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Dream Dominant Collection Chapter 264: Wine and Candlelight
Chapter 263: Wine and CandlelightJackie smiled at Scott across the candle-lit table as a sixty-something waiter with a salt and pepper pompadour poured Chianti for each of them. It was exactly the kind of atmosphere Jackie adored. As soon as they'd entered the tiny restaurant, she'd had been enveloped in the aromas of garlic and tomato and fresh-baked bread.Scott's eyes sparkled as he smiled back at her. She shook her head to shake off the ghosts of embarrassment and self-doubt she'd felt at the bar in Florida. There was no mistaking what was happening here. Scott liked her. And what was more, she liked him.Take it slow, Jackie, she told herself. Enjoy the moment.Aloud, she said, "This is such a cool place. And the food smells amazing."Scott nodded. "Wait until you taste it. I always think these little mom and pop places are worlds better than the fancy restaurants."Over chicken parmesan, Jackie asked about Scott's family. He shrugged lightly. "We were never what you'
Dream Dominant Collection Chapter 265: Disaster
Chapter 265: DisasterEliot Lake was quiet as they drove down the empty main street. A small town, only the Blue Moon Diner was open that late. They continued toward Lake Miranda and the lodge, chatting as they did about nothing in particular, occasionally reaching to grasp one another's hand.As they approached the turnoff for Lake Miranda Lodge, Jackie noticed an odd glow on the horizon. It struck her as unusual; their compound was the only civilization for miles in any direction, and with the lodge virtually shut down, the forest should have been dark, lit only by the moon and stars.Jackie's heart ticked faster, and tendrils of anxiety wrapped around her stomach as the truck rounded a bend and she saw flashing red lights reflected against the dark pine forest lining the lodge's gravel drive."What the…"Scott glanced at Jackie with a frown. "What's going on?"Now the air was thick with wood smoke. Around the next turn, they came face to face with a collection of emergency vehi
Dream Dominant Collection Chapter 266: Moving to the Lodge
Chapter 266: Moving to the Lodge"Here we are," Jackie said, pushing open the door to a bedroom on the second floor of the lodge. "It's a bit musty, I'm afraid. We haven't used this room in a while."Scott gave her a soft smile. "No worries, Jackie. I've been roughing it for years.""I know," she answered, unable to stop the crack in her voice. I will not cry anymore in front of this man."But you came here to relax before you start your new business, and now all your stuff burned up, and…""It's okay." His voice was soft as he reached for her."I have to get you some sheets." She turned quickly to hide her tears. Crossing the hall, she opened a closet door and retrieved a set of linens, a blanket, and a pair of pillows.Afraid to look up, she pushed past him into the room and began putting the sheets on the bed."Jackie?""I'll be done in just a minute. It's been a long day, I know you're ready to go to bed.""Jackie."She paused, fitted sheet halfway on the double bed, and l
Dream Dominant Collection Chapter 267: Plans to Make
Chapter 267: Plans to MakeFeeling sheepish about her emotional display the previous night, Jackie blushed when Scott came downstairs for breakfast."Good morning, campers," he greeted the kids, who dawdled over cold cereal at the kitchen table. He gave Jackie a wink."Hi, Mr. Scott," Grant responded. "Did all your stuff get burned up in the fire?""No, just a few old clothes. Your mom and I brought my truck here. All my good stuff was in there.""Breakfast is a little sketchy this morning," Jackie apologized, risking a look in Scott's direction.He grinned at her. "If you can point me in the direction of bread and peanut butter, I'll be all set.""Ew!" Emma exclaimed. "A peanut butter sammich for breakfast?""You should see what I eat when I'm out camping. Grubs, mushrooms, minnows—anything I can find." He mugged for the kids."Ewwww!" Both children squealed with laughter."I imagine we can do better than grubs and minnows," Jackie laughed. She took a jar of peanut butter fr
Dream Dominant Collection Chapter 268: AWOL
