Kate Educates Jacob #40

Hannah & Claude

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Hi reader, I feel the Kate Educates Jacob universe deserves to be developed. Today I wrote a chapter of the romance story from Hannah’s point of view. I won’t move away from the core characters of Kate and Jacob. It is useful to develop other characters from inside their heads, giving readers that perspective as the story unfolds with them in it. I’d really like to know if you enjoy this chapter or whether you feel I took a wrong turn.

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Written from Hannah’s POV

When Claude showed up at Granger Hall I initially felt worried, mostly because it was wholly unexpected. I'd arrived at Kate's home with a clean sheet which was somewhat soiled by a visitor who trespassed and broke security protocols to see me.

Once my initial shock dissolved, I was overjoyed because I felt Claude and I clicked when we met, albeit through unorthodox means.

Daniel, my estranged husband, was well and truly in the rear-view mirror, and from what friends told me, his cock was still buried inside our neighbor, Emma. The hotwife he'd chosen to have an affair with was alternating her sleeping arrangements between a cuckold husband and her newest bull.

I couldn't be more pleased about Daniel, not wishing either of us to suffer acrimony towards the other. My gang bangs and the night I spent with Izzy were sublime but also something I was unlikely to repeat. It was like a life-affirming boot camp of cock and pussy I shall always treasure.

At breakfast, the day after Carol appeared looking like death warmed up, Kate held me back for a private chat. She kissed Jacob goodbye, then sat beside me looking deadly serious.

"Are you okay, Hannah?"

"I should be asking you that, sweetie. I'm not expecting a baby."

"Are you certain about that, Hannah? You had rather a lot of fun. Did you miss any days of your pill?"

Kate laughed, but for a moment, I did a mental audit of my birth control discipline, praying to god I wouldn't find myself with an awkward explanation in a few years to a child wanting to meet a father I couldn't be certain of.

"If it's Claude, his skin color will confirm."

"Yeah, he was the only black guy I fucked those few days."

Fucking hell, Hannah, listen to yourself.

"And if it isn't him you're fucked and will lose a man you appear to be very keen on."

"Jesus Christ Kate, I'm not pregnant... you are. Let's get off the hypothetical please."

She eyed me warily and I could understand why. Few people I knew were as incisive and tactically minded as Kate. With her equally impressive fiancee, they were a true power couple. Coming to work for her, especially occupying a senior role in Kate's inner circle was daunting but exactly what I was made for.

"Claude is about to undertake a major role at GD and is firmly embedded in Jacob's life. I'm just probing you, Hannah. Sorry if I agitated you."

"I know you're poking around and can't blame you for that."

"I got what I wanted."

She eyeballed me again, but I didn't flinch, blink or yield. Doing that would present a flaw that Kate would prise open like a chef shells peas. In the end, I needed to break our silence to move on.

"Go on, Kate... say what you need to."

"You have caught feelings for Claude."

"Yes, that's true, and I really want to explore a relationship with him, but if that fails and we part ways for whatever reason, I promise it won't impact you."

"I'm more concerned about Jacob. Claude and he will continue becoming firm compadres, something I'm delighted about. If you two split up, you must promise me he won't leave because of it."

"I guarantee you that won't happen."

Kate seemed convinced, and I breathed a sigh of relief. Ordinarily, I knew my friend and now employer would never intrude on my personal life, but the appearance of a stranger inside her inner circle at a troublesome time was unusual and needed some discussion.

She poured us tea, smiling wryly at me.

"That must be killing you."

"It is, but Jacob has a book and my caffeine intake is out."

"I'd do anything that man asked of me, Kate. You should too."

"Do you like Jacob then?"

"He's an incredible man. You really struck gold with him. I feel safer just when he's within eyeshot. If I could pick a brother, Jacob would be it."

"Not for me. If I chose him for that reason, we'd definitely be breaking the law."

We descended into a fit of giggles unfortunately for Jacob who walked in while we were in full hysteria. He looked suspicious and a little edgy.

"It's always worrying when women get together and start laughing the moment a man walks in."

"We were discussing you, Jacob. Hannah says you'd make an excellent brother."

"You can ask my sister, Carrie. She arrives here tomorrow."

