The Video 

JACE POV 

We leave Ella asleep in the playroom while Jude and I go to the living room and talk. After grabbing a couple of sodas from the kitchen, I join my friend on the couch, “So, it‘s not like I‘m not glad to see you earlier than expected, but why are you hear already?” 

Popping the tab on his can, he takes a drink before an swering my question, “I wanted to give Beth space to figure out what she wants out of this relationship.” 

“Oh wow,” his response takes me off guard, “I hadn‘t real ized that there were any issues with the two of you.” 

He scoffs, “You and me both, bro.” He takes another drink, “She‘s jealous, or at least that‘s how she‘s playing it off, any way.” 

“What do you mean?” 

“Well,” he sighs heavily, “First she brought up collaring Madison and I told her that I wasn‘t interested in collaring her, so then, she brings up Ella and asked me if it was because of her and how she can see how bad I want to fuck her.” 

I can‘t really say I‘m surprised by what he‘s telling me; I‘ve seen it myself, but I never thought it went further than what all the other Dominants want with Ella. Jude is smirking at me while I‘m contemplating everything that he‘s just told me. 

2002 “Why are you looking at me like that for?” 

11 Wocher “You‘re now wondering the same thing, aren‘t you?” He shakes his head in amusement. 

“Yes and no, I mean I knew you were wanting to do more with her, though, I know you wouldn‘t without permission, but I never thought it was more than what others want to do with her.” I explain. 

Jude scoffs and then glares at me, “Are you honestly putting me in the same group as those perverted assholes? Yeah, she‘s a fucking innocent beauty, who wouldn‘t want to scene with her, but I see her for who she is, Jace.” He scrubs his face with his hands, “Maybe my feelings do go a little deeper for her, but she‘s your girl, man, and I‘m not crossing that line without your permission.” 

I can‘t help being the one to smirk this time, “I never thought you would, bro. You‘re the only one I trust her with because I know you.” 

“Fuck, I will fucking protect her with my life, man; the same as I would you.” 

I lift my fist, so we can bump it out, “So, what are you hun gry for?” 

After that hot little session, I can eat anything! What are you making?” He chuckles. 

“Fuck that, I‘m doing takeout!” 

wings and pizza then!”

want to go with, or do you want to stay in case Ella wakes up?”

had better stay in case

her birth day gift as well, so it may take just a little

fine, go! I think I can handle holding down the fort for a little while.” He grins and waves me

I need to stop at because what I ordered her couldn‘t be bought at the same place; there is still one package that will be delivered in the

her to unwrap them on her birthday. I then call and try

don‘t you two come home for the weekend?” Ethan pleads, and he almost has me saying yes, but then

friend, Reece, has been planning the rest. Be sides, my friend Jude

big, scary ex–Marine friend?” He chuckles, which then makes me chuckle as

big, scary ex–Marine, Jude.” I repeat.

want to piss him off, but seri ously, we won‘t be able to make

at least

so good to my little girl, Jace. I‘m glad you got your head out of your ass and realized what a beautiful young woman you have in

straight, and for that, I will forever

time that you forgive

keeps

wonder where she gets it from?” | can hear the

brains in the family, Ethan.”

and you will get coal in your stocking at the cabin this year!” The threat is empty, but

brains from her super smart father.

does, even if you did say it a bit snarky.” I

well I better go. I need to feed your daughter be fore she

for me and take

to grab our order and then head home, hoping Ella is awake by the time

heart; I love her laugh. What I walk into is com pletely unexpected, though. My naked girl is curled up on my best friend‘s lap and they are watching something on his phone, which makes them both laugh this time. You would think that I would be bothered by walking into this scene, but I‘m

Igrin, “Who‘s hungry?” 

jumps up and comes running over to me just as

up and wraps her legs around my waist. I

here watching funny video clips on

bodyguards, I still worried all the time. Not with Jude,

“Let‘s eat, baby. If I continue to hold you the way you are, l‘ m going to end up bending you over right here and fuck you while I eat my pizza, and I know you need

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