Amy
I had a great time. I haven't been with loving people for a while. Jace's family has filled that hole that has been digging in my heart because of missing my family. My family is not this collected. My parents are divorced. My father is remarried and my mother is with her current boyfriend, Bruce. Bruce is a friendly guy but it is still weird to me that my mother is dating a guy. My parents have been divorced for six years, but seeing them with other partners still surprises me. Divorced or not, they are still my family and I love them both. Perhaps they had their reasons for separating. Who am I to judge them?
The kitchen is very large I didn't even notice Jace standing in the doorway staring at me. When I look at him, he gives me a dimpled smile and my skin heats up. I don't know what that is about but I kinda like it. I give him a shy smile and place the dishes that I was wiping into the cupboard. Sophia is still talking about a topic I am not sure I understand. I think she is telling me something about plates and dishes. I don't know. I think I lost track in the middle of changing subjects from children to houses. I have no idea where it is heading but I love having her excitement and jokes around me. I wish I could stay in this bubble forever.
Jose leaves Jace behind and walks toward Sophia. She is still entertaining me with her talk so she doesn't notice him as he wraps his arms around her and engulfs her in a bear hug. He kisses her hair in a mutual intimate gesture that makes me smile. Their love is open for everyone to testify. I find myself looking at Jace who is equally eyeing me. He regards me with a worried look and mouths at the couple cuddling beside me. I shrug my shoulders to show him that I don't mind. Instead, I find myself envying Sophia...
I walk over to Jace since my work there is done, and some couple needs some privacy.
"Sorry about those two," Jace says. I am caught off guard by his need to apologize.
"Don't mind me. I'm fine," I respond with a smile.
"Are you ready to go back home?" he asks me. My heart sinks. I was so happy being around all these lovely people that I forgot I had to go back to my cold and lonely apartment.
"Oh," is all that escapes my lips.
"What? Are you alright?" he cocks his head to one side to study my face.
"Um, yeah," I say nodding frantically.
"I was getting worried you would be mad if you got home very late," he says. I even lost track of time.
"What time is it?" I try hard not to panic.
"It's just nine-thirty," he replies while scratching the back of his neck.
"Nine thirty?" I am alarmed. When did time move so fast?
"Don't freak out. I will drive you home," he says.
"Am not freaking out," I lie. Thankfully, he doesn't make fun of my nose growing longer. Maybe he bought it.
"You don't have to go if you don't want," he offers.
"What do you mean?" I purse my lips to stifle a laugh.
"We have an extra room. You can sleep over," he replies.
"No way. My apartment is just a few minutes' drive from here," I say. "It is my first visit and I don't want to burden you with my staying over. Besides, I don't have extra clothes to change into."
"Sofia wouldn't mind lending you some clothes. You are about the same size as her," he says. I chuckle and cover my mouth with my hand to muffle the sounds. The last thing I want is to attract everyone's attention to this silly conversation. Jace looks serious about me staying over. He doesn't laugh at her joke which makes me sober up.
"You can't be serious," I tell him.
"I am serious, Amy," the way he says my name, makes me stare into his eyes. Those eyes seem to hold a promise.
"Are you almost living?" Alexa's voice brings me out of my reverie. She walks past us into the kitchen.
"Yeah," I reply without thinking.
"Why? It is still early," she looks astonished. I don't understand why this family had a different definition of 'early' from what I know.
"It is too late according to Amy," Jace says and I swat his arm.
"What?" he looks a bit offended. "You are the one who was freaking out about the time."
"I just have some work to do at home, that's why," I tell Alexa who smiles warmly at me.
"I understand, dear," she says as she pours herself a cup of water. I have no idea where Sophia and Jose have disappeared to.
"What could you possibly have to do at this time? It is Sunday so you should have a break," Jace says.
"I have to prepare for the week," I explain.
"Let tomorrow take care of itself," he says.
"I wouldn't advise you to take in Jace's ill advice," Alexa says with a smirk.
"It always works for me," he defends himself.
"I am not you, definitely," I tell him. He rolls his eyes at me and I can't help but laugh.
"Anyway, Ellen and the kids wanted to say bye to you before you leave," she tells me.
"Okay, I will look for them," I tell her.
"Okay. I will be living," she says as she approaches me. She envelopes me in a warm hug that makes my heart melt. Her bump is quite the armor so the hug is short.
"It was so nice meeting you, Amy. You are such a sweet girl and I pray you come back to see us soon," she says and sniffles. Is she going to cry? I hope not because this is going to be very awkward. She gathers her composure.
"Now I am going to look for Patrick. God knows wherever he is in this humongous house," she says. I give her a small smile and she walks away to find her husband. I know she will make a sweet and loving mother.
"That was so touchy-feely," Jace compliments from beside me.
"Spare me this time," I say with a smile and walk away to find Ellen and the kids. I hear Jace chuckle from behind me but I have to control myself not to turn and swat his arm, which is something I have recently added to my behavioral traits.
