Falling Away

I want to know what love is! I want you to show me!’ ”

“It’s scary that

My son-in-law is a bit of a Barbie.” He jerked his chin at me. “Have him take you shopping

Forgetting me, disrespecting me, humiliating me—that all made me cry. But losing him to another woman never hurt. It wasn’t a loss. But Jax …

I looked down, swallowing. “First time I saw you I knew …”

“Knew what?”

I met his eyes on the mirror. “That you’d mean more.”

Jax’s chest filled with a deep breath, and his gaze turned heated. He pu

He’s bringing the belt. Shit.

“Hell, mine, too.”

“And he’s my son, too.”

Because she filled my heart, and this was it. All I needed or wanted.

“I love you, and if you love me,” he breathed out, “and I’ve been good for you, and you’re not lying to me about that, then I’m keeping you. I’m fucking keeping you.”

“I fucking love you, baby.”

“You saved me, and I love you!” Every muscle in my body was hot with fury. “You’re the best thing that ever happened to me! The best thing in my life, jerk-off!” Completely worked up, I slapped him on the arm, seeing him wince but take it. “And if you don’t want me”—I slapped him again—“then stop taking care of me!” I ordered.