Chapter 26 #2
“Jesse, I want to ask you something. And, honestly, it’s okay if you say no.
I promise I won’t be offended. But, I was just thinking, with your family situation and all,” Caroline said, her eyes full of empathy for her son-in-law, “that maybe, you know, instead of Ma’am… you might want to call me…Mom.”
Lucy put her hand over her heart. She watched Jesse visibly struggle with his emotions. He still grieved for his mother, lost to him so long ago, but Caroline had no way of knowing that he’d recently lost another dear mother figure when Fillis crossed over.
“I believe,” Jesse said, swallowing hard. “I believe I'd like that.” He nodded, looking at Lucy's mother gratefully.
“Come here, you sweet boy!” Caroline cried, pulling Jesse close. She hugged him warmly like he was her own child. When she finally let go of him, she patted his cheek with affection before heading off toward Lucy's father.
Lucy looked into Jesse’s eyes, and he smiled at her. “I’ve had three wonderful women wantin’ to be my mama. How lucky can a guy git?”
* * *
Avery slow danced with Remy to a soft, romantic song.
Holding her in his arms was like a dream come true.
She felt soft and delicate, and she looked incredibly beautiful in her blue bridesmaid gown.
Her eyes were always lovely, but now they seemed a richer, brighter blue, both set off by her dress and by the love and happiness in her eyes. Avery had never felt more joy.
Or more excited. Dancing with her, he felt like a nervous and horny teenager touching a girl for the first time.
It had been a long time since he had touched a woman, and Avery had never felt this way about anyone before.
Before he met Remy, he hadn’t even known he was capable of loving anyone so deeply, so passionately, and now that he was back in his physical body, his sexual urges had returned with a vengeance.
He ached to make love to Remy, but he didn’t want to rush her.
Remy gazed up into Avery’s eyes and smiled. He had never dreamed that any woman would ever look at him the way she did. He bent down and pressed his lips to hers, and she eagerly kissed him back. He knew she must’ve felt how hard he was for her since she was pressed so close to him.
“Mmmm,” Remy moaned seductively in his ear, making him imagine all the things he could do to her in bed to make her moan even more. “Oh, Avery, I can’t wait to get you alone.”
“Really?” Avery asked hopefully, his cock getting stiffer by the moment. Don’t push her, he reminded himself. Follow her lead.
“Of course,” Remy said. “Lucy told me that Jesse and Sean packed some of their clothes and stuff for you, and she made sure they put your bag in my hotel room. You should have everything you need.”
Avery nodded, waiting for her to continue.
“And all I need is you,” Remy said, trailing her finger across his chin.
“Only if you’re ready,” Avery said. “I don’t want to rush you, a chuisle.”
Remy pressed her lips to his and said, “We’ve had to wait long enough, don’t you think? Avery, I want you to make love to me. As soon as possible.”
Avery grinned like a schoolboy. He’d never had a woman initiate sex before, and it was sexy as hell.
“Do you think Lucy and Jesse would mind if we ducked out early?” he asked her.
“I think of all people, they would understand,” Remy said with a smile.
Remy pulled Avery by the hand, and they rushed over to where Jesse and Lucy were standing together.
* * *
“Lucy, I hope you don’t mind, but…um…Avery and I are going to head out now if that’s okay,” Remy said.
Jesse raised an eyebrow and grinned at Avery, knowing damn well what they were rushing off to do.
Remy blushed deeply, and Lucy shot an annoyed look at Jesse.
Lucy knew exactly how Remy felt. People had been making uncomfortable comments all day about her upcoming wedding night, and Lucy hated it.
Lucy smiled at Remy and focused on making her friend more comfortable.
“Of course we don’t mind,” Lucy said gently. “I know you want to spend every second together right now.”
Remy nodded gratefully.
“Your joy is our joy,” Lucy said happily. She engulfed Remy in a hug, and then did the same with Avery.
Lucy watched as the two headed off to start their new life together, then she pulled Jesse into her arms and began slow dancing with him.
* * *
Though Remy was excited about being with Avery, she couldn’t help but feel a little nervous.
They had waited so long, and yet it all seemed to be happening so fast. She’d been so overwhelmed with emotion at discovering Avery was alive, that she hadn’t had time to mentally and emotionally prepare herself to be intimate with him.
“Wow, this is amazing!” Avery said, looking around at the hotel room. “Of course anything different is amazing to me right now.”
