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I'm reminded of the first day we met when he held me and soothed my worries without even trying. Just like then, I feel safe, warm, and like everything is going to be alright.
CHAPTER SIX
DRAKE
Iblink awake, unsure what woke me, but then I come face to face with Carson's chubby cheeks and wide, innocent eyes.
"Hey, little man," I murmur, not wanting to wake Melissa up. God knows she needs her rest. "Everything okay?"
He nods his head, then proceeds to crawl into bed next to me and snuggle against my side. I can't help the big cheesy grin that spreads across his face. I'm so damn glad he has no idea what happened yesterday. Even if he did, I know Carson is resilient. He's more than proven that with how happy and carefree he is, despite the rough beginning he's had.
"My friend, Drake," he whispers sleepily. My heart is so full of love I feel like it's going to burst out of my chest.
"My friend, Carson," I respond, wrapping the blanket around him.
"What's going on?" Melissa's groggy voice sounds from behind me, warming me up even more.
"We good, Mommy," Carson answers for me. I chuckle and turn so I'm on my back. Carson crawls over me, nearly kneeing me in the balls, and settles down in between us.
Melissa kisses his cheek and tucks the blanket around him. When her eyes meet mine, they are glassy with unshed tears. Her smile lets me know they are happy tears—something I didn't believe existed until now. But damn, I'm feeling it, too.
"I love my family," she whispers. "I love you."
She leans over Carson, who is already snoring softly, and rests her forehead on mine. I can't help the few tears that trickle down my cheeks.
"I love you so much, angel. I have since the moment I saw you. Both of you. You're my whole world."
I press my lips to her forehead, her cheeks, and finally her lips. The kiss is short and sweet since Carson is right here. I have plans for Melissa later, though. Indie and Walker get back later this morning, and I have a feeling they'll be totally okay with taking Carson for the night.
"I'll make us some breakfast. Do you like pancakes?"
"Only if there's chocolate chips and whipped cream involved," she says with a grin. I'm learning that my angel loves her sweets, and I love her. Which is why I have my place stocked with all the sugary treats I've never had a reason to buy before.
“Of course,” I say with a nod. “What do you think I am, a heathen?”
She giggles softly, making me completely melt for her. I love that sound. I kiss the tip of her nose before rolling out of bed. Looking down at Melissa and Carson curled up in a pile of blankets, I know my life is complete in a way I didn't know I needed. She gives me a smile, letting me know she's thinking the same thing.
Several hours later, we're heading back to my house after dropping Carson off at Indie and Walker's place. They were thrilled to have their nephew spend the night. Indie pulled me aside and gave me her sisterly warning to be good to Melissa. I vowed to always protect and cherish her. Indie teared up a bit and then gave me her blessing.
"So… are you going to tell me your big plans for the evening?" Melissa asks, resting her hand on my thigh. I grip the steering wheel and suppress a groan. I'm still worked up from last night. Hell, I'm always worked up around her.
"I'd rather show you," I nearly growl at her. She laughs at me and slides her hand farther up my leg, making me groan. "Careful, love. I'm driving here."
"I'm always careful. But with you… with you, I want to let go."
Her words are both ridiculously sweet and ridiculously sexy. I sneak a glance over at her and see her nibbling on her bottom lip. Christ, I want to be the one to do that.
I can't form a response, instead opting to lace my fingers through hers and rest our hands on my lap - a safe distance away from my aching cock.
We barely make it inside my house before Melissa spins around and leaps into my arms. I wrap her up in my embrace, lifting her off the ground and crashing my lips down on hers. She opens up for me, allowing me to deepen our kiss as I press her against the wall. Melissa wraps her legs around me, rubbing her hot little pussy on my rock-hard erection.
She tilts her head to the side, breaking our kiss to gasp for air. I continue kissing down her neck, unable to keep my lips off of her for a single second. She moans when I lick and kiss her pulse point, so I do it again and again until she's writhing against me.
I turn us around and walk through the house, needing to get her spread out for me as soon as fucking possible. I set her down in front of my bed and begin unbuttoning her blouse, kissing every inch of newly exposed skin. My lips never leave her luscious body as I peel her shirt off and then work the button of her jeans. Kneeling down in front of her, I slide her pants off, along with her panties, kissing up her smooth legs as I stand back up.
My angel is standing before me in just a black lacy bra. I lean down and tug at one of the cups with my teeth, pulling it down so I can suck on her pebbled nipple.
"Oh!" she gasps, making me growl into her soft flesh and bite down just enough to leave a little mark. Fuck, I can barely rip my mouth away from her skin to remove her bra.
