Lost and Found by Megan Fields

memories. Jacks hand is now stroking up and down my spine and I focus on it. “Guess he either forgot to take it, or wanted me to remain scared, as he left it on the pillow next to my face. I managed to reach it and set myself free, making my way to the nearest police station.”
    “That fucker. If I ever see him I’m gonna kill him!”
    Sitting upright on his lap, I reach out and cup his face. “He isn’t worth it. He’s going to spend the rest of his days rotting in prison and I hope he drops the soap... a lot.” Jack shakes his head at me. Guess he’s not ready to make jokes about it all yet. He looks up at the ceiling and sighs, his grip on me loosening.
    I try to shift off his lap but he stops me, “Where’re you going?” I shrug my shoulders and look down. “Is this why you cried when you touched my face?” I nod unable to talk. I know first-hand what it’s like to be hit and I’d inflicted that on him. I was disgusted with myself and turned away from him. He gently pulled my face back to him. “Don't ever hide who you are from me. I know the real you and I know you'd never hurt a fly.” I smile weakly at him and he brushes his thumb across my bottom lip making me gasp. “I'm sorry again for last night. I shouldn't have jumped to that ridiculous conclusion. You weren’t the only one to lash out. I punched Alex!” He shakes his head.
    “I saw his bloody lip when he caught up to us.”
    “Guess I have some more apologising to do.” I try again to move off his lap and as I’m part way up he pulls me to him. I land on his lap with my legs either side of his thighs and he crushes me to his chest. “Please don't get up.” We hug again for a few minutes and I pull back to look at him. ”I can’t bear the thought of what you went through. I’m so sorry I wasn't here to protect you, but if you'll let me I'd like to be here for you, however you'll let me be.” I look into his eyes and can see he means it. He'd be there for me as a friend or more if I let him. I know the balls in my court, but I’m still a Domme and I can't shake the thought that he’s better off with someone else even if it kills me to think it.
    “Jack, I will always love you, but right now I need you as a friend.”
    “If that’s what you need, then that’s what I’ll be.” He lets me go and I stand up. “Right... I have another person to apologise to for being a dick.” I walk him to the door and he pulls me to him again. “I mean it. I’m here for you.”
    “I know. I really appreciate it.” I lean up to kiss him softly on the cheek I abused.

Jack
    As I make my way home I’m furious. I can’t believe what Ella told me and she’s been through. I enter the apartment slamming the front door behind me and head straight for the balcony; gripping the wrought iron railing so hard I don’t know how to let go.
    “Jack?” I hear Alex shout my name, but can’t respond. I feel his presence behind me. “Are you okay?”
    It takes me a moment to respond. “I’ve just been to see Ella.”
    “How’d it go?” He asks cautiously.
    I finally let go of the railing and stand to face him, rubbing my hand across my face. “It went fine and we’re okay, but…”
    “But what?” I can’t tell Alex about it. She confided in me and it’s up to her if she wants others to know.
    “Nothing” I mutter. I look at Alex who has a bruised lip and jaw. He has his eyebrow cocked at me, but doesn’t push me for information. “Look I’m sorry I hit you. It was a stupid thing to do.”
    “No, the stupid thing was you thinking anything was going on between me and Ella. You punching me, well that I can understand. You just wanted to protect your girl.”
    I stalk into the kitchen. “She’s not my girl.” I say grumpily.
    “Well whatever she is, I get it.” He replies.
    I pace the room, still angry. I need to do something. “Fancy a few rounds at the gym?” I ask hoping he’ll be up for some sparring.
    He shrugs his