Free Engaging (Alluring Book 2) by Sarah Curtis Page B

resting against her stomach.  She gave it a little nudge.  "But what about you?"
    "Sunshine, I'm a thirty-year-old man.  This will not be the first time I've gone to bed with a hard-on.  I will survive."
    "I can take care of it for you."
    He gave her a light kiss on the lips.  "After waiting five years for this, I want to come in your pussy, not your mouth.  Although, coming in your mouth at a future date is definitely an option I want to keep on the table."  Gage reached under them and pushed down the covers before flipping them back up to cover them.  He reached over, turned off the bedside lamp, then scooped her back into his arms.
    Cassie snuggled close to Gage.  She rested her head on his shoulder, draped her arm across his stomach, and entwined her legs with his.  It had been a long time since she'd had a body to wrap herself around, and she had to admit, it didn't suck.  She held Gage just a little tighter and sighed.  This was another one of those things she didn't want to get used to, but for tonight, she would enjoy it.  She closed her eyes and felt sleep sucking her in.
    "I want to tell Logan I'm his dad."
    "We'll tell him tomorrow," she said, sleepily.
    She felt Gage release a long breath and relax into the bed.  The arm cradling her tightened in a quick squeeze.  "Thank you."
    She thought it was a little strange that he was thanking her, but she was too tired to inquire about it.  That was the last thought she remembered before she fell into a deep sleep.
    * * * * *
    Gage lay awake, listing to the distant sounds of dogs barking and the not so distant sound of Cassie's gentle breathing.  He'd spoken the truth when he told Cassie he'd dreamed of this moment, holding her in his arms.  He just never thought his dream would become a reality.  That it had, was something he wouldn't take for granted.  This time, he would hold on tight and never let go. 
    She didn't trust him, and he could understand that, but he would prove to her he wasn't that same stupid kid he had been before.  He would prove to her he was a man in love with his woman.  Yes, he loved her.  He had never stopped, and he would do whatever it took to win back her heart.
    He was relieved she was willing to share with Logan that he was his father.  Not knowing her thoughts, he had worried she wouldn't want to tell Logan just yet.  He wanted them to get married, to become a family.  Not just so Logan would have his name, but so Cassie shared his name as well.  He wanted them to belong to him, and he wanted to belong to them.  His eyes drifted shut, Cassie's slow, steady breaths lulling him to sleep.  His last thought, before he drifted off, was any day that ended with Cassie in his arms, was a good day.
    * * * * *
    Cassie felt the bed dip and a warm body hit her back.  Soon, a little face appeared above her.  Cassie tucked the covers under her armpits, never more aware of being naked.
    "Did you and Gage have a sleepover?"
    Cassie picked her head up and looked at the clock.  Five of five.  She heard Gage groan.  She looked over at him.  He had one eye open.  "It's not even light out yet."
    Cassie giggled.  "Welcome to my world."
    Logan crawled over Cassie and sprawled on top of Gage.  "What's ya doing here?"
    "I was sleeping."  Gage stretched his arm out and turned on the bedside lamp, dislodging Cassie's head from his shoulder.
    Cassie got up on an elbow and squinted into the light.  "Why don't you go into the living room and turn on your cartoons, so Gage and I can get dressed.  Then I'll make you some breakfast."
    "Can I have French toast?"
    "Sure."
    "Yay!"
    "Shh, Aunt Laurie is still sleeping.  Now, go on.  We'll be out in a minute."
    Logan scooted off the bed and ran out the door, leaving it wide open behind him.  Cassie sighed.  Gage chuckled.  "Don't worry, I'll shut it."  He got up, picked his jeans off the floor, and slid them on.  He closed the bedroom door before heading to the bathroom.
    Cassie got