by Bliss Carter
Grace knelt down to Jaxson and softly stated to him, “I had some stomach stuff happen and had to go find some meds to help. Then I had to change my clothes because of it. I’m sorry you’re still in that stupid outfit. We’ll go get you changed in just a bit, I promise. Did you eat okay? Did you save a piece of cake for me, pumpkin?” Grace looked up at the faces around her. Birdie, Gertie, Francie, Kresley, Cade, Ash, Boots and Braxton were all standing there, staring at her like she was going to collapse any second. She cut her eyes at the group at large as if to say for them to knock it off and back up. And they did just that because they knew Grace well. She had a will of iron and a stubbornness that would rival any mule.
“I saved you some cake mama. Aunt KK said we had to or you’d get witchy.” Jaxson began to giggle at saying that and went off to find her piece of cake at their table. Grace rose back to her feet and wobbled back and forth to find her footing. Her head was spinning and she needed to sit down quickly. She didn’t have time to say anything or look at anyone before she felt big, strong arms picking her up. She looked at Walker as he carried her over to where her friends had sat and deposited her in a chair. Everyone took up seats around her for a little while longer and the guests began to thin out, coming by to congratulate Kresley and Cade. It seemed the majority of them didn't know of anything that had happened before. And didn't need to know. Soon, it was down to just their table. Jaxson was asleep in Francie’s lap.
“Okay, let’s let the elephant in the room die. I was kidnapped. I woke up. I was able to figure out a way to try to disarm him. He tried choking me and I'm sure I'll have fingerprint bruises by tomorrow. I might have killed him with that knife, but Boomer took care of it for me regardless. I cried in the grass, calling out for Walker and Cade to find me. They did. I’m back here with my family and son, safe. The end.” Grace summarized, more tired than she had ever felt.
“Grace, I’ve talked with Captain Phillips and we’re okay with waiting until tomorrow to get your official statement on what happened tonight. Boomer and I can come to your house tomorrow and maybe Kresley can keep Jaxson occupied so he won’t overhear. I think you’ll appreciate that better than coming down to the station”, Cade said with thick emotions in his voice. Lord what this woman had gone through tonight.
“Thanks Cade. I would appreciate that more than you know. Now, can we all go home so Kresley and Cade can get some sex and we can get some sleep?” Grace said with forced humor. Everyone laughed quietly and murmured agreement. She found herself standing up beside Walker again.
Boomer went over to Francie and took the heavy child from her arms, gathering Jaxson to his chest, making sure his head was securely on his shoulder. He then walked back over to Grace, took her hand in his large one and said goodnight to everyone, saying without words that he was taking Grace and Jaxson home.
Everyone looked on with huge eyes and waved goodbye. Grace looked back at Kresley, helpless to say no to Walker. Kresley gave her a thumbs up and nod of approval, ending with a big grin. Grace ignored that grin of hers and just concentrated on her hand, snuggled in Walker’s as he held her son. How can so much be said with just the touch of hands? She wasn't going to overthink it and just feel. She squeezed Walker's hand and snuggled into his side, her other hand laying over Jaxson's back as he slept on. Usually Grace liked to be someone's "hero", but it seemed tonight that Walker had taken on that role for her. But maybe in the future she could be "Boomer's saving Grace".
Chapter Twenty-Seven
Cade and Kresley pushed through their garage side door, already kissing each other wherever they could, pushing clothes off each other before they could fully enter their house. Kresley had been married less than twelve hours and the emotional roller coaster that she had been on was making her feel extra sensitive to everything, including her husband’s sexy, muscled looks and sweet demeanor. It was an explosive combination. She pushed his jacket off his shoulders and started pulling at his tie at the same time.
“Why does there have to be so many buttons on this dress!” Cade exclaimed as he struggled to undo the placket of buttons running down her back. He came to a screeching halt when Kresley stated in a whisper to look underneath for the zipper. He found it under the placket. Cade laughed at that and then unzipped her dress, letting it fall to a heap on the floor. Kresley had been telling Cade about her present to him for a week now and she told him on the drive that he could open it after they got home. But Cade didn’t realize that her present to him was herself, wrapped up in a pretty bow of white lace. Kresley’s body was so sexy and beautiful. Her breasts were encased in a white lace, demi cup bra that lifted her tits high and made them look so full and plump. Her panties were also white lace, but to his surprise they were a thong. He stood back a foot to admire Kresley’s round, beautiful back side. “Baby, that thong is about to make me collapse here in the hallway. Is this my present?” Cade asked as he caressed her butt cheeks, rubbing his hands over the rounded curves, slapping them both a little, watching her ass jiggle.
“Yes, Big Sexy, it’s your present to unwrap and enjoy. I just hope you’ll share that joy with me as well”, Kresley shyly asked.
“Oh baby, you know I will. I’m not selfish when it comes to you.” After that flirtatious statement, Kresley had enough and took Cade’s hand, leaving behind whatever clothes that were taken off there. She pulled him up the stairs to their bedroom. She closed the door and shoved Cade down on the bed, undressing him by pulling apart his shirt, letting the buttons fly off as she ripped it from his body. She undid his belt and unzipped him, careful not to injure his manhood. Kresley then took off his pants and boxer shorts, leaving Cade totally naked. She quickly straddled his lap and waited. Cade wasted no time, wrapping his arms around his wife and burying his face in between her breasts. He inhaled the sweet vanilla scent of her, spreading kisses on her collar bone, her neck and up to her lips. They kissed deeply for a few minutes, just enjoying the feel of each other.