Jace My family is so touchy when it comes to my girl. These women keep hugging her and sniffling. She is not going to die. She is just going back to her tiny apartment. Why can't she just sleep over? Who cares if it's her first visit? I have heard of girls who sneak into boys' houses even when the parents have no idea what she looks like. But Amy is not one of those girls, I have to remind myself. She is a composed and sane individual. That is why the kids kiss her on both cheeks and force her to promise to visit again. I feel awkward standing there in the living room and watching the boys speak emotionally to Amy. This is incredible... I don't want to say heartwarming because I am a selfish jerk. Amy keeps smiling and I am thinking she will have to massage her cheeks when she reaches home. "Come on guys. Don't weep Infront of her. You will scare her and she will not want to come back," and I want her to, I don't add that. I have to keep it to myself, in the meantime. "We aren't
Amy My blood is heating up. I can feel hot blood running through my veins. Oh, god! Jace is so close to me that I can breathe in his scent. His manly scent is sexy as hell. He smells like collagen and wood. A strange mixture but has got me intoxicated. "What do I do to you?" I whisper into his hair. "You really want to know?" he inquires in a tone sexy as hell. "Yes," I reply and dare to run my hand over his chest. It feels so hard through his shirt. It is no doubt he works out. "Are you tempting me, Amy?" he asks me with a smile playing on his lips. "I hope so," I reply with a shy smile. "Damn it, Amy," he curses and grasps my waist. He puts me on top of the kitchen counter with my legs engulfing his waist. His lips run across my jaw and his breathing tickles my skin. I purse my lips to stifle a giggle. "I don't think you would want to talk about it," he purrs into my hair. "What? Is it terrifying?" I grin into his neck. "No, the opposite," he says. "Amazing?" I ask. "Tha
Jace I have been sitting at the door to Amy's apartment for hours now. Like a real jerk! She must be asleep by now. What happened? I didn't freak out. My wolf lost control. I started transforming in front of Amy. I could feel my claws digging into Amy's skin. My wolf wanted to mark her. To mark his mate so that everyone will know she is his. Amy is not ready for this. What if she hates me when she finds out exactly who I am? That is all that has been filling my head since I left Amy's kitchen like a chicken. I want to go back in but what will I tell her? She is probably mad at me now. I stand up and stare at the door. "I'm so sorry, Amy," I mutter to myself, remembering the glossy eyes that glared at me with disappointment. Dude, put your shit together, my subconscious screams at me. I turn on my heels and walk out of the apartment block. I walk into the woods remembering the first time I teased Amy about it. Things have been surely happening so fast. My wolf is so eager to burs
AmyI woke up with a light head. I willed myself not to think anything about Jace so that I can focus on my work. I realized that I had lagged behind on the book I was editing. I poured myself some coffee and sat in front of my laptop. I am surprised when I finish the book before one. I haven't eaten anything sensible since morning. I last ate a decent meal at Jace's house. Ugh... There he goes again. He just can't get out of my mind. I can't stop thinking about him. I miss him now.I turn off the laptop and go to the kitchen. I try not to remember that Jace was kissing me on that kitchen counter, but it's hopeless. Jace has probably done something to me. I have never been possessed by someone like this. I have to use possessed because I nolonger have any control over my own feelings. There isn't enough groceries in the kitchen for me to make a decent meal. I hate this day.While I am getting angry at my kitchen, someone knocks at my door. I am not expecti
JaceAmy invites me into her apartment and I enter without thinking twice. I know that I am being too careful with my words but I don't want to ruin this day for Amy and me. I want to be a normal man that Amy wants. She hasn't told me that I am abnormal. Maybe not yet. I really want to show her that I can be a normal boyfriend that she deserves."What are you thinking about?" Amy asks while walking into the kitchen. I follow behind her like a puppy."Nothing. Just you," I reply."What about me?" she inquires, and pours some water for herself into a glass."Everything.""Like?""How nice you are," I reply, and I am rewarded with a smile."Nice?" she raises an eyebrow at me."Yes," I reply, and walk farther into the kitchen."What makes you say so?" she asks with a shy smile."Because I am a jerk and you still went to lunch with me," I reply."I don't think you are a jerk," she shrugs her shoulder.
AmyI am so nervous when I get out of the kitchen. My body is still excited from the recent touches that Jace has been giving me. My legs are wobbly and I am slightly giddy. I wanted to ignore the call and go on with the Jace's rewarding and all that he has in store for me, but mom hasn't called me for a while. She could have something important to tell me."Hello, Amy. I'm sorry if I am disturbing you, switie," her voice is sweet and apologetic as ever."No, mom. It's fine. I wasn't that busy," I lie. I was actually very busy. Oh, and I have a man in my kitchen. I wonder what mom would say about that."I have a work seminar on Wednesday. It is going to be held in town where you are, so I want to visit you after," she says."That would be great, mom. I really miss you," I tell her."I miss you too, dear. That is why I can't miss this chance to see you in your new apartment," she says." Me too. I have a lot of things that I want to ta
JaceIt is quite dark when I leave Amy's apartment. I wanted to stay or drag Amy home with me, but I don't want to be the clingy type of boyfriend. I want to give her some breathing space even though our bodies demand the closeness to each other. I want to hold her till we say goodbye to the sun and good morning to it when we wake up but Amy and I are still new in our relationship. We need to give each other space so we can make sensible decisions. Amy has a job that requires a lot of her attention. I also need her attention. She has to decide on how to satisfy both our needs.I got her phone number. I couldn't make the mistake of going back home without it. Now I can go home with a peaceful mind knowing that I can reach her by just putting on my phone. My car still has her sweet smell. I wish she was in here driving with me to our home. It will be our home soon. I will make sure that happens. We could reach home and I would kiss her until we reach our bedroom. I don't
Amy I am so anxious to when my mom calls me telling me that she is already in town. The seminar is supposed to be ending at five in the evening. She says she will come to my apartment immediately after. I am so excited and nervous. I am just a bundle of nerves and I am afraid I will mess up. I have everything ready for her. I have already cleaned up and organized the entire apartment for her arrival. I really want to show my mom that I am now a grown and independent woman. I just want her to be proud of me. The knock on the door gets me to halt in my tracks. I am in the kitchen getting everything ready with the meal. I have already finished preparing and the only thing left is setting up the table and serving. I ran hastily to the door and take a deep breath before opening it. I don't want to appear a nervous mess when my mom sees me, but I am just too excited. "Mom!" I cry out as I engulf her in a tight bear hug. "Amy, sweetie," she smiles sweetly at me and the entire room heats u