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rest of her dinner untouched.
    "Yeah. He should be here around ten, I think. I figured we could have breakfast ready, and then head over to see my parents. I assume you and Mark are coming with me?" She was hopeful, and had already planned to have them beside her, though she really hadn't asked.
    "You want us there?" Alex scooted even closer and wrapped his arms around her.
    "Yes, I do." She leaned in and touched the side of his face. "I think it’ll make things a lot easier."
    "Then we'll be there." He kissed her softly. "It's cold in here. Right?"
    "Yeah, a little chilly. Start us a fire, and I'll take this stuff to the kitchen."
    "Perfect." He kissed her again before moving back and crawling toward the fire on his hands and knees. He sat back on his heels, and damn if he didn't look like a little boy trying to look grown up. How a man could be so damn cute and sexy at the same time was beyond Jamie.
    She shook her head, gathered up their dishes, and walked into the kitchen, a little overwhelmed with gratefulness again. The Christmas before had been a disaster of epic proportions. Not only had Steven left her for Christine, but her car had broken down for the last time, and she’d had to move into her parents’ basement. She’d been broke, and miserable, and so alone.
    "Wow. Things can change so drastically in the blink of an eye." She put the dishes in the sink and tugged off her little elf hat as she walked back to join Alex.
    "You say something, baby?" he asked, looking over his shoulder and scooting over to make room for her in front of the fireplace.
    "Just thinking out loud about how much my life has changed. Last Christmas was horrible, but this one is already the best I've ever had." She took the hand he offered, and sat beside him.
    He leaned over and kissed her cheek before getting back to starting the fire. "Same here. I honestly figured one day I'd end up marrying some rich bitch who wanted my money and very little of my time. I thought that's how it worked for guys like me, but coming from poor beginnings, I knew it was a damn lie I kept feeding myself."
    “I might be that bitch who’s just after your money and soon won’t want any of your time, except for sex. I’ll use you and abuse you.”
    Alex burst out laughing.
    “It’s not that funny,” she said, chuckling herself.
    “Jamie, you are so far from that kind of person!” He leaned forward and nibbled her neck before leaning back. “You’re like an angel.”
    “Angel in an elf outfit?” She shook her head. “You’re pretty amazing yourself, you know?” Jamie leaned back, sliding her hands behind her as she stretched her legs out. "I think having someone beside you who you not only trust, but honestly, truly love, has to be the greatest gift ever."
    He brushed off his hands and moved back to his hands and knees. Crawling over the top of her, he lined his body up with hers and kissed her a few times.
    "I couldn't agree more. You're quickly becoming everything to me." He moved off her to lie on his side just beside her. "Come lay like this with me. I want to feel you."
    Jamie obeyed immediately, wanting to be pressed against the front of the handsome, buff Santa Claus. She chuckled at the thought and moved onto her side, facing him.
    He reached out with his free hand and brushed her hair back behind her ear. "What are you giggling about now, beautiful girl?"
    "Just the fact that I'm getting turned on by Santa Claus," she chuckled again.
    His smile was sexy and a little naughty. "You think it's hot, actually."
    Soft fingertips brushed the side of her thigh, dragging her dress with them. Alex leaned up a little, glancing down the line of her body and letting out a groan.
    "Fuck, that's so hot." He pulled her in closer, forcing her leg to drape over his legs. The thickness of his erection rubbed along her thigh, and she was done playing around. It was a romantic moment, but after watching him prance around all day in the tight red suit that left