"Urgh, fine." I agreed, half-heartedly. Blake looked at us before pretending to vomit and shuddered.
"Urgh, you guys are so soppy." He smiled though, to show he was joking.
"Blake, would you mind sorting it out for me? I'll stay with Laura tonight but from tomorrow I need the guys to take rotations to watch Laura when I'm not there."
Great, I loved being talked about like I wasn't even there.
"I'm on it," Blake said, before saluting and leaving the room.
"By the way, when I said I was saying with you tonight, I meant in your bed. I hope you don't mind?"
I laughed, and was already walking towards the door before he had even finished his sentence.
"Best idea you've ever had."
****
We were in my bedroom later than evening. Noah and Jasmine had taken Annabelle out to the cinema, so we were alone in the house for the first time since arriving there a couple of weeks ago. We stood at the end of the bed, my heart racing at the pure lust that was in his eyes. I'd never felt anything like this when Craig and I had slept together. Jackson could make me feel with just one look, like I was the most beautiful woman in the world. He reached forward to tuck a strand of my hair behind my ear, looking at me in a way that sent chills down my spine.
"I can't seem to stay away from you," he whispered, holding my head gently with both hands and looking at me as if I was the only woman left on the planet.
"Well, what can I say? I tend to have that effect on people."
He laughed, dimples gracing his cheeks in the most adorable way.
"See? No-one's ever made me laugh the way you have before. You've cast a spell over me, Laura."
"Your lines get cheesier and cheesier." I smiled, then gasped as he suddenly pulled me in to his body, his arms cradling me as if I was made of fine China.
"Are they working?"
"Oh yeah." I whispered, before throwing caution to the wind. I lunged forward with a desperation bordering on embarrassing. I just had time to notice his shocked impression, before I was attacking his mouth and grabbing his hair. He moaned the most delicious hum which reverberated through my whole body; I felt on fire with the passion he ignited within me. Our tongues duelled and our breaths mingled as we seemed to fight for dominance of the kiss; oh, it was the most wonderful fight though, and I never wanted it to end. He pushed me gently whilst still kissing me and I fell backwards on to the bed, our lips never leaving each other's as we both scrambled to get each other's clothes off. I'd never been the kind of girl to hop in to bed with a man straight away, but Jackson was different. Over the past few weeks we'd grown closer, what I felt for him already exceeding what I ever felt for Craig. The timing felt right and that was the most important thing. All doubts vanished from my mind as Jackson suddenly pulled my naked body down to the edge of the bed, lifting my legs and settling between my thighs as if about to tuck in to a delicious meal. He licked his lips, sent me a wink and then I swear I have no idea what happened next. My brain seemed to stop working and the only thing I could focus on was Jackson's tongue as he licked me to climax multiple times. I grabbed his head as I reached the stars for the third time, my voice hoarse from screaming so loudly and my hips thrusting upwards as if trying to get even more of that delicious tongue. I collapsed backwards, my strength gone as he settled himself over me, positioning himself at my entrance.
"Jesus, I think you've killed me."
I grabbed his face as he looked at me with a boyish grin on his face, which completely transformed him. Even if just for this one moment, it was like all the worries he carried around with him had gone and we were the only two people left in the world. There was nothing between us; all we could focus on was each other.
"Don't die just yet, we haven't got to the best part."
I stroked his cheeks with my thumbs, reaching my face up to kiss him before collapsing back on to the bed again.
"Well I think I'm broken, I don't think I can take anymore."
"Don't worry, I'll do all the hard work. Just let me make you feel good."
The first thrust took me by surprise and I moaned from the exquisite pleasure of him inside me.
"Don't stop!" I cried out, clutching his shoulders as he pounded in to me with a ferocity that had me seeing stars and screaming out. I wasn't even ashamed of the noises I was making, or how the whole street could probably hear how amazing Jackson was making me feel. All rational thought had left my brain and I squeezed him to me as he picked up the pace, taking me with the kind of animalistic ferocity I had always been craving. Wow, clearly all I needed was a hot shifter man to give me exactly what I need. Actually, that was a lie. All I needed was Jackson.
Suddenly, he let out a deep moan in my ear and I felt him pulsing inside of me as he found his release.
I didn't know how long we stayed like that - cradled in each other's arms - but I'd never felt safer than with him lying on top of me, his body heat enveloping me in warmth and his hands softly playing with my hair. I knew I should have said something, or gone and taken a shower but I just couldn't bring myself to move right at that moment. Jackson made the decision for me, pushing himself up and rolling on to his side. I felt empty without him inside of me, worrying about how addicted I was to him already. How could I ever let him go? His left hand continued to play with my hair, while his right one stroked my cheek and I reached my hand up to hold it in place. I placed a kiss in his palm and he smiled at me. God, how did I get this lucky?
****
"So, sister! How is everything? Well, don't tell me everything. You're dating my big brother and that means some things should definitely just be on a need to know basis!" Blake laughed that infectious laugh and I slapped him playfully on the chest.
"Everything is great, apart from the obvious infuriation at being followed by a bunch of watchdogs everywhere I go."
"Dogs? Ouch!" He clutched his chest as if my words had wounded him, before winking and smiling the toothy grin that I'd just come to associate with him. As cheesy as it sounded, these guys were my family now, and Blake had definitely risen to the challenge of being the irritating older brother I had always wanted.
We were currently sitting in the town centre, enjoying a cup of coffee and loving the rare sunshine which had been in abundance the past few days. I had wanted to enjoy a nice cup of coffee all by myself, maybe bring my laptop to get some writing done underneath the sunshine. However, Jackson had absolutely insisted the enforcers continue to follow me, despite the last few days being relatively peaceful, hence why my quiet ‘me' time was filled with Blake's incessant chattering. I'd refused the watchdogs, but had agreed to a compromise. As long as Blake came with me, all of the other enforcers would leave us be, attending to other tasks. I wouldn't feel like I was constantly being watched, and Jackson could relax in the knowledge that Blake could protect me, with enforcers sure to be nearby just in case.
"You know he's only doing it because he cares about you."
I smiled at Blake, laughing at his goofy expression as he tried to fit an entire jammie dodger in his mouth. Honestly, the guy was attractive but he was also a total pig sometimes. I loved the entire pack completely, but Blake seemed to hold a special place in my heart. I couldn't help but admire his constant optimism and love for life.
"So, you're telling me you would do the same?"
"Are you kidding me? I've gotta be honest, I'm a hopeless romantic. I'm always looking for love, and when I find it? Jesus, no-one is going to take that away from me. If I find a woman who I strive to be better for, who I think about every minute of the day, who puts up with my constant need for affection, then you can bet your ass I'm gonna protect her. We look after what's ours, and a love like that is worth fighting for and fighting to live for. Jackson's been lucky enough to find that with you and I can't blame him for wanting to keep you safe. So yeah, I'd do the same thing."
I looked in Blake's eyes for the usual signs that he was joking, but his expression was deadly serious and I knew he meant every word he said. I smiled at him, with a sudden longing to feel Jackson's arms around me. I couldn't believe I was finally getting my ‘me' time and I actually missed him. Jeez, I have got it bad.
"Look at you! You've gone red, what are you thinking about?" He winked as I blushed harder. Every one of my thoughts recently seem to have revolved around Jackson. I was about to respond when Blake was suddenly thrown backwards by an immense force I didn't see. I fell sideward off of my seat and on to the floor, groaning as pain shot up my already injured arm.