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Chapter 38

Tommy went to the living room and threw away the empty beer bottles. He checked outside to see if there were any shadows lurking around. He knew Hunter wouldn't give up. It was so dark he wasn't able to see anything.

Just an hour before he had been afraid he wouldn't get his chance. He was nervous, but something told him he'd get the answer he wanted. He dimmed the lights, lit some candles, and waited. Soft music was still drifting around the apartment from his bedroom.

Jude went straight to the closet after remembering her bag was still at the hotel. Opening the door, she noticed it was half empty. The only things in there were his everyday clothes. "Where are his sweats?" She asked herself. Then she went to the dresser. In the top drawer, she found her pajamas she kept there. Underneath was a small black velvet box. She couldn't help but gasp, and forget all about changing clothes.

"Tommy?" She said in a questioning voice walking down the stairs.

"Yeah?" He smiled when he saw her face.

"What's this and why is your closet and dresser half empty?"

"Did you open it?"

She shook her head because she felt like she was loosing the ability to speak.

"I started thinking a few weeks ago." He said taking the box from her hands. "Me taking on another artist was going to divide my time with you. Then something caught my eye when I was walking down the sidewalk. It was unique and beautiful just like you. At first I thought it was crazy, but then I thought about how much I love you. The same night I took you to that B&B, and hated I had to bring you home. I want to spend every minute I can with you."

Jude felt tears in her eyes as her breath caught in her throat. She watched as he dropped down on one knee in front of her. Could this really be happening?

"I want you to live with me, and spend your life with me. Will you marry me?" He asked opening the ring box.

The ring was beautiful. All she could think about was how much she loved him. "Yes! Of course!"

Tommy was relieved. Finally they would be together and nothing could change that. He slipped the ring on her finger, and stood up to pull her to him. "I was so scared Jude." He said holding her even tighter.

"Did you really think I'd say no?"

"After the events of today I wasn't so sure."

"As long as you tell me what is going on, you will never loose me." She said and kissed his neck. "Oh my god, my dad is going to freak" She pulled away quickly.

Tommy pulled her over to the couch and sat with her in his lap. "Your dad gave his permission."

"You talked to my dad? When?"

"While I was in Montreal. Remember he was there on business."

"Oh. And he said it was okay?" She couldn't help but smile.

He nodded. "Also said there was no better person he'd rather call son-in-law."

"Are you sure you want to get married again?" She thought about his first marriage.

"I'm not Little Tommy Q anymore. This time I've put a lot of thought into it, and I want you to always be here. I want to wake up with you, go to bed with you, and have a family with you." He'd never been more honest.

"I just got chills." She said.

"Why?"

"You said you wanted a family with me." She smiled again.

"Of course I do, but we have plenty of time for that. I mean you haven't been eighteen for twenty-four hours yet." He laughed holding her tighter.

"So this is real?"

"Yeah, girl, it's real."

"The closet and dresser are cleared for my stuff? How soon do you want me to move in?"

"As soon as you're ready. I know you still have classes, but you're closer to the school here. And with Hunter out there I don't want to let you out of my sight."

"Then I'm home." She said before meeting him in a kiss. She felt like she could burst with happiness. Nothing that happened earlier in the night mattered anymore.

It had been a stressful day for both of them. They released their stress and emotions into the kiss. It was soft and gentle at the same time being fiery and passionate. The thought of being his wife one day made Jude give even more.

Tommy pulled back first. He just looked at the girl, woman that just agreed to marry him. "We still have a lot of issues to deal with." He told her.

"I know, but not tonight. It's my birthday. And we just got engaged."

"Later then." He said standing up cradling her in his arms.

"Isn't it a little early to be carrying me around like a bride?" She giggled.

"Practice makes perfect." He said kissing the crown of her head.

Jude sighed in bliss. "Then I say we head up to the bedroom and practice for our wedding night."

Tommy's only response was to kiss her deeply as he walked. He was so thankful that he had her.

He sat her down by the bed. She looked so beautiful in her dress. He walked behind her moving her hair so he could remove her necklace. Trailing kisses across the back of her neck, he felt her relax into him. Tonight was like their first time all over again. He wanted to take his time with her.

Jude felt her whole body relax to the feel of his lips. They felt like velvet on the back of her neck. His rough fingers were feather light running up and down her arms. Desire was building in her lower belly, but she didn't want to move too fast. She wanted this night to last as long as it could.

He pulled back to unzip her dress. His lips followed the zipper and kissed down her back. When the dress dropped to the floor, he flicked her bra open and it fell on top of her dress. Spreading his hand flat on her stomach, he pulled her flush against his chest.

Jude could feel his excitement against her thigh as he caressed her stomach. Her whole body broke out in goose bumps when she felt his breath on her ear.

