Chapter 36
Jace
Lilla has been working hard since her clinic reopened.
I have been picking up extra shifts at the station, so we haven’t seen each other.
Tonight, Hayden and I decided to tell our women to get ready so we can take them out for a date night.
The ladies got ready at our house, and Hayden and I are getting ready at his.
We told them to be ready by eight, because we are going to put Hayden’s dad to bed before we head out.
Hayden and I are both wearing jeans and a collar shirt, his is navy blue, and mine is black. “You guys look nice, sure you don’t want to take me with ya? I’m a great wing man.” Mr. Wilder stands up as tall as his hunched back would let him, making us laugh.
“I don’t doubt that for a minute, Pops, but I think we’re good.” Hayden takes Mr. Wilder back to get ready for bed, while I clean up from his dinner and get everything ready.
Walking to the back bedroom, Hayden’s dad is all tucked into bed, “Alright, we are heading out. If you need anything, call me. Here’s the phone.” His dad looks over and nods.
“You guys have fun. And tell the lovely ladies hello for me.” We say goodnight to him and head off to get our girls.
When we pull into the driveway, Haley and Lilla are standing outside, “Hey, good lookin'.” Hayden jumps out and opens the door for Haley.
Lilla comes around to my side, where I hold the door open, and before she jumps in, I steal a kiss and shut the door behind her.
“You look beautiful.” Her curls fall down her back, and her makeup is perfect.
She is wearing a gray sweater dress, with black tights, and tall black boots.
Her black dress coat is covering the way I know this dress is going to hug her body, and it’s going to take all my willpower to keep my mind and my dick from wanting to fuck her in it.
We head to the steakhouse on Main Street, the only nice restaurant, if you're staying in our small town.
Haley and Lilla loop arms as they enter the restaurant, following the hosts to the far back corner.
The dim lighting casts a romantic glow, and the white tablecloths hug each table, candles glowing atop them.
Lilla slides off her dress coat, and I can’t fight my eyes as they drop following each movement.
Hayden smirks at me and shakes his head.
Lilla turns and leans in, “You can rip it off later. Will you hang this up for me?” I swallow hard at her words, because damn do I want to.
I hang her coat and take a seat with the rest of them.
The night goes smoothly; the conversation is good, as is the company.
Lilla leans back in her chair after finishing her pasta, “So, you two.” She points at Hayden and Haley.
“Wanna tell us what’s going on with you, two?
After we walked in on you-know-what, there is no more hiding it.
It was loud.” A laugh bursts out of me, and quickly, I grab my water to choke down my laughter.
Haley looks over at Hayden and scrunches her nose while shaking her head, “The loud one was Hayden.” Hayden places his arm on the back of her chair and smiles.
“Most definitely. We’re just hanging out, getting to know each other.” Hayden winks at Haley, making her blush.
I can’t help but laugh, “Seems like you know each other really well.” Lilla and I look at each other, laughing. Haley and Hayden finish their cocktail, while I pay our bill.
Hayden goes to comment on just how well when his phone rings. “Hello.” His face drops, and his eyes quickly lock on me. The cheerful demeanor fades swiftly as he nods, “On our way.” He stands from the table, “My dad fell, the ambulance is there now.” We all jump from the table and follow him out.
Arriving at Mr. Wilder’s house, the four of us run inside, straight to the back bedroom, where my co-worker assesses him. “Hey man, what's the word?”
Hayden rushes over to his dad, while Haley and Lilla stand in the hallway.
“It could have been a lot worse. He fell trying to get to the bathroom, and he only suffered soft tissue damage. There will be some bruising, and his hip is sore, but his range of motion is full. He is refusing to go to the hospital tonight, but he will need to be evaluated by a doctor to make sure he doesn’t have a fracture. He called because he couldn’t get up.”
Hayden chimes in, “His bones are fragile from the cancer; he’s gotten pretty weak.” Haley walks over.
“I think it’s time Mr. Wilder got some 24/7 care.” Hayden shakes his head, and I follow Cody out.