Chapter 268: AWOL"What?" Jackie gasped, as Amy's tears started again."We're going to take a little time," Blake said, pulling Amy to his chest. "And I think I'll call Eve and Sam. We'll be back later."Shocked, Jackie watched her brother and Amy head out the door. "Oh, my God. Poor Amy.""U.S. Marshals. Because they think she fled the country." Scott shook his head. "It's crazy, man.""She mentioned something about being sent to rehab, but her—" Jackie turned up both palms. "Her person, whoever that was, her manager or whatever, he brought her here. Made the arrangements himself. I talked to him over the phone before they came."Scott sat back thoughtfully. "This isn't rehab. Unless you count the fact that Blake's a licensed therapist. In which case, I don't see the issue.""I don't know. This is just so…unfair." Jackie was close to tears."Hey." Scott's tone was soft, and he covered her hand with his. "Blake has this under control. He'll protect her, you just watch
Dream Dominant Collection Chapter 269: Not Spending the Night Alone
Chapter 269: Not Spending the Night AloneIn her room, Jackie curled up on her bed, not even bothering to kick off her shoes. Her jaw was clenched so tightly it was beginning to hurt. Everything seemed to be spinning out of control. Amy had been her ray of hope that revamping the lodge would be possible. Now that she was being taken back to the States, even merely rebuilding wouldn't happen until the insurance came through. Their summer and fall seasons would be ruined. And bills would come calling.Her throat ached with tears she refused to shed. She thought of Blake, too concerned at this moment with Amy's well-being to worry about the business. Which was understandable, Jackie knew. She had come to care about Amy, too.Her more immediate worry was how she'd make the business work and provide for her two children, not to mention the handful of employees who would be returning from their unexpected vacations. Amy's visit had allowed not only for Jackie and the kids to take s
Dream Dominant Collection Chapter 270: A Warrior Princess
Chapter 270: A Warrior PrincessScott spent a sleepless night thinking about Jackie. In some ways, he felt like a shit. She'd made herself vulnerable, wanting what he himself wanted as well, to give in to the attraction between them in a night of raw, feral fucking.But he'd long ago learned that he had to be true to his nature. Otherwise, it wouldn't be fair to either of them. Because a vanilla tryst wouldn't last. And he'd decided he was done with casual sex. Hell, he could go back to the club in Toronto for that. At this point in his life, for the first time, he was ready for more.And Jackie was exactly what he wanted. Why hadn't he realized before that his perfect match was a warrior princess?Because I never met Jackie before.He managed to drift off in the wee hours of the morning. When he woke up, the house was quiet. He showered away the remnants of sleep and dressed quickly in a pair of jeans and a dark green long-sleeved Henley. He left his hair down to dry and ma
Dream Dominant Collection Chapter 271: Out of the Line of Fire
Chapter 271: Out of the Line of FireJackie leaned back in her beach chair and dug a bare toe in the sand as she watched Grant and Emma squealing at the water's edge. Following breakfast at the Blue Moon Diner, she'd treated the kids to a trip to Spruce Beach. While they could swim back at Lake Miranda, they always thought Spruce Beach was the height of fun.From their booth in the diner's front window, she'd seen Ned Hart go past in his patrol car, followed closely by a huge black SUV. Jackie shuddered as she pictured Amy being led away in handcuffs. The children, of course, had been oblivious, diving into their funny-face pancakes with gusto. To them, they'd merely lucked out with a surprise outing.She couldn't imagine the arrest would take long. After all, they had to drive all the way to Toronto and catch a flight to California. And if she knew her brother, Blake would be right behind them.The whole thing was probably over by the time they'd finished breakfast, she figured
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Dream Dominant Collection Chapter 328: Epilogue
Chapter 328: Epilogue"Just one more push, you're doing great," the doctor said."How are you holding up, Dad?"Bleary-eyed, he nodded to the pink scrubs-clad nurse. He was ready for this long night to be over.He felt her starting to squeeze his hand again. "You've got this, babe," he murmured, kissing her forehead.Eyes closed and teeth clenched, she bore down, releasing a grunting squeal with the effort."Stop! There we are, Mom. The head is out. Now don't push, just breathe for a moment."Still holding her hand, he leaned over to see the back of the baby's head. His heart was in his throat and tears streamed down his face."Now this is it. On the next contraction, go ahead and push."He turned back to her. Eyes wide, she panted, gripping his hand for dear life."Oh, God, here it comes," she cried."You're doing great, I'm so proud of you," he murmured, turning to watch as their child was born.Fifteen minutes later, he strode down the hospital corridor to the family waiting
