Jax's Little Girl by Pepper North

Author:Pepper North [North, Pepper]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Stormy Night Publications
Published: 2020-11-18T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten

The blue carriage with her handsome prince inside sat at the curb. After giving a quick toot of the horn, Jax jumped out of the cab to wave her over. When she neared him, the muscular man pulled her tight to his hard body.

“Hey, baby. I missed you today.” His mouth descended to press an urgent kiss to her lips.

Captivated by his ardor, Ember leaned forward to give him a sweet kiss from her. “I missed you, too, Jax!”

“Will you come home with me, Ember?”

She nodded enthusiastically. “Please.”

Jax helped her up in the truck. Leaning in to fastening her seatbelt securely, he took advantage of the webbed material’s path to caress her. Ember loved feeling that he couldn’t keep his hands from her. Still, she worried he would tire of her.

When they had merged with traffic, Ember placed a hand on Jax’s thigh. “I can get myself into the truck. I love your manners, but it’s okay to skip it when we need to rush.”

Jax wrapped his fingers around hers and squeezed. “There is nothing more important than taking care of my little girl. The traffic will wait.”

Ember sat back in her chair. He means it. There had been so many kids in her family that while everyone watched out for each other, you had to be self-sufficient, too. No one had ever focused just on her.

Interrupting her thoughts, Jax asked, “Do you want to stop by your apartment first and pick up a few things?”

“You want me to stay with you?” she asked, peeking at him from the corner of her eye. Ember didn’t want to assume anything.

“I want you with me always, little girl. I just haven’t convinced you yet. The extra lock is on your door now and I put in a peephole, too. The apartment manager is a fool not to have those in every door.” Jax’s voice hardened, revealing his concern.

“Thank you, Jax. I’m sure I’ll feel safer there now.” She wanted to reassure him. His worry was palpable.

Silence filled the cab as they became lost in their thoughts. When he pulled into a parking spot a block from her house, Ember suggested, “Do you want to stay here with your truck? It won’t take long.”

“I’m not letting you out of my sight, baby. The truck was here all morning while I worked on your door. It will be fine for a few more minutes.”

She waited patiently for him to open her door and lift her to stand on the sidewalk. Jax took her right hand as they walked to her door. Looking in all directions, Jax was obviously on alert. Ember could feel the tension in his body as he held her hand securely. She realized he would risk his life to make sure she was safe.

“I’ll look for a new apartment tomorrow,” she promised. Jax just squeezed her hand and followed her up the stairs to her apartment.

A big, bright deadbolt lock and a matching peephole decorated her door. Jax handed her a keyring with her key and a new one.

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