All Chapters of Dream Dominant Collection: Chapter 201 - Chapter 210

Chapter 201: Surfing LessonUp early the following morning, Jessi briefly considered calling to check on Sarah, but decided against it, not wishing to disturb her. But before she could leave the house, Sarah called her."Is everything under control for the shower?" she asked Jessi."Of course, no worries. How are you feeling?""Like a slightly smaller truck ran over me than the one from yesterday," she joked. "The soup you brought over really helped.""I'm glad. Keep getting rest. That's really the only thing that will get you better.""I will. But I owe you one. I know how you hate baby showers.""Just get better and we'll call it even," Jessi laughed.Before heading out the front door, she made one last check. The party supplies were already in the Volvo. She'd packed a bag for Buddy with his bowls, a Ziploc bag of food, his treats, his favorite toys, and a small blanket for him to use as a bed. "I haven't had to pack a diaper bag in years," she laughed to herself.As she

Chapter 203: Crossing the LineHeart pounding, Jessi knelt in Judd's bedroom. She'd considered placing the chenille throw on the floor to cushion her knees, but he hadn't mentioned it, so she promptly discarded the notion. Her shoes she'd kicked off and placed beside the dresser.What she wanted most of all was to please him, so she knelt upright, her arms clasped behind her, her head bowed. She knew she should clear her mind, but now her thoughts swirled around those moments on the patio. Had she topped him? Had she been too forward? Kissing him hadn't been her plan, but when she was so close to him, she'd felt drawn as if with a magnet. Suddenly, she heard his footfalls on the stairs, and her pulse quickened. She listened as he entered the bedroom and closed the door. After that, the room was silent and she strained to hear, not daring to look up. "Well done, little one," he murmured. He'd moved behind her, and gently stroked her hair. "I'm going to shower properly befo

Chapter 205: Something NewJessi and Judd left his townhouse together, Judd heading to the station while Jessi drove home to spend her Sunday in the quiet of the big house. It had never bothered her before. Of course, right after Graham had died the house seemed empty. But as she let herself in the front door, she glanced around. Graham had insisted on bringing in a decorator after the kids had moved away, and while the house looked like a showplace, Jessi had never really liked the frou-frou décor. It seemed impersonal, like someone else's belongings.Shrugging off the thoughts, Jessi went upstairs, took a shower, threw on a pair of denim shorts and a pink tank top, and took Buddy for a walk around the neighborhood."So, what gives, Farris?" Alex and Judd had stopped for lunch after dropping a patient at the hospital."What gives what?" Judd questioned, munching on a handful of fries."What gives with that extra swing in your step and that shit-eating grin? Inquiring minds wanna

Chapter 207: DinnerThey sat opposite each other at the white linen-covered table, candlelight bathing them in a golden glow. Pop art graced the white walls, in stark contrast to the bare concrete floor. Near the bar, a singer was warming up.When they'd been shown to their table, Jessi had gingerly lowered herself onto the chair, finding that the weight of the plug was more bearable when she was seated than when she stood. Judd had watched her, a glimmer of amusement in his eyes."This is a beautiful place," Jessi said as their server left with their orders.Judd glanced around. "You haven't been to O-BO before?"She shook her head."The owner is a friend of mine. We were at FSU together. He started this place a couple of years ago.""I like it. It feels fancy, but welcoming."Judd nodded. "I think that was what he was going for. So, Angel…"He was interrupted when the waiter returned with their wine. "Here you are madam, sir. Your starter will be up momentarily."Judd smil

Chapter 209: Date for the PartyThe ringing of the office phone startled Jessi. She'd been lost in thought, going over final arrangements for the fire chief's retirement party."Hello. Sea Star Celebrations. This is Jessi.""Hello, Angel." The voice on the other end was deeply masculine, and Jessi felt a tingle down below as well as a dampening between her thighs.It had been two weeks since they'd finally given in to desire, two busy weeks. They'd managed to finally replace the dishwasher and do another couple of jobs from Graham's list. They'd gone paddle boarding again, and Jessi had completed the online dive certification course and she'd had her first pool dive the previous day.She and Judd had also gotten blood tests out of the way, so that when they sex, which had been every time they'd seen each other since that night two weeks earlier, they were free to do so without condoms."Hi, there," she managed, smiling dreamily. "I'm surprised you called the business phone.""I