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  “It was an accident, Officer,” I tell my dad. My rap sheet is growing by the second.

  “It’s Dad,” he corrects dryly, rolling his eyes.

  “Well, what did the snitch want?” I turn my nose up because Missy is a snitch and she called the cops on me.

  “To get us over here so she can ask if we’ve made an arrest.” Ha, she’s got jokes.

  My dad wasn't going to arrest me; at least I don’t think he would. He did put me in a cell once for five minutes when I was eight as a time out. I was supposed to be in for ten but he said I was enjoying it too much.

  “No proof,” Joe supplies for me, and I nod in agreement. I’m glad he’s on my side as he should be. Whatever he and Missy had before is in the past, but it better be long past. I’d hate to burn down her shop, because I don’t know if Dad could get me out of that one.

  “You found her, now arrest her. I don’t know why you ever let her free to begin with.” Missy pops into the back of the store like she was invited.

  “Because I didn't do anything,” I lie. “Don’t be mad at me because someone caught you on camera lying about your baked goods and picking your wedgies.” Joe’s body shakes harder with laughter this time and I elbow him again. “And you, stop asking about Missy.”

  “You've been asking about me, Joe? I heard you were back in town.” She gives him the sweetest smile I’ve ever seen in my life. That’s it.

  I lunge for her, but Joe’s hold on me tightens and I don’t move.

  “Let me at her. I’ll do the time for this one.” I try to get free, but Joe lifts me off my feet.

  “She’s trying to assault me.” Missy buries her face in her hands and pretends to cry. My eyes roll so hard I swear they almost come out of my head.

  “Missy, go back to your shop before I arrest you for the stolen internet.” Missy gasps at my dad but doesn't deny it. She huffs one last time before stomping off.

  Clarence and Jefferson don’t move from where they’re leaning up against the patrol car. You’d think they didn't notice anything going on but I bet you gossip will spread. It always does.

  “People are stealing internet and picking wedgies. You’re letting crime run rampant around here.” Clarence chuckles before taking a sip of his coffee. I think they all might be used to my outbursts.

  “You stole our coffee machine, so now we have to go to Missy’s.”

  “Well, shit.” I hadn't thought about that.

  “Mouth,” Dad says. That’s the thing I’m getting in trouble for? “She’s still mad about the date you went on with Missy.” Dad motions to me.

  “Date?” Joe sounds confused and Dad holds up his hand. Something he does when he’s not done talking so that means you shut your trap.

  “Did you tell her you’re back in town for good? Her sulking around is getting sad.”

  “I don’t sulk.” Joe is staying? I’m thankful he’s got a hold on me or I might fall over.

  “You do, sweetheart.” Dad's voice is soft as his hand comes down on Joe’s shoulder. “I’m not standing in your way. If anyone knows life is too short, it’s me. The love between you two is clear. Take care of my little girl.”

  “It’s all I’ve ever wanted to do.” My eyes burn and I always thought happy tears were something people made up.

  “I know. It’s why I’m not killing you.”

  “I’m taking her home,” Joe says, and my dad nods, stepping aside.

  “Wait. I don’t want to go home.” Joe puts my feet back down on the ground before taking my hand.

  “Your new home,” he says as he pulls me out of the back of the store.

  New home? Excitement bubbles up inside of me. I see Missy lingering by her back door and she glares when she sees Joe holding my hand. I do the brattiest thing I can think of and stick my tongue out at her.

  “You want to tell me why you dislike Missy so much and why everyone thinks we dated?” Joe opens the door to his truck, helping me in. His hands go to my bare ass, reminding me he stole my panties. That was so hot. I’m going to get all the things I’ve been wanting to do with Joe for so long.

  “You’re the one that went on a date with her. You should know all about it.” A weird growl comes from me and Joe smiles. “I’ll kick you.” These boots would hurt more than my elbow.

  “Seatbelt,” he orders, shutting the door after he gets my leg in. He rounds the truck and hops in.

