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While their lips seemed to be glued together, she dragged him into another room. Her bedroom! They started tugging at each others clothes and Jaded was tempted to shred hers to pieces. Breathing heavily, he broke the kiss with a stern look on his face. »I respect your condition pertaining to Hope but nonetheless I'm all in, Ashley. I want you to know that,« he whispered. »Please don't break my heart.«

»I'm all in as well,« she replied. »I entrust you my body and my soul.«

If possible, his cock got even harder. Her words deeply moved him. »I'm sincerely honored,« he smiled. »I won't betray your trust – not now, not ever. No other male will ever know how good it feels to be inside you.«

Somehow, they managed to get rid of their clothes and to collapse on the mattress before hitting the floor together.

As she lay in front of him, his eyes roamed her naked body. »You're so perfect, baby,« he rasped with husky voice and sat back on his heels.

Her fingertips glided down his solid chest and explored his defined abs. His green eyes sparkled in the dim light and his tanned skin had a golden shimmer. So beautiful! »You're the perfect one, Jaded. I'm far from it.«

»Why do you put yourself down?« he asked, frowning as he positioned himself beside her.

Her hands caressed his broad shoulders and she smiled. »I'm not. You just refuse to see my flaws.«

He grinned back at her. »Then I guess I should inspect your body thoroughly.«

His amusement was gone as he discovered a long but faint scar on her lower stomach. That looked dangerous. Had she been attacked once? Maybe by one of those desperados she mentioned. »How did this happen?«

»That's just one of my flaws. I had a C-section,« she explained.

He bit his lip. They mentioned it in those classes he had to attend. Human females sometimes had difficulties with giving birth. »That's no flaw at all. It's a sign of love,« he whispered. »It shows me where Hope had been safe and protected.« Suddenly he was curious. »Would your mate considered it a flaw?«

»No,« she whispered, »Sam would have looked at it the same way like you.«

It was a relief to hear that. Her Sam was a good male then. She deserved nothing less. »Sounds like my type of guy to have a drink with,« he muttered as he slid down her body.

Ashley sucked in the air as he started to kiss his way along the scar… and deeper… and deeper… Oh my God! He's not purring, is he? Moaning and slid her fingers in his hair, just giving in to the sensation. »Jaded!« She cried out and arched her back.

Yeah! That's it, baby. This was paradise! She tasted so damn good and smelled even better. Better than all, he ever experienced. Now he crawled over her. Breathing heavily, he looked down on her. There was this glazed look in her eyes and a rapt smile on her face. She was his now! A contented growl rumbled in his chest. He just found heaven and wanted to stay there forever!

»Mommy? Is he hurting you?«

Startled they both jumped apart and grabbed the sheets. Jaded fell on his back, drew his knees up and clutched his groin. Snarling, he squeezed his eyes close and dragged one hand down his face. Fuck! That hurt!

Fear and embarrassment shot through Ashley. He'd surely flee out of her bed as soon as possible and she'll never see him again. Her heart broke at that thought but she had to take care of Hope. She quickly approached her frightened daughter. »No, baby. He's not hurting me at all. I like what he does to me.«

»But he growled... and you looked strange...«

Ashley turned her head to Jaded. »I'm so sorry. I take her to bed. However, feel free to leave. I don't blame you,« she said sadly.

Rolling onto his side, he looked at her in surprise. Did she really think he'd run for the hills because her little one walked in on them? That was no big deal. They did far worse things to him at the testing facility. And Hope didn't do it on purpose. She was just alarmed he might do bad things to her mom. He saw her shoving his daughter towards the door.

»No! Wait! She shouldn't be afraid of me. I want her to feel comfortable around me.« Ashley turned astonished. He smiled at her. No, honey! You won't get rid of me that easily! Finally, he made his way into her bed and he'd give her a hard time if she tried to toss him out of it. He held out his hand to Hope. »Come here, Hope. My name's Jaded. Please don't fear me,« he said with his deep luring voice. She hesitantly looked up to her mom who smiled at her and gave her a quick nod. Ashley urged her on softly and she approached until she stood in front of the bed. Hope watched him suspiciously and tilted her head. Lifting her into his arms, he cuddled her close against his broad chest and took in that she still was a little feverish and sweat coated her skin.

