When I walked out front and saw that Jeep I had to hang on to the railing. "Dad, did you really get me a Jeep Wrangler?"

"I did. I know you always wanted one and well this one is yours. I thought black with black wheels was beautiful. I hope you like it Lanie Bug."

"I love it dad thank you!" I said hugging him.

"Your mom helped as well." He said.

I looked over at her and tried to hold back tears while hugging her. "Don't cry Lanie you deserve it and I would give you anything as long as your safe," Mom whispered.

"That's a badass Jeep Lanie," Morgan said walking out to take a look.

"Thanks, Morg I love it." I smiled.

"It's lunchtime and I think I owe you an ice cream." Jax smiled.

"Oh yes, you do. Let's go!" I smiled.

"Be back in a bit. Thanks again dad I love you." I said kissing his cheek.

"Your welcome sweetheart. Now be careful and go get some ice cream." He smiled.

I smiled all the way out to the Jeep. Once we both are inside I can't help but smile and look around then look over at Jax.

"Your dad went all out for you Lanie. That's very sweet of him to do. Now let's go get some food because even though it's an ice cream shop mom is making us some burgers and fries." He smiled.

On the way there he laced his fingers with mine. "So my dad knows," I said.

"I figured the way he was looking at us." He laughed.

"I told him we like each other and are taking things slow and he said you are a great guy and he's happy for us," I said.

"That's some pressure off of me." He laughed as we pulled up at the ice cream shop.

We get out and go in and Dee is waiting on us. "Hey, kids! Come eat its all hot and just got done," she said.

"Thanks, ma we are starved," Jax said.

Anthony walked out with two bottles of coke and set them on the table for us. "Thanks, Dad," Jax said.

"Yeah thank you, Mr. Carver." I smiled.

"Oh, hogwash! It's Anthony to you or Ant. I get called that a lot." He smiled.

"Thank you for the food, Anthony!" I said.

"Dad go check out her new wheels her dad just got her," Jax said.

I bite into the burger and it's delicious. "God your mom is a good cook," I said.

"That's why I have to work out in the basement." He laughs.

"Are you going to show me more self-defense?" I ask.

"Of course if you want to and kick my ass again." He laughed.

We finished our food and Jax went to get us some ice cream and he brought me something different this time.

"How about some peaches and cream?" He said.

"Oh, that sounds delicious." I smiled taking a bite.

"Do you like it?" He asked.

"It's so good here take a bite," I said holding my ice cream out toward him.

He leans across the table and takes a big lick of my ice cream and I think my panties got wet.

"What's the matter, Lanie?" He smirks.

"Nothing at all Jax." I smile at him.

He winks at me and laughs before continuing to lick his own ice cream.

The whole time sitting here eating I can't stop thinking about his tongue and what he could do to me. What is wrong with me? Maybe because I haven't had sex in a long time?

"Lanie, did you hear me?" Jax asked.

"Sorry, what did you say?"

"I asked if you were ready to go? I have a tattoo appointment soon." He said.

"Sorry but yeah I'm ready," I said.

"Alright let me tell my parent's bye." He said as we stood up.

I watched him walk over and kiss his mom's cheek.

"Thanks for the food, Dee," I said.

"Your welcome dear! Come back soon." She smiled."

"Nice ride you got there!" Anthony said.

I smiled as we walked out to the jeep. I can't believe it's mine.

"Would you like to drive Jax?" I ask.

"You go ahead I will another time." He smiled over at me.

We get in and I buckle up and before I get situated Jax is in my face. "I have been wanting to kiss you all day."

He cups my face in his hand and presses his lips against mine. It didn't last near long enough but it was nice.

Once back at the shop Jax follows me inside and dad smiles at us. "How did it drive?"

"It was great dad thank you so much." I smile at him.

I walk over to where Morgan was at... "Hey, I'm going to head back to the house and work on the wedding dress ok?"

"Sounds good just be careful ok?" She said.

"I will," I said walking over to Jax

"Hey, I'm leaving but come get me when you are ready for a self-defense class." I smile at him.

"Oh, I won't forget." He smiled at me.

I kissed mom bye and headed back to Morgan and Trace's house to work on the dress.

Once I pull in I park out of the way of the garage so when they get home I won't have to move.

Ronald was out on the porch and waved at me. I smiled and waved back before heading inside.

I grab a bottle of water and head to the office. I told Jessa we would pick up tomorrow because I didn't know what I had planned but it's nice working in the quiet.

My mind keeps drifting back to Jax licking that ice cream. I am sex-deprived but I'm not going to jump into things as Morgan does.

Even though Reggie treated me like shit he didn't abuse me. He didn't even touch me and I'm thankful for that.

I sigh and sew more on the dress.