“I guess it is! You’ve been looking at the same scenery for years and years,” Remy said, thinking of how strange and new everything must be for him. And he’s probably every bit as nervous as I am.
“You look so handsome, Avery,” Remy said, looking him up and down. “Where did you get this suit?”
“Borrowed it from Sean.”
“I know how you feel. Mrs. Westbrook paid for my dress, not to mention this hotel room. I never could have afforded to be in the wedding otherwise.” A sudden, horrible thought suddenly occurred to Remy.
“My God, Avery, we don’t have a dime between us, do we?
And it’s not like you can get a job right now. How will we—”
“It’s all right, Remy,” Avery said, wrapping his arms around her.
He’d had about twenty-four more hours to think of such things than she had, and this thought had obviously occurred to him before.
“We’ll be all right. We’re gonna have to lean on our friends a bit to get by until I can get on my feet.
Sean has connections to get me the proper paperwork, just like he did with Jesse.
He can get me a social security card and get me square with the law.
It’ll take a bit, but we’ll survive, my love. ”
Remy nodded. “You’re right. You’re back. You’re alive. As long as we’re together, we can handle anything.”
“That’s me girl,” Avery said with a smile.
Remy looked at him nervously, unsure of what to do next.
Avery picked up on her anxiety like always did.
He lifted her chin gently and kissed her.
Remy calmed immediately, his touch already familiar.
She was getting used to his body, but she already knew his heart and soul.
Avery’s kisses became more urgent, as did Remy’s desire for him.
Avery kissed her mouth, then down her neck.
“Oh, Avery,” Remy moaned. She hated to interrupt this intimate moment with practical details but better now than later.
She needed to tell Avery that she was already on the pill due to pain and other complications with her menstrual cycle.
“Darling, just so you know, we don’t need to use anything to keep me from getting pregnant. I—”
“I know,” Avery said, eyes twinkling. “Lucy told me that you already take birth control pills to help with your female troubles. Poor girl blushed somethin’ fierce when talkin’ about sex with me, but I’m glad she told me.”
Remy laughed. “Now, where were we? Ah, yes, you were kissing my neck and driving me crazy.”
“Mmmm,” Avery said, pressing his lips on the sensitive skin on her neck. “Like this?”
“Yes,” Remy whispered. Avery ran his hands over the front of her dress, and she felt her nipples harden at his touch. She could hardly wait to have him touch her bare skin. She began unbuttoning his shirt but struggled with his necktie. “I’ve never taken off a man’s tie before. I don’t know how!”
“I’m not sure meself! I’ve never worn such a fancy getup before. Lucy tied it on for me,” Avery said.
It made Remy smile to think of Lucy taking time out of her busy wedding day to take care of Avery. Remy and Avery worked together, laughing, and eventually freed him from his tie. She eagerly pulled off his shirt and ran her hands over his broad, bare chest.
“You’re so strong, Avery,” Remy said, impressed by how muscular he was.
Avery seemed pleased by the compliment. He bent down and kissed her again, reaching around her back with his left hand. She expected him to unzip her dress, but he had something else in mind. He slid his right arm under her legs and scooped her up in his arms. He smiled proudly at her.
Remy let out a happy sigh. “You remembered.”
“Of course I remembered!” Avery said. “I haven’t been able to stop thinking of it since you mentioned it. I just never thought I’d get the chance to do it!”
Remy happily threw her arms around his neck as he carried her to the bed.
He gently laid her down, then reached around her back.
She lifted her body so he could unzip her dress and slide it off.
Avery kissed her neck again, then moved his mouth to just above her breasts.
Remy reached around and unsnapped her bra for him, and he eagerly slid it off.
“My God, you’re a beautiful woman,” Avery said. He kissed her right breast, and she arched her back and moaned.
Remy fumbled with his belt and managed to get it off. He took off his pants and underwear, then slid off her panties.
“Oh, Avery,” Remy said, desperate to feel him inside her.
Avery positioned himself on top of her and she breathlessly waited for him to take her. “Avery, I need you so much,” Remy said, kissing him and pulling him closer.
“Open your legs for me, Remy,” Avery murmured, the same way he had all those months ago in the forest when she had pleasured herself as he watched.
“Oh, Avery,” she said dreamily. “I’ll do anything you say.”
Avery laughed his deep, sexy laugh. “Just let me inside your beautiful body. That’s all I ask.” He hesitated a moment as he looked down at her. “I’m a bit afraid of hurting you.”