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waist, and we kissed again. Longer and hotter. “I love you so much, Heather. I
really don’t know what I’d do without you.”
    I tilted my head back and allowed him to kiss my neck and
nibble on my ear lobe. “Take me upstairs, Hudson.” I took his face into my
hands and made him look at me. “Spend the night making love to me.”
    He smiled. “You don’t have to ask me twice.”
    I laughed, feeling more carefree than I had all week. I was
exactly where I belonged – in Hudson’s arms. He headed toward the stairs, me
still in his arms. “Wait,” I said. He stopped and set me on my feet. “I should
go check on Jamie first. He saw his father come in here drunk.”
    “Yeah, of course. You go talk to him. I’ll lock up down
here.” Hudson kissed my cheek and patted my butt as I headed up to Jamie’s
room. I couldn’t stop from smiling, but knew I couldn’t walk into my son’s room
and be happy about what just happened.

Chapter
Eight
    “J amie?” I said, knocking softly on his door.
    “What?” came his muffled response. I was surprised he heard
me over his blaring music. Here goes nothing, I thought.
    I opened his door and stepped inside. Then I went to his
stereo and turned it down. He was face down on his bed with a pillow over his
head. I hated seeing him so upset. I sat on the edge of his bed and smiled.
“Happy Birthday,” I said again for the millionth time that day.
    “Thanks.” He rolled onto his back and tucked his hands
behind his head. “But as far as birthdays go, this was the crappiest.”
    I sighed. “I know. It didn’t quite go as we expected, huh?”
    “That’s an understatement. I just don’t understand why he
didn’t show up. And then when he did, he was drunk.” There was an edge to
Jamie’s voice I hadn’t ever heard before. I knew this day was coming, the day
he’d finally start to see his father’s true colors. I only wished I could’ve
prolonged it and made it so it didn’t happen on his birthday of all days.
    “I don’t know, sweetie, but I know your father loves you. He
really wants what’s best for you, even if he doesn’t always show it.” I
refrained from telling him about Phillip’s hair brained idea about getting our
family back together. Jamie didn’t need to know his father had crossed that
line.
    “Well, I hope he goes back to the city and doesn’t come back
for a long time,” he grumbled.
    “I’m sure you don’t mean that…”
    “Yes, I do.” Jamie rolled over so his back was to me, and I
knew this conversation was over. He could be so temperamental at times. It was
best just to give him some space and let him work through this in his own way.
    I rubbed his back for a moment then got up and left his
room, closing the door quietly behind me. I could still hear Hudson downstairs,
so I used the opportunity to freshen up and put something sexy on for him. We
had a lot of time to make up for, and I had a lot of amends to make to him. To
think I’d actually considered leaving him so I could get back together with
Phillip. I shook my head, pushing the thoughts far away.
    I went into the master bath and quickly changed into a silk
nightie with a matching robe. I fluffed up my hair, which I knew was silly
considering it would only get messed up again very soon, but it make me feel
more desirable, and I knew Hudson would appreciate the effort. I rubbed some
scented lotion on my legs and sprayed a bit of perfume. It was weird, but I
felt crazy nervous for some reason. It was like this was my first time with
Hudson all over again. I remembered that first night, on the comfy blanket in
front of his fireplace. My body flushed with warmth at the memory.
    He’d been so gentle yet eager. I couldn’t wait to be with
him again, to have his hands and lips exploring my body. To feel him inside of
me, to be so connected with him. I blew out a breath and left the bathroom. I’d
expected to find Hudson in the room waiting for me, but there were no signs