Seafoam and Salt Water Taffy by Layla Dorine

Author:Layla Dorine [Dorine, Layla]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2024-06-26T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 10

(Duncan)

The importance of clear and honest communication

Duncan had been a Daddy for many years. He’d dealt with simple calamities, like a pet who’d accidentally dyed his hair green two days before an important job interview, to more complicated ones, like helping a little navigate the tricky intricacies of probate court. Through it all he’d maintained his composure and kept his focus on seeing that his partner’s needs were met, but something told him that what he was going to learn tonight was going to test his inner calm in a way that it hadn’t been tested in years. Someone had been messing with his pet. That was the one thing he’d been able to discern from the conversation in the dressing room, and because of that he’d struggled to focus on the booths in the bazaar.

Ember had been the one to wave the white flag less than an hour after they’d left Ms. Angelique’s booth. Of course, it had helped things along when Ms. Angelique had pointed them to a friend of hers who specialized in attire for littles. When Ember had gotten a look at the dungaree jean shorts with the words Pup’s Best Friend embroidered across the front, he’d fallen in love with it, bouncing when he’d seen that it had an embroidered tail on the seat. Together they’d selected an apricot-colored t-shirt for him with matching striped socks and a classic little Dutch boy cap made of cloth and denim that completed the ensemble beautifully.

“I don’t need to see anything else,” Ember signed. “This will be perfect for the Parade Beneath the Stars.”

“Are you sure you wouldn’t like to look at the booth with the stuffies?” Duncan asked, torn between wanting him to have fun and enjoy the bazaar he’d been looking forward to and getting them back to the room where he could sort out what was going on with Rusty.

A simple shake of the head was the only answer Duncan needed and when Rusty attempted to tell Ember that there was no reason to cut their shopping short, Ember shot him such a fierce look that even Duncan had to take a step back.

Yup.

Time to go.

Fortunately, they had several wonderful buffets on board where they could load up takeaway containers and be on their way with minimum effort and plenty to dine on once they were ready for it.

Now they were in what amounted to their stateroom’s living room, Rusty and Ember on the couch with Duncan settling in the chair across from them, their takeout containers on the coffee table between them along with a carton of fruit, spongy cakes and yogurt Duncan had selected for dessert. Luxury class had its perks, especially when it came to creating a homey atmosphere.

Their drinks were sparkling lemonade this time, each with a flavor blend for now and one in the fridge staying cold for later. He texted Theo, so he’d know not to look for them at the bazaar, then put his phone on do not disturb on top of the dresser, right beside Ember’s and Rusty’s.

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