Alexis held Kaley in her arms as she walked around outside on the terrace. Kaleys fingers gripped her mothers wedding dress as she rested her head on her mothers bare shoulders fighting sleep from all the excitement that was around her. The candlelight, the mixture of colors and the sound of voices were all blurred to Alexis as she walked around in an almost daze.

Somehow Alexis had managed to steal a moment to herself and with Kaley as everyone still mingled after the ceremony. She looked inside to see Ned standing there and until then not noticing that he had been watching her from the window while conversing with his family. He shot her a smile and she smiled back.

Ned excused himself and made his was to his bride. He walked up to Alexis and leaned in and kissed her running his hand across their babys back.

Shes tired

Yes

How did you manage to get out here and dodge all of these people when youre the main event?

Got lucky, Alexis said with a devilish grin

Is it time for the honeymoon? he said sensing that Alexis had, had enough wedding.

I thought it was time for the honeymoon right after we said that I do thing

Ned glanced back inside to see all of their guests and then looked back at Alexis

Can I help you out of that dress

Ned! What about everyone

Honey look at them, they wont even notice were gone

Alexis gave him a grin of approval and he took her by the hand leading her back through the crowd and up the stairs. By the time they had reached the stairs Kristina had noticed them trying to sneak away and she caught Alexis eye, but she only gave her an acknowledging look.

Alexis lay Kaley on the bed letting the tired little girl finally rest as she rubbed her back to settle her. Ned leaned in to his wife

Did I mention that you are not only the most beautiful woman but also the most incredible

I think you might have mentioned it

Alexis stood up to face him and he kissed her, then looking into her eyes he kissed her again. This time more passionately and more seductively

Ned! Alexis said putting her fingers in between their lips

I cant help myself

Ned, the zipper

Of course

Ned stood behind Alexis as she felt the zipper run down her lower back Ned letting the tip of his finger follow it. And though it sent a chill down her spine Alexis held the dress to her refusing to let Ned have his way right there.

Alexis began to change and Ned lay down on the bed beside his daughter.

Shes going to be bald for the rest of her life, Ned said running his fingers back and forth across the side of her head

Alexis only shot Ned a look

So youre actually going to leave her?

Alexis stopped dead in her tracks

Im not leaving her! He could tell Alexis answer was from an unwanted decision Besides were not going that far

Honey we can take her with us

No I can wait you dont want to leave her do you?

I can leave her, she will be in good hands

NED ASHTON

Ok fine its a little bit of separation anxiety I mean look at her but Ill be ok



Ned and Alexis both had changed clothes and headed down stairs. Ned was carrying Kaley for those last few minutes he had with her as they said their thanks yous and good-byes.

He then handed her over to Alexis letting her get her last fix before Kristina took her.

Kristina followed Alexis into the kitchen

Theres milk in the fridge and some in the freezer just in case

Ok

You should have plenty of everything

Im sure

You have all the numbers

I have them, Jax has them, were good

Kristina shes my baby Alexis tried to re-assure why she was being so particular

Alexis shell be fine. You know Kaley and I are going to have a great time besides and youll be back in a couple of days, ok?

Alexis sat down at the kitchen table holding her baby in her arms, feeling her fingers as she kissed her repeatedly. Kristina couldnt imagine how Alexis felt at that moment knowing this was the hardest thing she had ever done.

Ned walked softly in the in the kitchen and bent down looking at his little family

Are we ready

Yes

Alexis stood up and Ned too took one last feel of his daughter and kissed her

You two really do look so pathetic to be having to go on your honeymoon

Ok! Alexis said as she handed Kaley over to Kristina and then kissed Kristina on her forehead

I love you, and be careful with my baby

I love you, and I will, now GO!

Ned pushed Alexis out of the door before both of them refused to leave

Ned and Alexis wanted peace and quiet rather than the excitement of the city so they decided on a cabin in Vermont. The leaves on the tress had already started to turn as they stepped off the small commuter plane. The air was cool for the late summer and it was the perfect setting for the alone time they so very much needed.

Should we call?

Alexis

Should we?

Ill call

Alexis laughed. Ned was doing a bad job at putting up a front about not missing his daughter already

Ned hung up the phone.

She said Mama and started walking

NED!

Kristina says shes sleeping, shes happy, and she doesnt miss us.

Ned opened the door to the cabin. And Alexis stepped in front of him looking inside at the candles that lit the room.

Hey where do you think youre going?

Hmm?

I have to carry you

Ok no you dont

You wife, this threshold

Fine Tarzan

Ned lifted her up

What no grunting?

I told you it was an endearing grunt, will you drop that?

Alexis let out a laugh as he planted her feet back on the ground.

Ok so you, me, a little cabin, a few days to ourselves, and room service Alexis looked at Ned tell me they have room service

Honey would I be so insincere as to take you anywhere where you could not have the things in which you are accustom

You make me sound like a spoiled brat

No, just someone who would starve to death if there was no room service

So what do ya wanna do? Alexis said looking at him seductively as she came in for a closer view of the candles.

I could start by kissing you?

That would probably be best

Ned stood in front of her, cupping her face in his hands.

Youre my wife

Youre my husband

God that feels so good

I dont ever want to forget how good it is, Alexis said with an almost concerning face

I promise I wont ever let you forget

Ned kissed her; his lips sank into hers allowing their uncontrollable want for each other flow. Alexis stopped to allow her enough time to look deep into Neds eyes before she let him take over. His lips flowed down her body. The wetness against her skin brought her chills. She wanted to make love to her husband and to give him all that she had. Alexis had spent her life unsure of everything, which before had made her lost and alone. Now she had everything she had ever wanted and Ned was the key to all of it.

Ned ran his hands down Alexis back as the beads of sweat from her wiped away in his palm. Her fingers dug into his skin, as she could no longer hold back the emotions from what he was doing to her. They both moaned and their breath finished the others as he released himself inside of her.

They lie there, fingers intertwined. Alexis wedding ring sparked as it caught the last bit the candlelight. She pressed her body closer to Neds letting the heat from his body warm her as she cupped her face his and his shoulder.

All my life I waited to be right here, Alexis whispered

That was one lifetime too long

If I never said thank you

Alexis

She leaned up to look at him

I love you Ned Ashton

I love you Alexis Davis Ashton