Kate looked thrilled, jumped out of her chair, and leaped into Jacob's arms. She'd mentioned to me not having met any of her fiancee's family in real life, although they had frequent video calls. It rankled with her not yet having real family buy-in from her future in-laws.

"I'm really pleased Carrie is staying here. Is her suite being freshened up?"

"All in hand darling."

"I knew it would be. Is that what you wanted to tell me?"

"I'm letting you know that Claude and I are taking Carol home to collect what's important to her. I've asked the sheriff to be there."

"Jesus Christ Jacob. I thought you said there was nothing to worry about."

"I'm sure there isn't. I can't take your father's Glock and if by chance there is trouble we don't want a British and French guy arrested for beating the shit out of Carol's kidnappers."

"Perhaps you'll need a firearms license and conceal carry permit in the future."

"Claude definitely will."

As they continued talking I zoned out. I instantly felt concerned for Claude which was a new feeling and surprising for me. It had been years since Daniel and I were immersed in the love that originally brought us together and here I was, still recently having left his warm bed, two gang bangs later, a night with Izzy and I'd caught feelings.

I waved my hand, interrupting Kate and Jacob's discussion.

"Do you mind if I speak with Claude before you leave please, Jacob?"

"No problem, he's in the foyer with Carol."

I left the room feeling troubled while the loving couple discussed various scenarios of violence and every risk that Kate insisted Jacob must avoid. I knew he was agreeable only for the sake of her sanity which endeared him to me even more.

In the foyer, I saw Claude sitting with Carol at a nest of tables and chairs. She looked terrified and he held her hands in his giant shovels, talking reassuringly with the honey-dripping French accent that could make my knickers slide down in a heartbeat.

He looked confident and caring, more than any man I knew, including Jacob.

"Hi Claude, can I speak with you for a moment?"

"Of course."

He followed me toward the front door, reaching out, and gently gripping my wrist before I exited the house.

"I have to keep my eyes on Carol if that's alright Hannah."

"Jesus, surely she's safe in here?"

"She won't feel very safe if I left her alone."

My heart melted even more because the big protector in my life constantly proved his value as a man.

"Okay, I guess we can talk here."

"What is it, Cherie?"

"I need you to be careful in this job."

"I won't let you down, Hannah."

"I'm not talking about that. I'm referring to physical danger and any threats that might harm you. I hadn't realized how risky this situation might be. I want you to be careful."

"I can take care of myself, don't worry about that."

"Yeah, but you're not fucking bulletproof."

I'd raised my voice and felt stressed because he was so casual and all kinds of awful scenarios were playing out in my head. I frowned at Claude, frightened of the overwhelming feelings I had for him at that moment.

My emotional roller coaster had begun when I heard Jacob and Kate discussing the danger of what he and Claude were about to do. There was very little risk in going to Carol's home, but that might not hold true for long.

Tears welled in my eyes and I choked slightly at the thought my almost-new boyfriend might come to any harm. Claude noticed my condition and the giant, powerful man's arms encircled me protectively.

I pressed my head sideways on his chest, holding on tightly.

"I mean it Claude, you'd better take care and not do anything dumb."

"I promise not to."

I felt his solid, enormous cock pressing into my midriff. My nipples were solid, and I was sure he knew I was just as aroused as he was.

"If I could drag you off to bed and fuck you now, I really would, Claude."

"I know baby. I feel the same way about you. My passion and heart rate rises whenever you are near me. I can't get enough of your warmth and comfort."

"Yeah, I can feel that too, but I have a question. I'm not feeling insecure, but I like relationships to be clear."

Claude pulled his head back enough to study my expression. I saw a flicker of concern and that pleased me, knowing I was important to him.

"Go ahead please Hannah."

"Are we a couple?"

He looked relieved, and that pleased me even more. Claude's body language felt very open.

"In my mind yes we are a couple, but I didn't want to pressure the situation with your husband still a fresh and recent departure from your life."

"I want you and I to be a proper couple and explore what might be possible in a relationship."

He never averted his eyes and studied me as though I were a treasure to be retained forever. Claude's eyes smoldered, and I noticed his magnificent bicep muscles flinch as though an oversupply of adrenaline was coursing through him. His eyes shot occasional glances toward Carol, building my confidence that he was the right man for me.

"Okay Hannah, if you desire it, then we're a couple. I want that for sure."

"Really? Is it as simple as that? If I desire it? What about you?"

