13. Jack

Chapter 13

Jack

“ M erry Christmas Eve!” I hear commotion from the front door and see January and her daughter are walking in with Lief.

“Aunt January! Hey, Uncle Lief!” Joey goes running to them, and Lief scoops him up and throws him in the air.

“How did you guys get here?” Courtney asks, freeing January's hands of the bags she's holding.

“The snowmobile,” Lief answers, and January shakes her head.

“That thing is a death trap. He took the snowmobile because he’s a showoff. Lily and I chose life today and took the four-wheel drive.”

I chuckle at her explanation, and they both look shocked to see me as I round the corner.

“Jack. I didn’t know you were here,” January says with a tone while staring right at Courtney.

I smirk, and Lief just shakes his head.

“Come in, come in, get out of the cold.” Courtney ushers everyone into the living room. “However you got here, I’m glad you did. How are the roads? ”

“Not great, but we wouldn’t miss tonight for anything.”

“I’m glad you guys are here. I was afraid no one would come, and we'd be left with all this food.”

“It will be fine. We’ll all be back tomorrow for more.”

Lief carries two big bags over to the tree, and January says, “Jack, help Lief with the presents, Joey, take Lily and play in your room for a little. I’m going to help Courtney in the kitchen.”

“In other words, you're taking her in there to talk about me,” I say while staring at January.

“Exactly.” January ushers Courtney into the kitchen.

Lief laughs as the girls leave the room. “How long have you been here?”

“Just since yesterday. Joey was afraid I wouldn’t get here with the snow and didn’t want me to miss Christmas. I have to say, he had a great idea.”

“Yeah? How's it going? Did you tell her yet?”

I shake my head. “No, we talked a bit last night, but I didn't get that far.” When there is no response, I look up from placing the packages under the tree. “What?”

“You slept with her!” he hisses out.

“So? She’s my wife. I’m allowed to do that.”

He clicks his tongue. “Jack, you need to tell her you guys are still married. Don’t trick her, it’s not going to go over well. Trust me.”

“I plan on it tonight. It’s Christmas Eve, and I promised Joey he’d have the best Christmas ever. That includes waking up as a family once again tomorrow.”

“I hope so, Jack. For your sake, hers, and Joey’s. But don’t keep her in the dark. And what about work?”

“I spoke with my assistant earlier. Things are under control. And I’ve been emailing the junior partner, feeling him out, and he’s interested and I think he’s ready. It could be as early as New Year’s that things get wrapped up.”

“That quickly?”

I shrug. “I already had a few things in motion before coming here.”

“You’re that serious, huh?”

“I am. I can’t miss any more time with them.”

Lief pulls me in for a hug. “I’m glad to hear it, man. And I'm glad to have you back, both in town and in my life.”

“Me too, Lief. I’m sorry for missing out on those years with you too, years when you needed me the most. But I’m here now, and it’s time to make it up to everyone.”

“You better take an ad out in the paper to make your announcement.” He laughs.

“Oh please. I’m sure it’s already running through the gossip train in town. They’ll all just have to get over their issues with me. I’m staying, and they can kiss my ass.”

“The only one kissing ass around here should be you, Jack,” January snipes out as she and Courtney walk back into the living room.

“January, be nice,” Courtney chastises her halfheartedly while handing me and Lief mugs of hot chocolate.

We all sit around the tree, and I say, “I agree, January. I have a lot to make up for. And I want to go on record right now with an apology to you.” She looks dumbfounded as I continue. “Lief and I worked out our differences over the years, but not until I came here this week did I realize how much my absence affected everyone. Your family has been my family since we were kids, and I’m sorry for not being there when you all needed me the most.”

She’s speechless, and Courtney just watches with wide eyes .

“Well, um, thank you for that, Jack. I, um, I don’t know what to say.”

“Just say you accept my apology. And my thanks for looking after Courtney and my son when I was too stupid to do it myself.”

She looks back and forth between Courtney and I, shaking her head. “I do. Yes, I mean, and you’re welcome.”

I laugh at her. “I don’t think I’ve ever seen you without words, January.”

“I don’t think it’s ever happened before.” She laughs. “Looks like we’ve all had a chance to grow, huh?”

“Looks like.”

It’s almost midnight, and now that we know Joey is fast asleep, we’ve been wrapping the last of the presents and putting them under the tree. Santa will make his deliveries soon and hopefully sprinkle some Christmas magic on Courtney and me, and then all will be right with the world.

“Tonight was great, don't you think?”

“It was. I’m glad they were able to make it over. Tomorrow may be a different story.” She looks out the curtains, and the snow is now well past the windowpanes.

“Yeah, I don’t think Lief’s snowmobile is going anywhere tomorrow.”

She stands by the mantel and begins filling Joey’s stocking. With every present I place under the tree, I give her a pat on the ass. “Courtney, being next to you is so hard. Don’t you remember when we were kids, how we couldn’t go two minutes without touching each other? Being under this roof with you all day, and with only one wall between us last night, has been killing me. Watching you be the mother to my child and love him so much has me hotter for you than that prom dress you wore.”

She laughs at my recollection. “Knock it off, Jack. I know what you’re doing.”

“What am I doing, Courtney?” I ask in a lower voice.

She gives me a bland look. “You know exactly what you are doing. You did this every day after we started dating when you were sixteen years old. I actually think that voice is what got me into the backseat of your truck to begin with.”

“I didn't know I had that effect on you at sixteen.”

“Oh please.”

“Seriously!” I guffaw. “I mean, at twenty-four I was smoother, but at thirty-two, my body knows exactly who and what it needs.”

