Total pages in book: 78
Estimated words: 74652 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 373(@200wpm)___ 299(@250wpm)___ 249(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 74652 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 373(@200wpm)___ 299(@250wpm)___ 249(@300wpm)
“You won’t think I’m…” He didn’t seem to have a good word to describe whatever some asshole had called him, so I kissed his forehead, hoping to distract him from the stressful image in his head.
“I think you’re the naughty boy who’d love to curl up on your Master’s lap and kiss or lick him all over.” Trying to remember what Austin had said and what he’d hinted at, I gave the faintest outline of a fantasy. “Maybe I’d give you a spanking first so you were hard and slick for me while you wiggled and kissed?”
The shiver that raced through him was impossible to miss…and so was the moan that escaped.
Yes, that was something he’d love.
“And I might have to figure out a way to punish a naughty boy who drips cum on his Master or gets slick everywhere.” Making a tsking sound as he squeaked and his entire body seemed to clench, I did my best not to smile. “Yes, I think you might be a very messy, naughty boy.”
Charlie’s brain seemed to be struggling to keep up, but his body was sending very clear signals. So clear, I decided to back off just a bit because public scenes were not on the list of things he was comfortable with. “But I’m sure you’re not that naughty. My sweet Charlie is innocent and shy and probably a very nervous boy when he’s naked for his Master.”
He couldn’t seem to decide if he wanted to laugh or hide, so he did both, snickering quietly while he hid his blushing face. “Daddy Ansel?”
Charlie was still whispering but there was nothing fearful in the tone. “Yes, sweetie?”
“You’re very silly.” The littlish words had me chuckling, which seemed to please him even more. “Is it time for dinner yet, Daddy?”
“Hmm, is my boy hungry or trying to hurry us into the after-dinner part of our date?” That got an embarrassed giggle from the not-quite-little sub.
“Both.” He pulled back enough to kiss my cheek. “Big both, Daddy.”
Well, with that kind of enthusiasm, it was definitely dinnertime.
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“No, he came marching in looking every inch the badass CEO, boring suit and everything, and just took over the meeting.” The story had Charlie laughing and shaking his head like he couldn’t believe it. “I’m serious. He looked like he should’ve been running Tanner’s company instead of leading the shenanigans he’s famous for.”
Austin had told the story numerous times from his point of view, so I wasn’t oversharing, but I loved the way it made Charlie smile. To some people, Austin stories were cautionary tales that made them nervous, but he seemed to think Austin was incredible.
I hoped to hear why at some point, but for the time being, I was doing my best to keep our evening light.
“They didn’t know what hit them.” Grinning, I reached for my water and took a sip. “But that’s one of the reasons I don’t mind working for him. The stories are always great and make up for a lot of the drama.”
With his beaming smile, Charlie looked adorably innocent and every inch the little he’d been when I’d first met him but I knew there were more wicked things hiding in him. “He’s wonderful.”
And had clearly saved the day for Charlie at some point, but I was going to leave that untouched until he was ready to share. “He’s naughty and stirs up trouble, but I think that’s why you like him so much.”
A blush tinged his cheeks as Charlie widened his eyes and shook his head. “No, I’m very good.”
His gaze darted around the room but we were far enough away from any other table that I wasn’t worried, and it looked like neither was Charlie because he leaned closer. “I’m a very good boy.”
Making an exaggerated thinking expression, I shrugged. “You keep saying that but I’m not sure I believe it.” That earned me an even brighter smile that didn’t help shed his innocent air. “I see a very sweet-looking boy with a naughty side.”
One who hadn’t found many Doms who could give him what he needed.
Giving me a cute wiggle, Charlie nibbled on his lips and couldn’t seem to decide how to respond. “I’m…I don’t lie?”
Since he couldn’t lie about loving Austin’s dirty side or try to convince me he was wicked, he didn’t know what to say?
Trying not to laugh, I nodded. “Then how about you tell me that you’re going to like making your Master very happy, sweetie?”
He worried his lip for another moment before brightening, hopefully having remembered I liked his combination of innocent and wicked. “I like making you happy, Master.”
“You do a very good job of making me happy.” Reaching across the table slowly, I traced my fingers over his and loved the shiver that raced through him. “I’ve enjoyed getting to know you and cuddling you and showing off how sweet you were to everyone in the club.”