Page 115 of Galen's Redemption
Chapter Twenty-Eight
THEY TALKEDfor several hours, and Robert could feel the tension thawing. He felt certain that Noel and Lincoln would eventually forgive Galen, but it would be some time in coming. At least the conversation hadn’t been harsh. In fact, it had been pretty pleasant.
“Thank you for coming with me. I don’t know that I could have done it alone.”
“We’re a package deal.Where you go, I’m there too.”
Galen pulled off his shirt. “I think it went well. At least he didn’t toss me out.”
“No, he didn’t.” Robert slid a finger over Galen’s chest. “Can I tell you something?”
“Sure. Anything you want.”
He ran the finger over a nipple, which stood up proud. “Were you serious about us staying here?”
“Yeah, I was. I’ve… I’ve kinda fallen for the kids here. I never thoughtabout how tough the lives of a homeless child could be, and now that I’m learning, I want to do what I can to make things better for them. Plus, I think Mouse will love being fawned over by Cassie and the other kids. Maybe we could help them learn to take care of others too.”
As he leaned forward, Robert licked Galen’s nipple. “You know, if we stay here, there will have to be some changes.”
Galen arched his back. “L-l-like what?” He moaned loudly when Robert took the bud in his teeth and gave it a tug.
“Like that. We have people downstairs. It wouldn’t be good for you to be screaming every time I fuck you.”
Before he could say anything else, Galen’s hands were on his head, holding Robert’s mouth tight to his chest.
“If you weren’t so damn good at it, I wouldn’t have to scream.”
Robert pushed them back until Galen fell onto the bed. He reached up and started stripping off Galen’s pants, but then a tiny voice called out, “Uncle Galen?”
Galen shoved Robert away and scrabbled to get his shirt on. He went to the stairs and peered down. “What’s wrong, Cassie?”
“Mommy’s sick. She’s throwing up.”
Robert sighed. “Sure you still want to live here? This isn’t an isolated incident,you know. People always need something.”
Galen grinned at him. “Then it’s up to us to make sure they get it.” He looked down once more. “Cassie, you tell Mommy that me and Uncle Robert will be right there, okay?”
“’Kay.” Tiny feet beat a hasty retreat.
Galen returned to Robert. “Can I have a rain check on this?”
“Anytime you want.” He stood and slid a hand over Galen’s ass. “Come on, Unc.I think we’re going to have a busy night ahead of us.”
“Can’t wait.”
As they started down the stairs, Robert stopped. “Hey, can I meet you down there? I need to make a call.”
“Sure. Don’t be too long, though. Wouldn’t want you to miss all the barf.”
Galen got to the bottom of the stairs, and Cassie came running to him. She grabbed his hand and dragged him off toward the sleeping area.
Robertturned and went back upstairs. He tried once more to call Tom, but got no answer. He hung up, then thought to call their mother.
“Hey, Mom.”
“Have you heard anything from Tom?”
Which meant she hadn’t either. “No, I was hoping you did.”
