Five

A few minutes later Blake heard the excited and welcoming barks of Maggies and puppies smiling as he heard Mackayla say in awe "ohh they are so beautiful and sweet. Why are they penned up?"

"Debbie and Chuck are both allergic to dogs."

"Mama com to" Brenda cried a few tears running down her cheeks as she ran to her. She knelt to sweep her daughter up and smiled as she looked to see Carson had followed after her daughter her breath caught as she took in his semi-undressed state.

He had long lean legs encased in black swim shorts that ended just below his knees. His calves were well shaped, he was shirtless and he had a long tapered chest and a six-pack and some unique tattoos. He was smiling and wearing sunglasses "com to Car?"

"No I was just bringing you to mama.

"K, Aggs comin" as Sasha walked her out of the pen.

"Mackayla met Maggies" Carson lowered his glasses, his eyes almost complete changing watching with raised eyebrows and a low wolf-whistle as she turned and bent to stroke the Malamute. The movement pulling her shorts tighter and higher to expose a small heart-shaped toned ass and leanly muscled thighs. He heard Blake's low chuckle as he thought dang man now I think I understand your almost loss of control earlier she’s

something else. Carson himself chuckled as he caught Sasha giving him the evil eye, shaking her head and he felt the nervousness that came from the girl as she straightened with an unseen blush. He watched for a bit as the women started their

walk then he turned to go back to the others.

A while later the women came back from their walk they had gone down a trail to one of the small glens on the property. There Mackayla and Brenda had done some stretching. Sasha watching in amazement at the way the two girls moved Maggies hopping playfully around them.

Blake immediately felt the change in Mackayla as she walked up to him "you have a beautiful place here.”

“Thanks" he replied gruffly his body hardened as he caught her scent again a mixture of berries/peaches/vanilla. Mackayla gave him a confused look, shrugged well naturedly and walked back to the pool and patio.

Well they had been gone Morganna had woken up and Susan had arrived wearing a yellow tankini. "Hey Mackayla how you doing?"

“I am actually doing much better" she said with a wink and chuckle.

Blake said "the food is ready" and they all dug in.

He had made steaks, burgers, hot dogs and chicken. Shelly had made them some salads: pasta, potato, tuna, and shrimp. The ranch hands Kerry, Ian, Samson, and Joseph also came up to eat. After they ate Molly took Tanner, Morganna and Brenda to play in the play area in the basement, Dustin, Matthew and Duncan went

upstairs to play.

Daniella and Aerina raced over to play on the swings and slide. Blake set up a volley-ball net near them, and this time when they played Mackayla joined in. Blake watched her intently under the cover of his sunglasses. She fell a couple of times that had Leon ribbing her but otherwise she moved very well. After a couple of sets Molly

brought the kids back up, the three boys came down, and they all converged at the pool

ready to go swimming again.

Jennifer had noticed the way Blake had watched Mackayla today and also last Sunday and a thought came to her. Even though she and Blake had not completely clicked and had decided to keep things on a friends with benefits after a couple of dates last year than last winter he had decided to even cut that. So it had surprised her when he had called her up about a couple of months ago and asked her if she would

accompany him to a charity event.

She wanted to see him happy so she had agreed without a second thought. So she caught his attention and pulled him aside "hey Blake I won't be able to make it to Mementmean's that first weekend of June. Something came up and I will be out of town helping my Uncle Albert. He is thinking of selling a few horses maybe I can help work

something out between you and him, but maybe since Mackayla's new to town she might be interested in accompanying you?"

Blake studied her behind his sunglasses as he easily read her thoughts which gave away her mistruth but he honestly did not mind. "I am sorry to hear you won't be able to make it. I'll have to give it some thought." That suggestion had merit but he wasn't sure if Mackayla would want to go after this afternoon.

As the two walked back to the pool Mackayla saw the friendly way they acted and felt a small twang of jealousy and Carson chuckled low in his throat as he felt it. Blake stripped off his shirt and dived into the pool came up shaking his head and water

sprinkled the kids and adults standing there. Mackayla thought damn he's hot and how the heck do his sunglasses stay on at the same time and laughed at herself. She also noticed a few unique tattoos on Blake but not like Carson.

Everyone took that as a good sign and jumped in the pool with him, soon there was laughter and lots of splashes. Mackayla who had went to sit at the table again to do a little bit more work on her laptop sensed a presence at her side and turned her head to see Matthew there "aren't you going to come in too?"

