Under His Protection

EPILOGUE

“You’re getting married this Saturday, isn’t that a little fast? I mean he’s only been here and back with you for three days,” Eve said skeptically.

“I know it may seem that way to you Aunt Eve but we love each other. It’s as though faith had brought us together and we don’t see any reason to wait. I was hoping you would be happy for me, I really want you there.”

“Oh, honey, of course, I’m happy for you and I will be there. But it doesn’t give us much time to plan a wedding.”

“We’re just getting married at the church, just us. We don’t want a big wedding or any of the traditional stuff.”

“What about a honeymoon?” Eve asked, feeling more than a little shocked.

“We can’t afford one right now so we decided to wait and go on one later. I bought a little white dress to wear, nothing fancy. Aunt Eve, all my dreams are coming true. I have a business that I can call my own, I have the man of my dreams. I have never been this happy in my whole life.”

“I can see that dear and after you get married you both must come back to my place for lunch and a drink. Will you at least give your old aunty that much since you’re depriving me of a big wedding to arrange?”

“Yes,” Jade answered, giving her a hug.

Saturday: “Jade, Jade can you come here please,” Zane called out. He stood with his arms crossed looking down at his white shirt that lay on the bed. This was his wedding day and his brand new shirt was ruined.

Just stepping out of the shower she wrapped a towel around her and went into the bedroom when she heard him calling. “What’s wrong?” she asked him.

“Will you just look at that,” he pointed to the bed.

Jade burst out laughing, there curled up into a ball inside his shirt was mittens, asleep. She had scratched it, leaving holes and it had black fur all over it. “He’s just showing you how much he likes you by using your shirt as a bed.”

“Oh you think it’s funny do you?” he asked, pulling her into his arms. Seeing her in only a towel woke the hunger in him, his hand going around her waist, the other one started to tug on the towel but got his hand slapped in the process.

“Not now, we have to be at the church in an hour.” Placing her hands on his chest gave him a light shove. “There’s another shirt in the closet. I need to get finished dressing and so do you.”

“Bossy,” he muttered under his breath.

When he saw her enter the living room thirty minutes later his heart did a flip. She wore her hair down, just the way he liked it. She had on a short white dress with high heels, a gold chain around her neck and matching earrings. She was a vision of beauty. “You look so beautiful. I can’t believe you will soon be my wife. I am the luckiest man alive.”

“I’m the lucky one,” she replied.

Eve was waiting for them at the church and the ceremony began. It was a simple one, they had their own vows they wrote. After being pronounced man and wife he lifted her up off her feet and kissed her before setting her back down. He wanted to go right back home and tear off her dress but they had promised to go back to her aunt’s place.

Little did they know what was in store for them. Walking into Eve’s home they were greeted by people who had decorated the house. There were flowers, food, champagne and even arranged for someone to play music. Whether they wanted it or not they were given a reception. There went Zane’s plan for getting her out of her dress and right into bed.

Eve handed them both a glass of champagne. “I hope you don’t mind, I just had to do something special for you both. And you being the new sheriff this is a good opportunity to meet everybody.” She took Zane over for a dance. “Jade is like a daughter to me so don’t you ever hurt her or you’ll have me to answer to, young man.”

“Eve, I love her and I give you my word I’ll do everything in my power to make her happy. The moment I laid eyes on her I knew she was different from the other women I knew, she was meant to be mine.” He looked over at Jade who was talking to another man. No, he wasn’t jealous but he did want her in his arms now. “Excuse me while I go and dance with my wife.” Oh, how he liked the way that sounded.

Ten years later: Jade felt Zane’s hand sliding up her leg and under her nightgown, she felt his warm breath on the back of her neck when he kissed it. She moaned softly when his hand reached her breast and circled the nipple, making it hard. Rolling onto her back she put her hands on his chest. “Happy anniversary handsome,” she said, her hands caressing his toned muscles. Ten years later and his body was in even better shape than ever.

“Happy anniversary baby,” he said as he pulled her nightgown off. “Now for your present.” His mouth claimed her as he moved his hand down her body, he would never get tired of touching her. He felt the dampness pooling between her legs when he started stroking her pussy, pushing a finger in, she was wet and his for the taking. She arched her hips, moving to the beat of his strokes. Leaving her mouth he moved his lips down her neck, finding that special spot that had her coming when he sucked. It wasn’t long before she let out a muffled scream and came all over his hand.

