Jack's Christmas Wish Read Free Page A

was in an old brick building. It looked like it had been built a century ago. He opened the door for her and a bell sounded above her head. With his hand on her lower back he led her to a small booth in the back.
    A waitress with her hair pulled back into a bun and a pencil behind her right ear approached the table.
    “What's it going to be folks? She pulled the pencil down and flipped a page on her order pad.
    “I'll have a cup of tea.” Lissa put her menu back in the holder on the table.
    “Coffee, for me thanks, black.” Derek folded his hands in front of him with his elbows on the table. “I feel like I must tell you, I never do this.” He unfolded his hands and fidgeted with the napkin holder.
    “What drink coffee?” She gave him a mischievous smile.
    He chuckled. “No. I don't usually ask beautiful elves out for coffee. I haven't dated since my wife died.” He shifted in his seat.
    Well damn, she had no idea what to say to that, but luckily the waitress showed up with their drinks. Her cup was set in front of her, still steaming. “Thanks you.” She nodded to the waitress, dunked her tea bag several times, added sugar and stirred making a clinking sound.
    The waitress left. “I'm sorry if I made you feel uncomfortable. I just felt the need to tell you. You don't have to say anything. Truth is I haven't felt anything for a woman until I met you. That has to mean something right? I mean, I'm ready to move on now. She would want me to. My only issue is Jack. He's going to think we're getting married right off, so you can be his new mother. I don't know how to deal with that.”
    She still didn't know why, but she felt like she would make a good mom for Jack. She had a vision in her head of them sitting around a Christmas tree opening presents as a family. “I-I'm so sorry about your wife.” What else could she say? She took a sip of her tea and it burned her tongue.
    “Lissa, I want to be here with you. I would love to see you again, but like I said, I'm afraid Jack would get the wrong idea. He's so desperate to have a mom and I just don't want him to get too excited. I'm sure you understand.” He took a sip of his coffee.
    She did all too well. What he was saying was he wanted a one nightstand. That's not what she wanted, but she would take what she could get. “I would love to spend the evening with you too. Why not call him on it? If he wants to have sex, then so do I. Even though she knew the score now, she still felt empty and deflated. She pushed her tea aside and leaned forward placing her breasts on the table. She followed his eyes to her chest. Yep, that's what I thought. “So are you about ready to get on with our evening?”
    “Yes I am. I just need you to know...”
    She put her hand up shushing him. “I know the score already. I'm okay with it. I get it. You don't want anything complicated, like a relationship.” She sighed. God, she wanted more. How was she supposed to be with him and walk away? Maybe during the night she could convince him to see her again.
    He one last gulp of his coffee and pushed the almost empty cup aside. He pulled his wallet out and dropped a wad of bills on the table. “Let's go.” He stood and offered her his hand helping her up.
    She took his hand, feeling his calloused work roughened fingers.
    He pulled her up flush with his body and kissed her on the top of the head. He was so gentle with her.
    She wondered if he would be this gentle in bed. She hoped not. She'd had her fair share of gentle lovers and none of them did a thing for her. Especially Rex. She wanted Derek to take charge of her body and ravage her. Dominate her and make her come so hard she loses touch with reality.
    They made their way back to their vehicles. He opened her door, then closed it again and backed her onto the door. “I'm sorry, but I have to kiss you. What I had before wasn't enough.”
    Without another word, he bent down and took her mouth in a curl-your-toes-and-make-you-come,