Page 88 of Unexpected Hero

Don’t worry. At your age, you’re bound to forget soon.

Dominant James

Isn’t it your bedtime, little girl?

Sugar Bear

Reverse age burn! Nice.

Dominant James

Talk to you later. I need to get back to work.

Sugar Bear

You work too much.

Dominant James

I know.

The next day...

Dominant James

Did you read the stuff I sent you the other night?

Sugar Bear

Yes. It was quite... um... stimulating reading material. I’m officially ready to tour the club. I am no longer at risk of clutching my pearls or fainting. I promise you won’t be embarrassed by how vanilla I am.

Dominant James

Good. See you tonight.

Sugar Bear

Can’t wait. One last question, though. Do we wear clothes? Or are we going naked?

Dominant James

Thanks for that visual. Why are you always messing with me?

Sugar Bear

I’m testing out new hobbies. So far, messing with you is my favorite.

Dominant James

Clothes. Lots of them. Long pants. Turtleneck sweaters.

Sugar Bear

Got it. Hot pants and a crop top.

A few days later...

Sugar Bear

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