Total pages in book: 25
Estimated words: 23614 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 118(@200wpm)___ 94(@250wpm)___ 79(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 23614 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 118(@200wpm)___ 94(@250wpm)___ 79(@300wpm)
“Are you sure this is okay?” I asked diffidently when he told me the news. “I mean, I hate to mess up your plans.”
The handsome man merely leaned forward to press a soft kiss on my lips before tenderly tucking a curl behind one ear.
“It’s totally okay,” he rumbled. “It’s not an operational emergency, and besides, I enjoy spending time with you, Pet. It’s been real meaningful getting to know you.”
My heart leapt with joy then, and I wondered if the CEO could see the happiness in my eyes because the fact is that I love being with Dane too. We’re getting to know each other on a new level, as equals, instead of as an older man and little girl. He’s learning about my likes and dislikes, and what gets under my skin as well as what makes me happy, and I’m doing the same for him. To my surprise, there’s a lot that I didn’t know about Dane.
“So how did you meet my dad?” I asked curiously one day. “I mean, I know you guys met in college, but Ed never told me the specifics.”
Dane grins, his white teeth flashing as he pulled me close.
“There’s a reason for that,” he rumbled, his deep chest vibrating against my cheek. “Are you sure you want to know? We weren’t exactly choirboys.”
I giggle before slapping him playfully on one arm.
“Of course I want to know! What did you guys get up to back then?”
Dane chuckles.
“Well, it turns out that we were dating the same woman. We almost came to blows when he confronted me in the cafeteria one day.”
I gasp, my eyes going round.
“Are you serious? Was it my mom?”
Dane snorts.
“Of course not! I’ve never touched your mom in my life. This was way before her time. No, it was Luella Anderson with the big brown eyes and tiny pink panties.”
I gape at my lover a bit.
“So what happened? How did you and my dad work it out?”
Dane shrugs.
“It’s a little sordid, but we took turns with her.”
“Turns?” I stammer. “What does that mean?”
The huge man shrugs before grinning again.
“Luella was a total slut. She was dating both of us on the sly, and she proposed a compromise. One night with him, and then one night with me. We’d rotate bedding the pretty co-ed, and it worked out, actually. It turns out that neither of us were interested in dating Luella seriously, so this took the pressure off.”
I gape at my lover again.
“So you and my dad were sleeping with the same girl at once?”
Dane grins right back at me.
“Sure thing. But then he met your mom, and I … hell, I don’t know what happened with me. I probably lost interest in Luella for some reason or another. I wonder what she’s up to these days? It’s been decades, but hey, some women never change.”
I merely shook my head, marveling at the shenanigans that used to go on. It’s believable though because both Dane and my father are incredibly handsome men. Back then, they were likely dynamite together, and pros at putting notches on their bedposts. But the thought makes me stiffen now.
“What is it, sweetheart?” Dane asks, stroking my curls fondly. “What’s on your mind?”
I’m curled up next to his big body in the hotel king-size, and we’ve just enjoyed another bout of afternoon lovemaking. I’m a little achy and sore, but in the best way possible, although I let out a gasp as Dane traces one big finger over my nipple.
“Well, I was just wondering,” I begin before looking up into his eyes. “Do you think we should tell my dad about us?”
Dane’s finger stops on its journey for a moment.
“Why? Do you want to?” he growls.
My heart hammers as I consider my words.
“Well, I mean, if this continues then I think we should. Don’t you agree?” I stutter like a fool. “It’s only right, don’t you think?”
To my relief, Dane doesn’t act like I’ve asked a stupid question. Instead, he nods seriously, his finger taking up its caress once again.
“I think that makes perfect sense,” he says. “If you’re up for it, then I am too.”
I let out an exhale of relief because joy of joys! Dane’s not embarrassed about our relationship, and he doesn’t think it should be hidden away like a dirty little secret. But then another thought strikes.
“But do you think my dad will be angry?” I whisper, looking at him hesitantly. “I mean, you’re one of his oldest friends, so it’s going to be a shock.”
Dane shoots me a wry grin.
“Hon, I don’t think Ed would be as angry as you think. I mean, he’s now with your friend, Kimber, so it would be the pot calling the kettle black, right? Their age gap has to be just as big as ours.”
I nod.
“Oh yeah. Ed’s at least two decades older than Kimber because you know she’s my high school classmate. But I guess… I don’t know. I get worried about these things, that’s all.”