Loving You (Love Wanted in Texas) (21 page)

Taylor: I can’t wait to see you! Be careful driving.

Me: Will do! You too!

Walking into the game room, I made my way over to my father. “Dad, I’m going to go see Taylor.”

He smiled and nodded his head. “You staying with her tonight?”

“Probably. I’ll be back home early. We’ve got a delivery of hay that I need to be here for.”

“I can take care of that if you don’t want to rush home.”

Placing my hand on his shoulder, I gave it a squeeze. “Thanks, Dad. I appreciate it, but this is my job and I have no intentions of slacking off.”

He pinched his brows slightly together. “I’ve got to tell you, Jase, that is a very responsible thing to do. I’m not sure if at your age in a new relationship I would have picked my job over my girlfriend.”

Letting out a gruff laugh, I shook my head. “Well, I learned from you so maybe you would have.”

Laughing, he nodded. “Maybe. Make sure you say good-bye to everyone before you leave.”

“Will do.”

I made my way around to everyone and wished them a Merry Christmas before stopping in front of my mother last.

“Thank you for dinner, Mom.”

With a soft smile, she placed her hand on the side of my face. “Enjoy your evening, sweetheart. Tell Taylor I said Merry Christmas. Oh! And don’t forget her gift, it’s under the tree.”

“I won’t. Night, Mom. I’ll see you in the morning.”

“Good night, Jase.”

Pulling in behind Taylor’s car, I glanced at the cabin. I could see a faint hint of a light coming through the front window. Jumping out of the truck, I shut the door and quickly made my way into the cabin. Taylor had sent a text and told me to come in and head straight to her bedroom. I’d been uncomfortable the whole drive here with a hard-on the entire trip.

“Tay?” I called out as I opened the door and locked it behind me. The last thing I’d want is for her dad to make a surprise visit.

“In the bedroom!”

I dragged in a few deep breaths before making my way to her. The bedroom door was shut some so I pushed it open. The sight before me almost had my legs buckling out.

“Holy. Shit.”

Her face was lit up by the candles that flanked either side of her bed. She was dressed in the sexiest piece of lingerie I could ever imagine. It was red and white satin and lace. My eyes swept across her body as I tried to take everything in. I swallowed hard when I saw the thigh-high stockings and garter. To top it all off, she had on red heels.

“I’ve died and gone to heaven,” I mumbled.

Her face blushed as she motioned with her finger for me to come closer.

“I wasn’t sure if I could pull off sexy, but Lauren assured me I could.”

I ripped my shirt off my body and threw it to the floor. “You sure the hell can. I’ve never seen anyone so fucking sexy in my life.”

With a grin from ear to ear, she softly replied, “Good.”

My jeans where the next thing to go as I tried desperately to get my boots off.

“Having a hard time?”

When I finally got my damn boots off, I kicked my jeans off and crawled onto the bed.

Taylor’s chest rose and fell fast. Kissing her neck, I softly spoke. “I want to slowly peel everything off of you piece by piece.”

“O-okay,” she panted. Not being able to stop myself, I smiled. Ava was spot on when she said Taylor was innocent. I loved that about her though. Knowing I was going to be the one to teach her everything made me look forward to so many things.

After giving her a proper greeting, I pulled my lips away and took her hands, standing us both up.

Dropping down, I lifted one foot and slipped her heel off, followed by the other foot. My fingertips gently moved up her legs. Glancing up at her, I smiled as she stared at me with wide eyes. No matter how many times I made love to her, it always felt like it was the first time.

Unclasping the garter, I slowly rolled her stocking down as she mumbled something under her breath. Not taking my eyes off of her face. I moved my hands up her other leg. Taylor’s lips parted slightly while her tongue moved across her lips. My dick was aching, I was so hard.

“Jase,” she whispered as I did the same thing with the other stocking. My eyes zeroed in on her lace panties. I placed my hands on her hips and pulled her closer to me.

“Dear Lord,” she panted. Her fingers laced through my hair as she tugged me closer to her. Placing my mouth over her, I blew hot air as her entire body trembled.

“I want you so much, baby.”

Her hands tugged harder as she said, “Please. Take me now. I want to feel you on top of me.”

I slipped her lace panties off and moved my hands back up her legs. Removing her garter, I dropped it to the floor and stood.

Searching my face, I could see she was nervous and I wanted her to know how she made me feel. “Do you have any idea how much you mean to me? How you make my body crave yours?”

She chewed nervously on her lip. Reaching up, I pulled it out. “You’re so beautiful.”

She closed her eyes as I reached behind her and finished undressing her. The lingerie dropped to the floor as I cupped her breasts in my hands. Giving each nipple equal attention, I moved my hand down and pushed my fingers inside her.

My eyes rolled to the back of my head as I moved in and out of her. “You’re so wet, sweetness.”

“I. Want. You.”

Her breathing was heavy as she pierced my eyes with hers.

“Lay down, Taylor.”

Doing as I asked, she moved quickly to the bed. Reaching into the side drawer, I pulled out a condom and quickly put it on before moving onto the bed. Positioning myself over her, I teased her entrance.

“Jase, please don’t tease! I need you.”

With a slow push, I sank into her as we both moaned.

“Fucking hell . . . I can’t get deep enough inside you.”

Her legs wrapped around my body as we both moved slowly. Nothing on earth would ever compare to making love to Taylor.

Nothing.

Taylor

“I can’t believe Grams is ninety-five today!” Lauren said as we walked up to the table Jessie pointed us to. Each of us carrying I swear a hundred cupcakes a piece.

“Why in the world did your mom make so many cupcakes?”