"I would but unfortunately I didn't bring a swimsuit with me."

"Oh that sucks I could stay out here and keep you company if you want."

"No that's okay you go back and swim, I'll be okay." Blake shook his head in amazement at his son's willingness to give up something he loved to do to sit by a woman whom he barely knew to keep her company. Then as he watched as Leon walk up to Mackayla his intentions pretty plain to everyone.

Leon took the laptop off her lap and then scooped her up. Mackayla looked at him and said "don't you dare, I don't have anything to...." which was cut short as Leon jumped off the spring board then hit the water with Mackayla in his arms. Blake tensed

a bit as they went under but mere seconds later they broke the surface Mackayla sputtering a bit at the mouthful of water she received.

"Hey that wasn't nice Uncle" she said firmly but ruined it a sec later when she laughed then she dove back under a minute or so later surfacing again. Chuck, Blake, Carson and Debbie were taken off guard as her soaked shirt now plastered to her chest reveal high breast and a low cut bra.

Debbie shook her head with a stern look at her husband and elbowed him "I am not dead woman. I can still look" he whispered huskily. The small agreement they had made when they had begun their dating was because Charlie had been quite a ladies man was he could look his heart’s content and Debbie would try not to get mad at him.

She whispered back "yeah but for one she's a friend and another she's also your buddies niece."

He looked at his wife with wink and said "you can't tell me you didn't look or that you don't like it either. I felt your heart quicken."

She pinched him for that and quickly looked to see if anyone had heard their discussion or was looking "you know I did and do." Blake and Carson both smiled at each other they had noticed and felt the other couple reaction to Mackayla. There will definitely be some action at their house tonight thought Carson and Blake nodded. Brenda started to swim to her mom and Mackayla met her over halfway as her strokes where a bit longer then her daughters but Brenda could swim pretty fast.

Blake amassed the fact that she was tired so she was lagging a bit. He was actually surprised she was still above water as occasionally she faltered a bit due to her exhaustion he looked and saw that is was close to 6:30pm he wondered if Mackayla

would let her nap or keep her up and put her to bed early. He decided on the later as even though she held Brenda Mackayla had not gotten out of the pool. He knew his kids would swim till they fell asleep in the pool if he let them. Mackayla urged Brenda to keep swimming to keep her awake not allowing her to nap because she'd be putting her to bed soon enough.

They swam for about a little over an hour more till the yard lights started coming on and Blake said it was time to get out. The kids complained they were hungry again so Blake started a fire in the fire pit and Carson went in to get marshmallows, chocolate bars, and graham crackers to make s’more’s with. The kids had also gone in to change and Mackayla had followed with Brenda and the diaper bag went to the spare bedroom to change and nurse her. She also changed into the spare shirt she always kept with her. It was a pink tank top that fit a little more snugly then she liked but it was all she had and she made a note to herself to do laundry tomorrow. She would have to ask Leon where he did his laundry and then ask him to stop so she could get some quarters.

A bit later the door to the room opened it was Dustin and for a moment he just stared at Mackayla, cause she had been in the process of switching Brenda to the other breast after burping her. His eyes were wide he turned bright red then quickly dashed down the hallway. She sighed he had left the door open but more so because she knew he was embarrassed and shocked at what he saw and she would have to talk to Blake about it. Well maybe she could tell Leon and he could talk to Blake but that made her cheeks pinking, because even though she loved her uncle dearly that was an even more embarrassing ordeal.

A few minutes later she straightened her shirt out and stood up just as Daniella was walking by. She stopped and said "did you see my brother he was supposed to come and see if you wanted some s’more’s too?"

"Umm I believe he went to his room (she prayed she was right) and no but thanks for asking."

"Dad's not going to be happy."

So Daniella continued down the hall to her brother's room and Mackayla walked downstairs stopping at a mirror to check her reflection. Her cheeks were still a bit pink but she could blame the heat and the fact that she was tired She opted on talking to Leon about the incident but maybe she could talk to Sasha and she could talk to Leon, a roundabout cowards way out but she was still a little rattled from this morning and everything else that had happened today. Plus she still didn't think Blake liked her all that much.

As she walked out to the fire Brenda stirred in her arms and whimpered a bit so Mackayla popped the nuk back in her mouth something she hated doing but at times it was necessary. Carson walked up to her "did they kids ask you about the s’more’s before they decided to go do something else."

"They did and no that's all right I really don't care too much for marshmallows."