Dream Dominant Collection Chapter 327: No Time Like the Present
Chapter 327: No Time Like the Present"You should go home and get some rest, Jackie."Without taking her eyes off Scott, asleep in his hospital bed, she reached for Blake's hand. "I can't. I need to be here when he wakes up.""You're sure?"She nodded, then looked to her brother. "Can you take care of the kids? I hate to impose, but…""No worries, Jackie. Now that the storm's over, we'll take them back to our house. Amy's more comfortable there, anyway. We'll have a sleepover party."Jackie sighed. "I know they're ready to be back in their own beds. But I'll be home tomorrow, for sure, at least overnight.""Okay, sis." He kissed Jackie on the cheek. "Keep us posted."In the quiet of the hospital room, Jackie pulled a chair beside Scott's bed. As soon as they'd arrived back at the lodge, Blake and some of the others had carried Scott to the battered Suburban, laying him on the back seat.At Amy's insistence, Blake had driven Jackie and Scott to town. By the time they reache
Dream Dominant Collection Chapter 326: Dream Versus Reality
Chapter 326: Dream Versus RealityHe was staring up at an azure sky. A warm summer breeze caressed his face. He turned his head and Jackie smiled at him, her deep blue eyes sparkling. "Where were you?" she asked.Scott shrugged. "I don't know.""Well, you're back now. That's what counts." She took his hand and led him to a bed in the middle of a sun-drenched field full of flowers. The bed's sheer white canopy billowed in the breeze. Kissing his hand, she released it, reaching up to slide first one, then the other spaghetti strap of her filmy white dress, allowing it to slide down her body and pool at her bare feet. His gaze slid from her sapphire eyes to her succulent lips. Then it traveled over the firm globes of her breasts with their pert pink nipples, to the flair of her hips, to the junction between her thighs where tight black curls were neatly trimmed. When he met her eyes again, she smiled knowingly and sank to her knees, bowing her head and resting her hands palm
Dream Dominant Collection Chapter 325: Warrior Princess
Chapter 325: Warrior Princess"Jacks, you can't go out there." Blake's face twisted with concern."He won't come back until he finds Pierce. But he won't find Pierce, because Pierce is here. You can't leave Amy. I'd never even ask. And if Ned Hart won't go out there, I have no other choice." Her voice was deadly calm.She grabbed her grey coat, then put it back on its hook, heading into the dining room. Blake followed. "Jackie, seriously, I don't want you going out there." He grabbed her hand, stopping her. "Scott wouldn't want you going out there.""He can tell me that when I find him. Can I borrow Amy's pink parka? It's brighter than mine, easier to see."Blake exhaled sharply, his tone resigned. "I've known you long enough to know that once you've set your mind on something, that's it. At least let me put together a pack for you."While Blake scavenged from the survival students, Jackie put on Amy's parka and spoke to Grant and Emma. "I'm going out to let Scott know
Dream Dominant Collection Chapter 324: From Bad to Worse
Chapter 324: From Bad to WorseAway from the wide-open expanse of the lake, the trees blocked a certain amount of the wind, but plenty of snow filtered down. Try as he might, Scott couldn't make out any tracks left by Pierce. He continued up the trail, slipping and sliding as he made his way up a steep ridge. The designated campsite was the clearing at the top, but once he arrived, the area was empty. Even the snow was thin, having been blown into drifts against the bases of the trees surrounding the clearing. Where are you, you little shit? Scott turned in a circle, considering the most likely way Pierce might have gone. The clearing was exposed. He'd have wanted to find a spot that afforded more shelter. Which meant he would have gone lower. But in which direction?Rolling the dice, Scott headed west, where the clearing dropped off in a bluff about thirty meters above a ravine created by a now-frozen creek. He peered down into the gully, willing Pierce not to be there at
Dream Dominant Collection Chapter 323: Who's Missing?
