Maddox' POV

Fuck, she looks good. 

I want her like this all the time. Care free smiling and laugh and being with me. Hovering over her with my body laying between her legs. I realize how much this is what I want... She is it for me, my home. 

I lean down slow brushing my lips across hers earning a whimper. Adorable. I smile against her lips until I feel her hands weave into my hair gently scraping my scalp applying more pressure to connect our lips. I groan as my lips attach to hers and I feel her fingers grip my hair. Two can play this game. I let one of my hands glide down her side before gently caressing her ass before giving it a firm squeeze earning a loud moan into the kiss. Jesus, that's hot! 

The tables turn when I feel her wiggle her pelvis against mine causing some friction. My lower half definitely responding. I use my hand that is on her ass to trace down bracing the back of her knee and tugging it upwards to give me more access to her. Then it happens and like a switch... I'm gone.

"Maddox"

Her moaning my name is all it took for any and all self control to snap. I bite down on her lower lip and dive into her mouth as I grind my hips into her. Her other leg now opening to mimic the action I did. Her fingers bracing the back of my neck playing with my hairs at the base of my neck. She turns her head to get some much needed air but I don't stop. My lips begin kissing down her jaw to her neck before I find a spot that makes her moan loudly. Gotcha! I suck on that spot before biting gently down. Her body arching against mine. She yanks on my hair pulling my lips away from her so she can look into my eyes. 

I let my hand travel slowly and teasingly playing with hem of her hoodie. I watch as her chest rises and falls rapidly while she continues looking into my eyes. I look for any signs of hesitation but don't see any. My palm then lays flat on the hot skin of her stomach. She cups my cheek and rubs the pad of her thumb across it. 

"Z, are you-"

"Zethora"

She says it barely above a whisper but I heard it loud and clear. My eyes go wide hearing her voice. Zethora? Who is- OH! 

"Zethora?" I say it slowly while she nods her head. I can't contain the smile that spreads making my cheeks hurt. Her name is Zethora. That is what Tyler almost let slip... her name. She smiles gently as well. The sexual tension dissolving while she kisses me softly. It is full of love, not lust. I kiss her back and then peck once more before pulling her up earning a squeal from her. She is now straddling my legs while we look into each others eyes. 

"Zethora... I like it." 

She smiles looks at my hair before running her fingers down it pulling out the hair band that was in it. I see the way her eyes shine seeing it free. Alright, she likes it this way. I smile watching her intently. 

"Thank you Zethora..." 

I say softly while rubbing my thumbs on her sides under her hoodie. She doesn't talk any further and I don't push her to. She let me in, and for that I was grateful. I don't think she intended to correct me but she did and I got to hear her voice and boy was I not disappointed. It was rich like velvet. I was addicted to this woman, there was no doubt about it. 

After a while of shared kisses we got up and made our way to the kitchen where she pointed for me to sit while she began wondering around the kitchen. I sat at the bar watching as Fox followed her deligently. Her moving around the space as if she has lived here for years. I can't stop staring in amazement at how easy we fall in sync. Then the words the coach said come to mind... My smile that is solely for her.

A soft hand to my cheeks brings me back as I look to see she has placed a beer in front of me. I chuckle before turning to her grasping her neck for a much needed kiss. She threads her fingers into my hair making me smile into our kiss.

DING DONG

Both our heads snap to the door. I peck her lips one last time while she turns back to the stove. I sigh happily once more before pulling my ass to the door to see who interrupted our evening. I look through the peephole to see my sister standing there with a sleeping Jackie in her arms. My sisters face looking blotchy and red eyes making me quickly swing open the door. She looks at me in relief before her eyes shine with more tears glistening. I quickly pull her into a hug as I feel her sob against my shoulder. Jackie stirs and I pull them both into the house.

"Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't realize you had..." Her voice trailing off while looking at Z. Z turns around hearing Cass, her face morphing into concern before she walks over quickly hugging Cass. My sister engulfing her. I step up taking the sleeping Jackie into my arms as Cass's body racks with another round of sobs. I walk her upstairs gently laying her on a guest bed. Fox climbs up on the bed laying protectively beside her. I rub Fox's head before getting up and heading back downstairs.

I walk in seeing Cass sitting on a bar stool watching Z stir something in a skillet. Cass is sipping a glass of water staring absentmindedly. I walk over flopping down beside her waiting patiently for her to start.

"It smells amazing Z." My sister says softly. Z turns around smiling before looking at me. I wink and she grins before turning back around. "I want that.."

I snap my eyes to my sister whose already looking at me. I take her hand in mine. I rub my knuckles comfortingly back and forth as she takes a shaky breath.

"He called." I feel my body go stiff knowing exactly who she is referring to. Z continues cooking not interrupting.

"What did he say?"

"How much he missed me and apologizes for everything."

"Please tell me you don't-" She scoffs loudly before reaching over for my beer. She takes a healthy gulp before setting it down.

"Of course not Dox. I'm not an idiot." Z turns around placing a glass of wine in front of Cass. Cass gives her an appreciative smile while Z turns back around to the dinner she's making. "He told me if there wasn't a chance of working it out that he was going to get the papers ready. He even had the nerve to tell me he never wanted to see Jackie again."

I clench my fist trying to reign in my anger. That son of a bitch! I don't even realize that my sister put her hand on top of mine. A click from the stove makes me look up. I relax watching Z plate up chicken alfredo before walking over and placing it down in front of me and Cass. Cass chuckles while wiping away her tears. Z walks over placing her forehead to Cass bracing the back of her head. I watch as my sister closes her eyes with a lone tear rolling down her cheek as Z rubs down her hair. Z continues to stay connected to her for a minute before Cass lets out a shaky breath. Z leans back and kisses her forehead. My sister smiles at her sentiment. I look upon Z with pure pride and adoration. Z winks at me before walking over and wrapping her arm around my neck. My hand snaking around her waist as I smile gently at her.

"You found it Dox." I look to my sister with a raised brow.

"I want that..."

I snug Z tighter to my side who allows me to. Laying her chin on my shoulder. I relax looking back at my sister who looks upon me with longing.

"You'll find it sis... I have no doubt."