrying this gorgeous woman he is currently holding in his arms? Maybe he did. But maybe he didn't. He has been in her strip club a lot recently, and he always requested her. Sometimes he did want attention. Other times, he just wanted to talk to her and be with her. And that's why they are here now. They are married and are going to try.

Well, at least until they have a postnup. Jay needs to get that. He already knows that his brother is going to freak when he learns that he got married without having her sign a prenup ahead of time. Remember, he is a businessman after all. Yet, he didn't get a prenup when he married his wife almost a year ago now. Then again, maybe it was due to the fact that he and his girlfriend had known each other for 10 years before they got married. Whatever, be the hypocrite you want to be. He is still going to point that out when he gets yelled at by his brother. Just not right now. And why is he thinking that? His phone just started to ring. "Fuck, make it stop Jay!" Jay snickered a bit when he heard his wife complain that his phone just woke her up this morning.

"How about you roll over and look at me first beautiful?" The new Ms. Casey then smiled as she rolled over and got close to her hunky new husband. The man she made love to overnight.

Alex's POV:
Rolling over to face Jay this morning, I smiled when I felt him put his hand on my hip and tug my body against his. God, the feeling of his body against mine is perfect. I then proceeded to wrap my arm around his head and just smirked as he is such a handsome man. It's not too often that I get clients like him. And it's not that often that I let clients take me home to bed. Yes, clients. I am a stripper/private show girl here in Las Vegas and I have clients. Jay been last night's client. Well, not just last night. He has been my client for the past few nights. And last night, we finally went for it. He made love to me and it was amazing. Well, only after I became his wife. God, things were just so damn crazy that I am still proccessing everything that happened last night.

Heck, just the fact that I am now wealthy by marriage. That just sounds crazy. I go from being a stripper last night to a wealthy woman this morning. A woman with a very sexy husband. God, the way his hands held me last night. And the feeling of his muscular chest under my hands. Oh boy, that just turned me on so much. But back to the present. "How'd you sleep last night?" I smiled when my new husband asked me that. "I slept okay. It's still weird being your wife instead of a stripper." Jay, the man I have been spending a lot of time with in the past few weeks smiled and agreed with me when I said that. He then ran his hand down my arm and smirked as he proceeded to grab my hand. Stroking his hand, I smiled as I am really happy right now.

"So, we ended last night in the middle of our conversation. You know, about where we are going to live." I sighed when Jay asked me that and smiled. "I know. And honestly, I don't care where we live Jay. All that matters is that I am safe from the vulchers who put me in this life." Jay was confused when I told him that. "Hey, what do you mean? I thought you said that you are doing this to earn money for your family." I sighed when he asked me that. "That's the truth. Please, I don't want you to think that I lied to you just to get you to marry me." Jay shook his head when I said that. "No, I already know that. But Alex, I am your husband. Talk to me." I sighed when he asked me that. "Okay, I will tell you. But only if you don't judge me." Jay agreed with me.

"Promise." I agreed with him. "My dad died with a bunch of debt. And there was a gang from Chicago he owed money too. I had two options. Either I marry the head of the gang and become a drug runner. Or, I can be a stripper and give them 50% of my pay." Jay seemed shocked when I said that. He then brought me close to him and wrapped his arm around my back. I then wrapped my arms around his chest and cuddled up to him. "God, I am so sorry Alex." I agreed with Jay when he said that. "Now, all because of a stupid decision...you might be put in danger." Jay shook his head when I said that. "You won't be. I am going to protect you. Sure, we got married in a rash decision and barely know each other. But I promise, I got you Alex. You're safe."

I agreed with Jay when he said that and just got close to him. Afterwards, I proceeded to hug my new husband. Jay then put his hand on my back and smiled as he bent down and kissed my shoulder softly. Just holding each other cloose, me and Jay took some breaths together. "I swear Alex, you are safe okay? You are safe with me. You have helped me grieve for my late fiancé, so I am going to protect you. I mean, I am also your husband." I agreed with Jay when he told me that and smiled as I leaned in and kissed his chest. God, he is such a hunk. "God, you are such a hunk." Jay laughed and agreed with me when I said that, putting his hand on my lower back. He then stroked my back and just held me close to him. God, this is the perfect way to start my day.

Stroking my lower back, Jay leaned back and smiled as he looked into my eyes. He then kissed me softly and smirked. God, he just kissed me perfectly and I am so glad that he is my husband. Rolling over on top of me, Jay smiled as he looked down at me. Meanwhile, I put my hands on his neck and took things nice and slow with the beautiful man I now get to call my husband. God, he is such a handsome man and I am so glad that we are doing this. "So handsome." Jay agreed with me when I said that and just smiled as he looked down at me. I then watched him roll over on top of me. Putting his hand on my back, Jay smiled as he looked down into my eyes. At the same time, I put my hands on his neck and smiled as I leaned up to kiss him softly.

Taking things slow with my new husband, I smiled as I wrapped my arms around his neck and just kissed him slowly. Damn, I am so glad that I have a husband like him. He is amazing and I am so happy right now. Sure, we just met but...something tells me that this is what we are supposed to be doing. We are supposed to be married and we are supposed to be together. Running his hand down my body as he kissed me, Jay then put his hand on my neck and bent down to kiss it. Moaning as he did that, I put my hands on his back and just smirked as I am really happy. God, this is perfect and I am so glad that we are both naked in bed. And the best part? Now that I am married, I only have to share my body with my husband now.

Pulling away from the kiss, I smiled at Jay as I went to push him onto his back. I then got close to Jay and just smiled as I went to lay down on Jay's chest. Afterwards, he wrapped his arm around me. Putting my hand on his chest, I smiled when Jay put his hand on my arm. Afterwards, he moved his hand to my lower back and rubbed it while we held each other in bed.

Jay's POV:
Turning my head once me and Alex were all cuddled up to each other in bed, I smiled as I proceeded to kiss her forehead softly. God, she is just such a beautiful woman and I am so glad that we are here with each other right now. Nothing like holding a gorgeous, naked woman in my arms while we rest in bed. Running my hand up and down her naked back, I smirked as she is just so damn sexy. I mean, she is a former stripper. "Just curious, what are we going to tell your family? Are they going to know that I'm a former stripper?" I took a breath when Alex asked me that and just rubbed her back. "I am not sure. I mean, do you?" Alex sighed. "I'm not sure." I agreed with Alex when she told me that before kissing her forehead once agian this morning.

I then proceeded to whisper to her this morning. "Listen, we don't need to think about this tonight. We can just hold each other close and relax okay? We can take it easy and we can make sure that we get some rest. I know that I need some rest ahead of the confrontation my brother Matt is going to give me." Alex agreed with me when I said that. "That's your half-brother right?" I agreed with her. "Yes. And the head of my family's company. But you don't have to worry about that right now." Alex agreed with me and smiled. "Do you have a role in the company?" I agreed. "But I don't want to talk about business right now when I am waking up with my wife in my arms for the first time." Alex laughed and agreed with me when I said that. "Want to order breakfast?"

I smiled and agreed with Alex when she asked me if I wanted to order breakfast. "What do you want?" Alex smiled as she looked up at me. "Pancakes?" I agreed with Alex and smiled as I went to grab the hotel phone so that I could order some breakfast for the both of us this morning. God, I love the sound of that. My wife.