“Jack.” Just one call of my name, and I’m ready to burst.

“Can I kiss you, Coco?”

She nods, and I know I should wait. I need to tell her everything. But one kiss first won’t hurt. I take the presents she’s holding and put them on the floor, and then I kiss her like it’s the first time. I start soft and slow, wanting her to feel every bit of the love I have for her. But it quickly progresses into more— need —because together we always burned hot for each other.

“I never thought we’d get here again.”

“Me either.”

She shrugs out of her robe, revealing her sleep set that is barely there silk. “You’ve had this on for the last hour and didn’t tell me?”

She smirks and slowly falls to her knees in front of me. “I bought it from Dress Me Up.” I watch from above as she pulls at my waistband and slides my sweats and boxers down, my cock popping out at full attention for her. “Oh, fuck.” She grasps me at my base, leaning in and kissing the tip before flicking it quickly with her tongue. I grab the mantel to steady myself and let my head fall back on my neck. “More.”

She takes me deep, creating a suction as she works me over. I run my hand through her hair, grabbing hold of her neck before letting my hand drift to the strap of her tank. She rises on her knees and lets me slide the strap down her arm, letting her tit come out for me to hold. I roll her nipple and squeeze her, her moans vibrating me as she sucks.

She pulls back and looks up at me while she slides the other strap down so that both her full tits are now out, nipples hard, waiting for me. I stand there, looking down at her while she strokes me and kisses around everywhere but where I need her mouth.

“You’re gorgeous, Coco.” I play with her large tits while she rolls my balls before taking me deep in her throat. Her mouth is wet and warm and is driving me insane. Her sounds and mine mix together, her tits shake, and I wish I could drive myself through them. I step back, needing her to release me as I step out of my sweats then pull my t-shirt over my head before I get on the floor with her. I cradle her face and kiss her, whispering how much I missed her once more.

“I never stopped loving you, Jack. I just didn't love business you.” Her words make my heart skip a beat. “I just couldn’t be the second choice.” My hands smooth over her back; I can’t stop touching her. I pull her close, the feel of her naked breasts on my chest crashing memories through my mind. “I don’t know if I can go back there, back to that place where I was alone and you were working all the time, especially now that Joey is older and knows what is happening and who is around. ”

“Let me show you how it can be.”

“He’s going to need his father, Jack. He’s going to need you to teach him how to throw a football. He’s going to need you to teach him how to tie a tie or how to handle his first heartbreak. As his mom, I will be there too, but there is something about having his dad that's irreplaceable.”

The need to claim her right now, yell out that she’s still my wife and take her over and over in front of the Christmas tree in her house, our house, is so strong. It’s like everything I need to say has to happen physically first, so she can feel my absolute love for her.

I turn her so her back is to my front and run my hand over her hip before pulling her shorts down. She maneuvers out of them and grinds her ass against me, my cock nestled between her butt cheeks. Her curves are amazing, and I need to feel her skin on mine. I lean back on my hands, allowing her to use me, to rub herself against me and have a bit of fun before I grab her hips, directing her where I need her most.

She looks over her shoulder, shaking her ass on me, and I spank it quickly before rising to my knees and pulling her upward against me. I kiss her while I slide my hand between her legs. Her moans get louder at my intrusion. I look down the front of her body and her belly and tits shake as I thrust my hand in and out. She leans her head back on my shoulder then reaches back, circling her hands around my neck, and I watch as her body quakes.

“Yes, Coco. Fall apart on my hand. Goddamn, that’s so hot.” I nip at her neck as she does her best to keep her cries to herself. “We need to take a vacation. Just you and me. I don’t care if we never leave the room. I need to hear you let go for me, I need to hear you scream my name. ”

Her whimpers grow louder, and I kiss her to absorb the sound.

She falls forward, allowing me to enter her from behind. I grab her hips and pump as she pushes back on me. I spank her for every deep moan she gives me, a pleasant reward I know she loves. I’m frantic and can’t quite figure out where I want her. I pull out and urge her to flip to her back. I enter her again in one thrust, pushing her knees to her chest and fucking her hard, her tits bouncing with every thrust. My cock is buried so deep I don’t think I'll ever come out. But fuck, she feels divine.

I smooth my hands around her ass and hips as she moans, and it only makes me want to crank it up harder. I feather my fingers over her nipples and breasts, loving that her eyes roll back with every pass of my hand.

“Your body is to die for, Courtney. These curves fit me perfectly.” She pulls at my hand and sucks my finger, getting it wet before I pull it out and circle her nipple. I drive back into her, her tits slapping and the sounds of our bodies coming together drowning everything else out. She throws her hands above her head, arching her back, her perfect breasts on full display for me, knowing this is my favorite part of her.

“Jack, do it. Make me come again.”

“I don’t want it to end.” I’m ready to explode, but I don’t want to. I want to keep going, saving this moment, memorizing this feeling, her face, this picture forever burned in my head.

“I need it. Please, come now, and then I have more to show you.” She’s breathless as she begs, and I can’t stop myself. I lean back, straightening her legs against my chest and thrusting deep, taking us both over the edge at the same time. She bites her knuckles, trying to keep quiet, and it’s the best thing I've ever seen.

“If this is what dad sex is all about, I’m for it.” She laughs, bending her legs and circling my waist, pulling me in close to her. I kiss her quickly. “Seriously, this fast and furious in stolen moments is hot as shit.”

We catch our breath but the way she’s still gyrating under me tells me this night is far from over. “Coco, you need more?”

“You know I do. I told you I have something to show you.”

I raise a brow, loving this side of her. “Show me, baby. I’ll follow you anywhere.”