"Ahh kay I could get you a chocolate bar then."

"Thanks." He walked with her to the table and then handed her a bar she smiled as she took and then went to sit down. She settled Brenda down across her thighs and then unwrapped the bar. Daniella and Dustin finally came back downstairs Dusty stopped at Mackayla's chair said sorry and then quickly walked away. Maybe she should just talk to him he seemed to be pretty understanding.

"I think it's time to head home" she heard Leon say later as most of the kids looked like they had conked out and Debbie and Chuck were also packing up and saying goodbye to everyone. Mackayla nodded as Leon picked up Brenda making sure he didn't step on Matthew who was curled at her feet, "watch out for Matthew" he

said as he offered his hand to help her up. She took his hand and carefully stepped around the boy.

Blake walked the six people to their vehicles "we still on for poker Friday night Leon."

"Yep."

"Okay sees you at 6 then." Leon buckled Brenda into her seat and helped his daughter in as Blake helped first Sasha and then Mackayla into the truck. Then Blake walked Susan to her scooter and handed her helmet as Chuck loaded Debbie into the corvette. And then he helped Jennifer into her charger.

He walked back around back helped Carson pack the net up, smother the fire, and take the kids into the house and up to their rooms. After all that was all done Blake and Carson sat on the front porch well Jennifer says she can't make it to the charity.

Bummer man what you gonna do?

She suggested that I ask Mackayla which has my interest perked as to what she what thinking. The suggestion definitely has merit but after this afternoon.

Do you want ya want to? Maybe you should just to see where things lead. I will talk to Leon on Friday and see what he thinks and maybe run it by Sasha

too. The kids seem to really care for her and did you notice Maggies taking to her.

Oh yea. But she's reluctant to let a man get close she's been hurt not quite sure how.

She wants you but she is also a bit afraid of you.

Blake growled yeah I picked up on that. This was all done through their thoughts so the night was quite except for the crickets.

Leon pulled into his space in the apartment parking lot looked at the sleeping trio in the backseat, and whispered softly to Sasha "I’ll wake up Mackayla and then take Aerina in if you want to get Brenda."

"K."

He walked over to help Sasha out gave her a deep kiss she whimpered with pleasure as he pushed himself against with a soft grind of his lean hips, then turned to see his niece smiling while she unbuckled Brenda "brat your supposed to be asleep."

Leon smiled as he said "Sasha will get her I will get Aerina you just lead the way." Mackayla walked to the building her uncle walked around the truck and easily lifted Aerina into his arms, his biceps taunt with the movement and the little girl wrapped her

arms around her daddy's neck. She whimpered softly and Leon murmured "shhh it's just Daddy."

Mackayla smiled thinking again that her uncle was a very handsome man and she heard Sasha sigh. She unlocked the door and walked down the hall to her bedroom with Sasha following her and laying Brenda in the crib Sasha brushed the babies check with her fingers, Brenda turned her face into the caress and the nuk fell out of her mouth as she sighed. Mackayla leaned down to kiss her daughter's head then she and Sasha walked out of the room Mackayla turning on the baby monitor then grabbing the receiver.

They passed the door to Aerina's room just as Leon was placing her on the bed "still in my swimsuit Daddy."

"Yeah that’s okay for the night sweetie sleep tight" as he kissed her check and then joined the women. "I'm surprised you didn't want to go to bed too."

"Actually I was just going to make myself a snack and then head back to read for a bit so don't mind me.

She read for a bit and then called her mom partial to update her on things mostly just because she needed to hear her voice. They talked for a bit and then said good night and love you's then settled down to sleep. Brenda awoke around one in the

morning for a quick feeding which Mackayla had expected. Afterwards she changed her diaper and then laid her in the crib she went out to get some milk and as she passed the living room she heard some soft noises.

She peeked around the archway and saw Leon down on his knees and Sasha on the couch with her head thrown back, closed eyes, and her checks were flushed. Ah she thought so there is a bit more there then just mere friendship she understood that a bit. So she quickly walked to the kitchen poured a glass of milk and then turned and walked back to her room.

Wednesday around eleven am just as Mackayla was finishing her daily stretches the few she had always done then the few more that Matt had shown her at their appointment on Tuesday, she heard a knock on the door and thinking it was Leon and that he had his hands full she went to answer. As she was pulling the door open she immediately saw Blake who was turning to leave due to the fact that he had caught her scent and with the mood he was in now he was restless and his cock was semi-stiff. He wanted to talk to Leon about a few things he had also simultaneously hoped that

Mackayla be around but wouldn't be there if that made sensed and her body did the strange things it always did around him.

