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Dream Dominant Collection Chapter 283: Did You Miss Me?
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Dream Dominant Collection Chapter 284: The Folks Arrive
Chapter 284: The Folks ArriveBy 6:30 that evening, the construction work had stopped, and the compound blissfully returned to its normal serenity. Jackie breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that they had enough rooms for the guests who would be arriving the following day. Seated with the family on the back deck, she gazed around the table and caught Scott's eye. He gave her a quick wink and returned his focus to her father, who was in the middle of a fishing story. The pair had hit it off from the moment her parents had arrived that afternoon. Of course, the elder Walkers had insisted on seeing the fire damage first-hand, and although saddened at the losses the compound had sustained, they'd been impressed with the amount of work that had already been done to restore the place to better than before. They'd taken a tour of the entire property and Jackie felt that her parents seemed pleased about the direction the business was taking.Her father, in particular, had seemed impress
Dream Dominant Collection Chapter 285: The Warrior in You
Chapter 285: The Warrior in You"Jackie, your father and I were talking last night." Ann clasped her hands in front of her earnestly.Inwardly, Jackie groaned. Nothing good ever follows those words."Oh?" She aimed for nonchalance as she clicked the keyboard and scanned the reservation screen for the last guests who'd checked in. They were only expecting one more couple to arrive that afternoon.Her mother nodded. "We'd like to take the children to Niagara Falls for a week or so." She gazed at Jackie expectantly.Taken off-guard, Jackie frowned. "Ooo-kay," she said uncertainly. "Why is that? Not that they wouldn't love it, but you two just got here. And you're only here for ten days or so.""You're busy trying to get the business back up. Add to that the construction happening everywhere on the property. It's too dangerous for Grant and Emma to play outside, especially when you can't watch them. Grant already got hurt.""I told you, Mom, that happened before the constructi
Dream Dominant Collection Chapter 286: Blake and Amy
Chapter 286: Blake and Amy"So where are you going to live?" Ann wondered aloud.All the Walkers, plus Amy and Scott, sat around the table on the deck as the sunset painted the western sky in layers of purple and orange. They'd just enjoyed a dinner of spaghetti, garlic bread, and tossed salad. When they'd finished eating, the children had begged off in favor of cartoons on television."We'll have our new house here, of course," Blake began. "But we're also going to find a place in California.""I'm selling my home in Malibu," Amy said. "It's not right for us. We'll pick out something together." Jackie watched as she reached for Blake's hand."Homes in both places," Jim said thoughtfully."It works out well," Amy explained. "I'll still be working in California. In fact," she glanced at Blake, who nodded, "we're going back in about a week. I'm starting a new movie. One I wrote. I'll be directing, too. It's very exciting.""A week?" Jackie murmured. "I sort of thought Blake
Dream Dominant Collection Chapter 287: Working on Jackie
Chapter 287: Working on JackieScott gazed down at the sparkling water below. In this area, landforms had been sculpted thousands of years earlier by migrating glaciers. The lakes were up to 200 feet deep in some places, and the water was so clear, you could see huge boulders and the ghosts of fallen trees as far as twenty feet below the surface. He glanced over at Blake who was looking out his side window. "How did it go in California?" Through the headphones he wore, his own voice sounded far away.Blake flicked his eyes in Scott's direction, and Scott didn't miss the flash of pain there. "It was rough, I won't lie to you. I was there for days before I was able to see Amy, and that was in court. She looks better now, but when I first saw her, she looked terrified. And kind of resigned, like she'd given up." Blake exhaled forcefully. "I don't like to feel helpless when it comes to Amy."Scott nodded. "I get it, man. So why did they decide to drop the charges?""First of a
Dream Dominant Collection Chapter 288: Nine Minutes
Chapter 288: Nine MinutesJackie waved as Blake, still carrying a giggling Amy, hiked up the slope and headed toward his cabin.Wistfully, Jackie watched them go. "Yeah, we won't be seeing them again tonight." She sighed and headed back into the lodge. The telephone was ringing as she passed the office. She spent five minutes chatting with her mother. They'd arrived in Niagara Falls safe and sound. The children could hardly be pulled away from the hotel room balcony overlooking the falls, but Ann insisted that they each say hello to their mother. "Don't worry about a thing, sweetie," her mother said. "We'll be back on Friday."Hanging up the phone, Jackie checked on Trina at the front desk. The current guests were settled, and they didn't expect any new arrivals until the weekend. Trina reassured her that she had things well in hand. "Relax, Jackie," she smiled. "I'll be here until 10:00. But everything should be quiet tonight."Jackie thanked her and headed back to the
Dream Dominant Collection Chapter 289: Drive-In
Chapter 289: Drive-InForty-five minutes later, they drove into Fairson, the next town north of Eliot Lake. As they drove past darkened shop windows, Scott glanced at Jackie, enjoying the fact that she had no idea where they were going. Just outside the town limits, Scott turned onto a small road leading out through the forest. Before long, they came to a place where the countryside opened onto a broad field beside a small lake. Rows of vehicles were parked in the field, facing a large inflatable screen. Jackie's expression was quizzical.Scott had to laugh. "I saw a flyer in Manitoulin today. I couldn't resist."They drove through the gate and followed instructions to the next open space, where Scott backed in."You'll never guess what they're showing tonight," he said as he opened his door. "Stay right there, I'll come around."Pleased that she did as she was told, Scott opened Jackie's door with a flourish. "My lady?" Jackie accepted his hand and allowed him to help her o
Dream Dominant Collection Chapter 290: Showing Off the Play Cabin
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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
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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
