The Fairy Shop by Tara Lain

Author:Tara Lain [Lain, Tara]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: gay romance
ISBN: 978-1-64405-772-8
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Published: 2019-08-18T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Five

DELLY TOOK a huge bite of her Mickey Mouse waffle she was only allowed to have on Sundays.

Nate gave her a glance. “Be sure you eat your eggs too. That thing has—”

She nodded and declared with her mouth full, “I know. Too much sugar.” A small cloud of waffle exploded from her lips. She clapped a hand over her mouth and giggled.

“And what do we need to balance the sugar?”

“Protein.”

“Yes, ma’am. Good girl.”

He picked up his own plate, took it to the sink, and started rinsing.

“Daddy?”

“Yes, dear.”

“Could I go see Ms. Ophelia again today?”

He glanced over his shoulder. “Do you want to pick your wand?”

“Not necessarily. I just want to talk to her.”

“Oh.” He turned and leaned against the sink. “You done with your breakfast?”

She crammed one more forkful of waffle into her mouth, then nodded. He waved a hand at her egg plate, and she sighed loudly and took a bite. He nodded and grabbed her plate. “Okay, we can go see Ophelia, but you have to promise not to bother her, okay? If she has lots of customers, you can look around but not monopolize her time, deal?”

She cocked her head. “Monopolize?”

“That means trying to be the only one she can talk to instead of letting her serve her customers.”

She nodded very seriously. “I won’t be a monopolize.”

He grinned. “Close enough. Okay, go get dressed while I clean up.”

She hopped up like she’d been released from school, then stopped. “Did you go out last night?”

Nate held his breath for a second, then said, “Yes, I did.”

She thought about it. “Did you have fun?”

“Yes, actually. I had a lot of fun.”

Her little chest expanded as she inhaled. “Good.” Stalwartly, she marched out of the kitchen.

He closed his mouth. She had just earned a very big trip to the Fairy Shop. He hurried to his room and pulled on jeans and a sweater. When he came out, she was standing by the front door. He had to bite the inside of his cheek to keep from bursting out laughing. She’d put on red-and-white striped tights, blue Mary Janes, a plaid sweater, and a green skirt. On her head, she’d pulled a pink, tasseled beanie. Clearly Ophelia’s influence had been large in a short time. Moderating the look for school the next day might be a challenge, but for now— “Very creative.”

Coats in place, they headed toward Lithia Way and the Fairy Shop. As they drew closer, Nate’s eyes crept toward the back of the store where he knew the alley had to be tucked. Was there any chance he could take Delly to Asher’s? He let out a slow breath. Don’t get crazy. Asher’s size and general air of intimidation would scare a self-assured man. To Delly he might as well be Sasquatch.

As they got close, Delly let go of Nate’s hand and ran to the front door of the shop. He hurried to catch up, but by the time he got there, Delly was already inside. As he walked in, she was looking up at Ophelia, saying, “I’m not allowed to be a monopolize.

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