Lauren laughed. “I think she’s nervous. I mean after all, this is Grams’ birthday celebration
and
Jase’s family will be here too! The first time the parents are meeting!”

Rolling my eyes, I set the cupcakes down. “You laugh because you didn’t have this stress. Our parents all knew each other.”

“That’s true,” Lauren said as her eyes drifted up in thought. “But Gunner and my dad have both told your father they thought Jase was a fine young man.”

I peeked over to Gunner and smiled. “Jase reminds me so much of Gunner. Colt too. He says the most wonderful things to me. I remember being little one time and hearing Gunner and Ellie in the kitchen together. I’ll never forget what he told her.”

Lauren’s smile grew bigger. “What did he tell her?”

“He cupped her face with his hands and kissed her forehead.” Glancing back over to Gunner, I continued, “Then he told her, I can’t wait to wake up tomorrow to your beautiful face.”

Lauren sighed. “So simple, but so utterly romantic.”

“I know.”

Lauren stole a peek at Colt. “The apple didn’t fall from the tree. The things Colt says to me makes me weak in the knees.”

“Wow. I think that’s amazing. He must have learned it from his father.”

Lauren chuckled. “Some guys think they have to swoon their girlfriends to win their hearts, but that’s not true. I think they should always be trying to win our hearts no matter how long we’ve been with them.”

“I agree.”

My eyes drifted over to Matthew. He was sitting peacefully off to the side painting.

Arms wrapped around my waist while my stomach dropped. “What do you agree with?”

“Jase!” I said, spinning around and throwing myself into his arms. “What are you doing here? I didn’t think you were coming until six.”

“My father called Gunner and asked if he and Jeff could spare a few minutes to talk about business.”

I shook my head. “Don’t they ever know how to not work?”

He looked deep into my eyes. “Let’s hope I’m not the same way once Walker and I take over full time.”

My eyes snapped over to Lauren’s as we both smiled. “Come on! I want to introduce you to everyone! My parents are not here yet, but that’s all the better.”

Jase chuckled as he turned to Lauren and tipped his cowboy hat. “Lauren, how are you?”

“I’m doing good, Jase. Thanks for asking.”

Taking his hand in mine, I led him over to Matthew first.

Clearing my throat, I asked, “Matthew? Would you like to meet my boyfriend?”

“Not now.”

Jase looked surprised, but then smiled. I had already told him all about Matthew and Fragile X.

“Are you sure? He’s right here, maybe you could say hi?”

Matthew turned to Jase and sized him up.

“You look like an assmole.”

“Matthew!” I gasped and then giggled.

Jase widened his eyes in surprise. “A what?”

“Asshole. He is saying you look like an asshole, which you are not.” Turning to Matthew, I said, “He is very much not an assmole.”

Matthew nodded. “I’ll paint him a picture then.”

“Thank you!” Jase said with a smile. “I love paintings.”

Matthew smiled. “Okay. I have to paint now, so bye.”

I giggled and took Jase’s arm.

“Wow, he is an amazing painter!” Jase said glancing over his shoulder to Matthew.

“I know. He is a sweetheart. He’ll be easier to talk to when he isn’t painting. It’s kind of his escape. His happy place if you will.”

I pulled Jase through the back door and into the kitchen where pretty much everyone was standing. Gunner and Ellie’s kitchen opened up to a family room that held pretty much all of us at one given time.

“Um . . . everyone. This is Jase!”

Jase nodded his head as Gunner walked up. “Jase, long time no see.”

Both Gunner and Jase had met last week to go over ideas for the house Jase was wanting to build.

“Nice to see you again, sir.”

“Please, call me Gunner.” Turning to take Ellie’s hand, Gunner went on. “Jase, this is my wife, Ellie.”

“It’s a pleasure meeting you, Jase. Gunner has spoken very highly of you. Thank you so much for coming.”

With a huge smile, Jase replied, “Thank you for inviting me.”

Introductions went around the room. I was worried Jase would be overwhelmed meeting everyone, but he took it like a trooper.

“This is Jeff and Ari,” I said as Jase shook Jeff’s hand.

“I believe we’ve met before. I was with my father once when he came to look at a horse he was having trained by Ari.”

Ari’s eyes lit up. “That’s right! Reed brought you along and you couldn’t have been but maybe seventeen or so.”

With a light-hearted laugh, Jase agreed. “Sounds about right.”

“What a small world,” Heather said.

Grinning, I pointed and said, “This is Heather and Josh.”

Jase shook Josh’s hand. “Josh Hayes?”

With a surprised look, Josh nodded his head. “Yes.”

“I’ve heard a lot about your wood working. I actually saw a desk and custom cabinets you made for one of my friend’s father. He’s a lawyer in Llano.”

With a stunned expression, Josh said, “Yes! Rob Price . . . I believe that was his name. Man, that was a long time ago.”

“I can’t believe how connected we have been all these years yet not connected,” I said.

Jase chuckled. “I know.”

Spinning around, I smiled. “You already know Scott and Jessie. Now it’s time for the real test. The best friends.”

Everyone laughed as Jase made a frightened face.

With our arms laced together, we made our way around as I introduced Jase to everyone he hadn’t met yet. We’d had dinner at Meagan and Grayson’s place twice already. My heart melted with how Jase took to Arabella and Charlotte the way he did. The entire time we were there I went back and forth in my mind about if I would be pleased or disappointed if I turned out being pregnant. In the end, I knew it would be best if I weren’t. Jase and I needed to spend time together. I still hadn’t had my period and made an appointment for Monday. Jase hadn’t asked and I wasn’t ready to talk about it so we both simply ignored it.