Hey, my readers! Just so you know, I decided to change a few things around for this story. I changed the ending mainly because I want to bring my oc and Jax closer and I felt the only way to do so was to change the ending. Thank you Natalie Lynn once again for your great advice! I truly appreciate it! I hope you all enjoy!

Evie stood in her bathroom adjacent from her bedroom, her body sweaty and naked from the jog she took after Jax left the house with the boys.

She thought the jog would help burn off the potent desire she has been feeling for Jax since the moment she laid eyes on him through that fucking kitchen window. She hasn't been this attracted to a man since meeting Ben. Maybe even more than Ben. Yeah, she knows how horrible that sounds. He's her soon to be ex husband, the man that gave her a beautiful son. But, she couldn't help it. Jax was all she could think about now that she was alone. What she wanted to do him. The possibilities of what he wanted to do to her.

Evie pulled back the dark purple shower curtain, turning the water on, her hand shifting the silver handle to the hottest setting possible. She usually takes a cold shower to cool off her body from her run. Today, her body was unusually sore. It could be from the movement of heavy boxes and pieces of furniture. Evie also thought that the soreness could stem from every muscle in her body growing tense from being in Jax's presence.

She stepped into the shower, pulling the curtain closed. She brought her body underneath the shower head, letting the hot water stream down her body. A loud sigh escaped her lips as she pushed her hair back from her face.

Jax.

A part of her felt guilty for thinking sinful thoughts about a man she just met. The thoughts made her feel easy. The other part of her, the much louder part, was screaming at her to do something about this attraction, and to not be ashamed of it. He's not with anyone. You're not with anyone. You haven't been intimate with a man since you and Ben split. You owe it to yourself to lay down with Jax, and make up for everyday you went without the affection your body craved.

Evie brought her left leg up on the edge of the tub. Her right hand trailed down her body, stopping as it reached her entrance. Her index and middle finger teased herself, stroking her lower lips twice, causing herself to moan loudly. She plunged her two fingers inside herself, feeling how wet she was.

"Jax..."

The next morning, Evie walked next door, walking up the snake-like stoned path. She stepped up to the door, preparing herself to knock when she heard laughing and splashing coming from the backyard. She rounded the house, approaching an off white gate that stood a few feet taller than her. A small string was hanging from the lock. Evie pulled on the string, unlocking the back gate.

She smiled as she made her way closer to the source of laughing and splashing.

Abel and Andre were both hanging from Jax's neck, trying to get him under the water.

"Mommy!", Andre called out in Excitement.

"Hey handsome. What are you doing to Jax?," she asked leaning on the edge of the above ground pool.

" What does it look like," Jax replied smiling, walking to the edge with both boys still around his neck.

Evie did her best to keep her eyes on Jax's face, but she couldn't help herself. Her eyes drifted, falling on his perfectly developed pecs. She began to bite her lip as she spotted Jax's tattoo with Abel's name over his heart.

She wasn't able to scan his body for any more art when he decided to start talking. She had no choice but to make eye contact.

"You should go grab your bathing suit and come in. With you in here, I'm sure I will have a shot against these two."

"I would, but I have a few job interviews lined up today. I came over to take Andre off your hands."

Evie worked as an editor in chief at the Nevada Sun for almost five years before she made the move to Charming for a change in scenery. She called ahead before the move, setting up interviews at a variety of Charming's newspaper companies. The quicker she found a job, the better.

"No! I want to stay, mommy. Jax, can I please stay," Andre pleaded.

"Yeah, can Andre stay," Abel joined.

"Yeah, he can stay."

"Yes!," both boys said in unison, giving each other a high five. They both finally let go of Jax's neck, swimming toward the middle of the pool.

"I can't ask you to do that, Jax."

"It's fine, really. I got some shit to take care of in an hour or so, but my mom will be here to watch Abel."

"I can't just leave my son with your mother, Jax."

"Sure you can. I already told her that there was a good chance Abel was going to have a friend over, and she said it's fine. My mom loves kids. The more, the better."

"Thank you, I owe you one."

"I'm in violent agreement with you there. Dinner tomorrow night round seven."

"Okay, I'll cook."

Jax looked at her in surprise.

"What?"

"What changed your mind about dinner?"

"Just getting to know my neighbor right? It can't be that bad. Does Abel have any favorite foods?"

"Oh no, darlin'. Just you and me. I want you all to myself tomorrow night."

Evie felt her body melt as those words came from his mouth.

"Okay," her voice cracked.

"Okay. You want me to bring anything over, like dessert or something?"

You would be just fine. Jesus Evie!

"No, I got it covered. Oh, I almost forgot."

Evie unzipped the pocket that was on the outside of her purse, pulling out a small piece of paper. Jax unfolded the paper and smiled.

"Your phone number."

"Yeah.. just in case anything happens with Andre."

He nodded, no doubt going to call her whether or not anything happens with her son.

She raised her hand, looking at her watch.

"Shit, I gotta go. Thanks again for watching him. Dre!"

Andre stopped playing with Abel and looked at his mother.

"Be a good boy."

"Okay."

Eli was on his way to his little sister's house around eleven. He wanted to check on her and Andre to make sure they are all settled in. As he came closer to Evie's home, he saw Andre on the front lawn next door, playing tag with a young boy with blonde hair. He pulled into the neighbor's driveway, getting out of the car.

"Andre!"

Andre stopped running, his eyes that mirrored Evie's, falling onto his uncle.

"Uncle Eli!"

Andre sprinted over to his uncle, Eli lifting him in his arms.

"Where's mommy?"

"Working. She said I can hang out with Abel until she comes back."

" You monsters hungry?," Jax opened the front door, his blue eyes widening when he saw Eli holding Andre.

Holy fuck. Her brother was the god damn sheriff?

"What the hell are you doing with my nephew?", Eli put Andre down, making his way over to Jax.

"I told Evie he could stay over here until she gets back."

"That's not going to happen ever again. Andre, go grab your stuff."

"Uncle Eli.."

"Now!", he yelled, Andre jumped, taking off to the house moving past Jax.

"Does my sister know who you are?"

Jax fell silent.

"I didn't think so. She's about to right now," Eli pulled his cell phone from his black slacks, dialing his sister.

Evie parked her car behind Eli's police cruiser. Eli was inches away from Jax, screaming in his face.

Evie opened the car door, not even bothering to close it. She ran up to Eli and pushed him away from Jax.

"Eli stop!," she shoved him one final time, standing in between him and Jax.

"Eli, what the hell is going on that you couldn't tell me over the phone?"

"The man you are allowing to watch your son, your fucking flesh and blood, is a criminal. He got out of prision yesterday for selling illegal guns."

Evie looked at Jax with fear in her eyes.

"Is that true?"

"Evie, if you give me the chance to explain to yo.."

"Is it true?"

"Yes, but please..."

"See, see what did I tell you, he's..."

"Eli, enough! He deserves to explain himself without you jumping down his god damn throat every time he wants to get a sentence out. If you can't accept that, then you can leave."