Back Road Chances (Roughneck #2) (15 page)

Chapter 28

Sam

2 months later

I was sprawled out on Lainey’s couch with Emma sleeping on my chest. It was official. I was in love with this baby girl. I was absolutely content being Aunt Sam. It had shocked Lainey when I showed up at her door about a month ago, ready to see Emma. She was worried I couldn’t handle it, and the truth was I worried, too. But I couldn’t go the rest of my life without her in it. It wasn’t fair to any of us. Besides, Sheila had convinced me to get back to my life, my routines. We met for coffee twice a week, and she was helping me tremendously. She told me her story, and I knew she understood mine. Some days we would talk, other days she would just let me cry. I was finally starting to feel semi-normal again. Don’t get me wrong, I still cried almost every day, but I couldn’t allow the sadness to consume me. It wasn’t healthy for me. It was a hard lesson to learn, but I was working on it.

“Oh my God, I’m so ready for Jase to get home,” Lainey whined, as she sat on the floor folding a pile of Emma’s laundry.

“Hell yeah,” I whispered. I missed Moon so much. I couldn’t wait to kiss that beautiful face of his, not to mention everything else.

I kissed Emma’s head as she started to stir.

“I bet she’s getting hungry, momma,” I said to Lainey, when Emma started bobbing her head into my boob. I couldn’t help but laugh at her, she was so damn cute.

“Probably. She’s a piglet these days,” she said, as she hopped up and took Emma out of my arms.

“I better get out of here anyway. Moon should be here in about an hour,” I said with a grin.

Since the guys relieved each other, Jase wouldn’t be home until tomorrow, but Lainey knew how important it was to be waiting when they got home.

“You better go so you can get all trimmed up.” Lainey said with a smile.

“My shit’s always trimmed up,” I said with a smile, as I pointed to my crotch.

“You’re gonna have to watch that mouth of yours when she starts talking. All of y’all,” she said with a laugh.

“Fuck I know, you told me,” I said with a giggle, as I walked to the door.

“Fuck. Fuck. Fuck.” I said and blew them a kiss before shutting the door behind me.

The next morning I woke up to Moon kissing my neck. It was the best feeling, waking up next to him again. He really was my comfort and my peace.

“Mornin,” I said with a giggle, as his scruffy face tickled my ear.

“Mornin,” he whispered.

“So…,” I said, as I held my hand up and stared at my engagement ring. “When are you gonna make an honest woman out of me?” I had been thinking about it for a while. I was ready to marry him. I wanted to be his wife more than ever.

“Really?” Moon said, sounding shocked.

“Well, yeah,” I said, as if I wasn’t shocking my own damn self.

“How long would it take you to plan a wedding?” he said, as he hovered over me and tucked my hair behind my ear.

“I don’t think I want a big wedding. I would be just fine going to the justice of the peace.” I said. I had thought a lot about it. I didn’t want a wedding, I wanted a marriage. I didn’t need the fancy dress and the flowers. I needed Moon.

“Are you sure?” he said with a devious smile.

“Yep.” I assured him.

“We could save the wedding money and take a kick ass honeymoon,” he said.

“See, this is why I love you,” I said, and kissed his lips.

“Then let’s do it,” he said.

“Ok,” I said, unable to hide my excitement. “When?”

“Saturday.” he said.

“Like in three days, Saturday?” I asked. Was he serious?

“Hell yeah, in three days,” he said, as he grabbed me around the waist and pulled me on top of him.

“Let’s do it.” I said, and kissed his lips over and over.

“I can’t wait to marry you, darlin,” he said, in between kisses.

“Me neither, but I think we should wait to have sex again though, just until after the wedding,” I said, trying my hardest to keep a straight face.

“What?” Moon said with a shocked expression. He looked devastated. You would think I just took his favorite toy away. And in a way, that was exactly what he thought I was doing.

“I’m just fucking with you,” I giggled, as I reached my hand into his boxers.

“You deserve a spanking for that one,” Moon said, as he rolled me onto my stomach and positioned himself behind me.

