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“I say let’s plan our day tomorrow,” Megan suggested. “Over dinner perhaps?”
“Great idea,” Charlotte agreed. “I’m starved. Max and Niall just happened to cook tonight.”
“Shut up!” Pepper said. “I can’t wait for this!”
Charlotte giggled and led everyone to the dining room before helping her family serve up a feast that should have been touted as award winning. She had to admit, she was disappointed that chicken alfredo wasn’t on the menu, but petite game hens served on a bed of roasted vegetables, with garlic mashed potatoes were certainly much fancier. Luckily, the meal wasn’t indicative of the relaxed conversation and casual atmosphere as the new family got to know each other. Charlotte found herself laughing often throughout the evening, and she smiled at Niall as she took in her new life. She was loving every minute of it.
Chapter Sixteen
A few days later, Jesska followed Kaspar onto the plane, awed by the size of it and the fact that it didn’t look like any airplane she’d ever been on. “This is huge.”
“That’s what she said,” he retorted.
Jesska giggled. “Well, that too, but admittedly, the plane’s just a tad bit larger.”
Kaspar laughed. “It’s the family plane. We have two others that are smaller, but with such a long trip, I thought you might be more comfortable on this one.”
“As long as it’s safe, I don’t really care. I just like the idea of joining the mile-high club with you.” She grinned. “We will get to do that, right?”
“Absolutely.” He kissed her. “That’s a promise.”
Austri, Jens, and Camilla were already moving around the interior, making sure Kaspar and Jesska’s every need was seen to. “Yðar Hátign, við erum í undirbúningi fyrir flugtak.” (Majesty, we are preparing for takeoff.)
“I’ll show you the bedroom when it’s safe to move around,” Kaspar promised, and led her to large captain’s chairs near the windows. She chose the window seat and secured her seatbelt. He sat beside her, linking his fingers with hers.
Jesska dropped her head on Kaspar’s shoulder as the plane took off and closed her eyes, relishing the peace that enveloped her. The day before had been somewhat stressful, having to give a sworn statement to the police about Jason’s threats, but she was glad she didn’t have to see him or testify to anything, at least for the moment. Her statement was enough to get him thrown back in jail while he awaited a new trial. He appeared to be sticking to his story, but his lawyers were pushing for him to recant, so a new trial was still a possibility.
Her parents had surprised her by showing up at the police station and, after her task was done, Kaspar took everyone out to lunch. Her parents liked him, and Jesska could see the bridge she’d charred years ago was slowly being rebuilt.
Kaspar ran a knuckle down her cheek and kissed her forehead, smiling at her with his ‘what-are-you-thinking’ smile.
“I love you,” she said.
“You do?”
She nodded. “Yep. A lot a bit.”
Kaspar chuckled. “Back atya, baby.”
“How long until we can... you know?”
Have I created a monster?
She nodded. A really horny one. “I’m not sure I’m going to get used to speaking this way.”
Yes you will.
He tipped her chin up and kissed her. Jesska couldn’t get close enough, especially strapped in. Curling her hand around his throat, she broke the kiss. “Not fair, Kaz.”
Patience, sweetheart.
She narrowed her eyes at him. Screw patience.
The ding of the seatbelt sign going off had Kaspar out of his seat, unbuckling Jesska, and tugging her to the bedroom at the back within seconds. He kicked the door closed and divested her of her clothes with lightning speed.
She giggled when her bra flew across the room and ended up hanging on a knob on the dresser.
“That was planned,” he quipped.