  “I’ve never been on a date with Missy” is the first thing out of his mouth, but I think Missy tells people differently.

  “But—”

  “I promise I’ve never been out with Missy. She’s a fucking nut and has been since high school. I was paired up with her on a project in chemistry and it was a nightmare. I see some things never change.” He shakes his head as he pulls away from the curb.

  “I was jealous,” I admit.

  “Nothing to be jealous of. I’ve only ever had eyes for you.”

  I reach over and grab his hand. He’s the only one I’ve ever had eyes for too. I have a million things I want to ask but all I can think about now is how my dad said we’re in love. I’ve always loved Joe, but it’s different than how I love everyone else. I pray it's the same for him.

  Chapter Five

  Joe

  We drive down the long road that leads to the house, and I can see her sit up straighter in the seat.

  “Why are we headed out this way?” She looks over at me and out to the farmhouse. “I thought we were going to your family house at the end of town. That haunted castle place?”

  I smile and shake my head at her. The Bierman estate my parents left was pretty substantial. It included an old mansion in town that even as a teenager I refused to live in. I have people that go by and clean it and take care of the property, but it’s not a home, not a place I want to raise a family.

  “Okay, then tell me why we’re going to my great aunt Sarah’s old house.”

  I take her hand in mine and bring it to my lips. I kiss the back of it as we pull up in front of the beautiful old house.

  “Seriously, Joe, what’s going on?”

  “You told me this was your favorite house in all the world and that when you grew up you wanted to live here.”

  Her eyes widen as I help her out of the truck and take her by the hand. I walk up the wraparound porch and use my keys to unlock the front door.

  “Joe, what did you do?”

  The door opens, and before she can take a step I scoop her up in my arms. She squeals as I carry her into the house and then kiss her hard and deep.

  “I’m carrying my bride into her house.” Her mouth opens and her lips form a perfect O. “Oh, you heard me right. I love you, Kayla, and you’re going to marry me.”

  “That’s really not the proposal I was looking for.” She tries to bite back a smile and I shake my head.

  “You think I’d give you a chance to run from me again?” I set her down in the empty living room where the sun from the pond outside is shining in. I kneel down in front of her and take her hand as I remove the ring from my pocket. “You’re gonna marry me, Kayla. And you’re gonna let me love you for the rest of my life.”

  “Oh God, are you serious?” she gasps as I slide the ring on her finger.

  “I’ve never felt this way about anyone in all my life, and I won’t waste another second apart from you. This ring was my mother’s, and I always knew the woman I gave it to would wear it forever.” I lean down and kiss the ring before I look up at her. “You’re mine, Bunny.”

  “Yours,” she agrees before she throws herself in my arms.

  There’s no furniture in this room, but that doesn’t stop me from taking her to the ground and moving on top of her.

  “All those goddamn pictures and videos you sent me.” I growl as I knee her legs apart. “You’re a tease.”

  “I’m only a tease if I don’t make good on them,” she moans, and I shove up her skirt.

  “That last video of you touching yourself but not fuc
king your fingers.” I lick my lips as I grab the hem of her shirt and yank it off of her. “You did that just to push me to the edge.” She tries to bite back a smile and I grab her thigh in a tight grip. “You’ll make it up to me.”

  “Why do I have to make it up to you?” Her hands move between us and she undoes my belt.

  “Because I jacked my cock raw trying to ease the ache in my balls all because of it.” I leave her boots and socks on with her skirt but take off her bra. “Those fresh tits were teasing me while your little fingers got lost in your wet panties,” I growl as she fists my cock and her eyes widen. “I was so damn big and hard and you were nowhere to take care of it.”

  “I’m here now.” Her cheeks burn with embarrassment but I don’t let her shy away from me now.

  Leaning down, I suck on her dusky nipples as she plays with my dick. Her hands are too small to get all the way around it, but bless her, she tries.

  “I know you are, and you’re not getting away from me ever again.”

