Renewed (Awakened #2) (3 page)

Judy sat down on the chair out back and crossed her legs. “How are you doing, honey?”

“I’m good.”

“No, I mean how are you and Stefan?” She sounded concerned. I wasn’t sure how much Stefan had told her, so I didn’t want to revel more information than needed.

“We’re good. Really good actually.” I tried not to thumb the diamond on my hand.

“I’m just glad you two are back together. Stefan called me after you two had broken up. I‘ve never heard him so hurt. It really worried me. You two are good for each other. He’s different with you.” She had a huge smile on her face.

“I really love him. I can see myself spending my whole life with him.”

“Oh, honey, I’m glad to hear that. I know he feels the same way about you.” She has no idea. “I know that you don’t have a mother, so if you ever need anything, please don’t hesitate to call me. I am always here for you.” She hugged me.

“Thank you, Judy. That really means a lot.”

Hayleigh opened the back door and walked out. “Grandma, dinner is ready.” She tugged on her arm trying to get her inside.

“I guess we better get inside then.” Judy let Hayleigh lead the way while I followed. Everyone was sitting down at the dinner table waiting on us. I found my place next to Stefan who greeted me with a kiss.

“Everything okay?” he whispered in my ear.

I smiled back at him. “Yeah, just talked with your mom.”

We all began eating and making small talk over dinner. This was my new family. They always made me feel so welcome; like I’d belonged here my entire life.

“Stefan, I am so glad you finally had us over for dinner,” Judy said, interrupting my thoughts.

“Well, Mom, it’s kind of a special occasion.” He grabbed my hand under the table.

“You’re pregnant!” Sam yelled with excitement.

“Sam, would you let him finish before just blurting out things.” Sabrina gave her a shove.

“We’re getting married.” He held my hand up, showing everyone the ring that perched on my finger.

“Oh my gosh, sweetie. Congratulations.” Judy got up and walked over to Stefan, kissing him on his cheek. “I am so excited for you two.” She hugged me. “I guess that means you are going to be my daughter-in-law. I couldn’t have asked for a better one.” She grabbed my hand to look at the ring.

“Oh my gosh! Good job, bro. You picked a keeper.” Sam threw a roll at Stefan. He caught it and took a bite, smiling at her.

“Uncle Stefan, does this mean I get to call her Aunt Jennifer now?” Hayleigh was bouncing up and down.

“Yes, Hayleigh, you can call her Aunt Jennifer if you want.” He smiled at her.

“Aunt Jennifer, are you going to have a baby soon that I can play with? I am such a good babysitter, and I can live with you and help you take care of her. It better be a girl because boys pee on you.”

Everyone laughed.

“Don’t ask questions like that, Hayleigh,” Sabrina looked at Hayleigh.

“Actually, Mom, you’re going to be a grandma…again.”

Oh, shit. Just like ripping a band aid
.

Judy sucked in a breath as a huge smile crept across her face. Sabrina put her hands over her mouth and all the color drained from Sam’s face. Hayleigh started bouncing in her seat, giggling.

“Oh, honey.” Judy was crying now which in turn made me tear up.

Oh for heaven’s sake…here come the hormones.

“When did you find out?” Sam asked, starting to eat again.

“Actually, just today.” Stefan smiled at me.

“We’re going to wait on the wedding, probably until after the baby is born. I don’t want to be huge at our ceremony.” I smiled, hoping everyone would understand.

“Of course, honey. You just let us know if you need anything at all.” Judy smiled at me as she grabbed my hands. “ I am so happy for you two.” She smiled and kissed us both on the cheek.

“Bye Uncle Stefan! I’m going to miss you.” Hayleigh jumped up in Stefan’s arms kissing him on his cheek.

“I’m going to miss you too, sweetie. But isn’t your birthday party in a month? I’m sure I’ll be here for that. I wouldn’t miss it for the world.” He kissed her on her cheek, then set her down.

“Bye, Aunt Jennifer.” Hayleigh hugged my legs as I leaned down and rubbed her back.

“Bye, sweetie.”

“
Ahh
, you’re pregnant!” Sam squeezed me into a hug.

I looked over at Stefan, waiting for him to save me, but he just crossed his arms and smiled.

Bastard.

After everyone had said their congrats and goodbyes, Stefan led me to his bedroom. He stripped my dress off of me and laid me down in bed. I was dog tired and all I wanted to do was sleep. Once he was undressed and lay down next to me, our bodies intertwining.

