by J. B. McGee
His eyes were bright blue and playful, “Oh, I see.”
He nibbled her ear and then trailed kisses down her neck, “Getting warmer?”
“Uh huh.”
He was back to her breasts, “You said this wasn’t it, right?”
“Right.” She gasped as he tugged and pulled. The only thoughts she could really think was how much she loved him and how badly she wanted to get married as soon as possible. She knew that if he was this good just making out, that her wedding night would be pure pleasure.
“Do you need a hint, Mr. Banks?” she playfully smiled as she inhaled as his tongue went farther down her abdomen.
“I think I might, Miss Gerhart.”
She tilted her pelvis up into his chest while leaning her head up so she could see him. He chuckled, “Oh, I see.”
“No, you feel.” She winked.
“Ah, yes.”
He spread his legs and nuzzled his head between her legs. She inhaled so sharply there was a whistle, “I think you just hit the spot.”
“Hmph, and I just claimed my prize.”
He started to flick his tongue back and forth causing her legs to reflex and shake. She grasped the sheets tightly. “Yes.” She hissed through clenched teeth, her eyes tightly squeezed close. The sensations were almost too much to handle. She let out a load groan as her whole body trembled on the bed as she came down from the most incredible high she had ever had.
When he was done, he kissed his way back up to her. She pulled him to her mouth and kissed him as she cupped his head in her hands, threading through is hair. “That. Was. Incredible. Do you want your prize?”
“I already have my prize.”
“No, your prize.” She grabbed his erection that was bulging through his pants.
“Gabby, you’re prize enough for me, but I will never turn down any other prizes you’d like to offer me.” He pushed her hair back and kissed her nose.
“Well, then you’re still wearing too many clothes.”
They had spent the next hour continuing to please each other, to make love in every way they could to uphold her promise to her dying mother. When Gabby was totally spent, they were both naked and he was holding her, her had resting on his chest. She was rubbing the groomed hair on his chest. “So, I was serious about the whole wedding date thing.”
“I was, too.” He was rubbing her arm.
“Bradley, I don’t know how much longer I can wait. I want you so badly.”
“Oh, and to think you thought I’d be the one who wouldn’t be able to wait.” He smiled.
“I know.”
“So, when do you want to get married, love?”
“How about a June wedding?”
“You sure? That’s still months away.”
“Well, I was thinking we could seriously elope and keep it to ourselves.”
“We’ll see.”
“What about school for you?”
“I had already requested a transfer to Brenau on Friday before I left.”
He perched his head up, flexing his muscles against her face, “You did what?”
She proudly grinned, “You heard me.”
He pulled her head up to his and closed his eyes as he kissed her. “Gabby, I love you so much.”
“I know. And, I love you.”
“You hungry?”
“Famished.” She giggled.
“Well, let’s eat, then.”
They spent the rest of the night eating and expressing their love towards one another. Gabby wondered how she could have ever pondered him being unfaithful to her. It was so obvious that she was the only girl on his radar, and that was the best feeling in the world. She couldn’t wait to spend the rest of her life making him happy, having his babies, and growing old with him. He was her soul mate. He was happily ever after, her fairy tale. He was the love of her life. She wasn’t dreaming. This was really happening for them.
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About the Author
J.B. McGee was born and raised in Aiken, South Carolina. After graduating from South Aiken High School, she toured Europe as a member of the 1999 International Bands of America Tour, playing the clarinet. While attending Converse College, an all-girls school in Spartanburg, South Carolina, she visited Charleston often. It quickly became one of her favorite vacation spots. She met her husband, Chad, during Christmas break her freshman year and they married in 2001 and she moved back to her home town. In 2005, the couple welcomed their first son, Noah. J.B. finished her Bachelor of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education at the University of South Carolina-Aiken in 2006. During her time studying children's literature, a professor had encouraged her to become a writer.
In 2007, she welcomed their second child, Jonah, and she became a stay at home mom/entrepreneur. In 2009, the found out their two children and J.B. have Mitochondrial Disease. In 2011, a diagnosis also was given to Chad. Please take a moment and learn more about Mitochondrial Disease. Awareness is key to this disease that has no cure or treatments. www.foundmm.org
J.B. McGee and her family now reside in Buford, Georgia, to be closer to their children's medical team. After a passion for reading had been re-ignited, J.B. decided to finally give writing a shot. Mending, is her second book and second installment in the This Trilogy.
Acknowledgments
To my husband and my children, you have shared me with the world. I know this has not been the easiest journey. Thank you for allowing me the time to write and pursue my dreams. Chad, thank you for selling Broken to every woman you come into contact with, even though you’ve not read it. Thank you for sacrificing your “me” time for mine, for making sure meals were always delicious, hot and ready after a long day of writing. Part of my dream is trying to ensure that we have a better life. Noah and Jonah, I want you to know that no matter how far-fetched your dreams may seem, they are attainable. You can do anything you want if you try hard enough. I love you.
A special thank you to Tina Outlaw-Kennett and Outlaw’s Vision Quest Farm for taking the time to explain to me the various types of therapy mentioned in this book. Tina, you have always been so supportive of me and my big dreams. Thank you for everything you have done for the book, but more importantly as a therapist for my own family.
To Michelle Eck, you embraced me immediately and gave me a crash course in how to promote myself as an author. You pushed me to be better in every aspect of this journey. You have become a good friend and I am eternally thankful for the divine intervention that led me to you and Literati Literature Lovers.
To Rosette Doyle and Your Movie Boutique, you did an incredible job bringing Broken to life in pictures. I can’t wait to see what you do with Mending. It was no fluke that we were put into each other’s lives. We have far too much in common. You’re a good friend, and I’m thankful for you.
To Jaimi Lewis-McCormick and Amber Chi, you have become two of my best friends. I look forward to that author cruise one day. Thank you for hours of brainstorming sessions and girl talk. Thank you for being my cheerleaders and awesome beta readers.
To For the Love of Fifty Shades of Grey: Jaymi, Shelley, Shona, Baby T, Carol, Stacy, and Terri. You girls have been a tremendous source of encouragement, laughter, cheerleading and inspiration. Thank you for running our page while I worked on this book.
Last, but not least, thank you to all the reviewers and bloggers. I don’t want to name names because I’m worried I’ll leave someone out and you all are so incredibly special to me. Without you, I do not know where I would be at this point. You not only read my book but you gave me the biggest compliment by telling your friends. I am eternally grateful for your friendships, you know who you are.
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