“Promises, promises.” I said, as I looked back at him.

“I never break a promise, darlin,” he said, as he squeezed my ass cheek.

He sure didn’t, and I was so thankful for it.

The next morning I was staring out the window, watching the rain pour from the sky. It had been raining all night. Moon walked behind me and put his arms around me, then kissed my neck. I was enjoying these mornings while I could on his days off. I would be going back to work once Moon’s next hitch started. The last few months had been spent focusing on us and getting my shit together. It was necessary, but now it would soon be time to get back to the real world.

“It’s pouring out there.” I said.

“You know what we haven’t done in a while?” Moon said, and I already knew the answer.

“Hell yeah,” I said, as I went to the front door and slid my boots on. I loved going muddin. It was something we did together every chance we got.

When I opened the front door, bracing myself for the cold rain, I saw Moon reach into his pocket and pull out his keys.

“You wanna know how much I love you?” He said with a nervous laugh.

I know my eyes got huge as he put the keys in front of my face.

“Don’t fuck with me, Moon!” I said, with a smile I couldn’t contain. He had never let me drive his truck. Ever.

“I’m proving my eternal love for you,” he said dramatically, as he held the keys to his heart.

I grabbed the keys out of his hand and ran out the door before he changed his mind.

Chapter 29

Moon

I couldn’t help but stare at her every chance I got as we drove to the county court house right outside of town. This was really happening.  She was going to be my wife. She looked so beautiful as she checked her makeup in the mirror. Her long blond hair was curled at the ends and fell over those perfect shoulders that I loved to bite. She was wearing a simple white dress with a pair of sexy ass heels. I hadn’t seen her in heels since the night in South Texas. I had to adjust myself as my dick started to harden with that memory. She was perfect. Everything about her took my fucking breath away.

“Are you ready for this darlin?” I asked.

“Absolutely,” she said, as she scooted to the middle seat. I put my hand on her thigh and gave it a squeeze.

“When we leave here, I’m gonna need you naked with just those shoes on,” I said, as I ran my hand a little higher up her thigh.

“Why do you think I wore them?” she said with a sexy smile, and then scraped her teeth across her bottom lip.

I had to push the image of Sam naked out of my mind for a while. I didn’t want to walk into the courthouse with a hard on.

When we pulled into a parking space, I looked over at Sam and planted a kiss on her lips.

“Let’s go get married,” I said, and gave her a wink.

“I’m ready when you are,” she said, and kissed my nose.

I hopped out of my truck and held out my hand for her. This little piece of perfection was about to be my wife.

As we walked into the courthouse, I heard a familiar little voice.

“Uncle Moon!” It was Penelope running towards us. I wasn’t expecting anyone to come. We had told them we were getting married, but let them know we weren’t making a big deal out of it.

And there they were. All of them - my parents, Jen and her family. I gave each of them a hug and scooped Penelope into my arms.

I caught a glimpse of Joe and watched Sam jump into his arms.

“What are you doing here?” she asked.

“I wasn’t gonna miss my Angel getting married,” he said with a smile, as Vickie stood next to him, beaming.

“I’m glad you’re here.” she said, and kissed his cheek.

The crowd kept coming. Jase and Lainey walked in our direction, with Emma in tow.

“Thanks for coming, man,” I said to Jase as I shook his hand.

“You think this one was gonna miss it?” he said, as he nodded his head in Lainey’s direction and laughed.

“I should have known better,” I said with a laugh, as I ruffled Lainey’s hair.

My mom walked up to Sam with a gift bag in her hand.

“Now I know y’all didn’t want to make a big production out of this, but every bride needs a bouquet.” she said, as she pulled a bouquet of flowers out of the bag.

“Thank you,” Sam said, as she took it and gave my mom a hug.

“It’s also your something new.” she said.

“And I’ve got your old and borrowed,” Jen said, as she walked up to Sam and handed her my great grandmother’s pearl necklace.

“It’s kind of a tradition in our family, that all the brides wear this, and now you’re part of the family,” she said with a smile, as she handed it to me to put around Sam’s neck.