“I love you, Jennifer, forever and a day. Go to sleep, baby,” Stefan whispered in my ear as he ran his fingers through my hair.

“I love you too, baby.” I yawned and relaxed my body. After a couple of moments, sleep overtook me and all I could think about was how grateful I was for this man who way lying next to me.

Chapter 2

The next morning we were up, dressed, packed and on the plane by ten. I was still so tired, but I felt like no matter how many hours of sleep I got, it still wasn’t enough. I’d slept the whole plane ride, and once we got into the SUV, I slept again.

I woke up as we pulled into the driveway. Stefan carried me inside and laid me down on the bed. “Are you feeling okay?” he asked, concerned.

“I’m just really tired.” I snuggled underneath the covers, trying to get comfortable.

“Should I call my doctor to come take a look at you?”

“No, I’ll be fine. I just need sleep.” I yawned.

He leaned down and kissed me. “Okay, I’ll be in my office if you need me. Get some sleep.”

“Okay, baby.” I yawned again, and snuggled down into our bed, inhaling his scent.

When I woke up, Stefan was sprawled out on the bed and had me pinned down with his arm draped over my chest and his leg over my legs. I looked out the window; the sun was shining. Had I really just sleep for a full day? I felt energized but very hungry. I eventually wiggled my way out from underneath his grasp and changed into some sweat pants and a tank top.

I walked into the kitchen. The house was still so quiet as I started some coffee and opened the fridge to grab ingredients for an omelet. I had just started making breakfast when there was a knock at the door. I walked over and was greeted by Charles.

“Good morning, Charles. Want to come in?” I stepped to the side, allowing him to walk past me.

“Good morning, Miss. White.” He sat down at the bar stool.

“Would you call me Jennifer, or Jen, or anything besides Miss White?” I elbowed him teasingly.

“Sure thing. What you fixing?” he asked, looking at the stove.

“Omelets and bacon, you want one?”

“I can’t turn down home cooked meals,” he laughed. “Where’s Stefan?”

“Still asleep. I was starving.”

“I bet after sleeping for twenty-four hours. Are you sure you’re okay?” I could tell he was worried.

“Yeah, probably just the pregnancy.” I finished cooking three omelets and put them on separate plates, then added a couple of slices of bacon as Stefan walked in. He was wearing black pajama

bottoms that hung low on his sexy body. Everything inside of me wanted to throw all the food down and lick every inch of his body.

Eat, then you can have him for dessert.

Good plan
.

“It smells so good in here, babe,” Stefan greeted me, kissing me on the side of my head.

“Omelets and bacon. Sit down next to Charles and I will get your plate ready.” “‘Morning, man. When did you get over here?” Stefan sat down next to Charles.

“Just a little bit ago. I thought you would’ve been up by now. Long night?”

“Yeah, just finishing up some things, that’s all. I’m not working today, though. I figured I would take a day off and spend time with my lady. You can have the day off too.” I was kind of surprised. Charles usually went everywhere with us, but I’m sure he had a reason to his madness.

“That’d be really nice. Thank you, man.”

“Breakfast is served, gentlemen.” I sat the plates down in front of them. You would have thought they’d been denied food for days. They both dug in, finishing half their plate before I could sit down and start mine.

“Babe, this is fucking delicious. Thank you.” Stefan kissed me on the cheek.

“I’m glad you’re enjoying it.”

 
After we finished eating, I cleaned up the dishes and put everything away. Charles said his goodbyes, and Stefan went to take a shower.

I tip-toed into the bathroom, trying to be quiet. I took off my clothes, tossing them into the dirty clothes basket, then opened the shower curtain. Stefan’s back was turned as I slipped into the shower and ran my hands along his rock hard stomach. He turned around and smiled before kissing my forehead.

“Hey there, sexy.” I smiled up at him.

“I could say the same to you.” He pushed me under the warm water and started kissing me. He was forceful with his kiss, and I felt his excitement push against my leg. I got down on my knees as the water trailed over me and grabbed him, sliding my hand back and forth.

Time to make him moan
.

I slipped my mouth over his head and twirled my tongue, tasting every inch of him. His hands quickly found my damp hair and he started pulling. I let my mouth slide further back, making him moan. I stayed there for a minute, allowing myself to fully taste him, all of him. I was getting so turned on just listening to the pleasure I was making him feel.

“Oh, baby. That feels amazing.”

After a couple of minutes, Stefan stopped me from going any longer and pulled me to my feet. He was quickly on his knees, sucking and licking every inch of me. He slipped two fingers inside of me, causing me to inhale a sharp breath and stable myself on his shoulders. I dug my fingers into him as he bit and nibbled on the folds that covered my sweet spot.