»I'd never do anything to hurt your mommy because I love her with all of my heart. I want you to know that,« he whispered.

»But you growled,« she insisted.

»I know. It's a bad habit and I'm sorry. But I can purr as well.«

Her eyes widened. »Really?«

Smiling, he nodded. »You want me to show you?«

»Uh huh…«

A deep purr made his chest vibrate and Hope giggled. »That tickles.«

»You like that, huh?« he grinned and she pressed her face against his chest, snickering again. »See? So does your mommy.«

»You're sure you're not mad at mommy when you growl?«

»I swear to you. We were just... um... playing games.«

Hope looked up to him with the big blue eyes of her mom. »You played games?«

He nodded. »Adult games.«

She turned to her mother. »But you looked hurt and you made strange noises.«

Ashley sat on the edge of the bed and soothed her daughter with soft strokes. »Well... When you're playing with your friends it sometimes gets rough, too. But you still enjoy it, right?«

Jaded saw Hope chewing her lower lip with her baby teeth and pondering what she just heard. »I'm sorry,« he heard her muffled voice.

He frowned. »For what?«

»For interrupting your game. Are you mad at me now?«

»No, sweetheart. Of course not.« He kissed her forehead and inhaled her scent. There was a faint smell of Ashley which he suspected lay in Hope's genes. But mostly he scented innocence. »Just as your mommy said, we got carried away. That's why we made those funny noises. We understand it disturbed you.« And it won't happen again, even if it kills me.

Suddenly she crawled out of his arms and jumped off the bed.

»What's wrong? Where are you going?« he asked, afraid he might said something that scared her.

»I'm going to bed so you can play your game,« she said determined and darted out of the bedroom.

Jaded rose a little. »Should I...« The slam of the door cut him off. He winced by the bang. »...take you to bed?,« he added and shrugged. »No? Fine.«

»Welcome to the world of parenthood.« Ashley grimaced. »You wanted to know my daughter? Now you do.«

He watched her thoughtfully. »You really believed I'd run from you, didn't you?«

She shrugged. Tears threatened to spill. Looking down on her fingers, she fumbled with the sheet she was wrapped in.

»Listen,« he grabbed her hand and stopped her from twiddling, »I told you I want everything about you. This includes Hope. To be honest I already see her as mine. I know this sounds strange to you but I wasn't kidding when I said, I want you to be my mate.« He braced himself on his elbow. »And now promise me something,« he demanded.

»What?« she asked suspiciously.

»Never excuse yourself for taking care of Hope ever again. She always comes first. No matter what! And that's not up for a debate!«

»That's a promise.« Smiling, she reached out for him and raked her fingers through his silky long black hair. Her brow arched when she looked down on him. »Um... Adult games?«

He smirked. »I didn't know, how to explain it to her without scaring her even more. But I thought she might understand the game-thing.«

»Actually it was a wonderful idea but she learned a new expression. Now she will be running around, telling everybody that she caught her mother and her boyfriend playing...« Her fingers made quote signs and she rolled her eyes. »Adult games.«

He grinned, slid his arm around her waist and dragged her back into bed. »I don't give a shit.« He rolled her on her back, tossed the sheets away and urged himself between her thighs. »Let's play,« he whispered.

Jaded's eyes snapped open as he woke to a low sound he couldn't identify and felt a movement at his bare skin. First thing, he saw this morning was a mess of silky dark blonde strands. A sweet scent filled his nose. Ashley! He smiled and snuggled her close. She stirred a little and seemed to try get free of his hold.

»Don't you dare to crawl away from me,« he whispered.

Her eyes opened slowly and she rewarded him with a sleepy smile. »Hey lover boy... or should I say game boy?«

Her voice husky from sleep was pure sex and made his body respond immediately. He could eat her alive! And he would - eat her, that is! He cocked his head and started caressing her neck with his lips and fangs.

