Page 29 of Big Red

“Goodnight, Red,” I breathe out.

He places a gentle kiss on my lips before turning me around. As I open the front door, I turn around to get one final look at him. He winks, making my panties melt. Hurriedly, I walk in and make a beeline to my room. After I change into my pajamas and settle into bed, my centerstillaches with need. This man ignites me in a way I’ve never experienced. Although I was married for years, I’m inexperienced with sex. Declan wasn’t the best lover. A few pumps and he was done.

If things keep going this way, I may have to take Will’s advice and get a toy. I gotta do what I gotta do.

Chapter Twelve

BIG RED

“Dad, do you think we could call Alice and invite her to the football game tonight?” Cindy asked.

Over the weekend, Alice came over every day and watched movies with the kids. I sat through a few with them, and surprisingly, I liked it. I knew I would enjoy Alice's company, but spending my weekend watching kid movies didn’t seem too satisfying.

By Sunday night, the kids were asking if she could come over the following weekend to watch a few more movies. Alice didn’t even hesitate, telling them yes. I’m looking forward to having her in my space again. Although she wouldn’t let me do anything when the kids were around, the second they had their heads turned, I would sneak a kiss here and there.

It’s honestly torture, but I’ll take whatever I can get from her. Her lips are so damn soft, not to mention those little whimpers she gives me when I twirl my tongue with hers. I’ve shown more strength over this weekend than I have in my entire life. Everything in me wants to get her in my bed and make her come so many times she begs me to stop.

Just imagining what she tastes like has driven me crazy. Once I get her in my bed, I’m going to get my fill, and I won’t stop until I’m deeply satisfied.

“Sure, baby girl.” I hand her my phone, and she puts it on speaker. Colton comes over and takes a seat right next to Cindy.

“Hello?” Alice answers.

“Hi, Alice. We just wanted to invite you to Marco’s football game tonight. Everyone’s going, and I uhm… I wanted you to go too…” Cindy trails off lightly, blushing.

A part of me wants to shut down what I know is already happening. Cindy and Colt have gravitated to every woman who has shown them attention since Chloe left. Not that I blame them. I just don’t want them getting hurt any more than they already have. But something tells me Alice would want a relationship with the kids even if we were to call it quits.

“Oh, I would love to go. What time is the game?” I can hear the smile in her voice. I love the fact that she genuinely enjoys my kids' company. Chloe always made it seem like a chore. There were many arguments over her lack of love and affection toward the kids.

“Umm….” Cindy looks at me for help.

“In a couple of hours. I can be around to pick you up in an hour and a half. Do you think you can be ready by then?”

“Yeah, I’ll be ready. See you guys soon!” She ends the call.

Cindy and Colt jump up and cheer before racing off to their rooms. I go to my room to take a quick shower and change. All the brothers, ol’ ladies, and kids will be wearing shirts with Marco’s jersey number.

It’s his first time playing, and the kid is crazy good. I guess Crystal didn’t like how much time Marco was spending on video games and told him to find another hobby to focus his energy on. Tonight marks his fifth game, and he’s already gained a bit of a spotlight.

His coach firmly believes he has the makings to go pro.

Once I’m changed, I shout for Cindy and Colt so we can head out. On the way to pick up Alice, I make a pit stop by Crystal’s to grab an extra shirt for Alice. When Alice opens her front door, I hold the shirt out for her.

“Everyone is going to be wearing these in support of Marco. I didn’t want you to feel left out.”

Alice breathes out a sigh of relief. “Oh, thank you. I was a little worried when I saw Will with his on. I didn’t want to look like the odd one out. Give me a few minutes to go change.”

She closes the door, and in no time, she’s back, followed by Will. “What are your plans for my bestie, Red?” Will folds his arms and stares me down like a father would do.

“Wouldn’t you like to know?” I smirk and Will returns it.

“Dammit, you got me. But all jokes aside. If you hurt her, you’ll see a side of me you’ve never seen.” Without another word, he saunters off to his car, completely unbothered.

I brush off his little threat because I have no intention of hurting Alice. And if Will ever did decide to step up to me, then he better make sure he’s ready to step toe-to-toe with me. I get he’s trying to protect Alice, but I’m a man first. I let him off easy. Normally, Will would have been taking a nap if he was anyone else.

“I can’t believe him.” Alice shakes her head with a grin before following me to my truck. As we’re headed to the game, she and the kids catch up a little bit. They act like they haven’t seen her in weeks when they saw her just this morning at breakfast.

“Dad, can I play some music?” Cindy interrupts my thoughts.

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