“Baby…oh yes…please,” I moaned out, barely able to think straight. He stood and pulled me up, whipping my legs around him. He was quickly inside of me, pushing me back against the cold shower wall. He paused, noticing my shiver, then turned the shower head so that it sprayed on us.

“Better?” He smiled before leaning in to kiss me.

“Yes,” I breathed through his kiss. He started his motion again...harder, deeper inside of me making me curl my fingers through his sexy, wet hair. We were breathing hard, kissing each other, and digging our fingers into each other’s skin.

He lifted me higher, grabbing my ass with his hands and squeezing it hard. He slammed into me, making me cry out each time. My head was spinning as he nibbled on my neck and ear.

“Come baby, come with me,” he whispered as he slammed into me. I went over the edge, screaming and moaning his name as my orgasm crashed through my whole body. I felt the warm sensation shoot inside of me.

“I could do this all day.” He held me tight, kissing me lightly on my neck.

“We could. If I recall, you’re free all day.” I smirked at him as I washed my hair.

 
“Is that a dare?” he asked.

“I’m not daring you to do anything, hon. Just saying that it might not be a bad thing if I’m not able to feel my legs by the end of the day.” That earned me a smack on the rear and a sexy as hell smile. I melted as he leaned down and kissed my neck.

“I just might take you up on that offer.”

 
We stepped out of the shower and dried off. Stefan whipped me into his bed, licking and nibbling every place imaginable on my body. This was the life.

When I woke up, it was night time outside and the whole house was quiet. We had spent all day in bed making love to each other. I moved and immediately every muscle in my body screamed at me. I was hurting all over and very hungry.

I carefully got up out of bed so that I didn’t wake Stefan who was snoring beside me. I walked into the bathroom and started a hot bath. I added some bubbles and lavender scented beads. I sank down, covering my whole body with water, and relaxed. I sat in the tub, allowing my mind to power off when Stefan walked into the room.

“Room for me?” he asked.

“Always.” I scooted up, allowing him to sit behind me. He wrapped his legs around mine and slid us down further into the water.

“I’m so fucking sore,” he laughed.

“Me too. I don’t think I’ve ever been this sore.”

“I surely hope not.” He kissed the back of my hair. “Can I ask you something?”

“Of course,” I replied.

“Do you ever talk to your dad? Has he tried to get in contact with you?”

Oh shit.

I hadn’t mentioned that my dad texted me.

“He has gotten in contact with me.”

“When?” I felt his body stiffen.

“You remember right before you took me to The Coach House?”

“Yes.”

“I got a text from him right before you picked me up.” I felt the shudder run through my body.

“Has he tried to get in contact with you since?” He started rubbing my arms, trying to keep me relaxed.

After smashing my phone into at least a million pieces, I’d started using the one Stefan gave me so that he’d no longer have my number.

“No, I haven’t heard from him.”

 
“You would tell me if he contacted you, right? Whether in person, over the phone, e-mail or anything else?”

“Yes, of course I would. Why?”

 
“I just want to make sure you are safe, all the time. I don’t want anyone or anything hurting you or making you fear for your well-being. Your dad no longer deserves to be in your life. I wish I could find him-”

“Stefan, stop, I know you are just looking out for me, but at the end of the day he is still my father. Believe me, I want nothing to do with him. He is scum of the earth.”

“I just want you to feel safe when you’re not with me. I can’t be with you all the time, and in order for him to get to you he will have to step over my cold and lifeless body.”

I shuddered at that thought. I was not going to think of my soon to be husband dead because of my father. I quickly changed the subject.

 
“Are you cooking dinner tonight?”

He’d got the
hint.“Sure
, what are you in the mood for?”

“Surprise me.” I turned and kissed him before stepping out of the tub and wrapping an oversized white towel around me.

“You have the nicest ass in this entire world.” He smiled at me as he got out of the tub.

“
Ya
think?” I dropped my towel as I walked into the bedroom. I heard his deep growl and smiled at the thought of him watching me. I opened a drawer and was about to slip on a pair of shorts.

 
Stefan stood next to me as he slipped on some basketball shorts. He turned and looked at me, “Will I ever get enough of this?” He ran his fingers down my jaw line.

“Hopefully not.” I leaned in and started kissing down his neck. I felt him spring to life again signaling it was time for round two, or three, or…

Hell, who even cared?