Total pages in book: 81
Estimated words: 78043 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 390(@200wpm)___ 312(@250wpm)___ 260(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 78043 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 390(@200wpm)___ 312(@250wpm)___ 260(@300wpm)
“It’s good that they can do more than spank you and give you orgasms.” Weird guy gave Joel a bright smile that was probably supposed to be supportive or something. “Daddy—”
“Brady.” The firm tone coming from behind us had us all nearly jumping, but weird guy, whose name seemed to be Brady, just sighed. “What did we talk about?”
Shifting to adorable mode, Brady aimed wide eyes at his Daddy. “I wasn’t being nosy. He volunteered information and even set healthy boundaries.”
Oh, weird guy was good at that.
As we finished coming down the stairs and moving out of the way, Brady’s Daddy headed over to his ridiculous boy. “Do you understand why it seems like you were ignoring the rules we agreed on?”
Had Brady agreed on the rules?
Joel didn’t seem to care about the logistics of that. “Brady’s Daddy, he was just letting me know he was a good listener and he made sure I understood you’re a Daddy and that he’s safe to talk to.”
For fuck’s sake.
That was not what’d happened.
Tate’s lips were pressed together so firmly they had to hurt, but he managed not to laugh. I was in the roll my eyes and sigh category, and that was where Brady’s Daddy seemed to enjoy hanging out too. “That’s not believable at all.”
Nope.
Brady didn’t seem to be worried about that part, though. He just bounced closer to his Daddy and gave him another bright smile. “He told me he couldn’t talk about which one was his Daddy because his Daddy is private. See? That’s a very good boundary and I didn’t push him to be naughty at all.”
Technically he was right and his Daddy must’ve sensed that. “We’re going to talk about fine print later.”
Tate started coughing but Brady just ignored that. “My new friend says he likes spankings too. I didn’t ask him about what kind of toys he likes to play with or anything like that, though. I’m giving him space and privacy.”
He was?
The way his Daddy started shaking his head said I wasn’t the only Daddy questioning Brady’s definitions. “Privacy is very important, and part of respecting people’s privacy is making sure you don’t ask them to out themselves.”
Brady just blinked innocently at his Daddy.
It was very well done and I’d have fallen for it if Joel had aimed something similar at me…but Brady wasn’t as cute as Joel.
“He mentioned he had a caretaker Dom, so it wasn’t asking to out anyone.” Brady’s logic was impressive. “But we should make sure he knows he can come and play no matter what kind of little he is.”
Leaning around his Daddy, Brady smiled at Joel. “I have toys and cookies. You can come play if you want.”
“Should I ask where you got cookies?” Brady’s Daddy crossed his arms over his chest as Brady shrugged. “I thought so.”
They were bad influences.
“I like cookies.” Joel’s answer cut right to the heart of the matter. “I’ve never played toys with regular toys with someone, though. I’ll think about that.”
He’d do a lot for cookies, so I knew that all it would take was one rumbly tummy and a snack with carrots to have him going to visit his new friend.
“I like toys.” Brady seemed to think the whole conversation was completely reasonable because he just kept going. “What kind of toys do you like?”
“Sex ones.” Joel just put the truth right out there. “I’ve watched cartoons too, though. So I might like regular toys.”
Weirdest fucking building ever.
And I was including us in that too.
“Both kinds are fun, but Daddy says I’m not allowed to talk to random people about grown-up toys.” Shrugging, Brady looked like he thought it was an odd boundary but he wasn’t going to push it.
“I’m not random people.” Joel frowned like that was a ridiculous idea. “I’m Joel and I’m your neighbor. I was even happy for you when you found your Daddy, and you’ve given us a lot to think about.”
Great.
Tate was shaking with barely suppressed laughter, but I was just wondering how many times I could roll my eyes before they broke.
“I’m glad we’re helpful.” Brady seemed very proud of himself. “I’ll make sure my mother knows I’m not just a pain in the butt to my neighbors.”
“No. You’re very informative and educational.” Joel’s response made Brady and his Daddy grin…just for very different reasons.
“Thank you.” Looking pleased, Brady patted his Daddy’s back. “We’re always glad to help.”
So he was volunteering his Daddy to be educational?
I could see the moment that question hit the normally serious-looking Daddy’s brain because he frowned and glared at his boy.
How was Joel the more low-maintenance little in the building?
“I appreciate that, but at this point, it’s not necessary.” Thankfully, Joel didn’t seem to be inclined to take Brady up on his offer. “Have fun with your Daddy and with your scene tonight. We’re heading out to dinner now, but it was nice meeting you.”