"Gee you gave me more time to answer the other day."

"You also said something and I didn't see Leon's bike here...So I didn't think anyone was home." He was lying he had heard the music he turned and his nostrils flared and his eyes charged and changed behind the lenses, as he looked down at her purple sports bra, toned bare mid-drift, her long shapely legs encased in purple biker shorts, her long blonde hair held back by a purple head band and braid which started and ended with purple bow bands.

"Leon went to get somethings” she said as Blake tracked a drop of sweat that rolled down her neck.

"Oh well tell him I stopped by and have him give me a call when he gets a chance please."

His cock hardened even more and his fangs pricked his tongue as he watched the drop disappear into the bra between her generous cleavage. He quickly turned away to hide his reaction as Mackayla said "he should be back shortly if you would like to come in and wait."

Blake swallowed a few times tasting his blood "that's not necessary I can wait out here." He felt the confusion and the disappointment that came off Mackayla as he walked down the steps. He stopped at the bottom swore a few times under his breath. Strengthening what little control he had left turned and walked back.

As he reached the landing he heard “wonder why he dislikes me so Siam?" "

Mew." He noticed she had left the big door open as he heard a motorcycle engine and turned to see Leon turn the corner five blocks down.

He turned back lifted his hand to knock he saw the slight tense of Mackayla's frame before he could knock he heard the soft sigh and "come in."

"I am sorry I was rude earlier. More trouble at the ranch someone stole a couple of Maggie's new puppies Monday" he didn't add that he and Carson had found them hanging in the hayloft Tuesday. Mackayla gasped and he sort of half smiled when he smelt the rage and anger that poured off her.

"I am sorry is there anything I can do?"

Yeah let me rubbed against you for a bit Blake thought but answered "not really."

"Please make yourself at home can I get you something to eat or drink?"

"No thank you I am good" Blake watched as Mackayla walked to the couch. Her braid swaying below her small tight ass damn he thought she has long hair. What that would feel like if...his thoughts came to abrupt end, don't go there man he growled to himself and he settled on the couch.

A few minutes later Leon walked in "hey Blake did I forget something," he asked as he walked to the kitchen and set the bag of litter in the pantry and the brown bag on the table.

"No just wanted to see if you wanted to go for a ride with me but I see you've already been out."

"Ha you know I'll still go, Mackayla I brought you girls some microwave meals for dinner. You still like chicken right."

"Yes Uncle Leon chicken is still my favorite. Hey think you'll be back for lunch and if so what would you like?"

"We should be I will call, and whatever you decide."

"I take it that means I am staying?”

“Of course have fun."

As they rode out Blake was trying to decide how to ask Leon about the charity and Mackayla as he seemed to be in a pretty good mood. "So what's on your mind buddy?"

"Too much Le. Jennifer canceled on me for the charity and it's a bit too late to ask Susan, she likes to know about these things about a month or two in advance."

"Dang so watcha gonna do?"

"Not sure. Somebody snuck into Maggies pen either Sunday night or early Monday morning took two of the puppies, butchered them and hung them in the hayloft with a note."

"WOAH fuck dude how the hell did they pull that off? Must of been one of the hands which is what I kinda thought after the corral incident the other week."

"Yeah that would make sense." Oh and I'd like to bone your niece Blake thought to himself, then with a snort yeah that would definitely fly with the man.

"Have you talked to the sheriff at all about what's been going on?"

"Yeah but he has no leads and not enough man power to set up a stake-out."

"What did the note say?"

"Can't tell you man it gets me pretty pissed off. Not really a good idea."

Leon had only see Blake pretty pissed off once and knew he wasn't a man you wanted to cross. They men were silent for a bit longer as they pulled into a dead end street, parked the bikes and walked to a pond down the ways a bit. Blake felt the change that had come over Leon the minute he had started talking about the incidents.

"I’ve been keeping my ears open for anything said at the bar and so far nothing."

"Yeah I figured that was also thinking maybe over the summer you, I, Carson, William and Camron who should be back by then can do a stake out if nothing has gotten better by then."

"Yeah I'd be more than willing to help you in anyway just let me know when."

It was getting close to noon so Leon called Mackayla and let her know they be back in about ten minutes. The men started their bikes and Blake decided it was now or never. "What would you think if I asked Mackayla to accompany me to the charity?"

