Page 120 of Stables

Mason is still grinning like a Cheshire, but drops back to the paperwork laying in front of him.

We finally got the necropsy results from the vet.

It isn’t what we were hoping for.

“Later is fine. August is too hot to function in the afternoon.” She freezes as Lori jumps up and runs by.

Char turns to look at Mason and tilts her head.

When I catch a glimpse of her face again, she’s mirroring his expression. “I thought that’s what it was. Am I allowed to know?” she whispers to Mason.

He gives a short nod, but juts his chin towards Sophia on the couch. “She doesn’t yet. Let’s wait until Lori comes back out.”

There’s a part of me that wants to wake Paisley up to hear the news. Not that she’s old enough to understand.

She’s part of this family too.

Char is practically vibrating in excitement on my lap, to the point I have to squeeze her thigh to simmer her down.

Much more and my cock will be too hard to walk easily.

Just her presence makes me hard. Her bouncing is making it painful.

I don’t think she getting the message.

“Char, am I gonna have to take you out back to work out some of this energy?” Pushing her hip down digs my erection into the crack of her ass.

Damn if she doesn’t clench those cheeks and knead me through my jeans.

Fortunately, Lori comes wobbling down the hall to sit heavily next to Sophia.

“Might as well,” Mason says, rising from the table. He reaches for Jack, who squeals happily when Mason lifts him into his arms. Tucking the squirming infant into his elbow, he runs his fingers through Lori’s blond hair. “Should we, baby?”

She gives him a weak smile and nods.

Taking a deep breath, he looks at his daughter. “Sophia, you’re going to be a big sister again.”

Char wiggles on my lap again. It’s a struggle not to groan.

Sophia pauses, looking back and forth between Mason and Lori before her face breaks into a broad grin that reminds me of her father. “I was wondering!” she exclaims. “You were so sick with Jack, I thought for sure that’s what this was. I just didn’t want to be rude.” Sophia leans over and pulls Lori into a hug.

Tears tumble down both of their cheeks as they giggle and sway.

Char’s fingers wrap my elbow, then she drops her cheek against my shoulder to watch.

I wonder how long it will be before she and I can make the same kind of announcement. As many times as we manage to sneak in alone time, I wouldn’t be surprised if she was pregnant already.

Fuck, the thought makes my cock throb.

“Go on, I know you want to congratulate her.” I pat Char lightly on her little ass to prompt her.

She gives my arm a light squeeze before she jumps up and runs to Lori. “I love this so much! You’re the best mom!”

I’d argue with her over that one, but I’m not gonna start a fight in a moment like this.

Char’s love and patience with Paisley should be taught in every classroom. I can’t fathom anyone having more to give than she does.

She’s the kind of woman that makes a man clear a forest to build her a mansion. Stick by stick.

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