Maybe even especially them.
“I can do ugly, Jake.Because I love you, too.”
No man has ever moved so fast.Jake flipped me over onto my back, climbed on top of me and kissed me hard.
“Say it again,” he replied.
“I love you.”I grinned.
“Fuck, I love you so bad.”Jake kissed me again and then moved off of me just as fast when I grimaced.“Crap.Sorry.God, I want to make love to you so bad.”
I smiled, trusting he wouldn’t try after that terrifying man had sexually assaulted me in the van.
I understood how Jake felt.
We’d just confessed our love to one another.
The timing kind of sucked.
“Promise me you’ll take me to meet them in a few weeks.After I catch my breath.”
He nodded.
“I will.”
“Jake, my god.I’ve lost my job.”It had suddenly hit me.
“Relax.Let’s take it one day at a time.”Jake kissed my forehead.“Let’s talk to a lawyer and find out what’s possible.”
I had savings but wasn’t sure how long it would take me to feel safe enough to return to the workforce.A new workforce.
My entire life had been turned upside down.
Jake stirs beside me, waking.A small cheeky smile appears on those lovely, sexy lips of his.
“Morning.”
God, I love his raspy voice.
“Hey.”
“How do you feel?”
“Confused.Sore.Still in shock, I guess,” I admit.
Rolling, he runs a hand over my hair and gently kisses my lips.“How soon is too soon to ask you to marry me?Asking for a friend.”
“What?”I gasp, then laugh.He smirks, so I decide to give him a dose of his own medicine.“Which friend, exactly?Is he hot?”
He growls, nuzzling my neck.“If any other man even tries to look at you, I’ll have them arrested and locked up with the worst of the worst.”
Then Jake climbs over me and tugs my legs so they wrap around him.He’s gentle, knowing I’m bruised, and doesn’t take it any further.
I know he has a background in human trafficking, which I’m very grateful for.While I was very lucky, what Trinity and I went through was still absolutely terrifying.
“In answer to your question, it’s very soon.Twenty-four-hours ago I thought you were a lost cause.”
“I’ll prove I’m not,” Jake replies.