“Thank you so much,” Sam said, as she ran her fingers across it after I placed it on her.

“And I’ve got your something blue,” Lainey said quietly. “I’m returning the favor, so don’t open it now.” She giggled.

“What is it?” Penelope asked, as she reached for the bag.

“Nothing!” Sam and Lainey said at the same time, as I jerked the bag above her arm’s length. I peeked inside and saw that it was blue and lace.

“Hell yeah,” I said, and winked at Sam. Everyone just laughed.

Just then I noticed Mackenzie speed walking down the hall.

“Oh thank God, I thought I was going to miss it,” she said with a grin, as she hugged Sam.

“I’m so excited for y’all.” she said.

“Thanks.” we said in unison.

I looked at my watch and realized it was almost time for our appointment with the judge.

“It’s about that time, darlin,” I said, as I wrapped my arms around her and kissed her lips one last time before she became my wife.

As everyone was talking amongst themselves I noticed Kash walking down the hall. Sam saw him at the same time and stopped in her tracks. She squeezed my hand before she broke away from me and walked over to him. He ran his hands through his hair.

“I’m glad you’re here, slut,” Sam said, as she hugged him quickly. I think she had finally realized he wasn’t a bad guy, but she was right, he was definitely a slut.

“Congrats y’all.” he said with a smile.

I couldn’t help but notice Mackenzie staring at him as if he were her last meal. I knew right then that I was right about her car leaving Sam’s that day. Oh well, not my problem. I laughed as I watched Joe slap Kash on the back of the head as we all filed into Room 4. Apparently, I wasn’t the only one who noticed the looks those two were passing back and forth.

Chapter 30

Sam

This was it. I couldn’t believe we were finally doing this. I stared at Moon as he squeezed my hands while we waited for the judge to get started.

The judge went through our vows quickly, but that was just fine with me. I knew what I needed to say, and it wasn’t what he wanted me to repeat. Once we slipped the rings on each other’s finger, I knew it was time to speak up.

“I just have something to say real quick,” I said quietly, and Moon smiled at me.

“Moon, I never knew I could love someone the way I love you. And I didn’t think it was possible for someone to love me with the fierceness that you do. You loved me when I didn’t love myself. You never gave up on me. You held my hand in the darkness and pulled me back in the light. Thank you for never giving up on me.” Moon winked at me and gave me that smile that melted me.

“My turn,” he said, and ran his fingers across my cheek.

“I have loved you for as long as I can remember. You changed me.  You changed me from a stupid and wild kid into a man that was determined to be worthy of you and your love. You are the reason that I breathe, and the only one that’s able to take my fucking breath away. I know that life will never be perfect, but no matter what gets thrown at us I have no doubt that we can conquer it together. Thank you for making me the happiest fucking man on earth.”

As soon as the words came out of his mouth, I slammed my lips against his.

“Well, I guess you may kiss your bride,” the judge said with a laugh. Everyone started to cheer, and I couldn’t keep the tears from forming. I was so fucking happy.

“Ladies and gentleman, may I present to you, Mr. and Mrs. Rob…”

“Moon!” we both interrupted him at the same time.

“Mr. and Mrs. Moon Jacobs,” he said, and patted Moon on the back.

“This is fucking heaven,” I said, as I soaked up the warmth of the sun from my beach chair.

“Hell yeah,” Moon said, as he relaxed next to me.

Hawaii was the perfect place for a honeymoon. An amazing warm front had come in, it wasn’t very crowded, and I had Moon beside me. I listened to the waves crashing around us as I sipped on my Mai Tai. I set my eyes on Moon and just admired the view. He was so beautiful sprawled out, wearing his board shorts and aviators. He looked so peaceful sitting there. He must have felt my eyes on him.

“What?” he said with a smile, as he lifted his sunglasses up so I could see those icy blue eyes of his.

I reached my hand out for him to hold, which of course he did.

“I just fucking love you,” I said, and squeezed his hand.

“I fucking love you too, darlin,” he said, and held my hand up to his lips and kissed my fingers, one by one.

Like I said, fucking heaven.