I turn to him. “No,” I say desperately. “Nothing you could do would ever make me feel uncomfortable.”
His cheeks blush, and a smile quirks the side of his mouth. “I should go check on Bailey.”
She’s really crying now, an angry, demanding sound.
I swallow and shake off this heavy, lust-filled feeling. Maybe it’s for the best we were interrupted. It’s not like we could just strip right here and do it on his brother’s countertop.
I look around.
Or could we?
we would be caught. I
thing in the world. Definitely
her up and they sit on the floor. Bailey’s tears stop. She must remember me from yesterday, because she reaches her little hand
she’s really picky about the people she lets near me,” Deacon says. “She’s kind of territorial. She must really
my eyes, making funny faces at her, getting her to laugh. “I like
I start to sing the words and he sings along too. He has a great singing voice, and I was always given solos when I was in the school choir so I know I sing well too. Bailey seems to like it. Her smile stretches her chubby cheeks and she lets out happy gurgling sounds. After
but stops before getting too close. His eyes are intense, focused on mine. The need in them is undeniable.
reluctant about it. Did I read him wrong? In the kitchen it seemed like he really wanted me. I feel so confused right now, and torn. I know if we kiss, or if things go any further, that might change the dynamic between us. It might screw up this whole arrangement. Maybe he’s afraid if we sleep together and things change between us, he won’t have someone to take care of Bailey
says, his voice hesitant, as if he doesn’t
want to tell him to stay, to be with me, but I don’t want him to get in trouble at work. I don’t want to be selfish. “Of course. Don’t worry about a
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