Chapter 65

“I will be right back.”

I lifted myself from the bed and placed her in his arms before speed walking down the halls until I was outside, and just like in some romance movie, he was there.

“Nazari!” I yelled.

He stopped and turned around and I quickly walked towards him. I was only a few feet from him. I saw him in a different light. He was light, brown hair that he kept in a ponytail, a jawline that was just the right type of defined.

“Was the kiss a distraction kiss or was it something else?

He stood there and just scratched his head for a bit before he had something to say. I was not expecting some grand romance or anything. Just the truth.

“It doesn’t matter, Ryleigh. Your child has the opportunity to grow up with both parents and she deserves that. You and I both know what happens when you grow up in a dysfunctional family. So, for your own good, don’t ask me that. Turn around and go back to him and say yes.”

It was at that moment that I knew that this wasn’t over. He was right but that fact made me want to do the wrong thing. A connection isn’t based on a mate bond but an emotional connection. I could turn away now or I could start something new. If I say yes to Jax he would leave everyone behind just for me and probably resent me for the rest of our lives. But he was my mate as well.

I walked over to Nazari until we were inches apart. I wanted to be sober when I kissed him and that would tell me everything I needed to know. I grabbed the back of his head and connected our lips together. It was the best damn kiss I’ve ever had. But in the midst of it, I realized it wasn’t going to work out. This was the last time. When it was done, I took a step back and looked at him and smiled.

“I will see you soon. Thank you for everything today.”

So, we went our separate ways. Something so simple could never be so easy. So, I choose hard. Second chances are about forgiveness and trust. You have to give a little in order to get a lot. I went back into that hospital room and Jax looked up to see me. I just nodded and that was all he needed to know. He walked over to me and placed a kiss on my lips, and it wasn’t the same. But I had to trust that he wouldn’t hurt me again.

He had gone back to the kingdom for about a week to get everything in order, but he actually came. I saw everyone pretty often and I was glad they were making an effort to be in Talia’s life. It wasn’t about me anymore and I am glad we moved out here because not only did I have a relationship with my family, but Jax and I were able to build it from scratch.

A few months passed, and I had just laid Talia down in her room for a nap. I walked outside to see Jax on his way in with some firewood for the fireplace. He said he wanted to have a date night and I could use it. I hadn’t been up for sex as I got used to my new body. I had curves that didn’t fit into my clothing so feeling sexy was off the table. My Dad had come to pick Talia up so Jax cooked dinner and lit a fire that we just sat in front of drinking some wine.

“I love you.”

I snapped out of my thoughts to him staring at me. The love we had grown, and it was everything and more that I could ask for.

“I love you too.”

He has gone out of his way to prove he has changed, and I think it’s time I give him something that he wants. I mean I have held out for a long time, and I told myself that tonight would be the night. I climbed on his lap and brought him into a heated kiss and just by the way he reacted he was ready.

“Are we doing what I think we’re doing because I need some confirmation?”

I just smiled and took my dress off and that’s all he needed. I helped him take the shirt over his head and brought me back into a kiss. I pushed him to where he was now laying down and went for his pants that I started to unbutton and unzip. When it was loose enough, I shoved my hand and started to stroke his hardened penis.

“I have never seen this side of you.” He whispered.

Oh, he has not seen anything yet. I went down and pulled his pants down and started to rub him again before I brought it to my mouth and wrapped my lips around his tip. He threw his head back while I continued to give him head.

“Bring that ass here.”

I laughed even though I still had his dick in my mouth, but I did what he asked. He rubbed my clit, which was distracting me from what I was doing. And as soon as I felt his tongue, I came undone. I don’t know how long we were at it, but it felt like it never ended. He picked me up and walked us over to the couch, where he bent move over and roughly slammed his member inside me. I let out a cry as he slammed in and out of me.

Then we moved our sweaty, sticky bodies to the kitchen table. We were out of breath, but it was amazing. It was the best I have ever had. I knew there was still one more thing I had in mind. He was standing between my legs, and I was sitting butt naked on the table. I laid a kiss on his lips, and as a surprise, I sank my canines into his shoulder. He let out a gasp, but he realized what was happening, and suddenly I felt a pinch on my neck as he bit me too. We stayed there for a few minutes sealing the bond. We were fated forever.