This is it…..Steve and Olivia are going to talk and get some much needed time alone together.

This chapter is Rated M! Be FOREWARNED. I LOVE their chemistry so much that I just had to "go there". If that offends you…..skip this chapter. If you are too young to read it…..skip this chapter. ?
That being said, this chapter is sure to please. (At least I think so…..)

Let me know what you think!

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Eddie followed close behind as Steve and Olivia made their way down to the shoreline. They both left their shoes in the grass before Steve moved her closer to the water. As he sat down in the sand, he pulled Olivia towards him so she was sitting between his legs. She leaned back against his chest and sighed. She thought about fighting against the seating arrangement, but only for two seconds. It felt too good to be back in Steve's arms so she was going to enjoy it as long as she could.

"Thanks again for coming out here, Livie. We wouldn't have found those girls without you."

"Not true," she shook her head. "You would've found them…I mean, I know your track record and your team's ability to close so many seemingly impossible cases is admirable. But I'm glad I could help. Now they're all back with their families…." She paused for a second and got lost in her thoughts. "We didn't lose a single girl," her voice was quiet.

Steve started running one of his hands up and down her arm. When he felt goosebumps pop up on her arm, he grinned although she couldn't see. "Well, I still say we couldn't have done it without you."

Olivia lifted her glass to take a sip of her wine before swallowing the lump in her throat. Her heart was beating so fast she assumed he could hear it, but she had to say something before she lost her nerve.

"I've missed you, Steve," she whispered.

"I've missed you too," he admitted…..and once again, the low, sensual rumble of his voice made her heartbeat pick up.

"No….you don't understand. I mean I really missed you. I don't know how much Daddy knew…but Mom always knew I never got over you."

"I do understand….because I felt the same way."

They both sat in silence listening to the sound of the surf rolling in as they watched Eddie running in and out of the water.

"Things got crazy after we lost her," Steve said. "but you were always on my mind, baby. Once I started with the SEAL's, things moved so fast. Before I knew it, I was moving up the ranks….commanding my own missions. I wanted to call you a thousand times, but I never did. Then, dad was killed and…"

Olivia squeezed his arms which were wrapped around her. "You don't have to say anymore. I know what happened."

She turned around in his arms so she could look him in the eyes. One of her hands moved up to stroke his cheek softly. She loved the manly 'scruff' he had at the end of the day. That was definitely something that had changed over the years and it made him even sexier.

"I wish I could've been here with you through all of that."

Steve shrugged, "It's okay."

"No! Don't say that," Olivia continued. "My dad lied to you….and me…..and everyone else about your Mom. That is not okay. And believe me, I've given him hell since I found out the truth and what he did to you and Mary. Not to mention Uncle John."

Steve had no doubt about that. Joe White could be a force to be reckoned with, but he'd seen Olivia pissed off as well; It was one part of her personality that definitely mirrored her dad and he had to admit it warmed his heart to know she still felt protective of him after all the years.

Steve let out a long sigh. "Yeah, well, I can look at it one of two ways: I can either hate Joe for hiding it from me for so long…Or I can accept the fact that he was put in a tough position: Dad wanted him to take me until he thought it was safe for me to come back home. So then, your dad also had to carry the secret that Mom wasn't really dead and had only left to protect us all. Our dad thought he was protecting Mary and I by sending us away…..but in reality, it was Mom who was trying to protect all three of us. Joe was in a tough position. When I got over my anger with him over keeping that big secret from me, I realized it couldn't have been easy. I mean….no matter how you look at it, he was in a no-win situation."

"It's still pretty messed up, if you ask me."

He let out a humorless chuckle, "Yeah, well, welcome to the family. We're nothing if not dis-functional."

She reached her hand up to his face again. "That's not the way I see it. You are not dis-functional. You just have trust issues…..which is understandable considering what you've been through."

He grinned at her. "Is this the psychologist coming out in you?"

"Yes….so from now on you can call me Dr. White!"

Steve grinned and his mind couldn't help but fantasize for a moment about that scenario.

"You've surrounded yourself with a damn good family, Steve. 'Family' isn't always blood, ya know."

"You're right. In fact, your dad told me something very similar when he first met all of them."

Olivia was looking at him so intently, he momentarily lost all train of thought. His eyes grew dark with desire as he watched her.

"I need to tell you something." He admitted never breaking his gaze.

"Anything," Olivia said.

"I really want to kiss you right now." Steve's voice was so soft she felt her breath hitch. Then, a slow smile crossed her mouth that made his cock twitch. It held a mixture of innocence and sensuality that made him ache to have her again.

"So what are you waiting for?" she said teasingly.

He moved a strand of hair behind her ear before taking her face in his hands and bringing his lips down on hers. There was no hesitation…no reluctance…just raw need.

As soon as Steve tasted her again, he realized how much he needed Olivia White back in his life. No matter what excuses they could come up with for why they'd drifted apart, reality was they never should have let it happen in the first place.

Or rather, he never should have let it happen.

Olivia shifted so she could straddle his lap. With Steve's mouth on hers again, a familiar need began to burn. She needed to somehow ease the ache settling in her core making her want him so badly again. The only problem was that straddling his lap did nothing to ease the ache. It only made it worse. There were too many clothing barriers and she began to feel frustrated. As she felt Steve move underneath her, she knew he was feeling the same way. When she ground her core against him, he let out a soft moan.

