HH01 - A Humble Heart (32 page)

“He’s happy. I haven’t seen him happy in years and now he’s ridiculously happy. He loves you and the kids. He’ll do

what he needs to make everything perfect for you and the kids.”

“I just need them safe.”

“He’ll do that,” Seth said. He looked at his watch. “Look it’s after three in the morning. I want you to go get some sleep,

okay?”

“But-”

“No buts, you’re pregnant. You need to rest for them.”

She reluctantly nodded and made her way inside saying good night to Bret who was the only one that remained. She didn’t

see Edward until she walked into their bedroom.

Edward was lying on top of the covers in his clothes. His arms were folded over his face. Dana quickly undressed. She

pulled on a silk nightie and climbed in bed. He didn’t react.

Dana moved towards him cautiously. She snuggled against him and placed her head on his chest. She laid her arm across

his flat stomach and sighed with relief. She felt safe. He felt like home. Her body began to relax. She closed her eyes and

welcomed sleep.

He couldn’t move when he heard Dana come into the room. What he wanted to do was to scoop her up into his arms and

run with her to the car, get their kids and leave the country. Instead he tried to force all his fears out his head. His imagination

was on overdrive. When he found out what the man brought with him to their house he almost punched the cop to get to him. He

couldn’t take the thoughts or the knowledge of what that bastard had planned.

When Dana curled up against him he felt peace. His chest relaxed, allowing him to breathe. Now he felt her arm across

his waist. She felt good. He wanted her to lie on top of him like a blanket so he could take in her warmth and keep her safely

against him.

She was asleep now and he wouldn’t do anything to take this moment of peace away from her. He wrapped his arms

around her and kissed her forehead. She was alive and the kids were safe. That’s all that mattered. He would keep them safe.

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rooms. She moved through the house, making sure windows and doors were locked. The alarm was set, Seth must have done

that. Edward entrusted him and his family with the code in case they had to come by the house for either the kids or look after

the house while they were on a shoot.

When she woke up she was surprised to find Edward gone. She didn’t think he got much sleep. So far she hadn't come

across him. The office was in dire need of a good cleaning after last night and she wanted to clean it before Rick arrived in

two hours.

She didn’t really want to clean the office. What she wanted was either to climb back in bed with Edward or soak in the

tub. Neither one was an option at the moment. She sighed heavily and opened the office door.

Edward was moving around the office. She was surprised to find it mostly clean. He organized the desk, picked up the

papers that were thrown on the floor and straightened out the little knickknacks that were thrown around the room last night.

“Good morning,” he said softly to her.

She pushed her hair back. “Good morning. What are you doing?”

“What does it look like? I’m cleaning this mess up.” He continued to clean. “Sit down and relax,” he said absently.

A man cleaning without being asked, was that possible? She forced her legs to carry her to the over-stuffed chair and sat

down with her legs pulled up. She felt odd sitting in panties and a nightie while he cleaned. If she had to match a word to how

she felt it would be lazy. She hated sitting around while others worked, but he wasn’t allowing her to help.

After he was done, Edward turned around to look at Dana. Damn she was beautiful. He knew it irritated her to no end to

have to sit there and not help. He almost smiled, almost. He was still so upset about what could have happened last night.

Another man tried to take what was
his
. He felt a deep need to claim her again, to refresh his mark on her.

Marrying her today would make him feel better, but he needed to touch her, now. It was the part of him that every male

had, the dominant animal side that needed to claim what was rightfully his, her.

“Put your legs down,” he demanded softly.

Dana looked into his eyes and after a moment she put her legs down. “Spread your legs for me, baby,” he said, undoing

his belt. He undid the button and unzipped his pants. He pulled his shirt off and threw it to the side, never taking his eyes away

from hers. “Lose the panties.”

She hooked her thumbs in her panties and pulled them off leaving her in that soft nightie that needed to go. “The teddy,

too,” he said. She pulled it off over her head. He looked at her body for a long moment, memorizing it.

He walked over to her without another word and knelt in front of the chair. He put his hands under her thighs and pulled

her to the edge of the chair. He grabbed her legs and wrapped them around his waist. His eyes were locked on hers. The rest of

his face was tight with aggression from last night and what he needed to do now.

Dana wrapped her arms loosely around his neck. He reached down and freed himself and pushed into her with a grunt.

She was ready for him, wanted him to do this. His hands grasped her hips and held them tightly as he began to move in and out

of her. There were no moans or groans from him only grunts. It was a job he had to do and wouldn’t allow himself to enjoy.

She looked into Edward’s eyes and saw the man she loved in pain. He was wound so tightly that she was afraid he would

explode. She could feel every muscle beneath her touch tense up. He grunted as he moved slowly in and out of her. She knew

what this was, a claim. He wanted to show her she was still his.

Dana kept her eyes locked with his and fought every urge to melt into him and moan. She bit her lip and screamed silently

at herself not to close her eyes. Her grip around his neck and waist tightened as she used her hold to bring herself closer to him.

He sensed her need and brought her closer until their chests were pressed tightly together and their heads were side by side no

longer able to look at each other.

She took the opportunity to close her eyes. The feeling of him moving in her was so painfully slow and excruciating. She

wanted, needed him to move faster. Her body was screaming for it. If he kept up this pace she was going to scream in agony.

She tried to be good, tried to be understanding to what he was going through, but this was too much. She needed him, all of him,

not just his body, but his heart involved.

Her mouth moved of its own accord to his neck and began to kiss and suck his skin. She heard a small gasp escape his lips

followed by a grunt and a quick hard thrust. Edward stilled for a matter of seconds and then went back to his painfully slow

pace. She wasn’t giving up that easily.