“Thanks, man, I’ll take care of him tonight, and make sure nothing sets in. I’ll see you tomorrow on shift.” Cody says goodbye and heads out.
Mr. Wilder is back in bed and asleep. The four of us sit in the living room, and Hayden’s hands are around his face. “I can’t afford 24/7 care, and his insurance isn’t going to pay for it.” A big sigh falls from his tense frame.
Lilla leans forward, placing her hand on Jace’s shoulder, “We can all help.”
Hayden looks up at me, “He’ll lose his mind. He called the fire station because he didn’t want to disturb date night.” I lean back, running my hand through my hair.
“Let's all get some rest, and we can talk to him about it in the morning. But Hay, you're not doing this alone.”
He nods his head and grabs Haley’s hand. “You guys can have the guest room to the right, and we will take my old room.”
In the morning, I wake up to Lilla sitting on the edge of the bed, running her fingers through my hair, with a cup of coffee in bed. “Hey, handsome. I brought you coffee. We’re making breakfast.” I sit up, wrapping my arm around her, giving her a gentle squeeze.
“I can’t believe I slept in. I guess I just need my energy to be high for when I get you home, because that dress killed me last night.” I kiss her shoulder and take the coffee.
“Let’s go have the talk, then we can go home.” She grabs my hand, leading us into the kitchen, where everyone is seated around the table.
After everyone grabs food, Hayden starts, “Well, Pops. I think it’s time we get you the care you need, and between the four of us, we can make it work.
I looked into a home aid this morning, calling the clinic and insurance, and they won't cover a 24/7 care, but they will come by if needed for meds and check-ins.” Mr. Wilder shakes his head.
“No way. I don’t want any of you worrying about me, and I won’t allow any of ya to take care of me. You have lives to live, I won’t allow it.” Heartbreak etches across his firm face.
Haley reaches over the table and grabs his hand, “Mr. Wilder. What if I do it? I am a nurse after all. I have no problem leaving my job and working for you. You can pay whatever your insurance will allow. Honestly, you’d be helping me out.
I’ve been wanting to go back to school for my APRN license.
” We all look at Haley. “I’m serious, Hayden can take my place if he wants, and I’ll move in here…
I’ll save on rent and get to go back to school, and I won’t even do it for free. What do you say?” He smiles at Haley.
“Sweetheart, you aren't going to let me tell you no, are you?” He places his hand on top of hers.
“Not a chance, honey.” She looks over at Hayden, who has a small tear in his eye, “All set. Looks like we have more moving to do.” She winks at Lilla and me.
Mr. Wilder stands up slowly, “Lilla sweetie, can you take me to the restroom, please?” Lilla stands up and helps Mr. Wilder out of his chair.
We watch as they slowly glide down the hallway. Hayden turns to Haley, “Are you sure you want to do this? It will be a massive pay cut, and I would never ask you to do this.” She kisses his cheek, then stands.
“You didn’t ask, I offered, and I don’t do anything I don’t want to do.” She looks at me and back at Hayden, “Well…” Then winks, making Hayden chuckle.
Haley starts cleaning up from breakfast, “You got a good one, Hay.”
He watches her, “Yeah, I just gotta figure out how to make her mine.” He jumps up to help his dad to his recliner.
Getting home, we don’t even stop to give Zeus the love he deserves. This sweet boy can wait for his daddy to get the love he has been waiting for.
Lilla goes into the bathroom, and when her dress hits her ankles, all the blood rushes straight to my midsection. “Let’s shower quickly, baby.” She jumps in, and I follow behind her, both stepping under the water, washing away the long night.
The water cascades down her beautiful body, running over every curve.
Lathering up the sponge, I move it along her body, watching as the bubbles roll down her curves.
Once I finish washing her backside, she turns to face me.
Her perky, round breasts draw attention.
As I lift my arm, I slowly touch each one, taking my time and enjoying how the touch makes them hard.
Goosebumps begin to dance with her freckles.
Her hands slide up my sides and around my stomach, making me flex on contact.
