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  “Well, are you coming?”

  Cain laughed and followed her. They took a quick shower and dressed, then pulled out Allie’s laptop. It seemed you had to apply for a license in person, but there was a pre-qualification application you could fill out online. Then you got to move to the express lane when you showed up for your license. Being Vegas, the license was ready the same day. All they’d have to do was find a chapel that had an opening, or they could call ahead and schedule an appointment. They filled out the pre-qualification form, printed off their reference number, and researched chapels and hotels. It took about an hour, but they finally got their flight arranged for the day after tomorrow, booked the Planet Hollywood Bay Spa Suite, and set up an appointment at the Little White Chapel for their wedding the night after they arrived. Cain arranged to have the suite for three days so they could have a mini-honeymoon and promised to take her somewhere nice after he’d settled into his new job.

  “If we’re going to make that six A.M. flight, I’d better stay here tomorrow night,” he told her. “We can both sleep in the bed and promise not to touch each other, or I can take the couch.”

  Allie eyed the sofa they were sitting on and shook her head. “You won’t fit. You’ll have to stay in the bed. I’m sure I can keep my hands to myself for a few nights.”

  He laughed. “All right. I’ll bring my bag over here tomorrow night. We can order some pizzas and veg out in front of the TV until bedtime.”

  “Sounds great.”

  They parted ways, with Cain feeling more excited than he ever had before. This was really happening. In a few days, he’d be married to one Miss Allie Jenson. Life just didn’t get any sweeter than that.

  Chapter Ten

  Allie yawned as they boarded the plane a few days later. She was definitely not a morning person. As they claimed their seats, Cain giving her the one by the window, she rubbed her tired eyes. They’d stayed up until after midnight watching old TV shows, the black and white kind. They’d had fun, but it hadn’t been the smartest thing she had ever done.

  “We’ve got four hours,” Cain said. “Why don’t you close your eyes? You can rest your head on my shoulder if you want. I’ll wake you when we’re landing.”

  “What are you going to do?”

  He reached into the bag under his seat and pulled out a paperback novel. “I’ll catch up on my reading.”

  She yawned again. “If you insist.”

  Cain wrapped his arm around her and pulled her in as close as the seats would allow.

  The four hours passed quickly and before long, Cain was shaking her awake. She blinked her eyes a few times to adjust to the light and then stretched. As the plane touched down, she gripped the armrests. It came to a stop. the captain removed the Fasten Seatbelts sign, and everyone began moving around the cabin. Cain urged her to wait until the crowd had passed them, worried she would be pushed and possibly hurt. She snorted, thinking he was being a tad overprotective, but she gave in to him.

  The crowd finally thinned and Cain stood, helping her to her feet. He gathered their bags from under the seats and the overhead compartment before ushering her off the plane. They’d packed light so they didn’t have to wait for baggage. Stepping out into the bright Vegas morning, Cain looked for a shuttle or cab that could take them to their hotel. He didn’t have to wait long.

  After the tiresome morning she’d had, Allie was anxious to see the hotel where they would be staying. She’d heard their room had a good view of the Eiffel Tower at the Paris Hotel. She couldn’t wait to see Vegas lit up at night! Even more, she was looking forward to gambling a bit tonight, as she’d never done it before. The slot machines always looked like so much fun in the movies. Cain had pulled out two hundred in cash for them to gamble with. It wasn’t a lot, but it would be enough for them to have some fun.

  They checked into their hotel room and rode the elevator up. When they walked in the door, Allie was awed by the place. She went around the room, touching every little thing, and then went to the large windows to look out at the Vegas strip. It was a lively place, no matter the time of day, and she wondered if the people milling around below were just heading home from a night of frivolity, or if they were just beginning their day. Because of the time difference, it was barely after seven by the time they were done exploring the room. The court house wouldn’t be open for another hour.

  “Want some breakfast?” Cain asked. “You didn’t eat anything before we left. I’d imagine there’s a good restaurant downstairs. If not, we can get out and explore, find a place that looks good.”

