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With a scissor kick, he’s up and out of bed, heading into the shower with his woman for some amazing shower sex before breakfast.
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RUBY
Ruby
Ruby smiles to herself as she takes another bite of the fluffy pancakes Abigail has made them for breakfast. She’s still reeling from how much her life has changed since meeting Tucker and his friends. Not only her life, but her as well. She’s never been a bold, brave, or confident person, but Tucker has brought out so much in her she never knew existed before. She never would have imagined doing the things she’d just done moments ago in the shower with Tucker. She was bold and took what she wanted while giving him what he needed.
She’d sucked his big cock, driving him wild with her mouth and tongue. He’d shot ropes and ropes of cum down her throat. It made her feel powerful, not used like she’d always imagined giving a blow job might feel. She drives him crazy with her mouth. She does that to him, and she loves it. He’d been more than happy to return the favor. Kneeling in front of her as water cascaded around them from all the shower heads going at once, he placed one of her thighs on his shoulder then proceeded to work her body with his expert tongue and fingers before fucking her against the wall of the shower. Her legs and arms still weak from all the pleasure he’s given her.
Ellie is chattering away while Abigail shoots Ruby a knowing grin. Ruby blushes. Feeling a little embarrassed Abigail and apparently Straw, know what they’ve been up to this morning. Straw keeps giving Tank little smirks when their eyes met. While she might feel a little embarrassed, she’s also incredibly happy. She has a man she loves who adores her beyond reason. She has good friends who have shown they will do anything for her.
When they’d returned from the cabin in western New York, the house was overflowing with friends, food, and love. The women had all rallied around her and Tucker ensuring they had everything they needed for her to settle in and heal. The women had cooked, lent a sympathetic ear to her harrowing tale of abduction and rescue, and even shared their stories with her. They all seem to have a kindred spirit and can understand her fears and nightmares.
Tucker’s teammates have been supportive of him too. A band of brothers so tight even sharing blood wouldn’t make them any closer. Ruby overhears Hawk giving Tucker advice on how to help her through the days ahead. Hawk has helped Charlotte overcome her nightmares and flashbacks after being abducted and held for months by a drug cartel. Ruby can’t be offended that Hawk would think she’d have issues, because his intentions are good. It isn’t about saying Ruby is weak, but more about making sure Tucker has the resources to help her through a difficult time. Ruby has to admit the man is scary until you get to know him. Underneath the commanding officer is a warm, lovable teddy bear who only comes out for those who matter to him. His wife, his children, and his teammates and their families. She smiles, remembering the men’s conversation. Hawk had been intense.
“Tank, you need to be prepared,” Hawk begins. Tucker had given such a hard look at Hawk. “She’s going to say she’s fine, when more than likely she isn’t. They’re will be nightmares, maybe flashbacks. I know you remember how Charlotte was for weeks and months after we pulled her from the jungle. Thankfully your woman didn’t have months of being held, but she’s had years on the run, in fear. She’s going to need you to be the calm when the storms come. It’s going to hurt you seeing her scared, knowing her mind is back in that godforsaken cabin, but you have to keep it together for her, just like you did that day. I could see how much restraint it took you to keep from going in hot, blowing shit up, and being judge, jury, and executioner all rolled in to one to those assholes who’d dared touch her. You deserve a fucking gold medal. But that’s going to be tough on you, too. Don’t forget you have to take care of yourself, too. We are all here if you need a sounding board or just someone to vent your frustrations to.” Tucker had had such a solemn look on his face before he shook Hawk’s hand and slapped him on the back, all the while some knowing look passes between them.
Now, weeks later, life is on the mend. Her stitches are gone. Her skin is healing nicely. She got word yesterday her brother will be discharged from the hospital soon. Her father got out a few days ago and is doing well. Life is slowing returning to normal. A pre-finding-out-your-family-is-the-mob kind of normal. They’ll still have to endure the trial of Russo, Sr. and his goons, but that’ll be months down the road. The feds have assured them they have an air tight case. They’ve dismantled the families, and Ruby is safe at last.
“You about finished, beautiful?” Ruby looks over at Tucker. He’s looking at her near empty plate.
“Yes, I’m finished.” Tucker takes her plate and his into the kitchen. Straw and Ellie are on kitchen duty. Tucker returns in a few moments, taking her hand and leading her out the front door and down to the side walk. “Where are we going?”
“I thought we’d take a walk,” Tucker says casually, but Ruby has the feeling there’s more to it than a walk. They stroll down the street toward the cul de sac at the end. The air is cool, but not as cold as it should be for this time of year. The warm sunshine helps to keep the chill at bay. When they reach the end Tucker stops in front of the vacant lot. He turns toward it holding her hand. “This is a nice piece of property, don’t you think?” Ruby looks over the very large lot. It is a really nice space. It’s larger than some of the other ones in the neighborhood. A realtor’s sign is in the yard. It boasts three and a half acres, but a sold tag has been added to the sign.
