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“I have no condoms. I’m sorry.”

“It’s okay.”

“What?” I frown at her statement, I’m not sure what she means by ‘it’s okay.’

“I mean it’s okay, I’m on the pill.” I study her for a second.

“You sure? I’ve never been with anyone without a rubber, I swear.”

“I believe you.”

Smiling, I kiss her again. This girl never ceases to amaze me. I make sure she’s ready to take me, to show her how much she means to me. I take my time to show her just how much I want her.

Chapter Six

Shelby

“Jax?”

My head turns to the side to look at him, a cigarette sitting between his lips as he lays back relaxed. I can’t believe we had sex and it was terrific, he was so gentle and caring…

“Yeah, babe?”

Rolling to my side, I rest my head on my hand, so I can see him better, pulling the sheet up to keep myself covered as I move. He watches my moment of insecurity with his full attention and winks.

“Thanks.”

Looking at me puzzled, he pulls the cigarette away from his lips and rests it on the ashtray at the side of him on the drawers.

“What for?” He opens out his arm for me, and I roll into his side, getting as close to him as I can until my head is resting on his arm.

“For being you. For being gentle.”

“With you, always.” Tapping my nose with his finger, he dips his head until our lips, seeking entrance into my wanton mouth with his tongue as he owns me with his kiss.

“You know you don’t have to cover yourself up on my account? I think you’re gorgeous.”

I shift my embarrassed gaze from his and admire his smooth chest. I snuggle my cheek against his warmth while he cups my head with his hand and strokes my hair, soothing me, helping me to feel relaxed again. He kisses the top of my head as I feel myself drifting off into a deep, restful sleep.

Waking in a strange bed and lying next to someone is weird, but funnily, I slept like a baby. I thought I’d be all over the place - I usually starfish in my own bed. Jax is running his fingers through my hair, it’s nice.

“Hmmm.”

“How did you sleep?”

“Really good.” Turning my head to look at Jax, his eyelids are at half mast, sleepy but so sexy. “How about you?”

“Better than normal.” The boyish smirk graces his lips making him even more good looking. His hand on my shoulder pushes me to my back as he leans over me kissing my lips. “Good morning, beautiful.”

A broad smile lifts the corners of my mouth just from hearing him call me beautiful. “You don’t mean that…”

He leans back as he looks at me. “Don’t mean what?” he frowns.

“That I’m beautiful.”

“Listen, you are beautiful, and you’re my girlfriend, so if I say you’re beautiful, it’s because I mean it. I haven’t had anyone that I’ve ever felt so close to before.” He sighs, “Shelby can I share something with you?"

"Of course, you can Jax., you can tell me anything."

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