  “Food sounds good.” She smiled.

  He took her hand and led her back downstairs. They found a place to eat, taking their time with their breakfast. Cain had asked the front desk for directions to the court house when they’d arrived. When they were finished eating, they walked the strip before going to get their license. Cain had the folded reference page in his pocket, ready to go. A half hour later, they’d completed everything that needed to be done and were told they could get married as early as that night. Having already made plans, they decided to relax their first night in Vegas by enjoying the sights and shows.

  They stayed out until well after the strip was lit up, stopping in several casinos to try their luck, and just to look around and take it all in. Neither of them had ever been to Vegas before. By the time they were worn out and ready for bed, it was well after ten that night. They returned to their hotel room, weary and ready for a good night’s sleep. The next day they did more sightseeing and prepared for their wedding that night.

  Seven o’clock rolled around all too soon, but Allie was ready to go. She’d purchased a peach silk sheath dress for the occasion and wore matching shoes. Her hair was swept up in an intricate knot with little tendrils curling around her face. She’d even gone so far as to put on make-up, something she didn’t do often. Cain looked especially delicious in a pair of black slacks and a white button down shirt that showed off his tan. He’d opted to not wear a tie, but had a nice sport jacket that matched his slacks.

  Hand in hand, they approached the chapel. They’d paid for a few extras, like pictures and a bouquet. Allie didn’t remember much of the ceremony. It sort of passed in a blur, with both of them saying “I do”. They’d exchanged rings and now she had a beautiful platinum band studded with diamond chips nestled against her engagement ring. She didn’t know when Cain had bought the rings, but she was glad he’d thought of it. He wore a matching platinum band. They had a few pictures taken and waited while they were printed off.

  “So, wife.” Cain smiled. “Are you ready for the honeymoon to begin?”

  She smoothed her hands up the lapels of his jacket. “You know I am.”

  “Since you can’t have champagne, I have some sparkling grape juice waiting for us in our room, and some chocolate dipped strawberries.”

  She smiled. “You’re going to spoil me.”

  Outside of their hotel room, Cain opened the door and swept her up into his arms. He carried her over the threshold and kicked the door shut. He refused to put her down right away, even when she began to squirm.

  “Have I told you lately how beautiful you are?” he asked, his gaze warm and tender.

  “No,” she said softly.

  “Well, you are. You’re the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen, and words can’t express what it means to me that you agreed to be mine. I’ll spend the rest of my life cherishing you, and any children we have. I never want to hear that you regret being with me, Allie. I know I’m an ass, and that I get on your last nerve, but I love you and I’ll love you with my last breath, even beyond that.”

  Tears gathered in her eyes at his touching words and she cupped his cheek before pressing her lips to his. When she pulled away, a tear trickled down her cheek.

  “I love you, Cain. I know it may not seem like it, but I can’t fight it anymore. Tonight has been the happiest night of my life, and I look forward to many more nights with you by my side.”
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  He kissed her, nearly consuming her. Gently setting her on her feet, he began undressing her. Allie broke away. “Bedroom, Cain. We’re going to do this right.”

  He swept her into his arms and carried her to the bedroom, laying her on the bed. All she wore were her panties and thigh-high silk stockings. The white stood out in contrast against her tanned skin, and the tiger tattoo running down her thigh and across her hip. He lifted her leg and kissed the inside of her ankle. Trailing kisses up her leg, he reached for her panties and slid them down her legs.

  She reached for the stockings, but he stopped her. “Leave them on. It’s sexy.”

  Allie smiled at him and laid back. Cain undressed quickly, his erection standing tall and proud as he stepped out of his underwear. She licked her lips, knowing exactly what she wanted. Sliding off the end of the bed, she landed on her knees before him. Allie looked up at him, her gaze fastened on his, as she licked the length of his cock. He groaned and closed his eyes a moment before fastening those incredible eyes on her once more.

