The Wolfs Maine - By Jinni James Page 0,45

this house. I'm sure everyone had their own bedroom, and once Lena rested and came back I would go find John and curl up with him in his. The idea alone made me smile like a giddy school girl. Jaci let out a small moan and I hoped it was just her sleeping. I hated the thought of her in pain. It appeared like she was resting a bit more comfortably. I was just ready for all of this to be over. Until then I would lie there with Jaci and dream.

Chapter Twelve

I laid there with Jaci and watched her sleep. She only woke a few times but luckily she did not scream. She just moaned a little and tried to re-adjust herself. It’s probably hard to do when you’re strapped to a bed though. I don't know what Michael gave her but it made a world of difference. Once she was resting quietly again I would lay my head back down next to her. It felt like I was only asleep for five minutes before Lena was shaking me awake.

"Avalon! Wake up. I can take it from here." I sat up and rubbed my eyes. I couldn't believe Lena was already here to take over.

"What time is it?"

"It's three o'clock in the morning. Go rest a little with John and I will take care of Jaci. Everything go alright?"

"She has been fine. A little moaning here and there but I would talk to her and she would calm down. Nothing like it was before." Lena seemed so much more relaxed now that everyone knew about her and she realized she wasn't alone.

"Okay Lena. If you need anything just come get me. John's room is the one straight down the hall and to the left."

"Sweet dreams Avalon. That is if you sleep." Lena let out a giggle and gave me a slight push towards the door. I must say I like this easy going and happy Lena.

I make it to John's door and I have to stop for a minute and take a breath. The man I love, really love… is on the other side of this door. He is probably sleeping peacefully so I should be quiet. I creep open the door then try shut it behind me just as quietly. Luckily he left his bathroom light on and the door cracked so I could still see. He thinks of everything. I started to make my way over to the bed when I heard John moving around.

"Hello beautiful."

"John. You should be sleeping." He let out a little laugh and rolled over to face me.

"It's a funny thing. I used to be able to sleep just fine but just the thought of you in another room of my house now causes me not to sleep at all. I think I may have dozed off a time or two but nothing all that long really. Now strip those clothes off and get into bed with me."

I was thanking the heavens that it was dark in here because I know I was blushing. I had been with a few men before but I had never experienced feelings like this. Sex was always just sex. It was an act, nothing special. Now it was like a drug. The passion, the chemistry, and the connection were enough to make someone lose their mind. It was addicting.

I striped off my clothes until I was completely exposed and exposed was the perfect word for it too. I had never been totally exposed to anyone in my life but John made me feel so comfortable. He lifted the sheets for me to get in and then wrapped his strong arms around me as he nuzzled my ear.

"Breathe my Ava." He reminded me, as I let out a long breath and sighed. Again I could hear the sounds of the water crashing against the lighthouse outside and the bugs of the night singing away. I could hear the sound of him breathing; I think that was my favorite sound of all. He nuzzled up near my ear again and pulled me in tighter.

"Are you tired?" He was playing dirty by nibbling at my ear and neck as he asked knowing damn well I'm not going to be tired with him doing that. Now I had no trouble breathing at all in fact it was beginning to escalate rapidly.

"No John my love. I am not tired." He rolled me over onto my back and was facing me.

"I am so