"You are the most beautiful, wonderful creature in the world." He whispered in a husky voice.

Jude reached back to run her fingers through his hair and turned her head to meet his lips in a deep inviting kiss. As their tongues met it was like sparks flying. Jude shifted in his arms for better access. She expertly unbuttoned his shirt letting it join her dress on the floor.

They were both still taking their time. Every motion was slow and sensual. They wanted to enjoy every second of the night together. Tommy started to ease her lace panties down her legs, when Jude stopped him.

"Don't you think you're a little over dressed?" She asked with a sexy smirk. She unbuttoned his jeans and pulled down the zipper. His erection got harder at her touch.

With one swift motion, Tommy shimmied out of his jeans. "Boy-band moves were good for one thing at least." He joked before meeting her lips again in a hungry kiss.

After a few seconds, Jude pulled away in a fit of giggles.

"What's so funny?" Tommy asked confused.

That only fueled the fire making her laugh harder, it was hard for her to breathe, but she couldn't stop.

"Jude, come on. I'm trying to be romantic and make love to my fiancé."

"I'm sorry. When I was twelve I threw darts at your face. I wanted to shot Sadie for ogling over you, and being sure she'd meet and marry you one day."

"Great time to bring that up when we are both mostly naked." He said though he did find the humor in it all.

"I'm marrying Little Tommy Q!" She squealed.

"Oh, I will get you for that." He said wrapping his arms around her slender waist and pulling her against his chest. His lips crashed into hers in an even more intense kiss of the night.

Jude's mind cleared of everything except Tommy. She let her hands rome his back. She loved the feeling of his muscles moving underneath her fingers. His body was perfect.

He backed her to the bed, and hovered over her for a mere second before trailing kisses down her neck. One hand massaged her breast flicking her nipple. He enjoyed the gasp of pleasure that came from her as he took the other into his mouth.

Jude gripped Tommy's hair as the heat was building between her legs. "Tommy, please."

Tommy smiled against her skin. He loved to hear her moan. He continued down to her stomach. He was aching to be inside her, but not yet. He let his hand graze up her inner thigh.

Jude tried not to move anticipating what he was going to do next. She cried out when his fingers teased her most sensitive flesh. It set her on fire.

Tommy looked up into her blue orbs and saw the passion they held. Knowing he would be able to look into those eyes for the rest of his life drove him to take his teasing a little farther. He lowered his head and his tongue snaked out to take sharp licks.

She wiggled helplessly against him. Her swollen flesh became more sensitive to every stroke. He didn't want her to come until he was inside her.

He moved back up her body discarding his boxers as he went. He met her lips in a kiss allowing her to taste herself on his tongue. She was desperate to have him inside her. "Please." She begged again.

He looked at her lovingly. "What?"

"Please, Tommy, I need you inside me." She wasn't embarrassed to tell him what she needed.

He quickly sleeved himself and joined her in the most intimate way. Their bodies shifted together in perfect rhythm. His arms snaked around her back pulling her chest flush with his. They kissed deeply lost in each other.

He rolled them over so she was on top, and sat them up so their eyes locked while they rode out the flames that burned between them.

"I love you." He said before they both flew over the edge together.

"I love you too." She said after coming down from her high with them still connected.

Staring into his eyes brought her mind back to after their second time together.

"So, you are a sex god." Jude said trying to catch her breath. She was staring into his eyes so deeply she felt she could see his soul.

"You're not so bad yourself. If we hadn't been together so long, I would think you were lying about never doing this. Where did you learn that?"

She couldn't help but smile shyly. She was still getting use to her sexual side. "Would you believe magazines? While you were in Montreal I started to worry that I wouldn't be enough. So, I did a little extra reading that week. One night I called Sadie so many times she turned her phone off. I just had so many questions. She told me to quit over thinking it, and to just always go with my feelings."

"Do you still have questions?" He was smirking and she just wanted to hide. "Your blush is cute, but I'm serious."

"A few, but I'd rather try them to get my answers."

"Well, I'm always here for your research."

She felt overwhelmed with emotions and tears streamed down her face.

"What's wrong, babe?" Tommy asked wiping her face with his thumb.

"I just really, really love you."

Tommy chuckled a bit. "I love you, too, Jude. That's why I want to spend the rest of my life with you."

She pulled his face to her for a kiss that started everything all over again.

Pulling her close to him, Tommy was ready to settle into a restful sleep. "Jude, I'm sorry I skipped the party. I never wanted to hurt you that way. I just didn't know what to do."

She raised her head from his chest. "Don't worry, Tommy. I understand, and this makes up for everything." She placed her left hand on his chest.

He brought her hand to his lips to kiss her ring finger and kissed her forehead. He knew as long as they held onto each other, they would have the life together they deserved.

There you go. Let me know what you think. I will have the sequel preview ready in a day or so.