Her Dad's Best Friend

Before I Do

 A few months had passed since the whirlwind of wedding planning had begun, and now the big day was just around the corner. Life felt surreal, like everything I'd ever wanted was finally falling into place. Aiden was growing so fast, and the closer we got to the wedding, the more excited we all became. Jordan and I spent our days making sure everything was perfect, and our nights... well, our nights were filled with passion and love, the kind that only deepened as time passed.

One evening, a week before the wedding, Jordan and I found ourselves alone in the house again. Aiden was staying over at my parents' for a couple of nights so we could focus on finalizing all the last-minute details. But tonight, wedding planning was the last thing on our minds.

Jordan stood by the window, looking out at the sunset, his hands in his pockets. I watched him from across the room, my heart swelling with affection. He was everything I'd ever dreamed of—strong, caring, patient, and passionate. Seeing him so calm and thoughtful made my breath catch in my throat.

"You okay?" I asked, walking over to him.

He turned and gave me that smile that always made my knees weak. "Yeah, I'm good. Just thinking about everything—how far we've come."

I slipped my arms around his waist, resting my head on his chest. "It's crazy, isn't it? In just a few days, we'll be husband and wife."

Jordan's hand slid up my back, sending a warm shiver through me. "I still can't believe it sometimes. You, me, Aiden... this life we've built together. It feels perfect."

I pulled back slightly to look up at him, smiling. "It is perfect."

His gaze darkened with something else—a hunger I knew all too well. "You know," he murmured, leaning down to brush his lips against my ear, "we've got the whole house to ourselves."

A thrill shot through me, and I couldn't help but smile. "We do, don't we?"

Before I could say another word, Jordan's lips were on mine, hot and urgent. I kissed him back just as fiercely, my fingers tangling in his hair as he backed me up against the wall. Every touch sent electricity racing through my veins, and I could feel the heat between us rising fast.

Without breaking the kiss, Jordan lifted me into his arms, carrying me toward the bedroom. My heart raced with anticipation, my body already aching for him as he laid me gently on the bed. His hands roamed over my body, slow and deliberate, driving me wild with need.

"You're so damn beautiful," he whispered, his voice low and gravelly.

I pulled him down to me, my lips finding his neck as I whispered against his skin, "I need you, Jordan. Now."

His hands made quick work of our clothes, and soon enough, we were tangled together beneath the sheets, our bodies moving in perfect sync. Every kiss, every touch, was filled with the kind of love and passion that made my head spin. Jordan knew exactly how to drive me wild, and tonight was no exception.

As the night wore on, we moved together in a rhythm that felt timeless, like we were the only two people in the world. My breath came in short gasps, my hands gripping the sheets as Jordan's name spilled from my lips over and over again. His touch was fire, his kisses intoxicating, and every moment felt like a dream.

Afterward, we lay together in the quiet, the soft glow of the moonlight casting shadows across the room. Jordan's arm was wrapped around me, his fingers gently tracing patterns on my skin.

"I can't wait to marry you," he whispered, pressing a soft kiss to my forehead.

I smiled, feeling an overwhelming sense of happiness wash over me. "I can't wait either."

We lay there for a while longer, wrapped in each other's warmth, the world outside forgotten. Tomorrow, we would dive back into the chaos of wedding preparations, but for tonight, everything was perfect.

As I drifted off to sleep in Jordan's arms, I couldn't help but think about how far we'd come, from the secret glances and stolen moments to this—building a life, a family, and soon, a marriage. The future was bright, and I knew that whatever came next, we'd face it together.

**Chapter 18: A New Beginning**

A few months had passed since the whirlwind of wedding planning had begun, and now the big day was just around the corner. Life felt surreal, like everything I'd ever wanted was finally falling into place. Aiden was growing so fast, and the closer we got to the wedding, the more excited we all became. Jordan and I spent our days making sure everything was perfect, and our nights... well, our nights were filled with passion and love, the kind that only deepened as time passed.

One evening, a week before the wedding, Jordan and I found ourselves alone in the house again. Aiden was staying over at my parents' for a couple of nights so we could focus on finalizing all the last-minute details. But tonight, wedding planning was the last thing on our minds.

Jordan stood by the window, looking out at the sunset, his hands in his pockets. I watched him from across the room, my heart swelling with affection. He was everything I'd ever dreamed of—strong, caring, patient, and passionate. Seeing him so calm and thoughtful made my breath catch in my throat.

"You okay?" I asked, walking over to him.

He turned and gave me that smile that always made my knees weak. "Yeah, I'm good. Just thinking about everything—how far we've come."

I slipped my arms around his waist, resting my head on his chest. "It's crazy, isn't it? In just a few days, we'll be husband and wife."

Jordan's hand slid up my back, sending a warm shiver through me. "I still can't believe it sometimes. You, me, Aiden... this life we've built together. It feels perfect."

I pulled back slightly to look up at him, smiling. "It is perfect."

His gaze darkened with something else—a hunger I knew all too well. "You know," he murmured, leaning down to brush his lips against my ear, "we've got the whole house to ourselves."

A thrill shot through me, and I couldn't help but smile. "We do, don't we?"

Before I could say another word, Jordan's lips were on mine, hot and urgent. I kissed him back just as fiercely, my fingers tangling in his hair as he backed me up against the wall. Every touch sent electricity racing through my veins, and I could feel the heat between us rising fast.

Without breaking the kiss, Jordan lifted me into his arms, carrying me toward the bedroom. My heart raced with anticipation, my body already aching for him as he laid me gently on the bed. His hands roamed over my body, slow and deliberate, driving me wild with need.

"You're so damn beautiful," he whispered, his voice low and gravelly.

I pulled him down to me, my lips finding his neck as I whispered against his skin, "I need you, Jordan. Now."

His hands made quick work of our clothes, and soon enough, we were tangled together beneath the sheets, our bodies moving in perfect sync. Every kiss, every touch, was filled with the kind of love and passion that made my head spin. Jordan knew exactly how to drive me wild, and tonight was no exception.

As the night wore on, we moved together in a rhythm that felt timeless, like we were the only two people in the world. My breath came in short gasps, my hands gripping the sheets as Jordan's name spilled from my lips over and over again. His touch was fire, his kisses intoxicating, and every moment felt like a dream.

Afterward, we lay together in the quiet, the soft glow of the moonlight casting shadows across the room. Jordan's arm was wrapped around me, his fingers gently tracing patterns on my skin.

"I can't wait to marry you," he whispered, pressing a soft kiss to my forehead.

I smiled, feeling an overwhelming sense of happiness wash over me. "I can't wait either."

We lay there for a while longer, wrapped in each other's warmth, the world outside forgotten. Tomorrow, we would dive back into the chaos of wedding preparations, but for tonight, everything was perfect.

As I drifted off to sleep in Jordan's arms, I couldn't help but think about how far we'd come, from the secret glances and stolen moments to this—building a life, a family, and soon, a marriage. The future was bright, and I knew that whatever came next, we'd face it together..