Page 120 of Awakened Desires

“Whenever you’re ready.”

“And when we’re not sharing a room with a baby.”

Rory chuckles. “That too.”

I roll my shoulders back. “How about now?”

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RORY

“I’d love to.”

Callan laughs and tugs at my T-shirt. “You might have to get naked first.”

It’s good seeing him relaxed and happy. I can tell he’s nervous by the way he’s stuttering over his words and the redness in his cheeks, but he wants to do this. He wants to be intimate with me. The feather play scene was one of our most intimate and erotic moments. I hadn’t intended it to be, but I knew it would be from the moment he tried to pull his boxer shorts down.

“Don’t you need a bit more recovery time?” I ask.

“Uh, yeah. But we could cuddle while I do. Naked snuggling,” he clarifies.

I stand and make short work of taking my clothes off. I get back into bed and snuggle under the covers with him. I’ll never get over how perfect his body feels pressed up to mine. It’s impossible not to get aroused by being this close to him. My cock hardens while his stays soft. It’s unsurprising. He only orgasmed a few minutes ago.

I stroke his hair and kiss his temples. He glides his fingers back and forth over my arm and hip. Gradually, his movements become slower and his breathing deeper until his body relaxes, and I realise he’s fallen asleep. I don’t mind. He’s tired. He’s been getting up several times a night to feed Aidan. My heart swells. Callan is a fantastic dad. He’s stepped up, even though he could have walked away from Niamh and Aidan. I adore him for it.

I listen out for Aidan. Even though Hendrix has proved himself capable of looking after the baby, I know Callan will want to go to Aidan if he cries. I don’t hear anything. The house remains quiet as time slowly drifts by.

I’m not sure how long has passed when Callan mumbles and then wakes. He lifts his head and stares at me. Sleep dust has gathered in the corners of his eyes, and he looks like he could easily fall asleep again.

“I didn’t mean to nod off.”

“You needed it.”

His cheeks go red. “I think the nap helped me recover.” He shifts, and I feel the hardness of his cock against my thigh.

“So do I.” I stroke his cheek with my knuckle. “Do you still want to? It’s okay if you don’t.”

“I want to try,” he reiterates.

I nod and retrieve the bottle of lube from my bedside drawer.

“Will we need a condom?” he asks.

“Only if you want to wear one.”

“It might be messy.”

I laugh. “It’ll be messy anyway when I come. Unless you’d like me to wear a condom too?”

He shakes his head. “I’ve already made a mess today.”

I kiss him softly. “I’ll change the sheets later.”

Callan looks towards the door.

“It’s been quiet,” I tell him. “I’m sure Aidan is fine.”

He bites his lower lip. “I feel guilty if I’m away from him for too long.”