"Man I have no say over who she goes with she's a big girl."

"I didn't ask that I asked what you would think. Your one of my closest friends and I don't want to jeopardize that or lose it."

"I don't know let me think." The ride back to the apartment was a little bit quieter. As they pulled back in to the parking lot Sasha was out in the back pushing Brenda in a tree swing she smiled and waved and Brenda gave a loud squeal. They all walked to the kitchen together Mackayla was pouring glasses of milk, there was music playing and Leon caught Blake's arm at the door "go ahead and ask maybe it will cheer her up."

Leon picked up Brenda and placed her in her chair where Mackayla had already placed her plate with pb+j sandwich cut up into eighths some berries, cheese, and crackers in front of her was her sippy. "There's pb+j, ham and cheese, and turkey and

cheese. Dig in" so they sat and ate Blake and Leon discussing the upcoming poker game.

Sasha asked Mackayla what she had planned for Friday and Mackayla told her she would more than likely hang out in her room since Susan and Debbie had other plans, Sasha said "I work Friday evening but you could stay at my place if you want?"

Mackayla smiled said "I would love that thanks".

Sasha said she needed to go get ready for work Leon said he was going to go lay down for a few hours before work, but told Blake if he wanted to hang out for a while he could and then with a wink he walked down the hall to his room. Mackayla got up to start cleaning up Blake picked Brenda up out of her chair and she immediately started babbling. Blake took her over to the sink to wash her up and Mackayla watched him with awe at the way he handle her.

"Does she need a changing?"

"No."

"Okay (sitting Brenda down and she ran to the living room to her play area). Hey Mackayla I was wondering if you would accompany me to Mementmean's on June 7th. It's an event for a charity I support for abused animals and people it's just a dinner and dance nothing to heavy."

"Is it formal?"

"Yeah suits and evening dresses."

"Could I think about it for a bit?"

"Sure let me know when and what you decide but take your time."

"Did you want to watch a movie or something?" Mackayla asked Blake a few minutes later he had settled on the couch she had settled next to Brenda to play dolls with her.

"Nope I am good in fact I think I might just rest my eyes for a bit" he chuckled knowing he wouldn't but he could close his eyes and pretend as he kept an eye on the two. Mackayla had been shocked and a bit stunned at the question he had asked her

earlier he kept sending mixed signals.

Maybe that was what intrigued her about him but she knew it was more. They played for a bit more Brenda sipping from her cup and Mackayla got up to go get a soda she noticed that Blake still had his sunglasses on, and as she walked by the door she

saw Carson standing on the other side his hand raised to knock she said "come in. Can I get you a drink?"

"Sure some soda please, kk. Boss man sleeping I see (even though Carson knew he wasn't)."

"I think he's just playing possum."

Damn she's pretty astute Blake said and Carson just scoffed.

Carson went and plopped down in the arm chair and groaned "shhhh Bake an Unca eeping."

"Sorry I forgot."

"Pay peas Car."

"Sure sweetie." So Brenda walked over to him and handed him a doll he took it.

You okay?

Yeah Mom just called to tell me that Pop is in the Orecan with a few minor injuries. I guess he and some of his cronies were in a bit of a fender bender.

Hmmm damn what the hell is going on this spring everything seems to be going hay-wire. I guess just not our year.

Mackayla brought in the drinks she had brought an extra soda for Blake and some cookies. "Cooks, tanks mama."

"They are for everybody baby."

"Thanks."

"Something happen at the ranch?"

I told her some about the puppies Leon too and he agrees that it has to be aninside job.

"No just needed a bit of a break hope you don't mind."

"Not at all" Carson smiled at her slightly lowering his lenses she smiled back. He heard the warning growl in his mind.

I asked her about the charity she said she had to think for a bit. He knew Carson was just flirting so his reaction shocked him and he could tell it shocked his friend to.

Carson felt the warmth and the comfortableness of Brenda "I think someone needs a change...No I can do it" he said as Mackayla reached for her. "At least I think I remember how to."

"Kay I'll get the stuff." She quickly walked to the bedroom.

"What the heck was that all about man?"

"I don't really know."

"Bake up." Brenda waddle over to him just as Mackayla came back with a diaper, some wipes, and a changing pad, shaking her head as she looked at her daughter diaper sagging cause she had decided to undo one side while she was

walking to Blake.