"Livie, wait," Steve implored before breaking their kiss. He continued to hold her face gently. "I need to say something."

"What is it?" she asked breathlessly as she tried to pull up his shirt to lift it off of him. He closed his eyes as if trying to gain some semblance of control before grabbing her ass in his hands and holding her still.

"Stop. I know what you need. Hell, I know what we both need…and Baby, I promise, I'll get us there," he continued and she felt herself melt even more. "but right now I need to say something."

"Make it quick, dammit!" she demanded causing him to chuckle.

"Okay….I just want to tell you that I'm sorry."

Her brows creased in confusion. "Sorry for what?"

"For leaving when I did…I should've never left you to go through that alone."

"Steve….That couldn't be helped. You were already enlisted before we found out I was pregnant. That means there is no change in plans. I'm a 'Navy Brat' so I know the drill. I mean 'Uncle Sam' isn't exactly understanding over things like an unplanned pregnancy. You sign up….and you're gone. Period."

"I know," Steve admitted. "But I still should've done more to be there for you."

"Can I say something?" she asked gently.

"Anything."

Her eyes twinkled with mischief. "We can talk about this later. Right now, you need to 'take me to bed or lose me forever!'" she said quoting a line from one of Steve's favorite movies.

Steve chuckled again. How could he forget? One of the best memories he had with Olivia was a night they had rented a movie…when VHS video rentals were still a real thing….and taken it back to Joe's house. They'd popped some popcorn and sat on the couch watching the movie together. Well, mostly watching the movies. They'd been teenagers, after all, so being home alone was too big of a temptation for either of them to pass up which turned into one of the best nights of Steve's life.

"Are you seriously quoting Top Gun to me right now?"

"Of course, Top Gun!", she confirmed. "Sooo, like I said, take me to bed or…."

He gripped her bottom tighter before giving it a playful swat and kissing her. "Yes ma'am. I am not about to 'lose you forever'…Not ever again."

Shauni swooned at his declaration but still narrowed her eyes playfully. "Do not call me 'ma'am."

Steve grinned, "Okay how about…..'Your wish is my command, baby.' -That better?"

"Much better!" Olivia said before leaning forward to kiss him again.

Olivia had no idea how he did it, but Steve managed to stand up without letting go of her and began walking them back into the house. Eddie stayed right by Steve's side until they reached the bottom of the stairs.

"Eddie, stay," Steve commanded.

Eddie whimpered in disappointment but did as he was told and sat down.

"Sorry, not tonight, buddy," Steve said before making his way upstairs with Olivia. By the time they reached Steve's bedroom door, Olivia had removed his shirt and was hungrily letting her hands explore his chest. Steve held her against the wall, so he could return the favor.

He wasn't prepared for the intense emotion that hit him upon seeing Olivia nearly naked again. She was wearing a hot pink lacy bra that did little to cover her gorgeous breasts. Her skin was soft and begging for his attention. He noticed her chest rising and falling in anticipation of him doing just that. She kept her legs wrapped tightly around his waist and licked her lips in anticipation. Steve nearly groaned with need. Supporting her with one hand under her ass, his other hand moved to slowly caress one breast letting his thumb move over the nipple. Feeling Steve's fingers on her sensitive tip made her head roll back in ecstasy. Quickly, she reached to undo the clasp at the center and set them free.

"Damn, you're beautiful, Livie."

He turned her around and moved to lay her down on the bed before leaning down and taking one nipple into his mouth. Olivia nearly came undone as soon as his tongue hit her. It had been so long since she'd been intimate with anyone…..namely Steve…..and she wanted him badly she could barely reign in her desire.

Olivia arched under him as he continued to taste her sweetness. She somehow found the strength to reach for the waist of Steve's shorts happy that he'd chosen to wear athletic shorts rather than anything requiring that she undo a button or zipper. She doubted her mind would have worked coherently enough to get the job done at that point. She yanked them down in desperation. Steve looked at her long enough to give her a sexy as hell smirk before kicking them off onto the floor.

She took in the sight of him hovered over her and lost her breath for the thousandth time that day.

"Dear God…" she whispered before reaching up to stroke his perfectly chiseled chest. Steve had certainly filled out in the last twenty years. His body was like a work of art; one that she was greedy to explore.

Every….. Last…Inch.

She felt Steve's fingers move inside her shorts to unsnap the button before he undid the zipper and moved them slowly down her thighs. When she tried to help him out in removing her panties as well, he caught her hands and moving to hold them above her head. She was completely at his mercy...and God help her, it turned her on.

"No," he admonished softly. "Let me do it."

Her eyes were needy with desire and Steve wanted nothing more than to hear her coming undone, but he also wanted to make this last. No matter how tortuous it was for the both of them. It would be worth it, he reasoned. It had been a very long time…..and they'd both grown up; He wanted their first time back together to be memorable even as he vowed that it wouldn't be their last.

He wasn't letting Olivia out of his life ever again.

The look she gave him was almost a "pout".

"Hang on, baby. I promised I'll get you there…" he said before giving a sexy ass half-grin and leaning down to kiss her stomach…..her hips…and making his way to the lacy trim of her panties.

God help her, she was going to die before the night was over.