  She swirled her tongue around the head before taking him in her mouth. Inhaling, she took in his scent as his taste exploded on her tongue. The pre-cum seeping from his slit was salty, but she couldn’t get enough. She wondered what it would take to make him come in her mouth, to completely lose control. As she swallowed him down again, she flicked her tongue back and forth against his shaft, drawing a groan from her big, bad tiger. She nibbled and teased, stroked and licked, until his hips were jerking in time with her mouth.

  Cain speared his fingers through her hair and thrust further into her mouth. She relaxed her throat, just like she’d read about, and took as much of him as she could. Just when he was getting wild, he withdrew from her lips and pulled her to her feet.

  “I need you. Now.” His eyes blazed and she saw the tiger lurking there, just under the surface.

  He flipped her around and bent her over the foot of the bed. Allie’s hands curled into the bedding as she held on, knowing it was going to be a wild ride. There was something untamed about Cain in that moment and her heart raced with excitement. She felt the head of his cock rub up and down her wet folds before breaching her. With one mighty thrust, he filled her completely, making her gasp and fight to adjust to his girth. It was pleasure mixed with pain but, oh, so good.

  Cain gripped her hip with one hand, leaned over her and grabbed a handful of her hair with his other. Leaning down until his lips touched her ear, he gently blew.

  “Are you ready for me, Allie? Do you want this as much as I do?”

  “Yes,” she said on a sigh.

  Cain backed up, gripped her hips with both hands, and began thrusting into her with powerful strokes, enough to lift her up onto her toes. She clenched her inner muscles, squeezing his cock, wanting to push him until he let the beast within loose. She wanted to feel the raw power of him, wanted to be surrounded by his scent. Sweat slicked their bodies as he pounded into her, giving no quarter.

  Allie felt her orgasm building, felt the tingle all the way from her toes to the top of her head, and then she was coming, screaming out his name as she felt his cock pulse inside of her. For once, he didn’t bite her, but he did nuzzle her neck when he was done, placing a gentle kiss there.

  “Want to check out the spa downstairs?” she asked.

  He winced. “You’re going to be mad at me.”

  “Why?” she looked at him over her shoulder, as he withdrew from her body. Then rolled over to face him.

  “Since you’re pregnant, you can’t get in the spa tub. If I’d thought about it when I booked the room, I would have chosen another one. The hot water is bad for the baby.”

  She grumbled under her breath.

  “Come on,” he said, helping her to her feet. “Let’s get you rinsed off, dressed for bed, and I’ll order room service to go with those strawberries. How does steak sound?”

  “With a loaded baked potato?”

  “You bet.” He grinned. “I’ll even tell them to add in a house salad in case that doesn’t fill you up. Then we can munch on the strawberries for dessert while we find something to watch on TV.”

  “After the busy day we’ve had, that sounds wonderful.”

  Chapter Eleven

  Their time in Vegas ended more quickly than they wanted, and they were back home in a few days. Cain had received a call while they were gone, letting him know he’d passed the first round for the police department. He’d had an appointment to take his psych eval and get the other tests out of the way the day they arrived home. Two days later, he received the call.

  “Hello.” He put the phone on speaker as he gathered some things to take to Allie’s. They hadn’t closed on the house yet and he was bouncing between his place and hers.

  “Mr. Boudreaux, this is Officer Kelly Smithers with the Ashton Grove Police Department. I’ve been tasked with calling you to inform you that you made the cut. We’d like to offer you one of the three spots we have open right now. Are you still interested?”

  His heart thudded in his chest. “Yes! Definitely!”

  “Stop by today to fill out the paperwork for Human Resources and pick up a uniform purchase order. We use the store over on Bell Haven; they outfit both us and the fire fighters.”

  “I know the place.”

  “We’ll see you shortly.”