Chapter 323: Who's Missing?An hour later, Scott sipped his coffee and gazed out over the room. A handful of his campers had volunteered to help with lunch, and they'd all enjoyed potato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches. Now, a group of guests was working on chili for dinner.Out of habit, he mentally counted his group. Tom and Patty Payton, who'd headed up lunch, were playing cards with Justin Sapp and Paula Martinez. Dan Spinelli was talking fishing with the father and sons from Cherub Lake. Not finding Pierce, Adams, or Bennet, he frowned slightly. A trip to the restaurant kitchen revealed Brian Bennett and Keely Adams working on cornbread to go with the chili.That leaves one. Scott returned to the dining room. Jackie was across the room checking on Amy. He cruised by the table where Dan was swapping fish stories. "Sorry to interrupt, but have you seen Pierce?"The younger man frowned. "Not since we ate. But you know, now that you mention it, his backpack is gone." H
Dream Dominant Collection Chapter 322: Everyone Shelter at the Lodge
Chapter 322: Everyone Shelter at the LodgeAs Jackie and the children hiked toward the main lodge, they heard the snowmobile returning from the island. Jackie sent Emma and Grant ahead with their backpacks, Max galumphing along behind them, while she waited for Scott to secure the snowmobile."How'd it go?"Scott's lips were a grim line. "About how you'd expect. There's nothing we can do about it with the storm coming. Everybody understood, really. Except for Pierce. He's such an asswipe."Jackie's eyes widened but her lips curled impishly. "Oh my, Sire. Language."He popped her ass lightly. "And now my Princess requests a spanking. My day is complete."They both laughed as the entered the lodge. Trina had a huge fire going in the dining room's fireplace, and she'd already been to the cabins to invite guests to gather in the main lodge, where there would be food and heat."Hi, guys," she greeted Jackie and Scott. "I called the crew to let them know to stay home today. Then
Dream Dominant Collection Chapter 321: Blizzard Warning
Chapter 321: Blizzard WarningFrowning, Scott watched the latest weather report on the early morning local news, his mouth set in a grim line. Beside him, Jackie stirred. "What is it?" she murmured."It's alright," he answered softly. "Go back to sleep. It's not even 5:00 yet."She sniffed loudly and yawned. "I'm awake now. What's the matter?" She pushed up on an elbow and rested her head against his shoulder.He shook his head derisively. "The blizzard. They're predicting the storm to hit by this afternoon.""I thought it was supposed to skirt us to the south.""I hoped it would. But now we're under a blizzard warning." He kissed her temple and slid out of bed."What are you going to do?"He stepped into a pair of fleece-lined jeans and shrugged into a grey thermal Henley. "I'm heading to the island to let the campers know. Obviously, we're postponing the solo outings. I'll offer them the chance to return for free to finish their second week of this session." He glanced
Dream Dominant Collection Chapter 320: Winter Session
Chapter 320: Winter SessionPulling the hood of his black parka lower over his head, Scott ducked behind the windscreen of his snowmobile and headed back to the lodge. At the bunkhouse cabin, he'd just welcomed Tom and Patty Payton, the only married couple he'd had thus far in his wilderness school.Having checked in with Jackie in the reception area of the lodge, the pair had made their way on foot across the ice to the island where they joined fellow survival students Justin Sapp, a stocky young man with an infectious sense of humor, and Paula Martinez, an attractive thirty-something Latina who wrote a Spanish-language adventure blog.Everyone in this session had broad outdoor survival experience, including the Paytons, who had once spent a year in the Amazon cataloging wildlife. They'd told Scott they were excited to learn winter survival skills in the wilderness of Ontario.That leaves four more clients yet to arrive, Scott mused as he pulled up the slope to park beneath the lodg
