Page 85 of Little Bits of Daddy (Montana Daddies)

“Ellie is going to make herself sick,” Eden said.

Charlie nodded just as Daisy came over to grab another handful of candy. Uh-oh. She shared a look with Eden who just grinned and shook her head. “I’m not gonna try to cut her off. You need to go join in. This is your party. I’m happy watching and taking some photos, although I wouldn’t mind some more confetti shooters. Might as well give Clint something to grumble about.”

Charlie giggled then popped up to grab some more of the shooters for Eden. As she passed them back to her, Eden grasped hold of her hand. Charlie leaned in to hear what she was going to say.

“I’m really glad you’re joining our family, sister.”

Charlie blinked back tears then she wrapped her arms around Eden’s neck. “Me too, sister.”

“Now go, have fun.”

Charlie raced off into the middle of the dance party. She didn’t know how long she danced for, but she was feeling puffed and sweaty when she noticed Ellie stumble.

“Ellie!”

“Urgh!” Ellie yelled, falling against her. Charlie giggled as she tried to hold her friend up and they landed in a heap on the floor.

“Group hug!” Daisy said and they all dived in.

“Stay there! I’ll take a photo,” Eden told them. Charlie laughed as everyone piled around her.

“Eden, you need to be in here too,” Charlie told her.

“Wait. Wait.”

She turned her head to watch Eden position herself in front of them. Then she held her phone out for a selfie, with herself in the foreground and the rest of them in the background.

“Candy!” they cried together, erupting into giggles once more.

A throat clearing had her turning her head to look back. Clint stood there, hands on hips, a frown on his face but she could see the twinkle in his eyes.

“What are you all doing?” he demanded.

“Group hug!” Charlie told him.

He shook his head. “Pizza’s ready. You all need to get something in your bellies besides sugar. Especially you.” He pointed at Daisy, who was looking rather ill as Caley helped her stand. She nodded her head.

“Right, all of you into the kitchen. Eden, take them with you.”

They all followed Eden out, chatting together and Clint bent down to pick Charlie up.

“Having fun, little darling?” he asked as he placed her on his hip.

“The best, Daddy.”

He grunted, looking around. “It’s a mess in here, want to explain that?”

“Umm. Confetti monster?”

“That so?”

“Yep. He snuck in, threw up confetti everywhere and then ran off. Such a naughty confetti monster.”

Clint just grinned and shook his head as he carried her from the room. “Yes, confetti monsters can be very naughty. So can a bunch of Littles who’ve been eating too much sugar without supervision.”

“Why, Daddy, I have no idea what you are talking about.”

Marisol felt almostat a loss as she walked out of the house. She couldn’t believe how welcoming and kind everyone had been. Sometimes, when she did these private parties, she was treated like a maid, asked to fetch drinks and food. Once she’d even been told to wash the dishes.

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