“Yes, someone is going to be happy living here,” Ruby muses. She figures some rich developer bought the property and is going to divide it up into half acre lots, tripling the size of the neighborhood. “Probably a lot of someones,” she adds, voicing her thoughts.
“I hope we’ll be happy here,” Tucker says turning to her. She frowns at his statement. He grins his sexy grin. “I placed an offer on this place last week, and the owners accepted.” Ruby’s eyes bug out. “I’m going to build us our dream home. There’s plenty of acreage so we can have a small pond for fishing, maybe some chickens and ducks. What do you think?”
Ruby is overwhelmed. She can’t believe he’s bought this property, and he’s planning their future there together. “I don’t know what to say, Tucker, except I think it’s a gorgeous place, and I know I’ll be happy here as long has you are with me.” He takes her in his arms kissing her silly.
“I know things have happened fast, but I love you. I don’t want to waste any of the time we have together.” Tucker sounds so excited. “I want you to be my wife, have our babies, as many as you want, and to grow gray with me. We don’t have to get married tomorrow or even in the next year. I’ll wait as long as you want, but I need to know.” Tucker drops to one knee, pulling a small black box from his pocket. “Will you marry me?” Tears fill Ruby’s eyes, causing Tucker’s handsome face to blur.
“Yes, of course I’ll marry you!” Ruby exclaims, throwing her arms around his neck. He lifts her off his feet and kisses her for a long time. Cat calls, whistles, and cheers bring them out of the moment. Ruby looks around to see Tucker’s teammates and their women have gathered around them, sharing in their special moment. “How did you plan all this without me knowing? Tucker has that boyish grin on his face.
“I’m just that good, beautiful.” Ruby roars with laughter as do all their friends.
“What if I’d said no?” She cocks an eyebrow at him. He jerks her to him once more.
“I’d have just had to persuade you to change your mind.” He growled playfully, knowing she’s teasing him. “But you said yes. Instead of persuading, we’ll be celebrating.” Ruby laughs as he spins her around. Yes, they’ll be doing some serious celebrating tonight and hopefully for many long years to come.
EPILOGUE
Ruby’s nerves are a flutter. She can’t keep from fidgeting. She lets out a sigh in an attempt to calm herself down, but it’s not helping in the least. She stares out the window at the passing scenery, knowing her time is getting short.
“Stop worrying, beautiful.” Tank takes her hand, glancing at her briefly before focusing back on the road. “They’re going to love you, just as much as I do.” Ruby squeezes his hand. She hopes they do. She’s meeting Grammy and Pa for the first time in a few short minutes. She really wants them to like her. Grammy had called this morning just before they’d left home. Serena is going to be there, too. These are Tucker’s closest remaining blood relatives. She wants to make a good impression.
“Are you sure I look okay?” Ruby asks for the tenth time since she’d gotten dressed this morning. She’d chosen a red sweater and blue jeans. Tucker insisted she didn’t need to dress up. They’re just going to have lunch and spend the afternoon with them. She can’t keep from worrying. Abigail has assured her they’re all very nice, but Ruby’s anxiety isn’t letting her believe it. Tucker is like their son. They’ll only want the best for him. She doesn’t think they’re going to approve of her. She doesn’t have a college degree, and her only work experience is waitressing in bars and diners. She was on the run from the mob for six years. What does that say about her? She has convinced herself, they’d rather Tucker have someone with a much better background, not the sorted one she has.
“Yes, babe.” Tucker winks at her. “You look gorgeous. Please, stop fretting. It’s going to be a good day.”
“This is important, Tucker,” Ruby complains. She knows she’s being a little whiny, but she can’t help but worry. This is a major milestone for her. While she knows, whether they like her or not it won’t change a thing between her and Tucker, she still wants them to like her. “I need to make a good first impression. If they don’t like me, it’s going to make holidays uncomfortable.” Tucker laughs which only annoys her. “I don’t see anything funny, Tucker.”
“You’re worrying for nothing, beautiful.” Tucker sobers turning serious. “Look, I know this is important to you. It’s important to me, too. I know Grammy and Pa. I promise they’re going to love you and as for Serena, she’ll love you, too. She’s always wanted a sister. She talked about it a lot when we were growing up, how much she missed out on by not having Jillian around.”
“You’re going to make me cry and I’ll smear my makeup.” Tucker gives her an exasperated look. “I’m sorry. I’ll try to stop worrying.”