»Oh Jaded,« she moaned and grabbed his ass cheeks.

»Spread those thighs for me, baby,« he groaned and she did.

Oh God! This encouraged him to slide lower aiming for her breasts. Suddenly a giggle erupted behind him. Looking over his shoulder, he saw Hope standing at the end of the bed with a cheeky grin on her cute little face. The sound that woke him must have come from her. Ashley tensed under him and he returned his attention to her. Her features spoke volumes.

»Relax,« he murmured softly. »I won't run. I love you, remember?«

Lifting himself off Ashley, he sat next to her, careful to reveal nothing else but his bare chest. »What's going on, sweetie?« he grinned and winked at Hope. »Are you feeling better?«

She giggled again and nodded before chewing on her lip. »Can I come into your bed?«

He opened his arms wide. »Come and hi-jack me, snuggle monster!« She jumped right at him and he fell back into the pillow with her. »Ah! She knocked me down!«

Ashley sat up smiling and watched Jaded struggle playfully with Hope. While their laughter exploded, she cautiously snagged her nightgown, put it on and slid out of bed. Still chuckling they turned their attention to her.

»Don't mind me,« she grinned. »I go and get our breakfast ready.«

Jaded lay flat on his back and held Hope up in the air. »What do you think, Tinker Bell? Should we help her?«

She snickered and nodded. Jaded put her down beside the bed and Hope ran to her mother who held out her hand for her to take. The second they walked out the room, he snatched his boxer briefs and Jeans from the floor and put them on but didn't bother with the shirt or his shoes. He followed them downstairs.

Smiling, he leaned against the doorframe of the kitchen; arms and ankles crossed, and watched Ashley and Hope interact. Hell! He had a family now! Two beautiful girls!

»Are you hungry, sweetheart?«

»Yeah! I want pancakes,« Hope demanded.

»You'll get your pancakes but sit down. You're still ill.«

»Ah! Mommy,« she pouted.

»Don't Ah me, young Ms. Hamilton!«

He saw Ashley biting back her grin and he walked into the room, holding out his hand to Hope.

»Will you come with me, Tinker Bell? I need to talk to you.«

She smiled and bounced over to him. He lifted her in his arms and carried her into the living room. After seating himself on the sofa, he sat her on his lap.

»I told you that I love your mommy, remember?« She nodded. »Well, I asked your mommy to marry me and she said yes. Now I'd like to know what you think about it.«

She huddled against his chest. »I like that. You're nice.«

»Thank you, young lady,« he grinned.

She tilted her head. »What's your real name?«

»It's Jaded.«

She snickered. »Nah, that's no name. You're kidding me.«

Smiling at her, he shrugged. »I'm not.«

»Why did your parents give you that funny name?«

Brows furrowing, Jaded bit his lip. How should he tell this little girl? He decided to stick to the truth. »I picked the name myself because I never had parents.«

She blinked. »You're like me then? An orphan?«

»Yes,« he nodded. »Guess you could call me that.«

»That's sad.« She snuggled deeper into his arms. »I know what it's like to have no daddy but I can't imagine to have no mommy.«

»You don't have to worry about that. I'll take care of your mommy from now on and make sure nothing will take her away from you.«

»And you want to marry my mommy?«

»Yes, I do.«

»Are we family then?«

»I think so…«

»Can I call you daddy now? I never had a daddy.« Innocent eyes full of sincerity looked up to him.

Jaded felt his heart race up to an almost painful speed. He swallowed hard against the lump forming in his throat. »Of course you can,« he said with husky voice. »I'd be honored to be your daddy. I'll love and protect you for the rest of my life.«

She leaned in against his chest and he cuddled her close, blinking back the tears. What a change in his life! A few years ago, he had nothing that belonged to him. Not even a name but a fucking number. Now he had a beautiful mate and a cute little girl sitting on his lap who wanted to call him daddy.

»Are you sad?« she asked.

»No, baby... I'm all happy.« You have no idea how damn much!