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“Woof.”

I smiled. “I don’t know what that means. I’ll take it as happiness.”

“It is.” He smiled, then ducked his head a little shyly. “Might you…” He bit his lower lip.

“MightI…?”

“Might you get undressed?”

I stilled. I’d only planned for play, because that was all we’d ever done. Plenty of Daddies and pups brought sex into the relationship. I’d never crossed that line with anyone. Partly because I was committed to Erlene, for certain, but mostly because no one had ever made me want to make the leap.

He gazed up at me through those impossibly long lashes. “Daddy was very generous with me the other night. I want to return the favor.”

The night of the blow job. Apparently that medical crisis had been the most excitement at camp all week, and things had run smoothly the rest of the time—which I appreciated. Jai didn’t need more drama in his life.

“You want Daddy to…?”

“I want Daddy’s cock in my mouth. If that’s okay.” He added that quickly.

We’d never played in any sexual manner before—although plenty of people did. I’d witnessed many a pup being debauched. I’d never considered doing that with Jai.

That’s kind of not true. But you kept your distance because you’d heard he wasn’t looking for that. You were being respectful. Now he’s asking for more.Neither of us had any reason to ignore what was happening between the two of us. My kids were safe. He didn’t have any obligations.

“Daddy can undress.” For just a moment, Jai’s expression turned serious—with his brow furrowing. “I, uh, have supplies. Not that I’m obligating you…just letting you know what the options are. Oh, and before you undress—” He held my gaze. “Maybe you want to bring yourotherbag in? I’m asking you to stay the night.” Theif you wantremained unspoken, but hung in the air.

“You’re certain?” We’d hardly spent any time in each other’s company during the past three weeks. I didn’t want to make assumptions.

“I’m sure.” He squeaked his toy. “I’m really sure.” Then he flopped like a starfish onto his belly, grabbed the squeaky bone in his mouth, and started chomping.

Naturally, I’d been very careful about buying expensive nontoxic toys.

I rose from the bed, made my way out to the vehicle, retrieved my overnight bag containing toiletries and clothes for tomorrow, and then returned to the cabin. After carefully locking the door and ensuring all the windows were covered, I headed to the bedroom.

To find Buttercup chomping on his toy.

“You’re going to dislodge the squeaker.” I’d bought one of the strongest I could. And dogs’ teeth were pretty sharp, but clearly he was on a mission.

He stopped, grinned, and resumed his task.

Smiling, I slowly unbuttoned my shirt. I’d gone a little dressier than he’d seen me before. I snagged a hanger from the closet and secured the shirt. Then I emptied my pockets. I’d charged my phone in the minivan on the way from Vancouver, so I had a full charge.

I glanced at the screen.

—Kids are great. All is well. Enjoy and we’ll talk tomorrow morning. —

From Alessandra. Of course. Because she understood in a way I was only beginning to.

Jai could be my one.

I sent back a thumbs-up emoji—because what could I say?Thank you for giving me this time? Thank you for caring for the most important people in my life? Thank you for giving me clarity when I neededthat most? Finally, thank you for your friendship.I was quite certain befriending parents wasn’t on her to-do list. Yet she’d done it.

After removing my khakis, I hung them in the closet as well. Off came my socks, and I stood there in just my boxer briefs.

“Woof.” A little lasciviously.

I smiled, hooked my boxers with my thumbs, and dragged them down.

Mindful of my growing erection.