Cade loved this woman so much and just by binding themselves to each other today, he felt even closer to her now when they made love. Cade pulled Kresley’s bra off of her and bared her breasts for his pleasure. He sucked each nipple into his mouth, voraciously sucking on both. He laved them with his tongue, wetting around the nipple, kissing the top and bottom of her breasts. Kresley cried out, clutching his head to her chest.
With no hint to her thoughts, Kresley pulled her thong to the side of her sex, then moved her hand down and grasped Cade’s erection. She positioned him where she wanted him and slid down on to him, still straddling his lap. She began to move, slowly at first, rocking her hips gently. Cade took over from there, holding her tightly to his chest, her breasts resting against him. He took her mouth possessively, kissing her the same as he moved inside her body. Using his tongue to mimic what he was doing below, Cade thrust hard into her wetness, over and over. Kresley gasped in pleasure, clutching Cade’s head in her hands, her fingers entangled in his dark hair. She had little to no words to describe how it felt to be making love to her husband right now, in their home. But she had one phrase come to mind.
“Mine, husband. You are mine, Mr. Grantham," She moaned into his mouth, gasping and crying out at the orgasm building inside of her.
Cade looked back lovingly to his wife, her beautiful green eyes glistening and burning with desire. He kissed her gently on the lips, a total opposite of the heavy, hard thrusts of his manhood inside of her. Cade, not stopping, took a deep breath and said lovingly, “And you are mine, wife. Mine forever, Mrs. Grantham.” He thrust once more, hard, taking he and his wife both over the edge. They both cried out together at the bliss coursing through their bodies.
Life with Kresley would be an adventure that would never be dull. Big Sexy had found the love of his life and had gained a crazy family to keep him on his toes. God help him. But it was going to be so much fun.
Epilogue
It wasn't a great start to the day when nightmares woke her up screaming and begging
. Not to mention waking up her 6 year old son. Demons rarely listen to pleading, so Grace wasn't sure why her subconscious state continued to beg for mercy each night. Having the nightmares was bad enough, but having them scare Jaxson to the point of waking him up, yelling was the tipping point.
Grace knew she needed to get some help. It had been a week since Cade and Kresley's wedding. A week since that sadistic piece of snot Smith had kidnapped her. A week since Officer Walker Collins had become her protector. Correction. Her bossy protector. And what a horrific week it had been. Almost zero sleep and trying to pretend that she was fine, her sleep was fine, everything was just hunky dory. Grace knew she wasn't fooling anyone, least of all Walker.
Now it was 5 o'clock in the morning on a Saturday and she was supposed to be at Kresley's old apartment at 9 AM. She knew there would be no going back to sleep. So the day was going to be a long one. Grace knew Walker was supposed to be there this morning, so at least she get some type of excitement, even if she kept it to herself. Trying to maintain the attitude that she had all of her shit together, especially around a man that made her feel anything but balanced was difficult. All she really wanted to do was crawl up into Walker's lap and let him hold her. And if she asked him, she knew he would say yes without thought. Something held her back, though.
Walker had been maintaining contact with her all week, yet he hadn't pushed. Grace honestly thought after Saturday that he would have been all up in her business and life, but he hadn't. And that confused her even more. She wasn't the type to lean on a man or even have thoughts of doing that. Yet here she was, laying in her bed, and wishing for Walker. Which made her turn to her phone, which sat next to her bed. For the past week, every morning Grace woke to a text from him. It was just one of a thousand things about Walker that made her heart skip a beat. Sure enough, a text from Walker sat in her inbox.
Walker: When you read this, it will hopefully be after a long night’s sleep with no dreams. Or if you did dream, maybe those dreams were all good things. Text me when you wake up so I’ll know you’re good.
Grace: Hey. I’m awake. I’m good. Okay, so that’s a lie, but I’m not sure even what to say. Hope you have a good day.
Walker: Facetime me
Grace: Seriously? It’s not even 6 AM.
Walker: yes, seriously. Facetime me. Now.
Grace: Okay, but give me a sec. I look like trailer trash.
Walker: No you don’t. You’re beautiful no matter what. And I wouldn’t care.
Gulp. Grace took a deep breath, looked at Walker's photo on her screen and hit the Facetime button...
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Look for the next book in the Mercy Springs Heroes series, Boomer's Saving Grace, coming soon to ebook and paperback. Find out how Grace copes with the aftermath of her kidnapping and her feelings for Walker "Boomer" Collins. Watch Walker struggle with not being in total control like he's used to and be included in the crazy sarcasm and antics that the Anderson girls are notorious for.
About The Author
Bliss Carter
Bliss Carter is a 2020 debut author with a flare for the sarcastic, funny and flirty. She is southern to the bone and a straight shooter, saying what she thinks without hurting feelings. Bliss grew up in South Georgia and just never left to explore other areas. She didn’t feel the need to. Living close by to her parents and other family is the most important thing.
Bliss fell in love with an alpha male and has managed to wrangle him in for more than a decade of marriage. With step-children, grandchildren and two cats that have no boundaries, Bliss tries to write in a way that’s mimics the way she loves to read. With total abandon.
Being an avid reader, almost to the point of becoming obsessed with an author or series, has helped Bliss understand the book she is writing and the characters she creates. She takes writing a story very seriously, wanting to make sure that both her characters and her readers are both completely satisfied when the story is finished.
Bliss may or may not have a thing for men in uniform. If her stories are heavy with law enforcement, fire fighters, and military men, well, you’ll just have to learn to enjoy it. Bliss won’t apologize for it, but will try to keep you entertained with enough sarcasm and humor to last you a lifetime. If ever there was a book character that fit Bliss and her personality most, it would have to be Grace from her Mercy Springs Heroes Series. Sugar and spice, the ultimate female package. Hard as steel on the outside and a marshmallow on the inside.
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