She began to lick his neck greedily as she ran her hands in his hair. She released a loud long moan out against his skin

knowing what that did to him. His grip tightened on her hips, but he didn’t abandon his pace.

Dana moved her mouth slowly up his neck and nibbled and sucked on his ear lobe. Her hands inched down his back,

running her fingernails lightly over his skin, making him arch against her until she cupped his backside firmly, urging him into

her.

He tried to pull his upper body away from her but she refused to give in. She flicked his ear lobe with her tongue stealing

a long moan from him. “That’s what I want,” she said huskily into his ear making him groan.

She moved her mouth along his jaw until she came to his mouth. Her lips moved slowly against his frozen lips. When he

tried to turn his head to the side Dana reached up and gently yanked his mouth back to hers. His lips softened as she ran her

tongue over them.

Her hand moved between their bodies. When he drew out she clasped her hand around him tightly so he would go through

two different sensations with each thrust. He bucked hard against her.

“Oh fuck, Dana……baby, don’t fucking do that!” he growled.

“But I love touching you,” she said sensually. Her hand was now wet from his thrust into her. She gripped tighter. He

moaned loudly and tried to pull out of her. The death grip she had on him didn’t grant him the ability. He was forced to thrust

back inside her or stay there.

“Baby, please…..please….oh, fuck yeah!” he said, closing his eyes and dropping his head back as she began to run her

hand up and down him with the same tight grip that kept him partially in her.

She kissed his Adam’s apple, licked and nibbled it as his moans turned into pants. He tried to push back into her, but she

stopped him. He tried again and this time she moved back from him, pulling him out of her before she released her grip on him.

His eyes shot open and he stared at her in confusion. She studied him for a long moment. He looked more alert. His face

had softened and there was no doubt in her mind he wanted her to continue to pleasure him. Finally she'd broken through his

armor.

He touched her face. “Baby, did I hurt you?”

She licked her lips and pushed him away so she could stand up. He got to his feet and reached for her. He wasn’t ready to

let her go. She grabbed his arms and turned him around. Then she placed her hands flatly against his chest and pushed him. He

fell into the chair with a loud “oomph.”

Dana straddled him. She glided herself over his erection, sending pleasure to both of them. Edward relaxed and leaned

back. His hands came up and cupped her breasts, playing with her nipples. “Mmmm,” he moaned.

“You like that?” she asked. He smiled wickedly and nodded.

“I’d like it more inside you,” he said, sending shivers through her body.

He grabbed her hips and thrust inside her. He bit his lip as he looked up at her. He wouldn’t allow her to move as he

slammed into her. “I know you like that,” he murmured softly.

“Edward!”

“That’s right baby,” he groaned.

She shoved his hands off her hips and took control. She kissed him deeply as she moved on him. She moved slow but

steady. “Edward,” she moaned.

He groaned into her mouth as she moved on him. She felt so damn good he could cry. Dana was without a doubt the most

incredible woman he’d ever experienced. His hand slipped between them and ran his thumb over her sweet spot, making her

ride him harder and faster.

“Oh shit,” he groaned, realizing his mistake. She was moving too hard and fast and he was losing control of himself

quickly. “Dana….oh, baby, no…..fuck yeah…no, slow down!” he groaned, no longer sure which he should hope for.

She continued the pace even after he removed his thumb. “Dana! Dana!” he growled. She milked him for all he was worth

and didn’t stop. The sensations were too much too soon.

He squeezed his eyes shut and clenched his teeth as she moved on him. She threw her head back, moving faster and faster

on him. Tingling sensations spread over his body. She began to moan loudly in pleasure. Her climax pulled him harder inside,

squeezing him like a vibrating vice. It was then that he did something he'd never done in his entire life. He came a second time

in less than two minutes.

“Edward!”

“Oh fuck, Dana!
Argh!
” he yelled as his entire body trembled violently. She dropped against him, panting.

“Guys, are you okay?” Seth asked as he slammed open the door and ran into the room. “Oh shit! I’m sorry I heard

yelling….I didn’t mean to….damn, I’m so sorry…..” Seth stammered. He covered his eyes and turned around, but didn’t leave.

Dana's face burned as she struggled to get off Edward. “Sorry we scared you, Seth. We were just….umm….,” she

stammered as she searched frantically for her clothes. She bit her lip and looked at Edward who was struggling to catch his

breath. She yanked on her nightie and underwear quickly.

Edward fixed his pants, but didn’t move. He was still panting. “Is it safe yet?” Seth asked.

“Yes,” Dana mumbled.

Seth turned around and gave them a crooked smile. Edward sat back weakly in the chair, trying to catch his breath.

“Damn, Dana, I think you killed him.”

A huge smile spread over Edward’s face and he nodded weakly. Dana felt her face burn even hotter. Edward reached up

and pulled her back onto his lap. He pulled her tightly against him. His hands worked quickly to make sure that she was

covered. He kissed her chin, cheek and finally her lips.

“I must be doing something wrong, because I’ve never made a woman scream like that,” Seth mused.

Edward didn't miss the very amused look on his friend’s face. He noticed Seth was dressed and his hair was damp. “Do

we have to go now?” he asked breathlessly.

“I’m afraid so,” Seth said wryly.

“I’ll see you later, baby,” he said to Dana. He helped her to her feet as he stood up.

Dana looked nervous.

“Don’t worry. Tyler’s in the kitchen. Amy and Deana are here, too. They have the kids with them,” Seth said.

Relief spread through her body. She wasn’t ready to be alone in the house just yet. Edward led her out of the room and

paused in front of their room. “I’m taking Cole with me for a little man time. Rick will be here soon so you should get dressed.

See you later, sweetheart.” He gave her a playful slap on her ass, sending her in the direction of their room before he left. She