A/N: I only own the OC.

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I didn't want to go back. I had so much fun with Dexter. He had made me forget all the bad, and I feel like I had taken big steps in my recovery. I looked over at him as he slept. We landed in two hours, and I was already awake. I was looking at him when he opened his eyes, and he gave a soft smile when he saw me.

"You ok, Princess?" He asked me and I nodded.

"Yeah." I said and he took my hand as he laced no our fingers together.

"What is it?" He asked me.

"I don't think I'm ready to go home." I admitted with a small chuckle and he kissed the back of my hand.

"Stay with me tonight." He said and I nodded.

We landed and picked up his car. I thought we were heading to St Augustine, but he drove us into downtown Jacksonville. We parked in a garage and I wordlessly followed him to the elevator. He pushed the button for the top floor, put in a code, and rode up in silence. The doors opened for us to a beautiful penthouse condo. It reminded me of Gossip Girl, but in darker tones.

"Is this your Dad's?" I asked him as he pulled our suitcases into the place.

"No, it's mine. Mom gave it to me as part of a business deal." He said and I was surprised because I didn't know he had two places in Jacksonville.

"Oh." I said and he chuckled.

"I want to sell it." He said and I nodded.

"Do whatever you think is best." I said and he leaned against the island.

"I want to sell it, and us move somewhere else... like a fresh start." He said and I felt my eyes get wide. St Augustine had always been my home. It was full of both good and bad, but that's just home.

"I don't know... Dexter... we're you going to surprise me with that too?" I asked him and it came out harsher than intended. He sighed and out his hands on his hips.

"I'm sorry I didn't mean for it to come out like that." I quickly apologized.

"I just care." He said and walked off into the condo. I was annoyed at myself because I knew that could have gone better. I looked around and while the condo was beautiful it wasn't very homey. He must not have come here much.

I was looking at pictures on the wall when I spotted one of him and Christi. I started laughing, and I hadn't meant to. I quickly covered my mouth, but Dexter was already coming from wherever he had gone.

"What?" He asked me and I pointed to the picture. He looked shocked and I started laughing again.

"You really don't come here often do you?" I asked him and started to walk away. He took my elbow and turned me back towards him. I went to ask him what he wanted but he cut me off with a kiss. I couldn't help but melt into his arms. He pulled away and pressed his forehead to mine.

"I'm sorry I tried to push you. I just want what's best for you." He said and I nodded.

"It was just a surprise." I admitted and he nodded. He gave me a proper tour of the house. The condo was really nice with amazing views. The bedroom had a balcony on it. I opened the door and walked out as he followed me.

"It's beautiful out here." I said and he nodded as he kissed me again.

"I never liked coming here." He admitted to me and I looked at him surprised.

"It never felt like home." He said and I nodded. I could understand that.

Dexter POV

I was standing with Jodi on the balcony and this was the first time I was ok with being here. I had gotten this while I was with Christi, but I never liked it. She wanted to move here but I never did.

"Why don't you feel like it's home?" Jodi asked me.

"Because I was in a shitty marriage and hated myself." I said being very honest. She nodded and kissed me.

"Sell it if you want." She said and I chuckled.

"Honestly, I would keep it if you want to start staying here." I said and she looked at me.

"Jodi, just think about it. We can't live in different houses when we get married." I said and she cracked a smile.

"I want you to be happy, but I also want you to know that I want what is best for us." I said and she nodded.

"It's a lot to think about, Dexter." She said and I nodded.

"You know what I don't have to think about?" I asked her and she looked at me with confusion.

"That I love you." I said and she kissed me.

I wrapped my arms around her as I held her to me. I picked her up and she wrapped her legs around me. I still had to remind myself to be careful.

"Dexter?" She asked me as I began to nip at her neck.

"Yes, Princess?" I asked her.

"Fuck me." She said and I pulled away from her neck and looked at her.

"Please." She said and I wasn't going to make her ask me again.

Jodi POV

Dexter and I didn't take long getting our clothes off. I finally felt needy and I knew that he was the same. Hands were everywhere and it felt so good.

"Don't let me hurt you." He said and I nodded as he started to pull me inside, but instead I leaned against the balcony and pushed my ass towards him.

"Are you sure?" He asked me and I nodded. I hadn't really been horny since the attack, but tonight I just wanted him fuck me.

"Fuck me." I said again and he ran and finger over my slit. I gasped and leaned my head against the balcony railing.

"You ready?" He asked me as he ran his tip over my soaking wet entrance. I moaned and pushed against him. He chuckled as he pushed into me. I moaned like a cheap whore as he seated himself inside of me.

"Fuck, Jodi." He growled as he gripped my hips. I was gripping the railing and he began to fuck me. He was placing small bites and kisses on my back as he continued to speed up as he was rutting into me.

"Dexter... please..." I begged him. He ran a finger over my clit and slammed all the way into me. I screamed and he growled as I felt him empty into me.

He slipped out and I turned to face him. He kissed me before picking me up and carrying me back inside. He took me straight to the bathroom. He sat me in a large jacuzzi tub. He turned the water on and got in behind me.

"Maybe this condo isn't so bad." I said and he chuckled. He kissed my temple as the water flooded around us.