Page 93 of Puck It!

I secretly think it’s because I wish my dad was. But, I am not letting this ruin my night. I just killed that routine.

The director is satisfied, and I will have a hefty check in my account shortly. Plus, a few gigs over the next few months.

I fucking did it. I did what I set my heart out to do. Wanting to prove so many people wrong for their actions, to prove to myself that I am unstoppable; Because I am now.

This night has fueled a fire in me, that I am craving; I want more, so much more.

I quickly change my clothes then walk to the dressing room door, throwing the strap of my bag over my shoulder, my hand pauses on the light switch as I look back into the room.

Taking a deep breath, a smile from ear-to-ear spreads across my face, before I flip the switch off and shut the door; I am on such a high right now. I haven’t felt like this in forever, I feel like I can breathe, relieved, alive, so many emotions rocketing through my body, leaving a thrilling high.

When I get out the back door I immediately look at my car and see Jax standing there, and I can’t help myself. I take off across the parking lot, dropping my bag before I jump into his arms, and he embraces me with his tight hold as I wrap my legs around his waist.

"That was one hell of a show Angel." He whispers against my ear as his hand cups the back of my head, holding me even tighter.

"Can you accept this?"

He pulls my head back, searching my eyes, "I’ve already accepted it, or you wouldn’t have done it Angel."

I cock a brow with my smile, "Is that right."

He nods.

"I love you Jax." Those words roll off my tongue so easily, words I have not allowed myself to say since my father died. He was the last person I said I love you to. I’ve refused to say them, but at this moment, all I want to do is tell Jax how much I love him.

His smile spreads before I press my lips to his, losing myself in his lips, in his warm tight embrace. His hand entangles in my hair deepening our kiss and my legs squeeze around his waist tighter.

He pulls his lips from mine, leaving them hovering with his whisper, "I love you too Angel."

I press my lips to his again, before I tuck my head in the crease of his neck, breathing him in, just letting myself feel love again.

It’s not long before Jax is pulling my car into the garage, knowing I am about to face my mother, somewhat nervous, but also, I don’t care if she likes it or not.

I get out of the car, rounding the front meeting Jax, I look up to him with my smile.

"You really blew my mind tonight, Angel."

I giggle to that, "I can’t tell you all my secrets."

"Yeah, you and your brother both."

My brows scrunch in question.

"Your brother knew how talented you are apparently."

I giggle, my brother, "Yeah, I bet he does."

"You ready to go inside?" Jax asks and I take in a deep breath, letting it out with my words, "Yeah, I’m shocked the whole team came."

He chuckles, "You know they will be here tomorrow to ride our asses for our first game. You know they aren’t missing that shit."

I snort a laugh, knowing these guys fuck with each other so hard. But they’ve always supported each other too.

When I get inside our house is filled with the guys on the team, I see Koda and Sully talking with Paul and my mother and I swallow hard. Raising my chin, I make my way to them.

Jax there at my side, with his reassuring hand on the small of my back as we walk into the kitchen that is now filled with food.

"Jeez, you guys hungry?" I giggle out.

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