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ANDY

TWO WEEKS LATER

“Don’t forget a boat load of sunscreen,” Kevin says. “And don’t forget Bandit. Your sweet Little needs his stuffie back.”

“I got him in the front seat, all buckled in.”

“Good thing that Maddie girl told you everything.”

“Funny how I already reserved my month at Trevor’s dad’s hotel before we even met.”

“It’s like fate. You’re a sexy Daddy wolf shifter and he’s your adorable Little wolf cub you need to save.”

“You’re reading paranormal romance again, aren’t you?”

“Yep, always! Anyway, have a load of fun. Don’t you dare take your work laptop with you and don’t log into emails.”

“Don’t plan on either. The last two weeks I’ve been looking forward to this vacation.” Especially knowing I’ll see Trevor again.

He’s going to love the surprise or hate it. I hope he loves it.

The hour drive is pleasant and I’m thankful it’s not bad weather. Bandit and I are jamming to some Disney musicals because sometimes Daddies need to just be silly on their own too. I talk to Bandit and tell him all about myself.

I knew I was a Daddy since I was about twenty, but it was hard to find Littles interested in such a young Daddy.

Too many people think age makes the Daddy, and that’s not exactly true.

I love taking care of people and always have.

Being a Daddy, just made sense to me. I joined the club not long after discovering the life in college.

I found a few Littles to play with before I found Ryan.

I imagine Bandit has reactions to my stories. I know his expressions are all in my head, but it’s fun to think, anyway.

“Ryan broke my heart. We’d been together for five years, then he decided he didn’t want to live the life anymore.

Which was fine! I loved him so much, but he’d fallen out of love with me.

We tried to make it work, but I had to let him go for both of our good.

” I squeeze the steering wheel. “I never told anyone everything.” A chuckle escapes because technically I still haven’t, but it still felt good to get it all out.

When I pull up to Cruiser Beach Hotel, I suck in a breath. “Damn, this place is swanky. I mean, I knew it because I looked at the pictures online, but dang, it’s nice in person.” I unbuckle Bandit, making sure to treat him with respect. He comes with me inside.

I get checked in and hand my key to a valet who promises to get my suitcases to my suite in a reasonable time.

To be honest, I’m disappointed I haven’t seen Trevor yet, but I don’t know his hours.

Maddie was a bit cagey about it, but she spilled so much other information.

It was comical how open she was. She said she rationalized it in her head because they were friends outside of the club, too.

I just hope Trevor doesn’t get to upset with either of us.

I don’t have to wait long for my suitcases.

Bandit sits on the bed, and I wish he was in Trevor’s arms. I unpack everything since I’ll be around for a month.

I researched a few places to eat and stuff to do, but right now, the bed is calling me.

I had to do some last-minute work this morning before I could leave and my brain could use a little nap.

I crawl in with Bandit and pass out.