  I reach between us and swipe my fingers between her wet lips. I slick them up and then suck them into my mouth. I moan at the flavor and do it again because that wasn’t enough.

  “Goddamn, how is it so fucking sweet?” I thrust my cock into her hands and a growl rumbles across my chest. Her thumb brushes over the tip and I feel my own need seeping out. “This may hurt a little, but I promise to be gentle.”

  She lets out a gasp as my cock presses into her wet opening and I begin to stretch her. She’s so damn tight and I’m harder and bigger than I’ve ever been before. It’s like my dick knows it’s about to have my woman and it wants to show off.

  “Joe,” she whines when I push in a little more and lean down to kiss her.

  “I love you so much, Bunny. Just breathe through it for me, sweet girl.” I thrust hard and her breath catches in her throat as I plunge into her wetness. “Fuck.”

  I hold myself as still as I can and try not to pass out from how damn tight she is. There’s a need throughout my whole body and it’s shaking while I try to hold it at bay. She’s so fucking hot and wet that all I want to do is rut.

  Her body is tense and I kiss her softly, trying to coax her into a calm serenity. I know she can take me, even if it takes us time, but her body will adjust. I encourage her and tell her how beautiful she is and how much I want her.

  When long moments pass with just me holding still inside of her, her legs wrap around my waist and she rocks her hips.

  “More, Joe, I need more,” she whispers against my neck, and I groan at those simple words.

  Flashes of all the dirty pictures and teases she sent me go through my mind and they are nothing, nothing compared to this moment. To the real thing under me and the love of my life clinging to my body while I rock deeper into her. The only girl I’ve ever had or will ever have.

  Her pussy squeezes me with every thrust and eventually I can go balls deep. The length and width of my cock fill every available space inside of her, and when I rock against her, I grind on her clit and it sends shock waves through her body.

  “I-I think, oh God, don’t stop.”

  “Never, Bunny.” I bury my face in her neck as I hump her on the floor.

  It’s hot and dirty, probably not the most romantic scene for her first time, but goddamn it, I can’t stop. This is our home, the place we’re going to make a family. And hopefully right now in this living room we’re about to start.

  “Think I can get you pregnant on the first try?” Her eyes widen but her pussy squeezes me. “I’m going to give you every one of those ten babies you told me you wanted.”

  Her feet lock around my back and I grind on her pussy while I’m deep inside of her. Her face flushes and her nails dig into my chest as her orgasm hits her and she calls out my name.

  “That’s it,” I tell her softly as I give her short and shallow thrusts. “You waited a long time to cum on that cock, take all of it.”

  I follow her over the edge at the sight of her pleasure. I’ve never seen anything more beautiful in my life, and in this moment it feels like heaven on earth.

  I hold myself deep and release the build-up that’s been weighing me down for longer than I care to admit. I empty not only my cock but my soul into her and it’s a melding of two people into one. She’s my forever and this act of love has sealed my fate.

  There’s no one I’d rather have under me or by my side for the rest of my life.

  Chapter Six

  Kayla

  “You’re definitely better than any mattress I’ve ever laid on.” I run my hand up Joe’s chest, having no idea what time it is.

  The sun is up but I don’t know when we finally fell asleep. His fingers drift across my back and it’s so hard to believe this is real. I’m not only in my dream house but I’m in it with Joe and we spent all night wrapped in each other's arms.

  “I’m glad you like it because it’s all you’ll ever have.” I turn my head and kiss his chest, enjoying the jealousy in his tone.

  I should have known Missy was full of crap about going on a date with Joe. Now I really don’t feel guilty about breaking her car window and getting away with it.

  “I swear if I’m dreaming, I’m going to be so mad.” I sit up on him and splay my hands across his chest.

  “We’ve been dreaming for too long. Now it’s time to live it.”

  I smile down at him and he looks as handsome as ever. I’m sure I’m a hot mess but I really don’t care. Joe is stuck with me no matter how I look, and I’m hoping to plump up soon.