  Cain hung up the phone and immediately called Allie. She didn’t answer so he left her a message telling her he had good news and would be late getting to her place. It would easier to move into her apartment, but he hated to move his stuff twice. So, he would hold out until Matt told him they could close on the house. Then they could move everything at once into their new home. A bunch of the guys had already offered to help them move, knowing Allie didn’t have any business trying to lift so much as one box. If Cain had his way, she’d head over to the new house and clean or just chill out while he and the guys got the truck loaded.

  Grabbing his duffle bag with a few changes of clothes and his keys, he headed for the police department. He was anxious to get the paperwork out of the way and make his new job official. Officer Cain Boudreaux. Had a nice ring to it.

  At the police department, he was shown to an interrogation room, handed a stack of papers and a pen, and then the woman left him alone. He figured if he had any questions, he’d have to stick his head out the door and flag someone down. The place was busy, with several men in cuffs waiting to be taken to a holding cell. With a shiver, he remembered that cell all too well. Thankfully, they hadn’t held his transgressions against him. He had a feeling it had to do with his military background.

  It took him an hour to complete the forms and receive his purchase order. When he reached the uniform store, a perky blonde helped him. He had to admit, the uniform looked good on him. He’d noticed the blonde’s appreciative gaze, but all he could think was Will Allie like it? He hoped so. For better or worse, she was now a cop’s wife. As he’d filled out that paperwork today, he’d been happy they’d gone ahead and gotten married. It had allowed him to add her to the insurance coverage, ensuring her and their baby would be covered. He didn’t even want to think about how much a hospital delivery would cost without insurance.

  Putting his street clothes back on, he carried the uniform to the counter. The blonde smiled at him, her eyes lighting up. He felt the urge to wave his left hand under her nose, making sure she saw his wedding band. Either she hadn’t noticed, or she just didn’t care. Cain had always heard cops had a high divorce rate, a good portion from them cheating on their spouses, but that wouldn’t be him. He was with Allie, and only Allie, until the day he died.

  “The fit was perfect. According to my purchase order, I need two more, and a bunch of other stuff.”

  She nodded, retrieved the uniforms for him then started gathering the utility belt, shoes, and anything else he might need. When it was all said and done, he bid her farewell and carted his purchases out to his truck. It bothered him that he hadn’t heard from Allie all d
ay and he rushed to the apartment, anxious to see her and make sure she was okay.

  When he pulled up, he saw Jenny sitting on the steps. “Hey, Jenny. How’s it going?”

  She gave him a worried look. “You need to get to the doc’s office. Like now.”

  He froze. “Why?”

  “Darcy ran Allie to the doc’s office about an hour or two ago. Allie was freaking out in her apartment. Apparently she’d started spotting.”

  Cain didn’t need to hear anything else. He jumped into his truck and took off, tires squealing. When he pulled in at the doctor’s office, he barely remembered to turn off the truck and close the door before he rushed inside. The receptionist saw him coming and motioned for him to enter the back area. A nurse met him in the hall.

  “We wondered when you might show up.” She smiled, but it looked strained.

  “What’s wrong? Where’s Allie?”

  “She’s okay, right now. The doc took her to the hospital so he could monitor the baby. They left about twenty minutes ago.”

  Cain ran out the door and sped the whole way to the hospital. About five blocks away, he was pulled over by a police officer. He slammed his hands against the steering wheel, anxious to be by Allie’s side. He didn’t give a shit about the ticket, it was the fact the officer was holding him up that bothered him. He rolled down his window and waited, hands on the wheel so the officer would see them and not have to worry about a weapon.

  The cop approached his window. “Did you know you were speeding?”

  “Yeah. I did. My wife was taken to the hospital about a half hour ago and I’m rushing to get there. She’s pregnant and they’re concerned about the baby.”

  The officer rocked back on his heels. “You’re the new guy we just hired, aren’t you?”

  Cain nodded.

  “Hope your wife and baby are okay. I heard you’re starting out on evening shift, so I guess I’ll see you at work in a few days. Be careful and try to slow down.”