Elena's POV“Can I have your number?” I said stopping her and handing her my phone. She took my phone and typed her number hastily before leaving.My parents looked upset but relieved at the same time. Brandon still had a frown on his face. Madeline, Alyssa, Noah, and Eric were relieved too. On the other hand, Jake was standing like a monument with his hands inside his pocket and looking at the ground.I walked to him and placed my hand on his shoulder. He looked at me then gave me a soft smile.“Are you okay?”“I’m fine. I’ll just go inside and freshen up.” He said making his way inside the manor.“Do you think it’s a coincidence that Hanna’s twin sister appeared here?” Brandon asked breaking the ice.“I think it is a coincidence,” I said.“I agree with Elena,” Madeline said.“Me too,” Alyssa said.“I think it’s pretty late and we should leave. I am really tired,” Mom said.Everyone agreed with her.“So are you coming with us?” Noah asked me.“I think I’ll stay with Jake tonight,” I
Elena's POV“We do? You’ve only two.”“Well, I have four. One is married too,”“Wow, what have I missed?” I asked him.“Jacob went to meet Veronica; he told her how I was shot and he saved my life. She called me to know about my health. We got into a heated argument; she said they always considered me their brother no matter what. They hated me all these years because Amanda brainwashed them. She forced them to hate me but they never really felt the hatred.”“Did they apologize to you for their actions?”“They both did. Veronica even wants to introduce me to my nephew and niece. They will be coming to meet us soon. They said that they wanted to have a new start as a family.”I was surprised but delighted at the same time. I hugged him.“I’m so happy to hear that. Now, you have the family that you always wished for. You have everything, Jake.”He looked at me with tears in his eyes.“I do and that’s only because of you. You brought the ghost of my past and destroyed them to give me the
Jake's POV I held my breath as Bryan, my almost eight years old nephew, handed me a ring with a cheeky smile. I returned him a grateful smile as he made his way back to Brandon. I put the ring on her finger with a kiss on the back of her hand. “I give you this ring as a symbol of my promise.” Elena took the band from Madeline’s hand and slipped it on my finger with trembling hands. “I give you this ring as a symbol of my promise,” she repeated. “They have pledged to be loyal and loving towards each other in our presence and sealed their promises by exchanging the rings. Therefore, it is my pleasure to pronounce them husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride!” The officiant said stepping away from us. Without wasting a second, I grabbed my lovely wife from her waist and pressed her to my chest. A gasp in shock escaped from her mouth. “Aren’t you too eager to kiss me, Mr. Jake Carter?” she mumbled, her breath fanning against my lips. “I’ve been dying to taste these luscious li
Jake's POV A year ago, Jacob and Veronica asked me to give them the key to our family house in Maine Coast. My relationship with my siblings was finally improving and I didn’t want to destroy it because of the property that our father left me responsible for. I gave them the keys and never asked them what they had in mind about the house. They renovated it and surprised me by officially signing the papers of that house to my name one month ago. It was one of the many wedding gifts they gave to me. And Elena wanted us to spend our wedding night in that house. After two hours and thirty minutes of the drive, we arrived at our house and I decided to wake up my sleepy bride. “Elena, baby, we are here,” I said, shaking her shoulder. She was a heavy sleeper and showed no signs of waking up. Arthur opened the car door and I handed him the keys of the house. “I think I’ll have to carry her,” I said, picking my bride in my arms and pulling her out of the car. Arthur unlocked the main do
Jake's POV A ticklish sensation on my face ruined my peaceful slumber and forced me to open my eyes, but bright sunlight coming through the parted curtains blinded me momentarily. Groggily, I sat up on the bed and stretched my arms then opened my eyes again. The first thing that came into my view was the new room that Veronica and Jacob had renovated personally. They had done a pretty good job by keeping the contemporary elements and merging it with modern design. The memories of the last night put the huge smile on my face. My eyes went to the chair where her wedding gown was sitting — she looked like a goddess in that dress yesterday. When I saw her I wanted to take her home and do some unimaginable things to her. Unfortunately, it was mandatory for the bride and groom to attend their wedding reception. I turned to my left and found my wife snuggled in the pillows. Her beautiful face was glowing, her cheeks were still flush, her pink lips were in a natural pout, and her bare tor
Jake's POVBrandon cleared his throat and began speaking, sounding scared.“I hate to say this but I agree with Jake here. She needs rest if she is pregnant,” Brandon said.“You men are impossible. A pregnant woman can do all the activities she wants. Just make sure, she stays happy. Also, talk to her before dragging her to the hospital. If she is pregnant then I’m damn sure she knows it.”“You are right. Thank you, Madeline,” I said.“Where is my thank you?” Brandon asked.“You didn’t even help,” I scoffed.“I’m sparing your d*ck because I want more nieces and nephews,” he said.“Thank you, Brandy. Now go back to whatever you two were doing,” I said.“Not a bad idea,” Brandon muttered, ending the call.I placed my phone on the table and sighed.Suddenly, Elena came down in a white bikini with her luscious curves on the display. My eyes went to her flat belly and I felt this urge to touch it.She looked at me and groaned. “Why are you still sitting on the couch? Go and get ready.”I m
Elena's POV:I took the glass of champagne from the waiter and made my way towards the man, who had decided to empty every single bottle of alcohol available in the bar."Look who has graced us with their presence, " I said standing beside him–close enough to smell his enchanting cologne with the hint of scotch."Did you really think I would miss the opportunity of seeing my best friend getting life-sentenced?" He said taking another swig of the scotch."But I thought you were here for the free whiskey," I mumbled.His green eyes finally landed on me and he looked at the champagne glass in my hand with the frown."Are you even old enough to drink, princess?" Jake said, his voice suddenly sounded huskier.The grip of my hand tightened around the glass that I was holding in a desperate attempt to stop myself from hugging him.I didn't know why I'd always loved hearing this endearment from him. Whenever he called me a princess, it gave me shivers."I am old enough to decide when to sto
Elena's POV:When he pulled me on the bed and climbed on top of me, I stopped breathing. He held my wrist tightly in his hand while his eyes were closed.The strong smell of alcohol coming from his mouth was warning me that he had drunk a lot last night."Thank you for coming here. I missed you so much," he said nuzzling his head between the hollow part of my neck and shoulder.He ran his nose along the side of my neck like he was taking in my smell. I was frozen due to the sensation and heat of his warm body on me. It felt like he was out of my dreams and making them a reality.His rough lips touched my neck. I melted on his bed trying to prevent a moan from escaping my mouth. He started to nibble on my neck, kissing his way down to my cleavage. My body was swooning at his touch and I was on cloud nine.I had never experienced anything like that before in my life. Never in my nineteen years of life, I had allowed any male to touch me like that because it felt wrong. But with Jake, it