Second Chances (2nd book of Contest Winner)

Chapter Eighteen

We got home and Harry volunteered to put the kids to bed.

"Why don't you go take a hot shower and relax?" He said softly.

"Okay." I agreed. Then I made my way to the bedroom. When I got in there I started stripping down. I slowly made my way to the bathroom leaving a trail of clothes behind me. I turned the hot water on and slowly stepped inside.

As soon as the water hit my skin I started to relax. Darcy's words earlier broke my heart into a million pieces. I know I've said that before but this time it felt as if someone had just stabbed me right in the chest.

I haven't felt this bad since the first time I found out Harry had cheated on me.

I decided to close my eyes for a second and allow the water to just wash over me. I took in deep breaths allowing my body to feel loose. I was finally starting to relax when the curtain swung back.

"Ahhhh!!!!" I screamed and covered my mouth with my hand.

"Shhh I'm sorry baby. I didn't mean to scare you." Harry chuckled slightly. Then he stepped in the shower to join me. I started to slow my breathing and calm down again. "Are you okay?" He asked.

"Almost." I replied with my eyes closed again. Then I felt his hand softly run down my arm. He walked behind me and then pushed my hair out of his way.

I felt two full lips come down on my neck gently and as if all at once my body went numb to his touch. He left soft wet kisses down my jawline.

"Harry." I whispered.

"Hmmm." He hummed into my skin.

"What if this doesn't work out?" I asked.

"What doesn't work out?" He asked. He stopped his movements and stepped back I front of me to see my face.

"This. Us. California. Everything." I replied.

"It will work out." He assured.

"You don't know that for sure though." I said dropping my head. He reached over and lifted my chin with his index finger.

"I promise everything is going to be fine baby." He assured. "I love you so much. I'm not going to loose you again I told you that."

"But what if you are not with me and something happens?"

"I promise I will never leave your side. Ever ever again." He replied.

"Promise?" I asked wanting to hear him say it again.

"Promise." He repeated for the millionth time.

"Okay." I whispered.

"Now are you okay?" He asked me.

"Almost." I answered. Then grabbed his face in both my hands and smashed my lips to his.

He gasped, not expecting it of course, but quickly reacted. His hands went to the small of my waist and pulled my body into him. Our bare chests mushed together.

I grabbed fist fulls of his hair and it started to get more heated by the minute. He pinned me up against the cold wet wall. Then he started kissing down my jawline and down my body.

We were both breathing heavily and our movements quickened. I dug my nails into his back and he let out a throaty moan.

"Harry please." I begged.

"Now? Are you sure?" He breathed.

"I n-need you." I shook under his touch.

"But we....." He began.