  “Dad was a lot easier on you than I thought he’d be.” I think he’ll be excited to be a grandpa and if I push, maybe I could get him to retire.

  “Your dad’s first concern is always that you’re happy.”

  I nod, knowing he’s right. I look at the ring on my finger and the morning sun makes it light up. My dad is going to walk me down the aisle and it’s going to be wonderful. It’s more than I ever could have dreamed of and I know if my brother was here he’d give his blessing too.

  “He’s right though. Life is short and I don’t want to wait anymore. You think we can get married soon?”

  “In this town? Yeah, they’d put something together before sunset if you asked the right people.” One of the great things about a small town is how everyone comes together when you need it most.

  “So many girls in town are going to be mad.” He gives me a look like I’m crazy. “What? The unattainable Joe is finally off the market. No wonder Missy was trying to make people think you dated her.” I roll my eyes. Missy loves nothing better than having something someone else doesn't.

  Joe grabs my hips. “I still have no idea what you’re talking about. You’re the one that gets all the attention.”

  “How would you even know?” I fold my arms over my chest but it only pushes my boobs up higher. His hands slide up my hips and he pulls my arms down. My breasts bounce free and I’m not the least bit shy about being naked in front of him. Not with the way he looks at me and how he makes me feel so damn sexy.

  “You think I haven't been keeping tabs on you?”

  “You never wrote me!” I shout. Oh wow, I didn't know I was still that mad about that.

  “I couldn't. I was barely holding on and I knew if I made contact with you I’d be done for. I just had to wait it out and get myself discharged so I could come back to you for good.”

  “You could have told me.” I have no doubt I’m pouting, but I don’t care.

  “I wanted to, Bunny, but I worried something might happen to me. If I got you to fall in love with me and I died, I knew it would hurt even more. You’ve lost so much in your life already.”

  “I already loved you, Joe.” His hands stop moving and I look into his bright blue eyes. “I love you more than anything in this world.”

  “Bunny—” I cut him off and keep going.

  “Not like I love my brother or dad. I love you with everything I have inside of me. I think I always have because you
’ve always been different to me. Even when I didn't know what I was feeling, you were different.” He sits up, wrapping his arms around me.

  “Me too. I’ve always felt a need to take care of you and look after you. That you were the most important thing in the world and that feeling grew over time. Then that Christmas—”

  “When you took off without a goodbye?”

  That’s when I started sending him the packages and letters. He could run but I was always going to be a part of his life even if it hurt back then. But now I understand he ran because he thought it was the best for me and I needed to grow up some more. Maybe I did.

  “I didn’t want to do something you weren’t ready for. I knew if I was alone with you again…” He trails off.

  “That you’d do this.” I press my chest into his as I rock my hips back and rub myself on his hard cock. I think he was right. The moment he hit town he was hot on my trail and ready to take what he’d been waiting for. What I’d been teasing him with.

  His hand slides up my back into my hair and he pulls on it, titling my head back as he sucks on my neck. “That I’d do a lot of shit to this body before it was ready.” I whimper when he lifts me, and the head of his cock presses into my opening.

  “I’m ready.” I slide down onto him and it burns some from being sore, but I don't care. I take another inch and the fullness of his cock inside me is so damn good.

  “You’re tighter.” He nips my neck. “Swollen, but still greedy for it.” I try to nod my head but I can't because his grip is too tight. “I kept tabs on you.” He gives me another nip. “Made sure no one was getting a taste of what belonged to me.”

  “Joe.” I try to move my hips but his hand on my hip doesn't let me. I’m on top of him but he’s in total control.

  “I won’t share you, Bunny. You’re all mine.” He pulls back and his eyes meet mine. “Except for the babies I put inside you. I’ll share your body with them.” He thrusts all the way inside of me and I don’t know if it’s the overwhelming pleasure or his words, but I cum instantly.