“I’m ready.” She leans into me, placing her lips on my earlobe before giving it a slight nibble. Moving my hands down her sides, as the water washes away the bubbles, I pull her into me, making my dick throb, making myself want more.
“Ready for what, Lilla?” Desire takes hold of my words as they flow out, soft and demanding. Please tell me, it’s me you're ready for. She rinses her hair out, and the floral scent mixes with the rising steam.
Tipping her head back, she lets the water wash the last of the soap away, before her hands land on the sides of my neck, her thumbs rub my sideburns. “Ready for you to fuck me.” She lets go, leaving me stunned and so fucking hard. Fuuuuck.
She jumps out of the shower, and I’ve never showered so fast in my life.
When I get out, I don’t even wrap the towel around me. There is no sense when the moment I step into that bedroom I’d drop it to the floor. Making my way to the room, there she is, lying completely naked and ready for me, on our bed, in our home.
When I moved here, I was terrified. I was scared Lilla would be in love with someone else.
I could handle her hating me, despising me for what I did.
I couldn’t handle her being loved by anyone but me, or by anyone else receiving her love.
Call me selfish, but I wanted her love, her body, and her soul.
I wanted to be the one to make her laugh, smile, and orgasm, me.
I knew subconsciously what I wanted when I came back here with Hayden.
I was here to get my girl. Yes, I was also going to help Hay with his father, but getting the girl was always the endgame.
Now here she is.
Looking every bit gorgeous and sexy. “There she is.” I stalk towards her, looking into her deep blue eyes, thanking everything good and gracious that she is mine.
Her smile beams, showcasing her white teeth as her plump lips pull back. She bites her lip the closer I get, “Remember when I told you, I’d only fuck you if you begged?” She tips her head to the side. My heart hammers faster at the sight of her, and it completely takes off with one touch.
“I do,” she says, sitting up, and her wet hair falls around her body, hugging her shoulders.
“Crawl to me.” Without hesitation, she gets on all fours and crawls across the mattress, meeting me at the end. Her doe eyes look up at me, “What do you want, Lil?” I watch as she moves closer, her chest rising and falling.
“You. I want everything you want to give me. I want you to make me yours, Jace. Please, please take what you want, and give me what I need.” My knees buckle, fuck.
I lace my fingers in her wet hair, pulling her head back, “You’ve always been mine.
” I can’t hold back anymore. Who was I kidding?
Beg, all she had to do was say please, and I’d jump.
She could have smiled, and I would have caved.
Because this woman, my woman, makes me want to kneel before her and praise her like the damn goddess she is.
She is the only woman who can and will bring me to my knees, and for her I will happily bow.
I lower my head until my lips crash against hers, moving my hand around her throat, lifting her chin, and deepening our kiss.
She kisses down my pecs and core, her breath is warm on my shaft, as her tongue slides down, gathering the precum that waits for her. Before she can turn foreplay into me coming down her throat, I lift. “On your knees.” She smirks and crawls back onto the bed.
I push her top half down, keeping her ass up in the air. I slide myself through her slit, making her squirm in my grasp. Without warning, I slide my dick into her, pushing against her walls. She molds around my dick as it works its way into its new home.
With each thrust she pushes against me, I grab onto her hair, pulling her head back, as I bend over her, sinking deeper into her perfect hole.
“Cum for me, baby.” I steal her lips as our bodies move together, letting her go, my hand snakes around her torso, finding her sweet spot.
The minute my fingers find her clit, she releases a moan so sexy I almost lose it right there.
Pushing and rubbing, I thrust hard into her, the sounds of us slapping together echo throughout the room, followed by her moans, being chased by my grunts.
She feels so fucking good. The faster I go, the louder she gets, enjoying the fast pace mixed with the pressure of my finger, she loses herself around me.
The orgasm I summoned squeezes against my shaft, milking every last drop, as I thrust and moan into her.
She drops onto her stomach, rolling onto her back. “Tell me something honest?”
Rolling to face her, I pull her into me, “I’m gonna love you every day like it’s my only chance.”