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“I can't believe you know how to do all of that stuff. You're kind of amazing,” Piper says, smiling softly at me.
“After having all these kids running around, I love having a fun workout. I hate the idea of running, but dancing has always been my passion. The pole added an interesting challenge.” Jade smiles.
“I still can't believe this is my life. That all you amazing ladies are in my life.” Ophelia smiles shakily.
“I know what you mean. I never imagined having people who care and make me feel so welcome and loved,” Izzy says softly.
“Alright! Enough with the mushy gushy! All the girls' nights seem to end in tears. Let's end this one with a good adventure and some greasy food. I’m thinking waffle house,” Halle says, smiling and hopping to her feet.
I roll my eyes, as do most of the ladies, but we all know she will bug us until we give in. Plus, after that workout, I would die forsome hash browns and waffles. The other ladies seem to share my thoughts because they smile, and we all file toward the stairs.
“I’m thinking we make this a secret mission. We have to be quiet. I want to see how far we can get out of here with no one knowing.” Piper gets a devious look on her face.
“Ohhh… you all like to keep your men on your toes. Is that the secret to keeping the spice alive?” Mama asks, following behind. She’s smiling so big, and I have never seen her have so much fun before today. I’m not only happy I’ve found my place here, but these wonderful, amazing people have also opened their hearts and homes to my mama. No one deserves it more than her.
“We usually don't go far, but keeping them on their toes and giving them a bit of the chase makes bedtime all the more… spicy,” Izzy says, blushing. I’ve never heard her be so bold.
“Oh, yeah, girl! Say it like it is. It’s fucking HAWTTT!!! That spanking for being a bad girl. Oh, and then when he brings out the cuffs and ridi….”
“HALLE!!!” we all yell in unison.
“I was enjoying story time, Sugar Britches,” Mama consoles her.
“See what I’m dealing with here, mama? A bunch of prudes,” Halle pouts.
“Whenever you're done pouting, can we get back to the plan?” Piper asks, rolling her eyes. As she continues, she opens the dungeon door. “As I was saying, I think we should take the side door past… AHHHH!” She yelps as we all step in and are confronted with the men sitting at the table in front of us. Swift is watching Piper closely as he raises a brow and crosses his arms.
“Oh please, darlin’, continue with what you were saying.”
Chapter Nineteen
Grease
“You guys were waiting here the whole time, weren't you?” Sunny asks, looking cautiously at Comp.
“Yup,” Comp says, popping the P.
In all honesty, we’re all trying not to laugh. We knew it was only a matter of time before they tried something, and we planned to catch them. We got the kids down for a movie and sleepover with Trip and Adam at the farm. Once they were settled, we headed back here to wait for the show. It actually took longer than we initially thought.
“Would it help if we showed you some of them moves that we lear…” Jade starts.
“No,” Grim cuts her off.
Lyra fidgets nervously, making sure to look anywhere but at me. I have to say she is doing a rather impressive job of not making eye contact with me. Unfortunately for her, I know she can feel my eyes boring holes into her because she fidgets harder and then finally loses the fight.
“I just have one question,” I say, raising a questioning eyebrow. This is the most important question of the night. I pause for effect. “Who’s idea was it to sneak out?”
I see Lyra’s face go from confusion to amusement in under a second.
“Halle wanted to get food,” Ophelia blurts, causing Halle to gasp and whirl on her.
“Tattletale,” she blames.
“Hey! I have two men to deal with, and I can take only so many slaps.” Ophelia blushes from head to toe at that admission.
“Dammit!” I mutter, not able to believe I’ve lost another fucking bet!
“Oh yeah! Time to pay up, big guy. What's it costing you this time?” Grim grins at me. Lyra raises her eyebrow at me, no doubt wondering what the bet was this time. I sigh, but meet her eyes and answer like any honorable man would.