"I am here right now and would have crawled all the way over broken glass to be with you. Also, I have slept with nobody since the night we met."

I felt the guilt of two gang bangs and my lesbian lovemaking session with Izzy. Claude wouldn't judge me and even enjoyed watching as I fucked him and six guys on the second gang bang day. He seemed laissez-faire about such things, frequently suggesting that sex and love were not mutually exclusive.

But then he is French.

"That's all true, Claude. I'll tell you here and right now... I'm interested to see where our relationship might go."

"Should we plan on dating Cherie? Perhaps we could go out somewhere tonight?"

I thought about that but knew going out meant time between finishing dinner and bedding my new boyfriend. He looked sincere and I felt as though a gentle wooing had begun. The feeling of being wanted aroused me, and my skin tingled when he stroked it.

"Shall we dine here alone tonight sweetheart?"

"I would love to Hannah. I'll message you a list of ingredients while I'm gone. If Chef can have them ready in the kitchen, I'll cook for you later."

"I didn't know you could cook."

"I'm French, Hannah, c'mon. I'm a lover, warrior, and chef."

"You're definitely going to be careful today though Claude, right?"

"I promise. I have a girlfriend now, so the future beckons me like a morning with a glorious sunrise."

He kissed me so gently that I couldn't imagine Claude killing people. The man I knew as a gentle, loving soul must be anything but that when pointed at his enemy. He was dependable, beautiful, and kind to me, but I was sure an alter ego existed and that I was coupling with a dangerous man.

I felt lucky and realized that somewhere amid the banter between Kate and Jacob, I'd realized how much Claude should be treasured. My hands warmed, I was aroused and feeling the excitement of a new dawn just as my French lover was.

"I feel very lucky, Hannah."

"I was just thinking the same thing, sweetheart."

"What do you mean? About how lucky I am?"

"No, silly... you know what I meant."

He kissed me briefly, breaking our loving tryst when Jacob walked into the foyer having been released by his pregnant fiancee. Claude immediately focused on the job at hand, smiling at me before kissing the back of my hand and escorting me to the breakfast room.

"Goodbye, Cherie."

"Be careful."

"I gave you my word."

I strolled back into the breakfast room feeling happy, trying to hide an elevated emotional state, but Kate saw through that right away.

"That was a very long goodbye, Hannah."

"Sorry, Kate."

"No problem. I'm pleased you see a good thing when it's in front of you."

"What does that mean?"

"I'm just glad the initial, do I really want you phase is over between you and Claude."

"You keep referring to my relationship with Claude. Does it worry you, Kate?"

She moved seats, shifting around the dining table until her piercing eyes stared into mine.

"I am Jacob's responsibility. He will have it no other way."

"I know that."

"That being said, his protection is my responsibility. You and I are best friends, but Jacob transcends all friendships and everyone in my family. There is nothing I won't do for him."

I felt genuinely nervous. Kate's life had changed because she was a billionaire, but I hadn't realized how profoundly that impacted her. Jacob seemed nice, perfect, actually, but what she described was a loving relationship with far more substance than I could conceive of.

"I understand Kate. I'll be loyal to you and the family, as I am certain Claude will as well. You have nothing to worry about."

"I know. It was important you understood the gravity of our situation and what Jacob means to me."

"Got it. Shall we move on?"

"Yes. There is one order of business you must take care of Hannah."

"What's that?"

"I want you to find the deceivers in GD."

I should have seen it coming because Carol's appearance, the reasons for her abduction, and an obvious effect at GD would become Kate's priority, and she trusted me.

"I'll need the remit to access all areas without restriction and the authority to speak to whomever I want. This doesn't fall into the marketing bag. People will wonder why I'm snooping around in their department."

"You'll have whatever is needed. Speak to Andrew and Tiffany. They'll organize and support you."

"Do you mind if I pop by and see Chef first? Claude wants to cook me dinner."

"I hope it goes well, sweetie. You'll have to excuse me, there are two puppies in my apartment in need of a treat."

Kate stood up, kissed me on the cheek. Surging affection for her and memories of our friendship overwhelmed me. I gripped her wrist because there was something I needed to say.

"I'll protect your family as if it were my own, Kate. I promise you."

"Just remember, Jacob comes first in all things, Hannah."

"I know, Kate. Thank you."

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