“Oh God Zane,” she said as she let loose, her fingers tangled in his hair. He had a way of making her come just by his kiss and the mere stroke of his fingers.

Satisfied when he heard her cry out in ecstasy he climbed on top of her. His cock entered her slowly, teasing her. She wrapped her legs around his waist and her fingers dug into his flesh. He looked down at her lips that were wet from her running her tongue along them. Her body glistened with sweat and her beautiful breasts were heaving rapidly up and down. Ten years and gravity hadn’t touched them, or any other part of her. Her breasts were still round and firm, and her ass, the part he liked the best was just as firm today as it was years ago.

With every thrust he made he moved faster, harder and deeper. He loved being deep inside her, her warmth wrapped around his cock. For them, the sex got better with every passing year, more passionate, more intimate.

Letting out a satisfied grunt he rolled over onto his side, pulling her close and wrapped his arm around her.” I love you, Jade.”

“I love you too,” she said, reaching up stroked his chin. “Don’t you have to be at work soon?”

“No. I told my deputy I was taking the day off, so I’m all yours.” He looked down at the woman in his arms, his heart was so full of love for her. He never regretted one minute of moving here to be with her. He loved being the sheriff, loved the town and the people who lived there. At times his job was boring but for the most part, he was kept busy. The town wasn’t without its crime, there had been some tense situations but with his training, he dealt with it. Jade also kept him on his toes, they had their fights but always made up. She still ran her shop and helped him to keep the passion and romance alive in their marriage.

“I think we should get up and start breakfast,” Jade said Sitting up she pulled the sheet up over her breasts.

“I wish we could spend the whole day in bed,” he answered back.

“We both know that’s not going to happen,” she laughed.

Just then the door burst open and two little six-year-olds came running over and jumped on the bed. “Mommy, daddy,” they both shouted.

Jade looked at Zane and smiled. “The twins are up.”

“Jenny, Joey, what have I told you about coming into mommy and daddy’s bedroom?” he asked as he tickled each one of them. No way could he be mad at his two little miracles. He and Jade wanted kids right away but after a couple of years they gave up, and they were told she might not be able to conceive. But then they were blessed with twins, their lives were now complete.

“Sorry Daddy, but we made you and Mommy a picture for your anniversary,” Joey said as his sister held it up for them to see.

He took the picture and looked at it, a wide smile appeared on his face. “I love it, it’s perfect, thank you both,” he said, handing Jade the picture. It was two stick figures, one had blond hair, one dark and they were kissing. “OK you two, go get dressed and we’ll go make mommy breakfast.”

Jenny jumped up and down. “Can we make chocolate chip pancakes?”

Jade laughed. “My favourite,” she said, winking at Zane.

Once the kids left he got out of bed and pulled on his pants, grateful the twins hadn’t walked in ten minutes earlier. Leaning over kissed her. “I love you so much.”

Smiling she kissed him back. “I’ll be down shortly.” She sat up, covering herself with the sheet. “Zane. I fell in love with you right from the beginning, I love you now and I’ll love you more tomorrow.”

He pulled her into his arms. “Same here sweetheart. Don’t be too long, I have a surprise for you.” Kissing her again went downstairs with the twins.

After a quick shower, she went down and stopped in the doorway and listened to her family talking as they made a mess making the pancakes.

“Jenny, Joey, let’s go over the rules one more time. Before entering mommy and daddy’s room what do you do?”

“We knock and wait for you to tell us to come in,” both twins said at the same time.

Pouring herself a cup of coffee she sat down as they served up the meal. “So what is this big surprise you have for me?” she asked, her curiosity getting the better of her.

Wiping his mouth with the napkin got up and going into his coat pocket took out an envelope and giving her a kiss handed it to her. “This was long overdue. Happy anniversary honey.”

Reading the papers her eyes went wide, her jaw dropped open and tears sprang to her eyes. “My God Zane, Jamaica.”

Going over he kneeled before her and wiped her tears away. “We never got to go on a honeymoon, though every day with you seemed like one. I secretly put money away in an account over the years to save for this. Two weeks, just you and me.”

She threw her arms around him, she wondered how she could love him any more than she already did. “I love it, but what about the twins?”

“I took care of everything. Your Aunt is going to watch them and the women who work for you are going to take care of the shop and my deputy is covering for me. All you have to do is pack, we leave tomorrow morning.”

Standing up he pulled her into his arms, his mouth came down on hers. The sound of the twins giggling could be heard as they kissed.

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