Chapter 18

Gage came to the office door when he didn't hear anything. He leaned against the doorjamb, crossed his arms, and watched her. He realized he could have stayed there all night and just looked at her. She was so beautiful.

"Is everything okay?"

Brylee's head jerked up, and she straightened in the chair. "Yes. Larkin had to go to dinner."

"You can talk to her tomorrow," Gage told her.

Brylee stood and walked around the desk toward him. She stopped when she stood in front of him. He could tell something was bothering her when she was biting her lip and wringing her hands, so he waited.

"Gage…"

"What, princess?"

"What can I do to make you happy?"

Gage swallowed and straightened. He clasped her shoulders in his hands. "You already make me happy."

"But if there's something you want from me, you'll tell me?"

"You never have to second-guess what I'm thinking. I will always tell you what I need you to do, and I will never lie to you."

Brylee relaxed and smiled. "Okay. Thank you."

"You're very welcome." He pulled her against his chest and wrapped his arms around her. "Right now, I need a kiss from you."

Brylee chuckled, stood on her tiptoes, and pressed her lips against his.

Gage groaned, lifted her, and slanted his mouth to take her with a hunger that made heat build in his stomach and spread all through his body. She murmured and tried to get closer. He lifted his head and stared down at her.

Brylee pressed the fingers of one hand to her puffy lips.

"I don't think you're ready for where this is going."

Brylee was set back on her feet. "You mean sex, right?"

Gage smiled and nodded. "Yes, baby. Sex."

"Oh." She looked away, seeming disappointed.

"Hey," Gage said and turned her head back. "It doesn't mean I don't want you." He grasped her hand and lay it on top of his hard cock that tented the front of his pants. "This should tell you how much I want you."

Brylee's eyes widened.

He closed his eyes when she tightened her grip on it.

"It's much bigger than I thought it would be."

"When we make love, I will do everything to make sure you enjoy it, and you don't have pain."

She nodded and sighed. "I trust you … Gage."

"There's one thing that would make me happy. Would you call me daddy when were here, at one of the guys' houses, or if we're alone?"

She smiled brightly. "Really?"

He chuckled. "Yes, really."

"Okay, daddy."

He laughed at the grin on her face. "How about we go through your clothes? I think everything you're going to keep will need to be washed."

She nodded. "I don't trust those girls not to spray them with something or even pee on them."

They had everything laid out on the bed she'd used the night before. Gage put a few things to the side.

"What's wrong with them?" she asked.

"They are too short. I don't want you wearing them."

Brylee blinked. "Oh."

Gage turned to her. "One of the things I'd like to do is pick out your clothes in the morning. Do you have a probl

em with that, princess?"

She shook her head. "No."

He bent and pressed a kiss to the top of her head. "We ate a late lunch. Do you want to eat popcorn and watch a movie?"

"That sounds fun."

He grinned when she bounced in front of him. He handed her another of his shirts. "Wear this until we get your clothes clean and get you some new ones."

"I don't need new ones."

"But it would make me happy," he said simply and stared down at her.

Brylee bit down on her bottom lip and then nodded.

Gage picked up the clothes he wanted to wash.

"Ga—daddy?"

"What, baby?"

"Can I take a bath before the movie?"

"Of course. Do you want bubbles?"

"Oh, yes. Lots and lots."

"I think I can get you that. We'll have to get more tomorrow, though."

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Brylee walked into the bathroom with Gage. She watched as he started the bathwater and then sprinkled some powder in it. The bubbles started growing immediately. She clapped her hands and bounced in place. She pulled her hair up and tied it into a loose knot to keep it dry.

"Is it okay if I undress you, princess?"

Brylee looked up at him as he stood in front of her. She very slowly nodded. She was embarrassed, but she wanted—no, craved—his hands on her.

He unzipped her skirt and pulled it down. Then he unbuttoned the shirt she wore and slid that off. He shook his head when she went to cover her breasts.

"No, don't ever cover yourself with me." He reached out with one hand and cupped her breast.

She gasped when what felt like an electric current raced through her.

He chuckled. "See that? You like it when I touch you. Your nipple is red and begging for my mouth."

Brylee reached out and steadied herself with her hands on his forearms. Her breathing grew more labored the more he played with her tit.

Gage bent and pulled her panties off. "Go ahead and get in. If I don't cover you up, I'm liable to lay you on the closest surface and fuck you all night." He picked her up and set her in the water.

Brylee groaned at the feel of the warm water.

Gage rolled up a towel and set it behind her. "Go ahead and lean back and relax."

"This feels wonderful."

"I'm almost tempted to get in there with you." He straightened. "I'll go start the popcorn. I'll be back to get you out."

Brylee nodded and closed her eyes.