Total pages in book: 73
Estimated words: 70014 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 350(@200wpm)___ 280(@250wpm)___ 233(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 70014 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 350(@200wpm)___ 280(@250wpm)___ 233(@300wpm)
That…that was easier to digest.
“I like desserts.” I thought that was a stupid starting point, but Kenzie thought I was brilliant based on his smile.
“Me too. I love baking but you can’t live on cake alone…or even brownies…so I’m very glad my Daddy can cook and I love the way he plays with me. He’s very funny.” Nodding seemed to encourage him, but I could understand what he’d said without feeling nervous. “What kind of help would you like from a Daddy or a Dom?”
Was it like a weird game of What If or was this like ordering from a take-out menu?
Oh, could they order Doms like they were getting delivery?
No, there wouldn’t be as many single people in town as there currently were if everyone could order up the perfect boyfriend or mate or whatever their partners were called.
“Um, I…” Was I just supposed to ramble off things I liked in a man?
“What kind of quality in a man do you like that’s been kind of hard to find?” Lorne had finally stopped giggling long enough to be helpful, but I wished he’d just kept laughing.
“I…” Was I supposed to be honest about that? I helped people find things. It wasn’t supposed to be the other way around. “I don’t know.”
It wasn’t exactly honest and I could see they realized that, but they didn’t point it out specifically. Kenzie was giving me a look that said he was disappointed in me, though. “We want to be your friend, Mr. Librarian. You’re lonely and even Daddy said he thought you’d fit in with us.”
Because he thought I was some kind of sub?
Because he thought I could handle being around the local creatures?
“I might?” Swallowing, I hated the idea of upsetting them even though I wasn’t sure what I was supposed to say. “I…I had a boyfriend in college who would read to me. I…I liked that, but he…but he only wanted to read me mysteries and thrillers.”
Kenzie scrunched up his face like he’d tasted something bad. “That sounds stressful.”
Alick and Lorne nodded along with him, but it was Alick who read between the lines better. “And there are lots of fun kids’ books. You need a Daddy who would pick out fun books for you.”
Their heads all moved up and down, and I found myself mirroring them before I’d realized what I was doing.
“You know.” Lorne paused and got a wicked smile on his face. “Boyd likes reading.”
I must’ve gone five different shades of red judging by the way they were all snickering. “I’m…I’m sure he’d like someone a bit…”
Younger.
I wasn’t old but I’d officially crossed over into being a real adult, and the sexy man in question was a lot closer to Kenzie’s age than mine.
They all snorted in unison and gave me an are you kidding expression that had my brain slowing to a halt.
“Boyd likes older subs and while his preferred little age is young…he likes cuddles and giving bottles and that kind of stuff…he’d be very happy with any age your little side prefers.” As my brain caught up with what Kenzie was volunteering, he gave me another beaming smile. “Oh, and I’m pretty sure he dated a pup once, so if you’re curious about other stuff besides being little, he’ll understand. He’s open-minded.”
He was?
“Does Mr. Librarian know what a pup is?” Alick was probably smart to ask the question but it wasn’t necessary.
“Yes. I asked for those books when he first got here. He said he had to do some research but he got me my books within a few weeks.” Kenzie gave me a slightly toned-down but still cheerful smile. “You’re very helpful and you’re cute when you get shy, but don’t worry, I’m very into my Daddy.”
How was I supposed to respond to that?
“Thank you?” It didn’t seem right but I couldn’t get a better one out. “I…wanted to make sure I understood what you were requesting.”
I had a very liberal budget and very few restrictions regarding what I couldn’t buy without talking to the people I’d been told were the town council, but I’d thought I should know what I was buying for the library.
That had turned out to be a smart decision because I’d needed to find the right space to shelve slightly interesting romance novels.
“You did a great job. I loved the new one you found.” Kenzie nearly bounced he was so excited. “I had to give it to Lorne before I returned it, though. So if it gets lost or is late, it’s his fault. He even promised to pay the fine if necessary.”
That was a topic I could discuss without sounding like an idiot.
“We talked about that with the last book you loaned him.” Frowning at Kenzie and Lorne, I shook my head. “It wouldn’t have taken long to bring the book in and have me switch it to his name.”