Page 40 of Timeless

My back arched as he teased me. God, how did he know exactly what I needed?

I don’t know who made the decision, me or him, but I needed more. And it was like he knew that. He knew what he’d started and he wasn’t going to leave me unfinished.

He pulled down my shorts and my hands went to his belt. It seemed like we were on the same page. And I knew it was insane. Just over twelve hours and I was already caving at the need for him.

God, I couldn’t even hold out a day!

Will knew this would happen. He’d told me on the phone. He also told me I had to get it out of my system. Was that what I was doing? Getting the need for Jax out of my system? The more he touched me, the louder my answer got.

I wasn’t getting Jax out of my system. If anything, I was getting him in my system.

God, I was stupid. I was yelling at myself as I kissed him back, the reasons the why this shouldn't be happening played through my mind. But they weren't loud enough to stop me.

A throat clearing did though.

Jax didn’t stop. I was the one to push him away. It was like he hadn't heard what I had. He frowned down at me, wondering what had changed.

I looked over his shoulder. My eyes locked with Tyler’s. He was looking extremely smug.

Well, this was awkward. Tyler had caught me in a moment of weakness. It was just one moment, right? I wouldn't find this happening again. Tyler's eyes flashed with more amusement and that smirk on his face I wanted to slap off. As if saying he knew this would happen.

He arched an eyebrow at me. And I realized I had to get off the table and away from Jax. My hands were off Jax and behind me, pushing myself up, I cursed as my hand knocked over my hot coffee, splashing it all over my hand, burning me.

Jax was so busy glaring at Tyler he nearly missed my clumsiness. But his head snapped at when I cursed. I was trying to get off the table when his arms wrapped around me, lifting me off. As soon as my feet touched the floor, I bolted from him and headed for the sink.

Tyler was laughing at me when I put my hand under the cold water.

“What are you laughing at?” Cole walked in behind him.

He better fucking well keep his mouth shut. He smirked at me like that was exactly what he wasn't going to do.

“Just watching Amber do what she does best.”

He better not say another fucking word.

“Falling into old habits,” he added “Now where's breakfast?”

Cole glanced at me then Jax and then his eyes were back on me, and they hardened. He may have given me a lecture a few weeks ago, after Jax called, on all the reasons I shouldn't let him back into my life. I was feeling guilty about lying to Jax about Jack.

Cole made all the good points on why I shouldn't. At the time, I took comfort in his words but at the same time I knew I couldn't keep Jack a secret for much longer.

I was waiting for the second of the month to come, and then I was going to reach out to Jax. Tell him the truth about Jack. But Jax showed up and sped up my plan.

“Dad took Jack to the capital for a football game. He won’t be back until tomorrow,” I told Cole and Tyler, Jax already knew.

“Did he clear that with you?” Cole’s eyes were still holding mine.

“Nope.” I broke our eye contact and stared down at the running water.

“So, he just took Jack out of the state?”

“Yes.” And it really bothered me. Especially after Tae’s concern. For some reason, I felt like Jack shouldn’t be out of my sight. And right now, he was in a different city.

“Do you want me to tell Dad that’s not acceptable?”

“It’s not the first time Dad’s pulled this stunt. Him and his private plane.” Jack loved that plane. He loved flying, especially with Dad. “But it’s the last time he pulls it.” I would not let Dad think he could just take my son out of the city without my permission.

“So, Jax, how’s the bike?” Tyler walked into the room, around Cole, and headed for a bar stool.

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