Total pages in book: 220
Estimated words: 212755 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 1064(@200wpm)___ 851(@250wpm)___ 709(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 212755 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 1064(@200wpm)___ 851(@250wpm)___ 709(@300wpm)
So as relief flowed through me, I couldn’t resist teasing Archer again. “You severely understated how sexy your new roommate was.”
Archer finally huffed, pulling away from Declan as he stopped his drama. “You’re doing this on purpose because I dragged my feet coming. Stop it.”
Of course I was, but I scoffed and shook my head. “Absolutely not. I’m going to use this for years to come.”
“Evil pup.” His eyes widened like he couldn’t believe he’d said that out loud now that we were actually in person.
I didn’t mind because he’d been calling me worse for years, but the way the eyes widened on the lady next to us said not everyone had expected to hear it.
But since she just seemed confused and maybe a tiny bit shocked, I grinned even wider and waggled my eyebrows at Archer. “You’re just jealous because I’m an awesome pup.”
He nodded and giggled, finally looking like himself. “Yes.”
Just hearing his laughter was enough to show me that the meal hadn’t been a terrible idea. Having online friends all over was great for a variety of reasons, but sometimes people got really weird when we met in person.
Seeing his happiness, like the stress had been suddenly swept away, I leaned in for a hug and he laughed. “Did you also pick this place to drive me nuts? There are a thousand people here.”
I shrugged. That was not my fault. “I’ve never seen it this busy. But I’ve got reservations, so it shouldn’t be a problem unless you want to head down the street and find something else?”
They traded a questioning look, clearly making sure the crowd wasn’t too much for Archer. But just as quickly as Archer shook his head, Declan spoke up making me fight the urge to smile. “No, the menu here looked good. Once we get inside, it shouldn’t be as bad.”
They were perfect for each other.
I wasn’t sure Archer saw it, but the way Declan was watching out for him and making the call based on what he knew his sub needed said he was the right Dom for Archer.
And I was right about the crowd.
Having reservations meant we easily made our way through the crowd and were seated quickly at the back of the restaurant. With more privacy, I felt better about teasing him again. “You know, I’m starting to see why getting you out of the house was so difficult.”
Archer frowned at me, getting his gumption up as he fired back. “At least I’ve told you about Declan. Someone here is still keeping secrets.”
Now I was the one blushing and squirming.
Archer loved scoring a direct hit, so it took him a moment of gloating and giggling before I had to open up…a little. “Okay, maybe, but it’s not secrets…just…I’m not sure what we’re doing.”
“Just tell me what you’re not sure you’re doing, then.” Archer leaned against the table, studying me like an interrogator who was going to learn all my secrets. “What’s he like?”
I might’ve sighed.
Just a bit.
“There might be two hims…so which do you mean?”
And his mouth dropped open.
“What?” When Archer’s brain came back on track, he leaned over the table as his Dom giggled away and watched the two of us like a TV soap opera. “What did you do? Two? Who?”
Laughing, I shrugged. “It just happened.”
“Do they know about each other? Where did you meet them? How did you meet them?” Archer could’ve kept going, but all Declan had to do was put one hand on his shoulder and he quickly relaxed.
That seemed to be my cue to answer a few questions.
“Well, I mentioned meeting Cohen.” I had to laugh when Archer nodded and jumped in.
“Yes, the disappearing guy who kidnapped you.” Pointing out how illogical that sentence was didn’t seem like it would help, so I ignored it as he kept going. “Who is the other one? Do you have two Doms? Is one vanilla? Would that work?”
Oh. Now we were getting to the fun part.
“Remember when I told you I had stuff to talk about if you came to visit me?” It’d seemed like the only way to get him out of his house. Archer narrowed his gaze, nodding and obviously disgruntled about having been bribed. “Well, I have a boy. I’m a Daddy.”
He blinked.
Declan even cocked his head like our conversation had gotten a lot more interesting.
Archer finally swallowed and took a breath. “Like, a baby or a sub baby? I’m confused.”
So was I.
“It’s new and I’m still figuring things out, but he works at Leashes & Lace, and he’s really sweet.” I couldn’t help smiling as I talked about Ian. He was so cute. “So we’re dating and talking things out. He’s been busy with work, so for the past couple of days we’ve mostly talked on the phone and texted, but we’re meeting up later after the shoot.”